J Sheekey - The Restaurant

Name: J Sheekey - The Restaurant
Address: 28-32 St Martin's Ct, London, ENG, United Kingdom, WC2N 4AL
Telephone: 020 7240 2565
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (2488)

£26 to £40

Seafood

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

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2 people

Jul 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 81 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

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
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Seafood, Oyster Bar, British
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:45 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:45 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, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Sheekey Set Menu
£36.00 per person
Jun 5, 2025 - Nov 1, 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.
The Post-Theatre Club
£21.30 per person
Jul 21, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
Enjoy two elegant small plates and a classic cocktail for £21.30 with dishes like fresh Jersey Oysters, Prawn Tempura and Salmon Gravadlax. Join us from 9.30pm, Monday to Saturday for a spontaneous nightcap, a light supper or simply a reason to linger in Theatreland a little longer.
Sparkling Summer Nyetimber Treat
Jul 21, 2025 - Aug 29, 2025
From 21st July until 29th August enjoy a bottle of Nyetimber Classic Cuvee for just £55 (usually£109), available all day Monday- Friday. Dining on the A La Carte or any of our menus.

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What 2,488 people are saying

J Sheekey - The Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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 "delicious food" and "very friendly and helpful service" in a charming, historic setting. Known for its "amazing seafood" and "impeccable setting," it is a favorite for a "special occasion" or a "pre-theatre dinner." The "extensive wine list" complements the "superb fish" dishes, ensuring an "excellent dining experience."

2,488 Reviews

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Laurence VIP
London37 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Regular visitor have been coming for a considerable number of years, always have the grilled Dover sole off the bone, my wife a half lobster. This is the best fish restaurant, never disappointed, also enjoyed a nice table. Always good, thoroughly recommend a visit.
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Claire
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Although the food was lovely, we had 6 oysters, 2 mains, 2 sides , 1 carafe of wine and 1 bottle of water The bill came to £245 which is heavy The service was very good, I was with my old mother and when shown to the loo ( which are down stairs ) a waiter told us to stay upstairs and was pointed to a loo near the bar And as said the food was very good
J Sheekey - The RestaurantResponded on June 15, 2025
Hi Claire, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and that our team was attentive, especially in making sure your mother was comfortable. That kind of thoughtful service is exactly what we strive for. We understand your thoughts on the pricing and really appreciate you sharing them with us. Your feedback helps us keep improving, and we truly hope to welcome you back again soon for another special visit! Warmest regards, The J. Sheekey Team
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Barbara VIP
Denver / Colorado11 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was exceptional in all respects. Reception and wait staff were quite attuned to our time constraints due to our forthcoming theatre attendance. Only disappointment was the quality of the prawns in the J. Sheekey.
J Sheekey - The RestaurantResponded on June 14, 2025
Hi Barbara, Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so pleased to hear our team helped making your evening run smoothly ahead of the theatre. We're sorry the prawns didn’t quite meet expectations and appreciate you bringing it to our attention. Your feedback will be shared with our chefs as we’re always striving to improve. We hope to welcome you back soon for another enjoyable experience. Warmest regards, The J. Sheekey Team
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Rigoberto
Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review
5.0
Dined on June 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very elegant and with excellent service, great quality overall. Highly recommended
J Sheekey - The RestaurantResponded on June 14, 2025
Hi Rigoberto, thank you so much for your positive feedback! We are so glad you enjoyed your visit with us. We are looking forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Meltem VIP
Berkshire18 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience as always! Food was perfect! Service was better than last time but still not up to par with JSheekey standard….
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Hugh VIP
London2 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
I've enjoyed dining at J Sheekey for years but recently something's changed - food is still good but the service has lost its lustre.
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Sara
London13 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The Service was the wirst that I have ever known at Sheekeys. I was left waiting & having to ask for everything. No one was refilling the wine or water. I had to get attention from the waiters every time. Side orders didn’t come with mains. The girls were working hard but the men were trying to avoid doing much
J Sheekey - The RestaurantResponded on June 15, 2025
Hi Sara, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience, we're genuinely sorry to hear it wasn’t what it should have been. That’s not the level of service we’re known for, and we completely understand how frustrating it must have felt to be left asking for everything. Your feedback about the team dynamic is also very important to us, and we’ll be addressing it directly. We truly value your loyalty and would love the chance to welcome you back and show you the attentive, seamless service you deserve. We’re determined to get it right next time! Warmest regards, The J. Sheekey Team
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Peter VIP
London7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never disappoints. My dining companion was making his first visit to J Sheekey and he was blown away by the experience
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Cheryl VIP
Vancouver / British Columbia12 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent meal Risotto with artichokes and asparagus was delicious. Prices are high but a nice treat. Service was good with an attentive waitress. In and out within an hour
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Karen VIP
Los Angeles2 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Very disappointed that one of our favourite restaurants let us down for our daughter’s birthday celebration.
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FAQs

J Sheekey - The Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 2488 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jul 28, 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–8:45 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Seafood, Oyster Bar, British
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, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

J Sheekey - The Restaurant

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Sheekey Set Menu

The Post-Theatre Club

Sparkling Summer Nyetimber Treat

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What 2,488 people are saying

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Review summary

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