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J Sheekey - The Restaurant, London, ENG

J Sheekey - The Restaurant

4.7
4.7
2367 Reviews
£25 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 95 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 12:00–22:45 Sun 12:00–22:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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

    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 2,367 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 "amazing quality food" in a "lovely setting" with "impeccable service." Known for its seafood, the restaurant provides a "wonderful experience" for both pre-theatre and special occasions. While some service issues are noted, the "delicious food" and "classic ambiance" consistently impress, making it a "London icon."

2,367 Reviews

  1. Sue

    Essex

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal in a lovely setting. Will definitely return!
    J Sheekey - The RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Sue, 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.

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  2. Jill

    VIP

    London

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favourite restaurants, never disappoints!
    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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  3. Jenny

    VIP

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We went for Jazz Sunday ; but the jazz band played one song every half hour, so it lacked atmosphere .

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  4. Peter

    VIP

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always. Starter, main course and drinks for £80. Faultless service, delicious food and - by restaurant standards - a reasonable price.
    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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  5. Wafa

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was awesome! Will be going back. The food was brilliant.
    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. Shiala

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful valentines dinner, everything was perfect, the team are amazing & food is excellent as always! Thank you & see you soon!
    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. Rick

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I lovely dinner before the theatre with friends. Great selection of fish and seafood dishes. Strong wine list. Great service. Will be back
    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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  8. Tim

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant Experience in every way! Good, service and atmosphere were wonderful. A perfect venue to celebrate my Sister’s birthday
    J Sheekey - The RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Tim, 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. Paul

    VIP

    London

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Dined at the bar which was a good ambiance but the service was lacking ; had to keep asking for drinks , serve the water etc despite servers chatting in the corner. Food was good.

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  10. Mark

    VIP

    London

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great pre theatre meal Withey really well cooked Ray. Service and ambience was great.
    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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FAQs

J Sheekey - The Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 2367 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 95 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for J Sheekey - The Restaurant

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

Additional information

  • Area
    Covent Garden
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00–22:45 Sun 12:00–22:00
  • 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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