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Drift on Lake Wylie, Belmont, NC

Drift on Lake Wylie

4.7
4.7
2618 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
315 M Lanyard Ln, Belmont, NC 28012

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 61 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.

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

  • 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

  • Mother's Day Brunch

    USD 45.00 per person

    11 May 2025 only
    Happy Mother's Day! We can't wait for you to all join us to celebrate your loved ones. We will be serving a special, pre-set menu for brunch priced at $45 a person and kids' menus will be available! Reservations are required. The pre-set menu price does not include service fees or tax.
    Mother's Day Brunch photo

  • Mother's Day Dinner

    USD 70.00 per person

    11 May 2025 only
    Happy Mother's Day! We can't wait for you to all join us to celebrate your loved ones. We will be serving a special, pre-set menu for dinner, priced at $70 a person and kids' menus will be available! Reservations are required. The pre-set menu price does not include service fees or tax.
    Mother's Day Dinner photo

Menu

Drift on Lake Wylie's menu was last updated 2023-10-24.

View menu on restaurant's website

What 2,618 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

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 offers "great food" and "wonderful views" of the lake, making it a memorable dining destination. Guests rave about the "outstanding service," with servers like Lorayne and Erik adding personal touches to the experience. The ambiance is "stylish and comfortable," ideal for brunch or special occasions.
2,618 Reviews

  1. Zhana

    Charlotte1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very priced not worth it and drinks. But nice view and customer service.

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  2. Jenica

    Charlotte3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    It was our first time dining at Drift. We waited over 15 minutes for a table even though we had a reservation. Service was very slow. One of our appetizers never showed. Steaks were undercooked and dinner was cold. We were never given an explanation why the service was so slow. When I complained the manager just took the appetizer we didn’t receive and one steak off our bill. We were there for 2 hours and had a horrible experience. We will not go back to Drift again.

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  3. Renata

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful place, excelent servicio and delicious food!!

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  4. Rosemary

    Charleston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious restaurant, best in Charlotte

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  5. Aisha VIP

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My teenager wanted to tip the chef directly. This is now on her list of favorite restaurants. Appetizers, mains, desserts were all excellent!

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  6. Brittney

    Charlotte9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to Drift for Easter brunch and their prix fixed menu. The selections were great. The ambience was too with sitting on the indoor/outdoor upper deck level with a view of the marina. Service was very attentive and friendly!

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  7. Michele VIP

    Chicago14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Once seating our experience was good, but we waited 35 min with a reservation so that was quite frustrating. We watched multiple parties (~20 people overall) walk in after us and be seating while we waited.

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  8. Kristy-Lyn

    Atlanta17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Ashton, was fantastic! Very attentive and personable. The view was beautiful, the food was great - all around a great Easter Lunch.

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  9. Alex

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone was great! Our server Ashton was the best!

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  10. Krystyll

    Charlotte3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    1st diner and brought my family of 4 for Easter Sunday brunch. We were seated on 2nd floor, overlooking the lake. Weather was perfect so it made for a fitting and more enjoyable di k ing experience. We were greeted and served attentively by our Waiter. Food came out in a reasonable time and we each got a different selection off the Easter menu. Very tasty! Will surely return to dine, again.

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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 2618 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 61 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
  • 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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