Best Lunch Restaurants in Aylesford

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1. The Hengist - Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

4.0

Excellent(106)

Price: Expensive

• Dining Bar • Aylesford

Booked 7 times today

Situated in the historic village of Aylesford, The Hengist is a modern restaurant and bar, a short walk from the river's edge.The 16th Century building stands with original features, offering a perfect balance of elegance, heritage and modernity all surrounded by manicured gardens. The Hengist offers a range of dining options including a casual dining option on the ground floor and two more formal dining rooms upstairs along with outside terrace dining in our gardens. We offer seasonal 'a la carte and 'set' menus along with a 'Sunday lunch' menu. All of our dishes are freshly made to order with locally sourced ingredients.

2. St Leonard’s

4.8

Exceptional(262)

Price: Expensive

• Modern European • West Malling

Welcome to St. Leonard’s, a modern British restaurant located in the pretty market town of West Malling in Kent. Open Wednesday to Sunday St. Leonard’s offers modern seasonal a la carte dining, tasting menus, private dining, a set lunch menu, Wednesday steak night, weekend brunch and Sunday roasts alongside a well curated wine-list and classic cocktails.

3. The King & Queen

4.7

Exceptional(294)

Price: Moderate

• English • Maidstone

Booked 4 times today

The King and Queen is a beautiful quintessentially, English country Inn, located in the small village of East Malling, Kent. Located just 5 minutes drive from the M20 the K&Q offers everything you would expect of a 15th century coaching Inn. Serving traditional English food, from 12:00- 21:00 Weds-Sat and 12-19:30 on Sunday, we offer everything from pub lunch and classics to our full a la carte menu. Saturdays we are serving Brunch from 11:00-13:00 and Sundays we serve our famous English roast dinner 12:00-19:30. In addition to the beautiful interior areas there is a large well maintained garden for you to sit out in during the summer months. If you are looking for accommodation the K&Q has 3 double letting rooms, one of which is equipped for disable guests. Each room has private parking and a complimentary, in-room, continental breakfast is provided for you. All tables in the restaurant and accommodation are available to book via our website www.kingandqueeneastmalling.co.uk

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4. Buenos Aires Nights - Maidstone

4.4

Awesome(1012)

Price: Expensive

• Argentinean • Maidstone

Booked 6 times today

On Maidstone’s bustling High Street, local foodies can discover the bold flavours and prime steaks that Argentina is famous for at Buenos Aires Restaurant. This popular eatery is well known for its friendly service and tasty Spanish tapas menu, which is ideal for sharing with friends and family. There are plenty of traditional Argentines dishes on offer, including empanadas, chorizo and succulent chargrilled fillet steaks with blue cheese or black pepper sauce. Diners can enjoy fine wines from the restaurants hand-picked list and for dessert there are home-made pancakes. If you’re having lunch with friends, dinner with a date, or feeding the whole family, Buenos Aires guarantees great food and good times.

5. Chef's Table

4.9

Exceptional(59)

Price: Very Expensive

• British • West Malling

Nestled in the picturesque heart of West Malling, Kent. Welcome to Chefs Table, where every dish tells a story of passion, creativity, and excellence. Led by Chef Owner Bradley Redding, honored with a prestigious Michelin guide entry for 2024, we invite you on a gastronomic journey in our cosy 12 seater restaurant. From the freshest ingredients sourced locally to the innovative techniques mastered in our kitchen, each plate is a masterpiece crafted with precision and care. Experience the magic of culinary artistry and indulge in a symphony of flavors that will leave an unforgettable mark on your palate.Brunch: Thursday - Sunday 9.30am-1.30pmDinner: Thursday-Saturday 6pm-10pmA-la-carte available Thursdays Only. Tasting menu available Friday & Saturday only

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6. The Loose Chequers

4.3

Awesome(25)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Maidstone

Booked 1 time today

The Loose Chequers is a former 17th century coaching inn. We serve classic pub food and fantastic steaks from our local butcher. Every Friday we have live music in the evening from 8pm. Our range of menus means we can cater for large bookings of over 100 and we regularly do events of this nature.

