Top Restaurants in Bearsted, Kent
The Skull Bar
Unit 31, Royal Star Arcade, High St, Maidstone ME14 1JL, UK | Bar P: 07873 690773
Rating: 4.8 (359) Price Level:
So glad that this bar is doing well as we've seen bars come and go in this arcade. Great dirty burgers and chips at good prices, just be aware it can take a while. Friendly staff and fantastic to have a bar playing a great selection of rock music.
Rating: 5 / 5
Well to be met by a smile is a rare thing now days so off to a flying start straight away. The feel of the bar is great really liked the decor and theme! The menu is great with some great sounding food and this was backed up by some great flavours, will definitely be returning soon. Hats off to to the staff for the food and service
Rating: 5 / 5
A lovely bar in Maidstone selling great food also. Visited on Thursday night which wasn’t very busy so had our pick of which table to sit at. Ordered burger & fries. Was absolutely delicious. & finished it off with a Tinkie winkie cocktail in a skull glass. Rock music playing in the background & lots of skull decor.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Children' Menu
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
Parking Options:
- Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Hazlitt Theatre - 77m away
- Fremlin Walk Shopping Centre - 130m away
- Royal Star Arcade - 43m away
- Maidstone Town Hall - 95m away
- Sainsbury's - 452m away
La Villetta
8 Pudding Ln, Maidstone ME14 1LN, UK | Italian Restaurant P: 01622 673759
Rating: 4.7 (390) Price Level:
Great food and excellent service! It's a cozy but decent Italian restaurant. We do love all the dishes, especially the lamb stew, it's tender and delicious. Thumbs up! We absolutely will come back and highly recommend it.
Rating: 5 / 5
One of the best restaurants in Maidstone - delicious, authentic, home-cooked Italian food that never disappoints, and always a nice selection of specials. The staff are friendly and welcoming, and the service is impeccable. A lovely, cosy place that we love to visit often!
Rating: 4 / 5
La Villetta is such a lovely part of the food scene in Maidstone. It’s a cosy, independent restaurant with really flavoursome and seasonal menus. Our starters were amazing, we shared a selection of olives, burrata and polpettine and they were delicious both separately and together! It was a little slow to get our mains but my chicken was beyond flavoursome, I would even say not for the faint hearted. It was so buttery and creamy, i loved it. My husband had the mushroom gnocchi which was not as deep in flavour but still quite good. The gnocchi looked as though it came from a packet but honestly compared to the chains that are available in our area, the food here was much more homemade. We also tried one of the italian beers, Birra flea (margherita), it was so nice I’ve had a google to buy some. Its malty and savoury in flavour so goes so well with all of the food. We didn’t go for dessert but they do an afogato with baileys in it which went down a treat! The waitress was really lovely and helpful with the menu. The only odd thing is that the floor feels a bit wonky under foot! This is a really charming place to eat and the food is much fresher than anything else you’ll find in Maidstone. We will definitely return.
Rating: 5 / 5
Great experience in every way. Good food, good service, I'm sorry I didn't have time to eat something sweet, but I'll probably come back
Rating: 4 / 5
Really delicious authentic food, long wait times. We visited on a Saturday lunchtime when we were one of three tables. We shared the arancini and bredaola to start, and then had the ravioli and risotto for mains. Everything was super delish and good portions, shame we didn't have enough room for dessert.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Children' Menu
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Parking Options:
- Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Hazlitt Theatre - 121m away
- Fremlin Walk Shopping Centre - 159m away
- The Old House At Home - 13m away
- Maidstone Town Hall - 100m away
- Asian Grocery - 24m away
The Black Horse Inn
Pilgrims Way, Thurnham, Maidstone ME14 3LD, UK | Inn P: 01622 737185
Rating: 4.5 (1507) Price Level:
Beautiful, spacious room, great value for money. Staff were friendly and cheerful and the pub was full of character. Would recommend
Rating: 5 / 5
We didn’t stay there. But had really great dinner! We have tried Vebison (deer) and meet was really great! The dish in general was amazing! Great amount of food, and it was very delicious! We also tried different drinks, ginger beer was nice. My colleagues got cocktails and beer and we all were happy with the place. Place itself very well decorated!
