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J Sheekey - The Restaurant, London, ENG

J Sheekey - The Restaurant

4.7
4.7
2387 Reviews
£25 and under
Seafood

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 107 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.

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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

  • 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 2,387 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

  • London

    Seafood

  • West End London

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
J Sheekey in London's West End offers a "wonderful ambiance," "excellent service," and "delicious food." Known for its "exceptional seafood," it provides a perfect pre-theatre dining experience. Guests enjoy dishes like "lobster thermidor" and "twice-baked cheese soufflé." While pricey, J Sheekey remains a "classic" and remains a "must-visit" for seafood lovers.
2,387 Reviews
  1. sonya VIP

    New York City22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience as always. Thank you for providing a beautiful venue for dinner in the midst of theatre land chaos!

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    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Not what it used to be. Poor service, mediocre food and tired vibe

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  3. Anthony VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure. Charming and attentive staff and excellent food in this classic London Theatreland venue

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  4. Osman

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always very hapy with the food and service Ossy Yusuf

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  5. Peter

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal - really good quality! Will definitely be back.

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  6. Nancy

    Charleston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food with excellent service, nice dinner

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  7. LydiaP

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Taken care of very well. Nice ambience and vibe and great pre Theater location.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The whole dinning experience was fantastic from start to finish
    J Sheekey - The RestaurantResponded on March 12, 2025
    Dear Guest, Thank you for dining with us at J-Sheekey and for taking the time to review your experience, we greatly appreciate your feedback and will share it with the team. We look forward to welcoming you again you again soon. KInd regards, J Sheekey team

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  9. Jeff

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderfully prepared. Great fish. The basque cheesecake for dessert was amazing!
    J Sheekey - The RestaurantResponded on March 12, 2025
    Dear Jeff, Thank you for dining with us at J-Sheekey and for taking the time to review your experience, we greatly appreciate your feedback and will share it with the team. We look forward to welcoming you again you again soon. KInd regards, J Sheekey team

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  10. Laurence VIP

    London32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Post your Theatre visit, I had the Dover Sole and my wife the lobster, nice table very good service as usual. Have been coming here for many years, my wife even longer since she was a child, Best fish restaurant in London, will be back shortly.
    J Sheekey - The RestaurantResponded on March 12, 2025
    Dear Laurence, Thank you for dining with us at J-Sheekey and for taking the time to review your experience, we greatly appreciate your feedback and will share it with the team. We look forward to welcoming you again you again soon. KInd regards, J Sheekey team

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J Sheekey - The Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 2387 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 107 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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