Top Restaurants in Maidstone, Kent

Rating: 5 / 5

Under new ownership. Place has been refurbished to a good standard. New owners are friendly, welcoming and know what they are doing. The food was of a high standard and reasonably priced. Service was nice and we will be going back soon. Can't wait to try the Sunday roast 😋

Rating: 5 / 5

The food here has significantly improved since the new ownership took over, with noticeable enhancements in both quality and flavour. The service has also seen a remarkable transformation, now reaching a level of professionalism and attentiveness that truly elevates the dining experience. This establishment has really stepped up its game and is now a place worth visiting!

Rating: 5 / 5

I recently went to the Yew Tree for a Sunday Roast and I personally think it was one of the best I have had in the Kent area. The meat was beautifully cooked and the vegetable had their own individual flavours. The service was great and my family had a really nice time. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for the perfect roast and atmosphere.

Rating: 5 / 5

Really good roast lunch. Had the 3 roast meat platter all beautifully cooked. Staff very helpful. Will definitely go back xx

Rating: 5 / 5

Watched the band Reyes here and they were great. The pub is always packed out and the service is still pretty good. Lots of dancing and a great atmosphere.

Rating: 5 / 5

Friendly staff, quick service , food tasted nice and hot too full of flavour , was quiet when we went on Monday night in the restaurant aera but pub part was nice and busy nice atmosphere

Rating: 5 / 5

Another fantastic Shepherd Neame pub in the heart of Maidstone. Had a lovely meal there. Nothing to dislike. Highly recommended.

Rating: 5 / 5

Super food, great service and live music

Rating: 5 / 5

We recently discovered this place and it's amazing! The food quality was exceptional, and at excellent value in comparison! Our server Adriana was helpful, very efficient and very pleasant! The service was fast to, and the restaurant was quant and beautiful. We're already talking about what we'll get next time!

Rating: 5 / 5

Another gorgeously indulgent meal out this evening, at Giggling Squid, Maidstone, where the venue is decorated beautifully with the brands usual floral theme. This restaurant is airy due to the high ceilings, and feels much bigger than the Brighton branch, although it was very quiet due to being an early mid week evening. Lovely refreshing cocktails to start - we had a Sweet Jungle Colada (coconut water, pineapple, lime and mint) and a Thai Sambai (Rum and lime juice infused with Thai basil). The leaves on these two drinks did seem to be the wrong way round, with a Thai basil sprig in the sweet jungle colada, and no hint of mint within the drink at all, but honestly, as someone who isn't keen on mint, I was happy with this! My wife who also loves mint in a cocktail, was also pretty chuffed, especially when this happy accident happened on the second order of drinks too! We had the Fisherman's Feast platter to share - crispy squid bits were nice, but perhaps too many; soft shell crab was our first time having this so no comparisons to be made but it was certainly nice; salt and pepper squid is definitely the best starter here so I'm glad it featured on this platter and a classic papaya salad, which has left my partner once again dreaming of our holidays in Thailand - such authentic fresh flavours. Very luscious, and the salad was so fresh which cut through the rest nicely, but it was too much fried food in one hit for us, and left a bit of the squid bits. For mains, I went for a usual - prawn pad Thai, but I also ordered sticky chicken to go with it as it comes highly recommended - I understand why, it was so goooood! My wife had a new dish, spicy double curry sea bass with a roti. She said it was very good, very fresh but not actually that spicy, for her anyway, and not to the level of Thai spice that we remember. We were pretty stuffed from the starters though, so much of our mains was brought home in takeaway cartons and eaten a few hours later. It would be great if the sticky chicken was available as a side dish portion.

Rating: 5 / 5

Excellent experience today for a late lunch with the family. Had the lunch set menu for the first time and it was delicious! Loved the idea of getting 3 smaller portions with rice for variety. Amazing price too. Manish in the maidstone branch served us, he was very welcoming, polite and attentive throughout. Will definitely be back - now a firm favourite of ours! (Forgot to take a picture as too eager to tuck in)

Rating: 5 / 5

Four of us had our Christmas get-together here. It was our first time at Buenos Aires and it was absolutely wonderful. Great staff, excellent food and lovely atmosphere. Although I've given 5 stars, I do have two issues: No parking. It's slap bang in the middle of town so no parking outside. It's NOT cheap. Four people, four starters, four mains and four alcoholic drinks came to £300.48. But it definitely is worth a vist

Rating: 5 / 5

Very nice friendly staff, great tasting food , had the set menu to try, was tasty and great sauce flavours too , quick service,

Rating: 5 / 5

Please come to this restaurant. The food was amazing! We had the experience platter and it was soooo tasty, the meat was cooked perfectly! Great service too! Highly recommended 🤘

Rating: 5 / 5

We went quite early on a weekday evening. There wasn’t really any atmosphere due to this and we were really pushed to pay cash by staff. BUT the food came out really quickly and was delicious. There are a few thai chains in Maidstone and I think this one has a much more authentic approach than others! The food tasted really fresh and not like a british version of thai which some of the others in town seem to do. Definitely worth a visit as the price was really good for the quality of food.

