Drift on Lake Wylie

Name: Drift on Lake Wylie
Address: 315 M Lanyard Ln, Belmont, NC, United States, 28012
Telephone: (980) 351-0111
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

2491 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 18, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 100 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining

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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
Neighbourhood
Belmont
Cross Street
South New Hope Road and Pole Branch Road at the Lake Wylie Bridge
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Valentine's Day Dinner
US$75.00 per person
Feb 14, 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!

Popular dishes

What 2,491 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
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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.

2,491 Reviews

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jim
Charlotte
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Have enjoyed Drift many times. Always a positive event for us.
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Rolf
Charlotte
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Appetizers were loved by everyone in our party of 6, all the entrees were great except the lamb shank which was dry. Desserts were fantastic. We were seated in a half round table across from the bar which made conversation difficult as well as the noise from the bar did not help. Would go again but ask for a different seating location.
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Ron
VIP
Charlotte
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service as usual! Thanks for taking good care of us!!
Drift on Lake WylieResponded 4 days ago
Fantastic! Thank you for these lovely comments. Please come see us again soon.
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daijah
Atlanta Metro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was not good at all, the service was great Brittany was great but however the price does not meet the standards for the food.
Drift on Lake WylieResponded 4 days ago
Daijah, thank you for this feedback, regarding the food. I apologize for your experience with us, as we want everyone to leave happy. If you'd like for me to reach out and discuss this further, please leave me your contact information here privately, and I'll be happy to do so. Sincerely- Jennifer Tiller, General Manager
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Dave
Charlotte
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
The dining area was cold. Otherwise this was a very good experience
Drift on Lake WylieResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for the 5 star review! I apologize that it was chilly, and thank you for that feedback. The next time you're in, we'll make sure you're nice and toasty! Sincerely- Jennifer Tiller, General Manager
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Charlotte
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food enjoying amazing water front view. My new go-to place for fabulous Foie Gras!
Drift on Lake WylieResponded on January 5, 2025
We're so glad you enjoyed your visit! Please come see us again for more delicious goodies.
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Mac
VIP
Charlotte
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hannah was great and the food was wonderful!! Always a great time!
Drift on Lake WylieResponded on January 5, 2025
We're so glad you enjoyed Hannah so much! We'll be sure to let her know. Please come see us again soon.
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ChipF
Charleston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food was very good. Although some food came out cold but was replaced satisfactorily. Service was excellent. Very expensive. Sound level was very noisy.
Drift on Lake WylieResponded on January 4, 2025
So very sorry about the cold food! I'm glad we got it corrected for you. Thank you for spending your holiday with us. We are working on the noise level, as we know it's an issue. Please come see us again soon! Sincerely- Jennifer Tiller, General Manager
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Gary
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful place on the water….staff was very nice. Food was great!
Drift on Lake WylieResponded on January 5, 2025
Thank you for the lovely comments! We hope to have you visit again soon!
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Paul
Charlotte
15 reviews
1.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Have been to Drift before and loved it. First time for a prix fixe menu. Disappointed! Food was cold and had no flavor. Food seemed to have been prepared beforehand. For the price, was expecting a memorable New Year’s Eve meal and evening. Was memorable, but not in a good way. I hope Drift was just having a rare bad night.
Drift on Lake WylieResponded on January 3, 2025
Paul, I'm so sorry to learn that you had this experience with us here. I appreciate the feedback. At your convenience, please let me know the best time to contact you, if you'd like to speak further about your visit. We certainly want everyone to leave here happy, and it doesn't seem that was the case. Sincerely- Jennifer Tiller, General Manager
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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 2491 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 18, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 100 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

315 M Lanyard Ln, Belmont, NC 28012

Additional information

Cross Street
South New Hope Road and Pole Branch Road at the Lake Wylie Bridge
Neighbourhood
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 Lot
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, Takeout, 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.

Drift on Lake Wylie

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

Valentine's Day Dinner

Popular dishes

Roast Prime Rib

Shrimp Cocktail

Shrimp & Grits

Menu

What 2,491 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Drift on Lake Wylie offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Drift on Lake Wylie restaurant rated?

Is Drift on Lake Wylie currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information