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.