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Drift on Lake Wylie, Belmont, NC

Drift on Lake Wylie

4.7
4.7
2474 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 32 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
  • Website
    http://www.driftlkw.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    315 M Lanyard Ln, Belmont, NC 28012
  • 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

  • New Year's Eve!

    USD 100.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    For New Year's Eve, our culinary team has created a special pre-fixe menu with the holiday's staple dishes. We will be exclusively serving the pre-set menu on this day, priced at $100++ per person. 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!
    New Year's Eve! photo

  • Lobster Night

    USD 100.00 per person

    8 Jan 2025 only
    It's time for our 4th Lobster Night, a dinner a part of our Dockside Dinner Series! Our Corporate Chef, Rogger Torres, has curated an incredible 5-course menu that we know you'll love! *The menu is priced at $100++, with all beverage sold separately. Automatic service fees and tax are separate from the menu price. Parties of 8 or more are welcome, so bring your friends and family! Reservations are required for this special event.

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 2,474 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Charlotte

    Great for scenic views

  • Charlotte

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Drift on Lake Wylie impresses with its "wonderful ambiance" and "beautiful lake views," making it a perfect spot for special occasions. Guests praise the "attentive service" and "delicious food," highlighting dishes like shrimp and grits and lobster bisque. Consistency in service and atmosphere make it a must-visit.

2,474 Reviews

  1. David

    VIP

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our meal was excellent. The server attended to our every need and the food was delicious.

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  2. joe

    Charlotte

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Drift and not the last. Great food and even better service!

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  3. Nicholas

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful first time experience at Drift. The steaks and sides were fantastic, and Meagan was attentive, friendly, and always made sure we had everything we needed. This is a must-try if you find yourself looking for upscale dining in South Charlotte/northern South Carolina.

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  4. Ron

    VIP

    Charlotte

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service as usual! Brunch menu is very good.

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  5. Kim

    Dallas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drift is a beautiful restaurant! Great ambiance with friendly staff. Our food was great overall but 16 oz steak (cooked perfectly ) we shared was quite fatty for the $48 price. We will return!

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  6. Emily

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly the best in the area in terms of food, service and ambiance. It is great for special occasions as well as romantic dinners.

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  7. Lisa

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious brunch!!!! Great service. Took a bit to get our food but it was delish.

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  8. Peter

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We like Drift and keep coming back for special occasions. Food is fabulous, very tastefully prepared and delicious. I guess I got a little spoiled last year when they gave us a glass of bubbly to celebrate our anniversary and dessert as a surprise - none of that happened this time around. It busted my bubble a bit.

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  9. Jeffrey

    VIP

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Drift and we loved it! The food was plenfiful, well-prepared and delicious! Megan our waitress gave a perfect tour of the menu, highlighting specials, and the things that chef likes and does well. The seafood was delicious, great wine list, and service very attentive! We will put this on our special occasion list and can’t wait until the weather is warmer!

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  10. patricia

    VIP

    Charlotte

    51 reviews

    3.0

    51 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I didn’t have a great first food experience and decided to try the Christmas Eve menu. First, my dad loves his prime rib and cheesecake. I thought the cake was dry. We loved the tempura cauliflower! My husband and I were disappointed with the crab on the lobster tail, the texture was like play doh and didn’t taste like crab meat at all. While I’m glad I tried it again, I don’t think I’ll take the 45 min drive anymore.

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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 2474 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
Booked 32 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
  • Website
    http://www.driftlkw.com/
  • 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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