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J Sheekey - The Restaurant, London, ENG

J Sheekey - The Restaurant

4.7
4.7
2386 Reviews
£25 and under
Seafood

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2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 100 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

  • Location
    28-32 St Martin's Ct, London, ENG WC2N 4AL
  • Phone number
    020 7240 2565
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Wine Bar, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00–22:45 Sun 12:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Andrew McClay

Experiences

  • The Sheekey Special

    GBP 44.00 per person

    17 Feb 2025 - 31 May 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

    GBP 36.00 per person

    6 Jan 2025 - 31 May 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

Menu

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What 2,386 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 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.

2,386 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Anthony VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 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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  3. Osman

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 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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  4. Peter

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  5. Nancy

    Charleston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 March 2025

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

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  6. LydiaP

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 11 March 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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  7. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 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 12 March 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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  8. Jeff

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 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 12 March 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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  9. Laurence VIP

    London32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 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 12 March 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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  10. Kevin

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service as always fish is superb
    J Sheekey - The RestaurantResponded on 12 March 2025
    Dear Kevin, 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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FAQs

J Sheekey - The Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 2386 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 100 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for J Sheekey - The Restaurant

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

Additional information

  • Phone number
    020 7240 2565
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Wine Bar, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00–22:45 Sun 12:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Andrew McClay
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