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J Sheekey - The Restaurant, London, ENG

J Sheekey - The Restaurant

4.7
4.7
2334 Reviews
£25 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 99 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.
    Set Lunch Menu Photo

Menu

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What 2,334 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.

2,334 Reviews

  1. Christina

    VIP

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Leigh

    London

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another lovely meal at J Sheekey, all the seafood was super fresh and tasty. The Pouilly Fume wine was outstanding.

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  3. John

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great Dover Sole and Lobster. We had a great time. Thank you.

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  4. Anthony

    Buckinghamshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Brilliant service, good choices, delicious fish and nice selection of non alcoholic drinks for dry January! Thank you

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  5. Charles

    VIP

    London

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A warm welcome, excellent F&B, service was polite and efficient. All round a very enjoyable meal for a small family gathering. I will be returning as always.
    J Sheekey - The RestaurantResponded 3 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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  6. Russell

    VIP

    London

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing to be back here after quite a few years. Nothing has changed - which is a very good thing. Food quality and variety was great, service fantastic, wine list appropriately varied from cheaper to very expensive wines. I’ll be back sooner!
    J Sheekey - The RestaurantResponded 3 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. Stuart

    VIP

    Kent

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanks again! A greeting for kings and queens from Mamoosh always a warm and inviting pleasure that sets you up for the evening. Another warm welcome from Gulshan who took care of our coats and baggage and we were seated promptly afterwards.philip Served by Philip took expert care and attention afterwards (along with Katerine and Pratiyga). Our meals were amazing as always along with the inimitable sheekey ambience. Truly a pleasure dining here. Thank you and see you soon. Juliana & Stuart

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  8. Ian

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Seven friends enjoyed a super meal, service was first class with good wine. We were returning customers and will be back. A first class fish restaurant.

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  9. STEVEN

    Orlando

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food tasted amazing and the service was impeccable. Thoroughly enjoyed our meal and look forward to returning during our next visit to London.

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  10. Tony

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First time in a while there was a definite price increase however we expected this. Food was superb, advice on the food and drink was always offered and most welcome. We chose oysters, lobster, Dover sole, prawns and scallops, so covered the seafood options and they were all excellent, next time we are in London we will be back

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FAQs

J Sheekey - The Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 2334 OpenTable diners.

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

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–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
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