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Drift on Lake Wylie, Belmont, NC

Drift on Lake Wylie

4.7
4.7
2514 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 pm
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Booked 37 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
Located on Lake Wylie in the newly developed McLean South Shore, Drift on Lake Wylie is a chef-inspired lakeside chophouse. At the forefront of the Lake Wylie dining scene, our food is simple and seasonal—home to prime cuts of beef, local seafood, and homemade pasta. Whether you join us for dinner, pop by the bustling bar for a quick bite, or book one of our private dining rooms for a special dinner or cocktail party, we look forward to serving you soon.

Located 8 minutes south of Belmont off South New Hope Road and North of Lake Wylie just off Pole Branch Road.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–6:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (980) 351-0111
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jesse Szymanski
  • Catering
    Possible off-site caterings.
  • Private party facilities
    With five private and semi-private dining spaces, we can easily accommodate various setups for large groups, small seated meals, cocktails with passed canapés, social shindigs, or corporate fetes for up to 120 guests.
  • Area
    Belmont
  • Cross Street
    South New Hope Road and Pole Branch Road at the Lake Wylie Bridge
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Women Winemakers Dinner

    USD 125.00 per person

    20 Feb 2025 only
    Join us on Thursday, February 20th to celebrate the artistry of women winemakers around the world! This is a special event will feature a menu with a beautiful selections of wines that have been made my talented women, paired with dishes created by our Chef Jesi. Whether you're a wine enthusiast or simply looking for a wonderful evening, our Women Winemakers dinner promises to be a delicious evening. We can't wait to see you there! This 5-course menu is $125++. Our service fees of 4% administrative fee, 18% gratuity, and tax are not included in this menu price. Reservations are required and this is a private event. A credit card hold is required to hold the reservation; final payment is due at the conclusion of the dinner.
    Women Winemakers Dinner photo
  • Valentine's Day Dinner

    USD 75.00 per person

    14 Feb 2025 only
    For Valentine's Day, our culinary team has created a special pre-fixe menu that is perfectly fit to celebrate love. We will be exclusively serving the pre-set menu on this day, which is $75++ per person. Service fees & tax are not included in this price. We will be seating reservations up to 8 guests this day. A credit card hold will be required for your reservation; payment is needed at the conclusion of your meal. Menus will be available for viewing shortly on our website: https://www.driftlkw.com. We look forward to having you with us!

What 2,514 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Charlotte

    Great for scenic views

  • Charlotte

    Steakhouse

  • Charlotte

    Great for scenic views

  • Charlotte

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Drift on Lake Wylie offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the "beautiful ambiance" and "stunning views" of the lake. Known for its "friendly staff," it's a perfect spot for special occasions. Despite some occasional service hiccups, it remains a top choice for locals and visitors alike.
2,514 Reviews
  1. Raphael

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lobster bisque was a little bland and that was very surprising but overall still good dinner experience

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  2. Mark

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent all around. Very good food and service.

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  3. Brian

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Didn’t realize it Drift was participating in Restaurant Week. Menu for this event was ok but the food was fair at best. Steak was below what would’ve gotten at Texas Roadhouse or equivalent. Dessert was abysmal. Even staff suggested to not even get it. Should’ve taken their honest opinion and skipped that final course. Don’t mind paying big money for a good meal. Do it all the time. I would suggest Webbs 10 times more than here. You get your moneys worth and don’t leave feeling disappointed after paying the check.
    Drift on Lake WylieResponded today
    I'm so very sorry about your experience with us during Restaurant Week. Thank you for the feedback. Please feel free to leave me your information here privately, if you'd like to speak further about your visit. Sincerely- Jennifer Tiller, General Manager

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  4. Larry

    VIP

    Charlotte

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Having had a bad experience the first time we went when the restaurant had just opened we wanted to give it one more try. This time the srvice was excellent our server Eric was just on point with being there when we wanted something to making sure the meal came out correct and making sure her serviced us. The food was excellent the choices were great. Overall it was a very nice experience. One comment though, the architect designer made the place look fabulous from a decorating stand point, but with the lobby being way to small and having to stand in crowd to get seated. Then as you walk through and out you're looking into the wait staff back areas and it isn't a very nice site to see. Need to come up with a better design team next time.

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  5. Lisa

    VIP

    Greensboro

    50 reviews

    2.0

    50 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Glad it was restaurant week so we could try Drift without breaking the bank but not worth it to be honest. Everyone very nice but our server was not on top of their game and most things about our meal were incorrect. Husband's fish was not cooked thoroughly (yes there was a caution on the menu that it may not be...as well as a note that said it could be overcooked but it was legitimately raw inside) and just not worth the drive from Charlotte when there are so many great options close to home. A first and last visit for us!
    Drift on Lake WylieResponded today
    Thank you so much for speaking with me about your experience here. I'm so sorry that all happened, and it's certainly not what we strive for. I appreciate you giving us another chance. Most sincerely- Jennifer Tiller, General Manager

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  6. Felicia

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant with wonderful food and an outstanding dining experience. Everyone was very hospitable the entire time I was there. I will definitely be returning again when it warms up.

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  7. David

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience from the host to the server to the floor manager everyone is friendly and not judgy.

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  8. Aubryn

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The perfect date night for restaurant week. Great atmosphere, yummy food and our server Jeremiah was so friendly and accommodating.

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  9. Donna

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal for Queens Feast. Everything was delicious. Had the ribeye and it was excellent .

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  10. Vanessa

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We always enjoy dining at Drift! The sea bass was delicious!

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FAQs

Drift on Lake Wylie offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (980) 351-0111.

Drift on Lake Wylie is rated 4.7 stars by 2514 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 37 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Drift on Lake Wylie

315 M Lanyard Ln, Belmont, NC 28012

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    South New Hope Road and Pole Branch Road at the Lake Wylie Bridge
  • Area
    Belmont
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–6:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jesse Szymanski
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (980) 351-0111
  • Catering
    Possible off-site caterings.
  • Private party facilities
    With five private and semi-private dining spaces, we can easily accommodate various setups for large groups, small seated meals, cocktails with passed canapés, social shindigs, or corporate fetes for up to 120 guests.
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