Drift on Lake Wylie

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

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   Angela

   Charlotte9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Erik was very attentive. Our experience was fabulous
   

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   Lori

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   From the bisque to the soups to the steaks and wonderful sides it was all great. The staff was incredibly attentive !!! Will be back for sure. Our waitress was just the best
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Western NC1 review

   4.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Great dining experience & excellent food at Drift. Chris did a great job as our server, We had crab cake appetizer, it was a little salty, but everything else was exceptional. We also ordered,lobster bisque, lamb loin special with sweet potatoes & charred broccolini, & seared scallops with squash purée & carrots. Everything was excellent & host staff welcoming, managers checked on our dining experience & cocktails were consistent. Best menu since Drift opened.
   

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   Jamie VIP

   Charlotte1 review

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This has become a favorite restaurant. Brunch menu is great and love the wine selection
   

   Drift on Lake WylieResponded 5 days ago

   Thank your for the five star review! We're so glad you joined us for brunch. We look forward to taking care of you again soon.
   

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   Lindsay VIP

   Charlotte17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great dining experience! Food and service were wonderful.
   

   Drift on Lake WylieResponded 5 days ago

   Thank your for the five star review and for the kind words! We look forward to taking care of you again soon.
   

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   Mary VIP

   Charlotte3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Waited almost an hour after appetizers for our entrees
   

   Drift on Lake WylieResponded 5 days ago

   Mary, I'm so sorry you had such a long wait for your entrees. We certainly want everyone to leave here happy, and it seems that was not the case here. If you'd like to speak further about your visit, I'd be happy to do so. Please leave me your contact information here privately, and I'll reach out to you. Thank you for the feedback. Sincerely- Jennifer Tiller, General Manager
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Charlotte1 review

   3.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Daughter had side of mixed vegetables Would not order the vegetables again. All four of us tried no one wanted to eat. They were Way too sweet. My Salmon was just ok. Too much broth. Love the taste of salmon. Could only taste the broth. Served skin up. Had to remove skin to eat Onions on top were good. Had to remove skin and put the onions back on top of salmon. Looked pretty. Love bockchoy. Again it was drowning in the broth. I would recommend broth on the side but most likely would not order if I return Husband had the filet and mashed potatoes. He said that Both were awesome. His side was plenty to share. We all loved the mashed potatoes.
   

   Drift on Lake WylieResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you for this valuable feedback. I'm sorry that we missed the mark on the salmon and the vegetables. We do have a new menu coming out before the end of the month, and we hope you'll give us another visit. I'll be happy to speak further about your visit, if you'd like. Please feel free to leave your contact information for me here privately, and I'll reach out to you. Sincerely- Jennifer Tiller, General Manager
   

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   Albano

   Charlotte15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 7, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We have been here several times and always experienced good food, attentive service and a good atmosphere.
   

   Drift on Lake WylieResponded 7 days ago

   Albano, thank you for the kind words! We always enjoy having you visit. We look forward to having you in again soon. Sincerely- Jennifer Tiller, General Manager
   

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   Charles

   Western NC5 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 4, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Upfront and foremost our server ,Erik seemed to thoroughly enjoy his position.He was personable,helpful,informative,patient,kindly attentive and the Most accommodating server in memory.He made our sister’s birthday special from the time he arrived to our table to we departed. The expansive windows in the modern waterfront location, with the main entrance water feature coupled with surrounding amenities, the inside minimized furnishings very well appointed.The general locale related decor with the overall esthetics and cleanliness is a good set-up for a pleasant meal. My food choice was disappointing to me.First of all the menu items seems limited to a few chef chosen speciality dishes.I chose the confit chicken entree which consisted of (2) dry “drumsticks “ with a green sauce and a few roasted purple/red petite potatoes which was pleasantly presentable however was not tasty nor satisfying to me. The main positive point is my sister enjoyed her salmon voice and her Drift chocolate mousse and birthday candle! Many thanks to Erik,our server for making it special for us.
   

   Drift on Lake WylieResponded 5 days ago

   Charles, first of all, thank you for taking the time to share this valuable feedback. Additionally, thank you for the remarks about Erik. We think he's pretty special, too! We will have our chef team investigate the culinary issues, as we want everyone to love everything about their visit with us. If you'd like to speak with me further about your visit, please feel free to leave me your contact information here privately. I'll be happy to do so. I appreciate you choosing to spend such a special day with us. Sincerely- Jennifer Tiller, General Manager
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The food was great. The service was awesome I Took my son for his birthday. We will be back. 
    

    Drift on Lake WylieResponded 7 days ago

    Thank you for choosing us to celebrate such a special day! We appreciate the kind review. Please come see us again soon.
    

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