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Have you eaten at Frederic Bistro?
Market Buildings, Earl St, Maidstone, ME14 1HP
Restaurant details
Frederic Bistro Restaurant Diner Reviews
"This bistro has a real buzz to it. Situated in the heart of Maidstone's restaurant district and next to the theatre it was packed when we arrived. We were told they had saved us a table in a quieter area but that things would shortly quieten down as the theatre goers would be leaving so we could also have a table in the main dining area if we preferred which is what we decided to do. This is a bistro so not fine dining, (they have a sister restaurant nearby so will definitely try that!) we all chose the fillet steak which was very reasonably priced and cooked to perfection. Our waitress was both friendly and attentive. Would definitely recommend."
"Solid local restaurant in a gastronomic desert. Homely food, with good portioning, focussed on French bistro staples. Maybe lacks depth a flavour present that one might expect; beef bourguignon lacked deep red wine flavour, lamb cassoulet rich stock. So more a sketch of French bistro than a facsimile. Deservedly busy. Service puts some higher end restaurants to shame (friendly, attentive, efficient)"
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Pretheatre | £15.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Main | Veggies | Pudding |
|---|---|---|
| £17.90 | £12.95 | £5.95 |
| Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £20.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.50 |
Market Buildings, Earl St, Maidstone, ME14 1HP
Opening hours
| Monday | 9 am‑4 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am‑4 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am‑12 am |
| Thursday | 9 am‑12 am |
| Friday | 9 am‑12 am |
| Saturday | 9 am‑12 am |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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