J Sheekey - The Restaurant

4.7

2374 Reviews

£25 and under

Seafood

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2 people

Mar 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 81 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
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.
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 Secrets with Ian McKellen & Derek Jacobi
£170.00 per person
Prepaid
Mar 17, 2025 only
Join us on Monday, 17th March, from 7pm for the highly anticipated return of Sheekey Secrets – our annual supper event series at which we host a star of stage and screen for one night only: an intimate evening of exceptional dining and conversation. For the first time in Sheekey’s history, we’ll be hosting not one, but two icons, featuring the legendary Sir Ian McKellen and Sir Derek Jacobi, hosted by actor, producer and director, Richard Clifford. Tickets are priced at £170 and include a welcome drink from our friends at The Dalmore, a sumptuous three-course dinner of Sheekey’s classics, and half a bottle of wine per person. The evening is in collaboration with Acting for Others —a fantastic charity providing financial and emotional support to theatre workers in need— with a donation made to this vital cause. Terms: Service charge will be payable on the evening, subject to a 72hr cancellation policy otherwise the ticket price is non-refundable. Minimum of 2 tickets per reservation. Please note, some tables will be shared.

What 2,374 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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."

2,374 Reviews

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David
VIP
Newcastle
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food and service very good as usual, just the cramped environment that is off putting
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Karen
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I always value the opportunity to dine at J Sheekey’s. It is one of my favourite destinations for delicious seafood and excellent service. Special occasion or a downtime treat, it’s worth it, for the different experience offered.
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Cheng
VIP
London
91 reviews
4.0
91 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent seafood and good value. I had the shellfish bisque and the shrimp and soft crab burger. Yummy
J Sheekey - The RestaurantResponded 4 days ago
Dear Mr Cheng, 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 reagrds, J Sheekey team
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Ksenia
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 28, 2025
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 :)
J Sheekey - The RestaurantResponded 4 days ago
Dear Ksenia, 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 reagrds, J Sheekey team
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Kate
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fantastic meal- cannot fault. Halibut particularly delicious
J Sheekey - The RestaurantResponded 4 days ago
Dear Kate, 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 reagrds, J Sheekey team
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OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Coming back for sure! It’s a real London classic and always a very nice experience.
J Sheekey - The RestaurantResponded 4 days ago
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 reagrds, J Sheekey team
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Alex
London
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Always love the service. Food OK Well come again esp early evening
J Sheekey - The RestaurantResponded 4 days ago
Dear Alex, 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 reagrds, J Sheekey team
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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 on February 25, 2025
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 on February 23, 2025
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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J Sheekey - The Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 2374 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 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 81 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

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

Sheekey Secrets with Ian McKellen & Derek Jacobi

Menu

What 2,374 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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