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J Sheekey - The Restaurant, London, ENG

J Sheekey - The Restaurant

4.7
4.7
2267 Reviews
£26 to £40
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 128 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
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
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:45 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7240 2565
  • 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

  • Festive Lunch Set Menu

    £45.00 per person

    Nov 14, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
    Celebrate Christmas at J. Sheekey from 14th November, with our new Festive Set Menu available Sunday to Friday from 12pm – 4.45pm. Enjoy two courses for £45 or three courses for £55 with dishes like J Sheekey Prawn Cocktail, Salmon Gravlax, Fillet of Sea Bass, and Cropwell Bishop Stilton for dessert.
    Festive Lunch Set Menu Photo

What 2,267 people are saying

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

  • West End London

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
J Sheekey's is a delightful seafood haven in London, celebrated for its "simply amazing" food and "faultless" service. Regulars praise it as "the best fish restaurant in London," with standout dishes like the Lobster Thermidor. The ambiance is "wonderful," making it perfect for pre-theater dining or special occasions.

2,267 Reviews
  1. Mary

    East Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, helpful staff, nice atmosphere. Prices could always be lower but this is London…

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  2. David

    San Diego

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food and service for a last minute choice just before theatre. Expensive but good enough to justify the prices

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  3. J Mark

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always top notch food with great service in a wonderful period restaurant

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  4. Ian

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Glad we made a return to an old favourite. Good atmosphere and ideal pre theatre dining
    J Sheekey - The RestaurantResponded 5 days ago
    Hi, Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant. We are delighted to be able to share this with our team, who will be pleased to hear that you enjoyed your visit. We hope to see you at J. Sheekey soon. Kind regards, J. Sheekey

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  5. Sheila

    New York City

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    While my guests and I enjoyed ourselves very much and it was ok to be escorted to the bae for a drink while waiting for our table - we were on time - we found the drink service some what slow. We were not told that we had to order our drinks at the bar ourselves. After waiting for service for some time, then not getting responses from seeming wait staff who passed by our table, we asked other guests. Drink service was slow. We had to ask twice for each of the two bottles of wine ordered. Everyone was very apologetic which alleviated the situation and otherwise, all was well (I last dined in your restaurant some 50 years ago!)
    J Sheekey - The RestaurantResponded 5 days ago
    Hi, Thank you for your feedback. If you have not already contacted us directly, we would love to discuss this further. Give us a call on 02074209860 at your earliest convenience and we will be happy to assist. Kindest Regards, J. Sheekey

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  6. Louise

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    J Sheekys has never disappointed. Personally I prefer inside the restaurant area or walk-in and eat at the bar if there’s availability. Food beautifully fresh and cooked well. Perfect for lunch or dinner. Interior wood panels and traditional. Will always be one of my favourite haunts in London.
    J Sheekey - The RestaurantResponded 5 days ago
    Hi, Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant. We are delighted to be able to share this with our team, who will be pleased to hear that you enjoyed your visit. We hope to see you at J. Sheekey soon. Kind regards, J. Sheekey

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  7. Luigi

    London

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing Food and Ambiance, with Elegant set up and Table Service. Price has taken a steep inflationary circe since last Summer. For special occasions
    J Sheekey - The RestaurantResponded 5 days ago
    Hi, Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant. We are delighted to be able to share this with our team, who will be pleased to hear that you enjoyed your visit. We hope to see you at J. Sheekey soon. Kind regards, J. Sheekey

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  8. William

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best Dover Sole in a long time. Generous portion and nice pudding to finish. Very extensive wine list, so had a nice Albarino. Service personal were attentive. The cancellation policy is a bit harsh. I was very sick, but they were able to re-schedule me.
    J Sheekey - The RestaurantResponded 5 days ago
    Hi, Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant. We are delighted to be able to share this with our team, who will be pleased to hear that you enjoyed your visit. We hope to see you at J. Sheekey soon. Kind regards, J. Sheekey

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  9. John

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    No time to comment in detail. Was most enjoyable.
    J Sheekey - The RestaurantResponded 5 days ago
    Hi, Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant. We are delighted to be able to share this with our team, who will be pleased to hear that you enjoyed your visit. We hope to see you at J. Sheekey soon. Kind regards, J. Sheekey

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  10. Colin

    London

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As ever the service is impeccable and and the ambiance wonderfully old world.
    J Sheekey - The RestaurantResponded 5 days ago
    Hi, Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant. We are delighted to be able to share this with our team, who will be pleased to hear that you enjoyed your visit. We hope to see you at J. Sheekey soon. Kind regards, J. Sheekey

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FAQs

J Sheekey - The Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 2267 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 128 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–9:45 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • 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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