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J Sheekey - The Restaurant, London, ENG

J Sheekey - The Restaurant

4.7
4.7
2398 Reviews
£25 and under
Seafood
28-32 St Martin's Ct, London, ENG WC2N 4AL

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 92 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
    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

  • 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

Menu

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What 2,398 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 "wonderful dining experience" with "excellent seafood" and "impeccable service." Its location in London's Theatreland makes it an ideal pre-theatre spot. Guests appreciate the "classic ambiance" and "great fish dishes." While some mention occasional service lapses, the restaurant remains a "London icon" beloved for its "delicious food."
2,398 Reviews

  1. Danny VIP

    London9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and clientele, service wasn’t to the standard I would expect - whilst most of the staff were smiley, some weren’t - and that does make a big impact.

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  2. Adam

    London3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice old restaurant. Service was slow at the beginning- they were rushed as busy and inattentive. Crab was good but not served with anything - just the crab on a plate. Ray wing was very disappointing - a mistake. Service slow although much better as it quietened.

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  3. Rob

    Denver7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff did an excellent job The service was fantastic the food was excellent and they accommodated my wife’s food allergy. Great evening out.

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  4. Bob VIP

    London13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent as always. Seafood bisque followed by the cod.

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  5. Adrian

    London11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    After all these years the food and service remain excellent. Old school ambience. Great pre-theatre location.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the vibes. Great food. Felt special but approachable price point

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  7. Kiyoko

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic restaurant! Love the fish pie, one of my favourite dishes in London.

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  8. Stuart VIP

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, fantastic food and service. My absolute favourite restaurant.

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  9. Gary VIP

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always superb. Still my favourite restaurant in UK. Thank you everyone. See you next weekend 😍

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  10. Peter VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great. Have not been in few years. Good as ever.

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J Sheekey - The Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 2398 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. London
  4. West End London
  5. Covent Garden

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 92 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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