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7. 802 at Hamlet Maidstone

3.4

Very Good(20)

Price: Moderate

• British • East Malling

If you are looking for a stylish, welcoming dining experience, that offers superb food at competitive prices, then look no further than the Hamlet Restaurant!Recently modernised, Hamlet Restaurant compliments the building’s 18th century charm with a modern twist.The food ranges from a variety of traditional English and European cuisine, with a Sunday carvery that is not to be missed! We operate a ‘help yourself’ buffet option at our cold selection table for breakfast along with our Full English Breakfast option.Lunchtime dining offers a choice of two and three course menus available.As for dinner, join us and treat yourself to a pro-active, friendly service for those leisurely after work wind downs, a quick bite to eat, or, a romantic date night – better yet, why not request a conservatory table upon making your reservation to watch the evening draw-in under the stars!

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8. Pad Thai Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(433)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • West Malling

West Malling, widely considered the gastro-capital of the Maidstone area, offers a wide range of restaurants and Pad Thai is it’s finest South East Asian offering, tempting in diners from across the South East. One of the reasons could be the combination of olde worlde Tudor building and traditionally inviting Thai inspired décor, another could be the warm welcome and excellent service but undoubtedly the main draw would be the unsurpassed food. Created by a team with a history serving the Thai Royal family, the traditional dishes are authentic and delicious, made with excellent, fresh ingredients.

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9. The Romney Restaurant

3.6

Very Good(6)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary British • Maidstone

At the Romney Restaurant & Bistro, our chefs use locally sourced ingredients, freshly prepared and served with the attention to detail that you would expect when eating in such a sumptious setting.From the outset it has always been our intention to ensure that wherever possible, the Romney Restaurant & Bistro supports local producers and suppliers, farmers and market gardeners and we are proud to be members of Produced in Kent which helps support this invaluable community.We want to make every occasion truly special so we like our customers to take as much time to enjoy the experience as they want to – we won’t hurry you.Call us or send an email to make a booking, we look forward to welcoming you.

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10. Bowleys at the Plough

4.8

Exceptional(186)

Price: Very Expensive

• British • West Malling

Booked 1 time today

The Plough isn't your average countryside pub. Sitting on a quiet lane in a quintessentially English village, The Plough was set to be sold off the developers when 120 members of the community came together to invest, and save, their local. After its purchase and renovation, the Yates family took over the kitchen and opened the pub's small, but proud, restaurant, Bowleys. Head Chef Alex Yates is still very early on in his career but though only in his early twenties, he has already spent two years in the kitchens at The Goring Hotel in London, as well as having gained experience with Rick Stein and even once cooking for the Queen. Bowleys menus have a traditional feel and adhere to classic, English fare with a fine dining twist. There are several options to choose between including a tasting menu, set lunch, a la carte, brunch and Sunday lunch. The tasting menu is the jewel in Bowleys crown and consists of five courses, with an optional sixth.

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Denise
Kent •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
This is a really lovely restaurant and it has converted me into a steak lover! The steaks are cooked to perfection and so tasty! Really nice sides too. Perfect drinks. A little more pricey than I would usually go for but I can't fault this place. Great for a special meal.
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Buenos Aires Nights - MaidstonePrice: Expensive• Argentinean• Maidstone
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4.4
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Bill
Kent •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
This is by far our favourite restaurant locally. The staff are all so friendly and knowledgeable. The food is outstanding, the range of cocktails is very impressive, and they have some really special wines on the wine list. The restaurant was full, but we didn’t feel rushed at any point. Terry the proprietor is just lovely. Working hard to make sure everyone is having a good time. We honestly love it there.
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St Leonard’sPrice: Expensive• Modern European• West Malling
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4.8
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Clare
Kent •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Definitely worth a visit. The food, service and ambiance were all great and good value. Landlady was a scream!
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The King & QueenPrice: Moderate• English• Maidstone
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4.7
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Joanne
Kent •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Beautiful steak and top class service ,so glad to see the new owners constantly improving and very pleased the restaurant is always busy and supported x
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The Hengist - Restaurant & Cocktail BarPrice: Expensive• Dining Bar• Aylesford
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4
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Anna
Kent •1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 Dec 2024
Fantastic service, incredible food, unique setting. Perfect
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Chef's TablePrice: Very Expensive• British• West Malling
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4.9

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25 restaurants available nearby

1. The Hengist - Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

2. St Leonard’s

3. The King & Queen

4. Buenos Aires Nights - Maidstone

5. Chef's Table

6. The Loose Chequers

7. 802 at Hamlet Maidstone

8. Pad Thai Restaurant

9. The Romney Restaurant

10. Bowleys at the Plough

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