The Best Restaurants in Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom (2025)
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Giggling Squid - Maidstone
31-33 Earl St, Maidstone ME14 1PL, UK
Phone: 01622 948855
“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.”
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Nearby Landmarks:
- Fremlin Walk Shopping Centre – 55 m away
- Nando's Maidstone – 21 m away
- Hazlitt Theatre – 50 m away
- Zizzi - Maidstone – 19 m away
- Wildwood Restaurants Maidstone – 33 m away
Market House
30 Earl St, Maidstone ME14 1PS, UK
Phone: 01622 751286
“Another fantastic Shepherd Neame pub in the heart of Maidstone. Had a lovely meal there. Nothing to dislike. Highly recommended.”
Nearby Landmarks:
- Hazlitt Theatre – 25 m away
- Fremlin Walk Shopping Centre – 78 m away
- Nando's Maidstone – 36 m away
- The Source – 91 m away
- Primark – 108 m away
Thai Rice Club - Bar & Restaurant
35 Earl St, Maidstone ME14 1PF, UK
Phone: 01622 763389
“The best Thai restaurant in UK. I've been to many Thai restaurants in the UK and this one is my favourite. Authentic Thai food taste, every menu is delicious. Big nice and clean restaurant with good service. You won’t disappointed. Recommend 👍🏻”
Nearby Landmarks:
- Fremlin Walk Shopping Centre – 53 m away
- Nando's Maidstone – 34 m away
- Hazlitt Theatre – 63 m away
- Zizzi - Maidstone – 23 m away
- Wildwood Restaurants Maidstone – 21 m away
Buenos Aires Nights Steakhouse - Maidstone
63 High St, Maidstone ME14 1SR, UK
Phone: 01622 688655
“Mind blow to the taste buds, cooked to perfection, ambience was spot on. I'll be returning. Thank you for a pleasant evening.”
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Nearby Landmarks:
- Maidstone Post Office – 23 m away
- Snap Fitness Maidstone – 64 m away
- Kabanos – 81 m away
- Maidstone Town Hall – 171 m away
- TK Maxx – 316 m away
The Yew Tree, Kent
Grange Ln, Sandling, Maidstone ME14 3DB, UK
Phone: 01622 394374
“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!”
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Nearby Landmarks:
- Lower Grange Farm - Kent Scouts – 212 m away
- Maidstone Audi – 407 m away
- Scania Maidstone – 446 m away
Bliss bar&restaurant
14 King St, Maidstone ME14 1DE, UK
Phone: 01622 221066
“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”
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Nearby Landmarks:
- Starbucks Coffee – 30 m away
- The Mall Maidstone – 143 m away
- Maidstone Town Hall – 126 m away
- Lloyds Bank – 88 m away
- Nationwide Building Society – 45 m away
Wildwood Restaurants Maidstone
37-41 Earl St, Maidstone ME14 1PF, UK
Phone: 01622 755339
“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.”
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Nearby Landmarks:
- Fremlin Walk Shopping Centre – 62 m away
- Nando's Maidstone – 55 m away
- Zizzi - Maidstone – 41 m away
- House of Fraser – 85 m away
- Hazlitt Theatre – 84 m away
kalaRED Oriental bar
83-84 Bank St, Maidstone ME14 1SD, UK
Phone: 01622 686683
“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!”
Nearby Landmarks:
- Maidstone Town Hall – 46 m away
- Fremlin Walk Shopping Centre – 232 m away
- Bierkeller Maidstone – 49 m away
- HSBC Maidstone – 120 m away
- The Source – 128 m away
Zizzi - Maidstone
46 Earl St, Maidstone ME14 1PS, UK
Phone: 01622 297732
“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.”
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Nearby Landmarks:
- Nando's Maidstone – 24 m away
- Fremlin Walk Shopping Centre – 44 m away
- Hazlitt Theatre – 55 m away
- Wildwood Restaurants Maidstone – 37 m away
- House of Fraser – 103 m away