Rating: 5 / 5
I have been staying at the Black Horse a lot in the past few months because it's a brilliant establishment. Firstly the Black Horse Inn is a beautiful pub. It has great food, friendly staff and lovely aesthetics. Secondly, the hotel is unique, always clean and priced fairly. The reception staff are always really friendly and make you feel so welcome. Highly recommend this place if you're staying in the local area or fancy going out somewhere for a nice dinner!
Rating: 4 / 5
We went for a mid week lunch on a gloomy November day. Lovely old pub with a log fire and lovely food and service. Food took a little while but think as all done very fresh. A lovely sausages and mash for £15 and attentive and friendly service. Would recommend and will be going again!
Rating: 5 / 5
Just had 3 really, really, enjoyable nights at the BHI. Wonderful location, went on two lovely runs in the area directly on to the North Downs Way. Rooms were fine, great bath and shower, plenty of space. Lovely food, dinner and breakfast were great, in a wonderful atmospheric pub. (Amazing mushrooms at breakfast!) Lovely staff across the board , helpful, friendly, welcoming from reception, to the owner, to the cat, to the wait staff - all lovely. My one, single improvement point would be to have fresh coffee for breakfast over instant. Would absolutely come back - thank you for a lovely friendly stay.
Features:
- Good for Children
Accessibility Features:
Oak on the Green
Bearsted Cottage, The Green, Bearsted, Maidstone ME14 4EJ, UK | Pub P: 01622 737976
Rating: 4.5 (2105) Price Level:
Lovely first time visit to this restaurant. There were 4 of us, and we enjoyed everything we ordered. The portions were big enough to enjoy the main and dessert without feeling like you've overdid it eating too much. The staff were friendly and provided great service. We will definitely plan to visit again!
Rating: 5 / 5
The atmosphere was very cosy and inviting. We love old pubs full of character and this one is one of our favourites. The service was very good, with all servers being attentive and friendly. The food was excellent and the drinks were fabulous. If you are looking after a cosy, inviting pub with lots of character, great service and brilliant food, this is the one for you. Highly recommend!
Rating: 5 / 5
We had a lovely lunch here sitting at the tables outside. The staff were kind enough to turn on the heaters so we were warm enough in spite of it being November. The food was delicious and well priced. One thing to watch out for is that the food took some time to arrive, but it was worth the wait.
Rating: 4 / 5
Classic British pub, no surprise, you can get fish and chips here and other standard fare. Felt a little more like a pub than a restaurant. We ordered a variety of dishes from the bartender, and they delivered to a very comfortable outside table. Loved the traditional style Shepherd Naeme selections they had on tap my crew put back the foam less Master brew and Spitfire pints served perfectly. Taught the bartender how to make a Snakebite strange as I was the American, but whatever he got, it figured out. Great bar setup and food faired well. Skin on hand breaded Haddock fish and chips spot , although the mushed served warm kind of off setting and odd taste. The chicken burger and other selections are solid as well. Would have included a photo of the 3 onion rings as a side, but my mate, eat them in up in no time flat. Value diners should hard pass on that as it wasn't a great portion. Overall, it was a good experience and worth a look if your in the area
Rating: 5 / 5
A gorgeous looking pub with a very cosy interior. The food was delicious. Very friendly & helpful staff, couldn’t do enough for us. Plenty of parking to the side of pub & right near to the village green.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Annabelle Jane Cake School (Confection Perfection) - 60m away
- Fish on the Green - 27m away
- The White Horse - 208m away
- Fed on the Green - 31m away
- Crouch Butchers - 214m away
Fox & Goose
Weavering St, Weavering, Maidstone ME14 5JP, UK | Pub P: 01622 737675
Rating: 4.5 (354) Price Level:
I’ve lived nearby for over 4 years and this was my first visit. All I can say is thank god I hadn’t found it before as I’d be the size of a bus and an alcoholic!!! AMAZING! The staff the atmosphere the food I just can’t wait to come back…..but not set the fire alarm off next time! This pub rocks 🤩
Rating: 5 / 5
The Fox and Goose is a historic pub and restaurant located in Maidstone, Kent. This popular venue combines classic British pub charm with a cozy, welcoming atmosphere, often featuring traditional decor and hearty pub fare, such as Sunday roasts, fish and chips, and locally-sourced ales. Whether you’re interested in having a relaxed pint, a family meal, or even booking a space for a small gathering, this pub often serves as a community hub for locals and visitors alike. Loved the French Fries .
