Bleu Steakhouse in Maidstone

This is a great venue and very delicious food, which is a prepared and presented very well. The team who work there are excellent in looking after you from the moment you walk through the door until you leave. There is a good choice on the menu. The whole restaurant is presented well. And you can even add a little drama to your meal via the dry ice. I throughly recommend Bleu Steakhouse in Staplehurst.

Restaurant was well presented with tasteful helium heart balloons, and a red rose was given to every lady as they were seated. The food was incredible, so tasty and perfectly cooked. The presentation on the plate was mouthwatering and the flavours didn't disappoint. Staff were so friendly and all the food arrived quickly after ordering. There was also a wonderful singer adding to the ambience of the evening. Would recommend this restaurant and will definitely be going back. Deserved every one of the five stars!

Nice food but gutted they haven’t got more veggie options on the burger menu. A hallumi burger or a ‘no chicken’ / ‘no beef burger’ would be lovely!

Stay way clear folks. Ridiculously ridiculous pricing for the most disappointing food. Steak skewers and buffalo wings to start. Skewer meat was tough, the wings were as if they were rolled in crisps with chilli sauce on them and stupidly spicy.Anyway all was left in hope of better mains, I ordered T bone Medium rare, which was so well done it was white and was like chewing ya granny’s old slipper,obviously been frozen to death, taste was.. cheap as ya like, nowhere near all the drama the online menu makes,was left after a mouthful!seasoned rosemary fries which we all ordered and looked or tasted no different to normal fries and veg which I fought trying to cut them with a steak knife which wore thin after a mouth full. My colleagues ordered “wagu” it was a sirloin! (And by the way she’s not feeling well this morning!)I don’t think the staff really know what they are selling in the way of steak, they very rushed for a place with only six tables, wasn’t a nice atmosphere.No pudding as we were desperate to get home and get dinner on! I KID YOU NOT. 7 people, Buisiness party,£500.00+ was the price for steak and chips ya better off going to Lidl. I’m a big steak eater, I’m lucky enough to eat out frequently in nice places and this folks is TGI Friday on an average night, no more only you’ll pay sky high prices. DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY GENUINELY We all went to Sainsburys and bought food to cook at home afterwards 👌. Proceed with caution.

