Fine Dining & Modern British:
- Chef’s Table:
- Known for its tasting menus and focus on local Kentish produce.
- The Romney Restaurant:
- Located in Mote Park, offering seasonal menus and a beautiful setting.
- Bowleys at The Plough:
- A gastropub experience with refined dishes, including tasting menus.
Steak & Grills:
- Buenos Aires Restaurant – Maidstone:
- An Argentine steakhouse with quality, responsibly sourced steaks.
- The Stile Bridge:
- A grill house with international influences, known for its open-fire grilled steaks.
- Cast Iron Grill at Delta Hotel:
- A good option for grilled food.
Pubs & Gastropubs:
- The Horseshoes:
- A premium pub and restaurant with relaxed, country dining.
- The Potting Shed Langley:
- A Scandi-inspired pub with a diverse menu.
- The Loose Chequers:
- A well regarded gastropub.
- The King & Queen:
- A classic English pub.
International Cuisine:
- Vesuvias Restaurant:
- A friendly Italian restaurant with authentic flavors.
- Wildwood Maidstone:
- A chain that offers popular Italian dishes.
- Bliss:
- Turkish cuisine.
- Gurkha Fire:
- A well liked Nepalese restaurant.
- Taj Mahal Authentic Indian:
- A popular Indian restaurant.
Other Notable Options:
- Fifi’s Brasserie:
- Classic British fare with a focus on Kentish steaks.
- The Bierkeller – Maidstone:
- German cuisine.
- Harvester Running Horse Maidstone:
- A family friendly option.
- Toby Carvery, Maidstone:
- For those that enjoy a carvery.
- The Park Gate Inn:
- A british restaurant.
Tips for Finding More Restaurants:
- Visit Maidstone:
- The official tourism website (visitmaidstone.com) is a great resource.
- Online Reviews:
- Websites like TripAdvisor, TheFork, and SquareMeal offer reviews and ratings from diners.
- OpenTable:
- For booking tables and discovering new restaurants.
When choosing a restaurant, consider your budget, dietary needs, and the type of atmosphere you’re looking for.