Rating: 5 / 5

Food was delicious very much to Thai standard! Service was good and warm welcome! Clean and nice Atmosphere

Rating: 5 / 5

The service in here was great. Recommend the yellow curry noodles and tom kha, both were delicious. Tasted exactly like what we had in Chiang Mai!

Rating: 4 / 5

We came without the booking and got a big table with round sofa near the window. Which was very nice as we were just 2 of us and there were smaller tables available. Our bill was £82: starter, 2 ciders, 1 Jinro bottle, 2 mains. Service was very fast, from taking the order to serving us our food.

Rating: 5 / 5

The staff are so attentive and wonderful. I have been a number of times with either just my wife or the whole family. The kitchen produce some fantastic quality food at very reasonable prices. Well worth a visit.

Rating: 5 / 5

I have just enjoyed a lovely afternoon with 14 other family members at Wildwood and from the moment we arrived to the moment we left the service we received was fantastic. Staff were always checking to see if everything was ok, checking if we wanted more drinks and helping out whenever we needed anything. I just wanted to say thank you for being so helpful and accommodating to a large party of diners you really made it easy and I would recommend 100%. Thank you.

Rating: 5 / 5

I had a lovely festive evening out recently! The food was top-notch, especially the spaghetti carbonara and the baked chocolate cookie dough – both were delicious and presented beautifully. The atmosphere was exactly what I hoped for, really festive and welcoming. Although the service was generally warm and friendly, the speed could have been a tad quicker, but it didn’t ruin the experience. Overall, I can't wait to return for more of those tasty dishes!

Rating: 4 / 5

Food was excellent. The staff make it even more special. I had the seafood linguine which had so much seafood but just needed a bit more depth in flavour with the tomato sauce. Drink prices quite high but expected. As my daughter's birthday they also put a candle on her dessert.

Rating: 4 / 5

Visited the restaurant a couple of times with friends and for a birthday celebration as well. The food is mixed Eastern European with a big choice of starters, salads and mains. The portions are really a good size as well and definitely meet the value for money, yammy too:) Service was good they do have a main waiter for group of tables and some that just serving the food and clean.The downside is the choice of entertainment.They do have two singers in the weekend which starts at around 22:30,but unfortunately the singing skills are not great and obviously this could play a big impact on the guests.Overall I will definitely go again,just hope they could maybe explore different types of entertainment. All the best

Rating: 5 / 5

Received 5* service throughout the sitting. Enjoyed the quality and delicious food. Would like to mention Ms Melissa had there for us throughout the night serving and providing service when required. Excellent venue for group or family dinner. No comment on food and service. Reasonable prices for all menus.

Rating: 5 / 5

I recently had the pleasure of visiting BLISS in Maidstone, and I can confidently say it’s a hidden gem! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warm, friendly service that made me feel right at home. The atmosphere is relaxing and beautifully decorated. A special mention to the food – it was absolutely amazing, adding the perfect touch to my visit. I’ll definitely be back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a quality experience in Maidstone!

Rating: 5 / 5

Whenever me and the Mrs want to go out for a chinese we always go here! Food is always spot on, freshly cooked full of flavour and well priced. Easily the best chinese in town!

Rating: 5 / 5

The staff where incredible. Naomi and Gaz made the evening for us. It was super busy but they worked hard to make sure we where all taken care off. The food was delicious and served piping hot. Credit to the team as they definitely have ensured we return.

Rating: 4 / 5

I visited Zizzi in Maidstone East with friends for a birthday celebration, and it turned out to be a delightful experience overall. We had pre-booked a table and arrived around 6 PM. The atmosphere was inviting and aesthetic, perfectly suited for a celebratory evening. The food was delicious, and everyone in our group enjoyed the dishes we ordered. However, I personally felt that the main course took slightly longer than expected to arrive – about 30 minutes – which tested our patience a bit. Despite this, the staff were friendly and attentive, ensuring we were comfortable throughout our meal. Zizzi offers a lovely setting for gatherings with friends, blending great food with a warm, pleasant ambiance. While the service timing could improve, it's still a place I would recommend for a relaxed and enjoyable dining experience.