First off I would like to mention I have extensive cheffing experience in multiple fine dining restaurants - this is a constructive review from one hospitality professional to another in a hope they take on board some advice. This is also a warning to anyone who plans on eating here. Marketed as a Argentinian steak house - the decor was that of a tacky curry house. The owners are Asian and seem to have zero concept of the cuisine they are claiming to serve. I’ll break the meal down as I want to be fair and mention the good points as well (albeit very few). First off, cocktails - £12 for a margarita that tasted like pure salt water with a hint of lime. There was so much salt on the rim of the glass i it took away any possibility of flavour from the alcohol/mixer itself. Starter - £6.50, buffalo wings served in home made buffalo sauce. Confused by what happened next - When the starter was placed on the table, for some reason the staff came over with dry ice and poured smoke all over our table, as visually impressive it may have been (for a very short moment) the smoke continued to pour out for almost a minute completely covering our food and spilling over onto the table next to us food as well who looked as confused as us. A very cringey attempt at beingunique. But - Credit where credits due - The chicken wings were lovely and the buffalo sauce was great, nice but very amateur presentation and only 4 small wings. I would recommend 6/8 or lowering the price as the ingredient value of that dish is less than a pound. Here is the bit that I wanted to mention, the catastrophic steak. 🤢 The married couples steaks on the table next to us looked absolutely horrendous and was half eaten when the plates were removed. In all honesty, had we not already ordered drinks prior to seeing their food, we would of left immediately. After seeing the quality of their steaks and also noticing being quite shocked they had wagyu on the menu, When the waiter took my mains order, I asked what the BMS (marbling score) of the Wagyu was - the waiter and I’m assuming manager, had absolutely no idea what that even meant. I then politely requested to see the Wagyu prior to buying it - I was met with a very blunt - “no” I asked again politely- “no” this is a very very basic and industry standard request to see the most expensive cut of meat available prior to it being cooked. I told them to give us two minutes and then eventually after asking a very nice young waitress, they brought out the steak to show me. Here is some advice; if you are going to serve one of the most prestigious cuts of meat available, have the brain to educate yourself on what you are serving people and have the decency to follow the standard procedures of the “high end steak house” you’re claiming to be. When the steak came out to eat, I felt sick just looking at it. It looked like it had been boiled / cooked in the microwave - it was covered in oil and COMPLETELY unseasoned. No bark, no crust, no sear - It had not been cooked at a temperature high enough to render the fat down and I was served with a soggy depressing grey coloured steak that was 90% gristle, I also ordered it medium rare and for a relatively even sized steak one end was rare and the other over done. Another piece of advice - due to the high fat content of a wagyu you don’t need to use oil (or at least very little) to sear the steak as the natural fats will do the work for you. It was actually disrespectful this restaurant had the audacity to place that mess on a table in front of someone - both kitchen and front of house should be ashamed for allowing that to leave the kitchen. The sides - Mac and cheese ? It was literally just over cooked macaroni with cheap rubbery cheddar melted on top and once again - ZERO seasoning. It was foul. Rosemary Chips - pale, anaemic, serviced with dried out rosemary on top and yeah, you guessed it - ZERO seasoning. My girlfriends meal - at £20 for the main she was served lamb cutlets in rosemary gravy, to me, this tasted like a lamb dish from a curry house. Asian inspired seasoning. The so called “gravy” looked watery and terrible and had chunks of dried out old rosemary in it. The lambs taste its self was actually ok but it was dry and chewy. she had a truffle oil mash as a side, this was basically unseasoned (again) dry mash with lumps of butter still unmelted and truffle oil poured over the top. Even without desert what we ordered was close to £120 - unbelievably over priced for appalling food and a tacky environment. I really do hate complaining or causing a problem for any establishment but this was completely unacceptable - I quietly complained and sent the food back and was charged only for drinks and the starter - again, credit where credit is due, they messed up the whole meal and attempted to rectify it. They offered to make me something else but I was not even tempted to try anything else on that menu. I did appreciate the gesture as I think the manager realised the pathetic quality of food served. In all honesty the place has 40/50 good reviews, maybe I was unlucky and caught them on a bad night but after seeing the food on the plates surrounding me, I highly doubt it - I genuinely have to question wether they are real or left by staff in an attempt to draw new customers in. Or, it’s deemed good as the locals have nothing else to compare it too. To sum it up - A laughable attempt at a steakhouse that had me back at my Airbnb with an empty stomach and feeling too queasy to eat anything after the terrible food I had just been given at bleu steakhouse. I highly recommend staying away until they have learned the fundamental basics of how to run a kitchen and cook/season food. Nobody wants to go to a restaurant and have a bad experience. But if people aren’t honest then they will never improve. Good luck to them moving forward

Not a great experience. Waygu steak expensive and not very good. Service good. Not worth the money.

Very friendly welcome and we were taken by the quiet, laid back ambience of Bleu. The rib eye steaks were amazingly tender and flavoursome; you didn’t really need a steak knife. We were delighted with the dry ice performance when the mains were served - a bit theatrical but it was a nice touch. Reasonably priced wines and we recommend highly the Nieto Malbec as the perfect accompaniment to steak. Great desserts too, particularly liked the biscotti.

Of all the wide variety of restaurants we’ve been to never have we we been asked to leave & take our wine & order pudding for takeaway!! Understand there is a 2 hour slot but not even in London has that service ever happened to us! Lots of tables were surrounding the bar waiting to be seated for over 30 minutes and lots people being asked to leave! Appalling service! Shame as steak was nice, but overbooked & overpriced!

Me and my wife went for dinner and the whole experience was just like nothing we've ever experienced, the establishment is top notch and very well decorated and well maintained, the staff are very kind, very professional, very welcoming and just plain lovely, the food was 10/10 and the atmosphere just made the experience quite special

This restaurant has the hype online and in the media and that is what it sadly was, all hype. We arrived for our booking and had to wait for 15mins for our table, no complimentary drink just hanging around over people’s tables while we waited as the place was over cramped. The waiting staff were polite enough. Food was nice but at £60 a steak I was expecting a lot more flavour and ambiance. The dry ice effect at each course was not needed. I want to be able to see my food and eat it not have to wait or brush away smoke. Sadly I won’t be returning unless the atmosphere goes up a few stars and matches the price of what you’re having to pay

Stumbled across this place conveniently located between London and Kent. What a hidden gem! Great food, great decor and service. Already planning my return trip. Would definitely recommend

Would recommend this place for a special occasion, we went with a group of 5 people. The service is very hospitable and they looked after us really well. We had the T-Bone steaks and had all the starters. Best food in town, everything was cooked to perfection. The waiters recommended the different sauces we had on the stakes and were very knowledgable. Will be back, amazing experience

The interior is quite pleasant but cramped when full with nearby tables being too close. The food was not very warm, in some cases cold, and the steaks not cooked as requested. Disappointed as expected it to be a better dining experience. Parking is nearby.

