The Windmill - Maidstone

We visited in Nov 2023 for a friend's birthday meal. All the food was excellently presented and tasted delicious. The staff were first class too. Service: 5 read more We visited in Nov 2023 for a friend's birthday meal. All the food was excellently presented and tasted delicious. The staff were first class too. Service: 5

Do they taste the food?! What a shame. Lovely night out because of the company. The serving staff were friendly and pretty attentive, but the food was not good.... read more Do they taste the food?! What a shame. Lovely night out because of the company. The serving staff were friendly and pretty attentive, but the food was not good. My friend and I ordered muscles as a main. The muscles themselves were cleaned and cooked well, and they were nice big muscles. But the whole dish completely lacked flavour. There was hardly any sauce, and what was there appeared to be simply made of unsalted butter and water with some boiled onions thrown in. It was very odd! The muscles were nearly £20 and it was an eye watering £5 for a side of chips. Because dinner was so disappointing (for most one friend enjoyed a nice meal), we opted to finish the meal on high other dessert. I had gyspy tart. The tart itself was yummy, but again, the ice cream completely lacked flavour. It was like they hadn't tasted it. It was so strange. For a place with a typical price point of £30 for a maim course, I'd expect a lot better. I won't be returning. At a final bill of £60 per head (with alcohol), it was vastly overpriced and completely disappointing. Service: 5

An all round very pleasant experience. Service: 4 Location: 4 read more An all round very pleasant experience. Service: 4 Location: 4

The Windmill offers a charming rustic country pub and restaurant ambiance, complete with open log fires that create a cozy atmosphere. The staff members are pro... read more The Windmill offers a charming rustic country pub and restaurant ambiance, complete with open log fires that create a cozy atmosphere. The staff members are professional and...

I had a wonderful afternoon dining, sipping drinks, and soaking in the laid-back atmosphere. I highly recommend the oysters, cockles, and Scotch eggs from the s... read more I had a wonderful afternoon dining, sipping drinks, and soaking in the laid-back atmosphere. I highly recommend the oysters, cockles, and Scotch eggs from the sharing plates.