J Sheekey - The Restaurant

4.7

2344 Reviews

£25 and under

Seafood

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2 people

Jan 25, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 87 times today

Experiences are available.

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–9:45 pm
Phone number
020 7240 2565
Website
https://j-sheekey.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Andrew McClay

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

Set Lunch 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 pre-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 Sunday to Friday from 12pm – 4.45pm.

Popular dishes

What 2,344 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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

London
Seafood
West End London
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

J Sheekey offers a "superb" seafood dining experience in London's West End. Guests rave about the "excellent food," "attentive service," and "buzzy" atmosphere. The restaurant's intimate setting, iconic history, and standout dishes like oysters and Dover sole make it a "must-visit" for seafood lovers.

2,344 Reviews

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Chris
VIP
London
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely lunch before a matinee show. Perfect. Highly recommended.
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Antonia
London
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent lunch. Perfect service that was efficient but staff with character. Food, cocktails and wine were all delicious
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Michelle
Dublin
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was recommended by a friend, definitely didn’t disappoint. The service was excellent the table was perfect and the food was delicious, the vegetarian menu was excellent. Overall a great place to eat and fairly priced for the city of London
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Sharon
Philadelphia
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Fantastic bar with great cocktails. Wonderful seafood menu. Mildly attentive, weight staff with dramatic taper in attention by the end of the meal.
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Ron
VIP
West Sussex
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A mistake with a skate wing .. it was too salty. Probably an off day as it’s usually much better
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Karan
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a dinner for my birthday and it was spectacular
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Daniel
Barcelona
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience and the food was incredible. Really accommodating for those who suffer with food allergies
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Samantha
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience as always. Our waiter Christian was fantastic and food was great!
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Meltem
VIP
Berkshire
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food and ambiance perfect as always!… our waiter was sort of inexperienced and not up to J Sheekey usual standard service, but was well meaning. Excellent experience overall!
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Christina
VIP
London
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I was so ill after my dinner. I can only attribute this to my meal
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FAQs

J Sheekey - The Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 2344 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 87 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
£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

Website
https://j-sheekey.co.uk/
Phone number
020 7240 2565

J Sheekey - The Restaurant

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Set Lunch Menu

Popular dishes

Grilled Dover Sole

Sheekey's Fish Pie

Lobster Mayonnaise

Menu

What 2,344 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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