1. Starters. Amazing! Especially the Shrimp! 2. T-bone steak cooked to perfection. Nice soft and good quality meat! 3. Service was excellent. Very friendly and courteous staff! 4. Tip: Any restaurant that has people waiting at the bar to be seated because it is too busy shows they are doing something right. This place was packed! Would recommend to all steak lovers!

The food and service was amazing! The steaks were cooked perfectly and it was really tender and flavourful. I would definitely recommend eating here! Would be coming back here for sure.

Popped into Bleu Steakhouse the other night, and blimey, what a spot! The vibe is cosy, welcoming – none of that pretentious stuff, just good vibes all around. Now, let’s get to the main event – that T-Bone Steak, absolute game-changer! The moment it landed...

I had an incredible dining experience at Bleu steakhouse! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warmth and professionalism. The ambiance was inviting, with dimmed lighting and a cozy atmosphere that set the perfect tone for a special meal. The star...

Been ringing for 25 mins to place an order for family dinner - no answer, no answerphone - apparently open from 5pm but obviously not! Won’t bother again, going to the Indian

We was really looking forward to eating here, after reading such good reviews, but was left feeling rather let down. The staff weee very friendly and we could not fault them at all. We ordered sirloin steaks, when they arrived all four were very fatty....

This is a lovely little hidden gem. Gorgeous atmosphere whether you're on a date or dinner with the family. We came with our two little munchkins and it was a brilliantly chilled experience. The team were amazing and went the extra mile to interact and...

Have eaten here shortly after Bleu opened. Is was really lovely to see a local business so busy at 7pm on a Tuesday. Service always smiley, food was great, my husband’s T-bone was demolished, and the clean plate from me just shows that the food...

We stumbled across this restaurant literally 15 minutes before we entered. Quick google search for restaurants near us as we were in the area. So glad we found this place. The atmosphere is nice, good decor although tables are a little close for my liking....

Absolutely amazing food and amazing service. A massive thank you to all the staff for hosting my friends 30th Birthday and making the evening one to remember!

The food was incredible, with very accommodating staff - especially Jamil. A huge thank you to the staff at Blue Staplehurst! We will be back! :)

Absolutely amazing dining experience. It's great to have such an awesome steakhouse on our doorstep! Great, friendly service and top food to match that up. Highly recommend.

Great food and great service. The decor is elegant and the staff provide a fantastic experience and are very accommodating.They've never disappointed from their service to their food. Their Korean shrimps are to die for and their meat is mouth watering. Hats off to the...

Super food, super hosts and very reasonable priced, we will definitely return, oh hang on, we did 👍👍👏👌

I live very nearby, and have taken a long time to try this place. I know the owner, who also runs the very successful chain of Jumeira restaurants. I knew it was going to be be good, but my expectations were exceeded. My friend and...

A little gem of a place in Staplehurst. We received a warm welcome. The place has great decor and ambience. The service was very good, polite and efficient. Quality of the food was very high. This is a highly recommended restaurant and we shall return

Lovely food and great service, nice decor, will definitely recommend to friends and family and will be returning very soon!

Service was absolutely amazing. Food was 10/10 and i would definitely recommend this for anyone looking for a good night out with amazing food and a good vibe.

Restaurant is small but inviting. It was a fully booked Saturday night. Shrimp starter was really tasted as suggested in other reviews and steak was good quality but undercooked based on our requests. Waiting staff were inexperienced which let down the service. Leaning across to...

We have now eaten at Bleu many time s and had several take aways. I cannot fault the service or the food! The starter prawns are a must and the steaks are lovely. Spotlessly clean and very well run!

Had a night here celebrating an engagement, and the food and service was outstanding. The hosts even gave us a complimentary bottle of bubbly. Would recommend it wholeheartedly.

Having read the spill and the claims of what was being offered I was a little sceptical but as a new local business wanted to see for myself. Pleasantly surprised is a massive understatement, really nice decor and ambience, Jamal and his team really looked...

Was so excited to try Bleu for the first time having heard so many positive reports. Unfortunately I was very disappointed. Had I been served a meal like this in a pub with a bill of £30 I would have been very happy. However when...

Absolutely delicious food and such brilliant customer service. The wagyu was out of this world and the burgers my kids had were cooked perfectly with the tweaks I asked for. The shrimp was very unique and delicious and the halloumi was so moreish and so...

Just had the most amazing meal I’ve ever had. I’ve been to different steakhouses around Kent and London, and this is by far the nicest meal I can ever remember having. The starters, the sides, the steak. Absolutely fantastic. Please try this restaurant and keep...

