J Sheekey - The Restaurant

4.7

2370 Reviews

£25 and under

Seafood

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2 people

Mar 2, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 65 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–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
Neighbourhood
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.
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.

What 2,370 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."

2,370 Reviews

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Ksenia
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely restaurant, and perfect for any occasion, or just a casual dinner. Have been several times and it's great every time. Great value for money, and the staff are very very friendly and helpful. Would recommend :)
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Kate
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fantastic meal- cannot fault. Halibut particularly delicious
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Alex
London
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Always love the service. Food OK Well come again esp early evening
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Sue
Essex
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2025
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 5 days 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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Jill
VIP
London
49 reviews
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favourite restaurants, never disappoints!
J Sheekey - The RestaurantResponded 7 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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Jenny
VIP
London
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 16, 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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Peter
VIP
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 15, 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 7 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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Wafa
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 14, 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 7 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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Shiala
London
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 13, 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 7 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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Rick
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 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 7 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 2370 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 2, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 65 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for J Sheekey - The Restaurant

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

Additional information

Neighbourhood
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

Website
https://j-sheekey.co.uk/
Phone number
020 7240 2565

J Sheekey - The Restaurant

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

The Sheekey Special

Sheekey Set Menu

Menu

What 2,370 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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