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Cocktails
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Tesco Superstore - 276m away
- Tesco Petrol Station - 198m away
- Total Orthodontics Maidstone - 107m away
- The Oast Hair & Beauty - 128m away
- St Johns C Of E Primary School - 499m away
Miller & Carter Maidstone
Sandling Rd, Maidstone ME14 2RF, UK | Steak House P: 01622 692212
Rating: 4.6 (4264) Price Level:
We had such a lovely evening here! My husband treated myself, mum and daughter for a pre - Christmas meal. The service was fabulous - our waitress Daisy made it really special by being attentive and friendly! The food was amazing and cooked exactly as we all wanted! The restaurant was so festive and lovely!
Rating: 4 / 5
The restaurant was very busy, many of the staff seemed young and inexperienced, it was evident training was going on, there were long waits for everything, which was fine with us as not on a tight schedule and staying in the hotel. The King Prawn Starter the Prawns were not cleaned well, we complained and they were swiftly returned to the kitchen, we were offered a replacement but declined the charge was removed from the bill. The Chipotle Chicken was sensational.
Rating: 4 / 5
Always a good steak here. Don’t think the over all service or setting quite makes it a knock out 5* but the food none the less was great. I saw my wine and soft drink sat on the bar for ages before being put at the table so given was a table clearly in sight I’d have liked to see a quicker delivery and simple no ice require at but getting ice just makes the 5* experience down to a 4. But that’s petty. Food was really nice however, the same green/cress dressing really doesn’t need to be on all dishes. Halloumi nibble, the starter and main blessed with it. Seriously why are all restaurants doing this nowadays, just gets frustrating as adds almost no value. Anyway I get distracted. Like I say, food was really nice for a lunch so can’t complain
Rating: 5 / 5
Visited this branch on Saturday for our anniversary. Was a lovely vibe, the atmosphere was great. Very friendly and welcoming from the start till leaving. We received great service from our server Lyndsey, she was always at hand to make sure we had everything we needed. Good was 10/10 especially the garlic mushrooms, although everything else was wonderful too. Cocktails were delicious and strong not watered down. Thanks for such a please t evening
Rating: 5 / 5
We are there on Saturday for a Christmas lunch, we were a big group so we were sat over two tables but they placed us in a nook where we could still all talk together. Our server, Sarah was very attentive, charming and a lovely sense of humour. The food and drinks were great, rolled out of there by the end of it after having the festive menu.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
- Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Gallagher Stadium - 197m away
- J&S Accessories Ltd - Maidstone - 158m away
- Innkeeper's Collection Maidstone - 38m away
- Golding Homes Head Office - 83m away
- Kent County Council - 151m away
MEXAHA
29 Lower Stone St, Maidstone ME15 6LH, UK | Mediterranean Restaurant P: 07474 608686
Rating: 4.5 (523) Price Level:
Amazing experience, food is absolutely delicious, my rib eye steak was perfectly cooked, also my friend’s food was delicious, everything cooked to perfection, you can tell it was prepared with love. Service amazing and all the staff so friendly and smiley, a very warm welcoming, making me feel very much like home. I highly recommend visiting Mexaha! As I have had an amazing experience!!
