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J Sheekey - The Restaurant, London, ENG

J Sheekey - The Restaurant

4.7 (2435)
£25 and under
Seafood
28-32 St Martin's Ct, London, ENG WC2N 4AL

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 99 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
J Sheekey is an iconic London restaurant in the heart of Covent Garden and the West End, serving the best seafood, fish, shellfish and oysters with al fresco dining on the terrace. The restaurant is close to the vibrant quarters of Soho, Leicester Square and The National Gallery.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Wine Bar, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:45 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Andrew McClay
  • Neighborhood
    Covent Garden
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Leicester Square station Exit No 1 then either left hand turn by the Wyndhams theatre.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Counter Seating, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Lunch & Complimentary bottle of Rosé

    £45.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 26, 2025 - May 30, 2025
    Celebrate the start of summer with rosé! Join us from Monday 26th to Friday 30th May, between 12pm and 4:45pm, and enjoy a complimentary bottle of Mirabeau Côtes de Provence ‘Pure’ Rosé when you book a table for up to 6 guests. Dining with 7 or more? You'll receive a complimentary magnum or two bottles of Mirabeau Rosé to share. To unlock this exclusive offer, simply prepay a minimum spend of £45 per person, which is fully redeemable on food and drinks during your visit.
  • The Sheekey Special

    £44.00 per person

    Feb 17, 2025 - May 31, 2025
    Indulge in the Sheekey Special—a sumptuous roasted mixed shellfish platter for £44 per person (usually £58.50). Available Monday and Friday, 12pm-4pm, it features ½ lobster, scallops, tiger prawns, mussels, and samphire butter for an exquisite seafood experience.
    The Sheekey Special Photo
  • Sheekey Set Menu

    £36.00 per person

    Jan 6, 2025 - May 31, 2025
    Savour a menu of expertly crafted seafood dishes, perfect for a leisurely lunch or a pre or post-theatre indulgence. With two courses at £36 and three at £42, this is your chance to experience the timeless flavours of J. Sheekey in the heart of Covent Garden. Available everyday from 12pm – 4.45pm & 9.30pm onwards.
    Sheekey Set Menu Photo

What 2,435 people are saying

J Sheekey - The Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • London

    Seafood

  • West End London

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
J Sheekey offers an iconic London dining experience with "excellent food" and "impeccable service." Known for its seafood, including standout dishes like Lobster Thermidor and Dover Sole, it's a favorite for theatergoers due to its prime location. While some service inconsistencies exist, the "ambiance" and "history" are consistently praised.
2,435 Reviews
  1. Venus

    Memphis / West Tennessee2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was wonderful and service was great. The food was so good my husband wants to go back again before we leave London.

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  2. Andrew

    Liverpool5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding yet again! Best fish restaurant in london by a long mile: adore the pace and any recommend enough!

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  3. SimonM

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and attentive service. Extensive wine list. Much enjoyed our meal before the theatre which was 2 minutes walk away. Pricey but worth it.

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  4. Francis

    London17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always just pure class plus I saw Ant-Man (Paul Rudd) made my evening the staff 10/10 food 10/10.Just pure class.

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  5. tom

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for dinner with my mum. Very buzzy, food was excellent and great service. Particularly enjoyed the bisque to start and amalfi lemon semifreddo with apple and basil sorbet to finish.

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  6. Ken

    London6 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very poor. I don’t know what has happened at Sheekey. It was the go to place for fish , better than Scott’s since it was more relaxed. But our experience yesterday was far short of expectations. The seafood bisque was watery and would have had great flavour apart from the dilution. The cold seafood platter was not great at all - not fresh and we had to send the whelks back since they were off, which the kitchen agreed. The half lobster felt like it had been cooked a few days before and stored in the fridge. And then for the main course, the Dover sole meunière came grilled only. A real shame.

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  7. Alison VIP

    London3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I hadn’t been for a long time. The food was very good and our waiter was lovely but there was a miscommunication with the kitchen and we waited an hour for our main course. Something was taken off the bill which I appreciated but this was a special birthday so still disappointing.

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  8. Ian

    London16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always. The grilled octopus was very good as was the monkfish curry.

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  9. James VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food. Great wine selection with help from sommelier.

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  10. alicja

    London5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the bisque to start and it was fairly bland it needed more depth. The main was good but the broccoli was over cooked. The service missed the mark.?I had to keep asking for my water to be refilled, dirty plates to be taken away and the waiter tried to deliver another tables food to our table. It was a little underwhelming for a restaurant of this calibre.

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FAQs

J Sheekey - The Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 2435 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. London
  4. West End London
  5. Covent Garden

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 99 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for J Sheekey - The Restaurant

28-32 St Martin's Ct, London, ENG WC2N 4AL

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Covent Garden
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:45 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Wine Bar, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Leicester Square station Exit No 1 then either left hand turn by the Wyndhams theatre.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Andrew McClay
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Counter Seating, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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