The decor and ambience here is fantastic! It’s our first visit and won’t be our last.. the staff are attentive and really hospitable.. the owner was a lovely chap and really personable. Service was excellent and food was fabulous, big portions and flavoursome.. we had...

•Great service - Friendly, welcoming, thoughtful. •Great look to the place. •Sadly…..it was so 🥶 cold! We could not get comfortable and left before dessert. •Good chips.🥔 •However - Fillet steak cooked ‘medium’ obviously should be never be sliced before searing! 🐄 It was therefore...

Visited the steakhouse and had a great night. The steaks were cooked to perfection and very tasty. They have recently started a cocktail menu and the ones we had were perfect! It was nice to have a fine dinning experience without having to make the...

Another fantastic meal. 7 of us went on Saturday evening and were looked after brilliantly by the team. As 6 of us had ordered the prawn starters,the entire table was shrouded with dry ice,which looked spectacular. This was backed up by the food,which was sweet,spicy...

Really disappointed - Fillet Steak was not up to standard expected. Was very poor piece of meat with a lot of gristly sinew running through. Not enough sauce. One person on table didn't get their food with others (had to wait) missed items ordered. Will...

Had a family meal at Bleu tonight, food was perfect and service excellent. Enough choice without being overpowering, and one of the best desserts I’ve ever had. Couldn’t fault a thing .

Absolutely lovely! Staff are so polite and very accommodating, food is unreal! We left feeling full and very satisfied; definitely will be coming back :)

My Mother and son ate here not long after it opened whilst I was working in the US. The photos and review they sent me made me jealous. So tonight’s visit was looked forward to for some time. Mum and I booked on the quietest...

Popped in on a whim and glad we did. Steak burger and rosemary fries went down a treat. Lovely friendly staff and a really well laid out restaurant

Easily the best steak I’ve ever had. The Crispy Korean Shrimps are something else - out of this world. Absolutely delighted to have come across such a place in Kent. Top Top quality food and fantastic staff. Well done Bleú

We had seen the publicity surrounding Bleu's opening and decided to give it a while and see what reviews it received. Having noted high praise by previous diners, we booked a table for Saturday night. Arrived a little early but were shown straight to our...

Waiters very attentive, the steak I had was delious, parter had equally tasty burger and lovely wine. Relaxed atmosphere and very clean. Can't wait to visit again, would definitely recommend.

Lovely meal, great service and a perfect night. Would very much recommend. Burger steak and wine were all spot on

We had the most amazing meal for my husband 40th birthday, the food was delicious and the service was 100% Would very highly recommend and will definitely be going again very soon

I spent some time researching where to take my wonderful wife for her birthday. I wanted something with an intimate vibe but not too fancy. After reading other reviews and checking out the menu I went for Bleu Steakhouse and we were not disappointed! From...

My son and family mover to Staplehurst 5 years ago and I visit as often as possible from North London. It is always lovely, but I have always struggled to find something special to do with all of them that is within walking distance and...

Excellent food service and prices. The restaurant was busy but not loud as some have said. A little bit of London in a village location. Will definitely be back soon.

I live locally to Staplehurst so was keen to try this new spot in our village, I went with a friend of mine, we were sat down promptly, served to quickly and the ambience was fantastic, the interior has been well thought out. The food...

Firstly we had to wait 20 mins before being seated and asked to wait at the bar, no where to sit so had to stand. Be aware that menus are online, would of been nice to have the option of a paper menu. Food arrived...

Was very much looking forward to trying Bleu. Firstly no menus you have to scan bar code and look at menu on line .. ok for us but there are a lot of folk who probably don’t want to do that. Food was excellent but...

Good quality meat, considerately prepared and cooked. Mouthwatering and just delicious; lamb cutlets, truffle mash, Wagyu burger. Such a treat to have it all here in Staplehurst.

So glad this place has opened in the village. The food really was top quality. The prawns tasted incredible and my steak was cooked to perfection. My husbands veggie burger was so delicious it could easily pass as a meat burger! So moist and tasty....

I don't write many reviews, but I feel this deserves an exception to the rule. First of all, let's jump straight to the point and answer the question for the reason you are reading this review, which is, 'should I go and have a meal...

Me and my wife came to Bleú for dinner, Service was superb. And the food was outstanding. We are so happy somewhere this Classy has opened in Staplehurst. We will be returning soon to bring our friends.

How lucky am I, Got invited to the soft opening which was packed by the way and fortunate enough to be able to taste a variety of the menu. The steak is cooked to perfection so have no doubts about the quality, tenderness and flavour....