Rating: 5 / 5
We were greeted by a kind and smiling waitress who escorted us and presented their menu. She recommended a board with meats for three or four people. We were pleasantly surprised. Our dish was out of this world- Big Mixed Grill. It was amazing. The restaurant inside is spotless clean and smells fresh. Highly recommended!
Rating: 5 / 5
Just wanted to say the service was great very polite food was excellent Absolutely delicious will definitely give five stars and recommend this restaurant for families and for couples ❤️
Rating: 5 / 5
My wife and I wanted to try something different when we went out for dinner on Saturday night and this place didn't disappoint. The staff were lovely. The food was delicious. The decor and music was traditional Bulgarian. Good pricing on the food too. We only stayed for food but next time we go back we would like to say for Entertainment, traditional singing and dancing
Rating: 5 / 5
So exited,the portion are really good size and definitely meet the value for the price. Saturday night the live music was super and the atmosphere was very friendly. The waitress was amazing and repayable I recommend that Seafood Platters. I am so excited can't wait for my next visit.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Outdoor Seating
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Watching Sports
- Good for Children
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
Website not available
Parking Options:
- Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Sainsbury's - 217m away
- The Mall Maidstone - 189m away
- Shamrat - 23m away
- Cash Converters - 34m away
- Vesuvius Restaurant - 50m away
The Yeoman
139 Ashford Rd, Bearsted, Maidstone ME14 4BT, UK | Mediterranean Restaurant P: 01622 290396
Rating: 4.6 (257) Price Level:
I would give it 10 stars or a Michelin star if i could. The food is that good. EVERYTHING tastes amazing. We had the chicken livers, prawns and scallops to start, which were well seasoned and beautifully presented. The scallops were garnished with samphire and pistachio nuts, which was a surprisingly amazing touch and added so much flavour. The best scallops I've ever tasted. For Mains, we both enjoyed the cod...on a bed of well-seasoned mash and lobster sauce. Again, it was beautifully presented and tasted out of this world. The service was IMPECCABLE. We had a new starter waitress, who was on her first evening, and she was so attentive and friendly. The manager is amazing too. He beams pride in his restaurant and is so friendly and welcoming. All the staff just seem to enjoy their jobs and were all just as accommodating. This is now my absolute favourite restaurant. They're going to get sick of seeing my face, I'm going to be there so often!!
Rating: 4 / 5
We went there after doing the lights trail at Leeds Castle. We were seated very quickly after arriving even though we didn't have a booking. The service was generally good but we had to wave a few times to get our water jug replenished. The food portions were good and all the dishes were tasty. My son had the scallops as a starter. I thought they could have used a little more colour. I wanted the seabream but unfortunately they had run out so went for the prawns instead as a main. Very tasty 😋. My son had the fish stew main which was given the thumbs up. It was served with flat breads, which though lovely, I would personally prefer a more crusty bread. My other half had the moussaka, which he enjoyed. He had it with the side salad. For dessert my son tried the baklava. Too sweet for me, but a generous portion. My one disappointment with this place is the kids menu. It has 3 items only, all meat based. It's £10 but doesn't include a drink or dessert like a lot of kids menus tend to so if your kid is vegetarian or doesn't like bolognaise or Chicken skewers then I'm not sure what your options are. My daughter had the skewers. She loved the chips but as the skewers have a lemon based marinade she wasn't so thrilled about that and didn't finish them. It wasn't a cheap evening but the food was tasty and the portions sufficient, however I would consider a venue with more to offer for kids.
Rating: 5 / 5
Gave this restaurant a try for the first time and was very impressed. Varied menu with all dishes cooked to a high standard. Large portions, so you will definitely come away full. Outside doesn't look very impressive but a comfortable and spacious seating area inside. Our children also enjoyed their meals. Easy parking next to The Yeoman which has it's own spaces but also free 3 hour Village car park.
