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Drift on Lake Wylie, Belmont, NC

Drift on Lake Wylie

4.7
4.7
2596 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
315 M Lanyard Ln, Belmont, NC 28012

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
7:00 pm
Booked 65 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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
  • 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

  • Easter Brunch

    USD 45.00 per person

    20 Apr 2025 only
    Join us on Easter Sunday and celebrate the day with our special brunch menu. We will be exclusively serving a prix-fixe menu during brunch, priced at $45++ per guest. Reservations are required, and a credit card is needed to hold your reservation. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the reservation time will incur a $25 charge per guest.
    Easter Brunch photo
  • Battle of the Vineyards Wine Tasting

    USD 60.00 per person

    24 Apr 2025 only
    Join us for an evening of wine tasting as we explore the flavorful wines from vineyards in California and Oregon! We’ll be featuring five different wines, with each tasting poured at 2 oz. This guided experience will be led by a wine expert from Orsini Wines. The event is priced at $60 per guest, which includes wine tastings, light bites, a 4% administrative fee, 18% gratuity, and tax. Light bites will be paired to complement the wines. After the event, enjoy 10% off your dinner if you choose to dine with us. Please note: A credit card hold is required to secure your reservation. Payment will be collected at the conclusion of the event. Reservations are required.
    Battle of the Vineyards Wine Tasting photo
  • Mother's Day Tea

    USD 40.00 per person

    3 May 2025 only
    Join us for a Drift-style high tea event to get a head start on celebrating Mother's Day with us, on Saturday, May 3rd, from 11:00am-1:00pm. This special, private event is priced at $40 per person and includes food, tea, 4% administration fee, 18% gratuity, and tax. We'll be serving a variety of teas alongside light bites, such as deviled eggs, baked goods, tea sandwiches, cheeses, and small desserts — perfect for treating all the amazing mothers in your life! Reservations are required, and a credit card hold will be needed to confirm your booking. We will not be serving our brunch al a carte menu during this event.
    Mother's Day Tea photo

What 2,596 people are saying

Drift on Lake Wylie reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Charlotte

    Great for scenic views

  • Charlotte

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Drift on Lake Wylie offers a "fantastic atmosphere" with stunning lake views and "outstanding service." The menu boasts "delicious" and "flavorful" options, including standout dishes like crab cakes and ribeye. Known for its exceptional brunch and "top-notch" dining experience, Drift is perfect for special occasions and romantic evenings.
2,596 Reviews
  1. Barry

    Charleston5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I purposely asked the waiter to ensure our meal did not arrive BEFORE we got a chance to eat our appetizers. After a long delay in receiving any of our food, the meal was served with salads and what do you know, here come our appetizers and within minutes the main courses. We didn’t get to enjoy our meal as we had no food then everything came at once. Quality of the steak was just Ok but the seafood was very good. A disappointing experience for $580 for 5 people.

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  2. John VIP

    Washington DC24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and wonderful views Noisy and service a little slow Our steak was good but I will order a different cut next time. First time and worth another visit.

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  3. Doug-Laurie

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I cannot say enough about the Drift. From the minute my wife and I walked in everyone made us very welcomed and special. The view from the outside deck was spectacular, our servers Kelli and Haley were amazing. I can’t even put into words how wonderful the food tasted other than it was even better than the view. My wife love the lamb shank and thought the Careme’ brûlée was the best she had ever tasted and coming from a person that will order it every time it available she knows her careme’ brûlée. The minute you walk in, you know your wallet is about to get much thinner, but it’s worth it. I highly recommend The Drift and we will be back. Thank you for making us feel special and helping me celebrate my wife’s birthday. Doug
    Drift on Lake WylieResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for this incredible feedback, and thank you for celebrating your wife's birthday with us! This all great to read, and I'll be sure to share this with my culinary team and also with Haley and Kellie. We look forward to having you visit us again soon. Sincerely- Jennifer Tiller, General Manager

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  4. Robin

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an exceptional birthday dinner at Drift last evening. We had a fantastic table overlooking the lake, a delicious meal and outstanding service by both our server and the manager. The restaurant and server went out of the way to make the celebration special, with a small glass of champagne for the adults and ginger ale for our two grandchildren to toast their mom, when they brought a delicious piece of flourless chocolate cake to celebrate! P.s. The chicken tenders and french fries that the kids ordered were some of the best!
    Drift on Lake WylieResponded 6 days ago
    First of all, thank you for choosing us to celebrate your birthday. Second, we're so glad you had a great time! We love taking care of our guests, and we hope you'll be back soon to visit us again. (... and our chicken tenders are a pretty big hit!) Sincerely- Jennifer Tiller, General Manager

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  5. DaVesha

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our 1st wedding anniversary and it was recommended by a friend! It lived up to the expectations and more…Great ambience, service, food and view!! Highly recommend and will be attending again!!
    Drift on Lake WylieResponded 2 days ago
    What lovely feedback to read! Thank you for choosing us to celebrate your anniversary. We're so glad your experience was everything you deserved. Please come visit us again soon! Sincerely- Jennifer Tiller, General Manager

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  6. Ron VIP

    Charlotte11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great meal as usual. Attention to diners’ needs is obviously #1 priority.
    Drift on Lake WylieResponded 2 days ago
    Our priority is certainly you! Thank you for the feedback and thank you for dining with us. We look forward to having you visit us again soon. Jennifer Tiller, General Manager

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  7. Alyssa

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a family brunch and the service was wonderful! They have a great menu and all the food was delicious. I highly recommend and definitely will be back
    Drift on Lake WylieResponded 6 days ago
    This is great to read! Thank you for the feedback, and I'm glad we were able to provide such a nice experience for you. Please come see us again soon.

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  8. Dave

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Experience at The Drift The Drift has an amazing atmosphere—stylish, comfortable, and perfect for a night out. The food was excellent, full of flavor and clearly made with care. What really stood out was the service: friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. It’s the kind of place you look forward to returning to. Highly recommend checking it out!
    Drift on Lake WylieResponded 6 days ago
    This is just so nice to read. Thank you for taking the time to give us praise and feedback. I'm so happy you had a lovely experience. Please come see us again very soon! Sincerely- Jennifer Tiller, General Manager

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  9. Leona VIP

    Charlotte6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    AMAZING from beginning to end! I’ll definitely be back!

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  10. Teresa

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything time I’ve dined her the service has been spectacular! Wendi, Marshal, and Naomi are fantastic!
    Drift on Lake WylieResponded 6 days ago
    This is great! Thank you for these kind words. We're glad your experiences have been so good. We'll be sure to share your comments with Wendi, Marshall, and Naomi. Please come see us again soon!

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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 2596 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 65 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • 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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