Rating: 5 / 5
We took my mum to Yeoman for a belated birthday lunch. Vini the Manager made us feel so welcome as soon as we entered the restaurant. Our order was taken by Kelly. She was lovely and friendly and so polite. The food was exquisite!!!. Beautifully presented, and so delicious. We were so looked after. The best meal we have had out in a very long time. Such a varied menu. We will be going back again and again. Thank you Vini and Kelly for making us feel so welcome. If we could give you 20 stars we would. Natalie, Craig and Georgia. Xx♥️💗❤️
Rating: 5 / 5
Excellent food and service. The portions were huge but were delicious. We had the chicken skewers, fish stew and mussels, and a couple of soup of the day. No complains on any of the dishes!
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Children' Menu
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Tesco Esso Express - 98m away
- Shell - 25m away
- Bearsted Medical Practice - 53m away
- Costa Coffee - Bearsted - 51m away
- Marino Fish Bar - Bearsted - 59m away
La Taberna
Corpus Christi Hall, 51 Earl St, Maidstone ME14 1JP, UK | Restaurant P: 01622 750937
Rating: 4.7 (730) Price Level:
Really good food and service. We found the chorizo a bit fat compared to what we usually get, but paella was delicious.
Rating: 5 / 5
A fantastic restaurant in Maidstone for tapas. A great array of dishes to suit everyone. Beautiful setting in a medieval building
Rating: 5 / 5
Loved it. As a Spanish person, I find it really hard to find good Spanish places in the UK (outside of London). Very pleased to find an actual Spanish-run one. WE LOVED IT! 🙂
Rating: 5 / 5
What a beautiful interior, what a beautiful building, am so looking forward to visiting again in the warmer months and sitting outside. We are fans of tapas and we're delighted to find them in Maidstone, we'd have visited sooner if we'd known La Taberna was on our doorstep. The restaurant is tucked away but is now no longer a secret as we will be revisiting many times. The menu is inviting, temping, vast and everything we ordered was delicious. Cannot praise it enough.
Rating: 5 / 5
I had dinner with my friends here and it was brilliant. The food was all delicious and hot, we had seven dishes between three of us and two side plates of bread and it was just right! Lovely and friendly service, and the building itself is absolutely beautiful. It has a real family restaurant feel to it and the tables are decorated beautifully. I will definitely return here.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Paid Parking Lot
Nearby Landmarks:
- Fremlin Walk Shopping Centre - 109m away
- House of Fraser - 60m away
- Fremlin Walk Car Park - Saba Parking - 23m away
- TK Maxx - 193m away
- Hazlitt Theatre - 155m away
Fish on the Green
Church Ln, Maidstone ME14 4EJ, UK | Seafood Restaurant P: 01622 738300
Rating: 4.7 (359) Price Level:
This is one of our favourite restaurant, usually you have to book 3 weeks in advance but was so lucky to get in today as we was in the area. My husband have his usually steak and I have my usual lobster 😁 service was excellent as usual too.
Rating: 5 / 5
My first visit to this restaurant with friends who had been before. A relaxing atmosphere with excellent Jazz ballards playing at just the right volume in the background. We had the lunch menu. The choice for all three courses were excellent. So it took a while to decide as I would have liked to order all of it! The standard of food was excellent for all four of us. It ranks equally with some of the best restaurants I have ever been to. Very friendly staff.
Rating: 5 / 5
Great place to have some food .misses loves seafood ,and the grub here is top notch 👌
Rating: 5 / 5
I’ve waited years to go here. Fish on the Green has always had a great reputation and I finally got round to trying it with family. This place does not disappoint. Delicious food (try the monkfish) and lovely staff. Can’t wait to return and try more from the menu!
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Oak on the Green - 27m away
- Annabelle Jane Cake School (Confection Perfection) - 72m away
- The White Horse - 197m away
- Holy Cross Church, Bearsted - 354m away
- Fed on the Green - 26m away