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p
3 years ago

Lunch. The wine was off. Californian Sauvignon Bl...

Lunch. The wine was off. Californian Sauvignon Blanc . Clearly from an opened bottle I didnt complain because I was treating a guest who was a non-drinker and didnt wish to create a scene. My fish stew tasted good but had very little fish in it and was overpriced. My guest said the portions were very small for the price. She was spot on . Very disappointing

b
3 years ago

This restaurant's perfect - incredible food and se...

This restaurant's perfect - incredible food and service, great atmosphere and cosy nooks and crannies for a private dining experience. The swordfish, fish pie, creamed greens are some of my favourites. Great wine selection too. Looking forward to you reopening!

J
3 years ago

We ate here on a Sunday night and the atmosphere w...

We ate here on a Sunday night and the atmosphere was so soothing. Unfortunately we had booked the table in the hope to have mussels but we were informed that they no longer served mussels. However we did opt for the Cornish Monk fish steamed mussels, nduja & fregola broth and were not disappointed, topped off with a beautiful bottle of white. Looking forward to returning.

S
3 years ago

Seafood Fresh and delicious. It is rich in that sa...

Seafood Fresh and delicious. It is rich in that sauce that seems to mix ketchup and mayonnaise. I spent a lot of money, but I ate it really good. I think it's about 100 pounds for a champagne cezana, a seafood plate, an oyster, and a caviar.

S
3 years ago

Oyster bar atmosphere is fine ~

Oyster bar atmosphere is fine ~
Two seafood platters, two bottles of wine, three of them each weighing more than 35 pounds.

A
3 years ago

Classic London restaurant. I have been a number of...

Classic London restaurant. I have been a number of times and never had a bad meal. Not crazy expensive for London and always fantastic service and fantastic food. Won't be long until I go again

T
3 years ago

High quality seafood, was very impressed. Ate the ...

High quality seafood, was very impressed. Ate the platter which had tuna cerviche, prawns, clams, mussels, whelks and oysters. All delicious. Partner has the fish pie which was very tasty. Would recommend both dishes.

We sat in Atlantic bar and was very chilled. Food was served at a reasonable time although not sure why they didn't offer to take our costs yet for everyone else they did

D
3 years ago

I never tire of this restaurant and always enjoy t...

I never tire of this restaurant and always enjoy the food. Not particaulrly comfortable and tables are too close together but really well prepared fish and seafood dishes which are consistently good and often absolutley delicious.

K
3 years ago

As always... Great!!!! ...Daisy really makes this ...

As always... Great!!!! ...Daisy really makes this an experience , which brings me back time after time.....Courteous, friendly and genuine. Superb member of staff

Now for the food.. No complaints. Great.

s
3 years ago

Smoked mackerel souffle was just the best starter....

Smoked mackerel souffle was just the best starter. Desert was the most banging apple crumble profiteroles with cinnamon ice cream. Worth giving the chairs a shout out too; super comfortable. Service was as expected of a restaurant of this standard. Will be back for that souffle for sure.

A
3 years ago

Outstanding food and drink. The oysters were super...

Outstanding food and drink. The oysters were superb, as were our other food choices and a wonderful wine. Sitting outside, as the theatergoers hustled to beat the curtain and the daylight waned, was a very romantic atmosphere. The only drawback was the slow service, including waiting 40 minutes for the check (and having to request it twice), as our server was spread desperately thin over far too many tables. Would have been 5 stars otherwise

D
3 years ago

One of the best seafood dinners I've ever had, riv...

One of the best seafood dinners I've ever had, rivaling some glorious experiences I had in Portugal, Spain or Sardinia.

I had never had oysters and was born away by the quality of the ones they serve for a very reasonable price.

R
3 years ago

Four of us had lunch there today - 2nd July 2019. ...

Four of us had lunch there today - 2nd July 2019. It had come highly recommended but all four of us were disappointed. One of us had lemon Dover sole, which she said was tasteless. Another had sea bream or something and she said it was dry and over cooked. My husband had oysters, which were fine, I had crab with a mayonnaise type sauce that was not enough for the crab. We had a few side dishes including baby potatoes that were undercooked. The portions were very small and it was absolutely not good value for money. We usually go to the Oysterman which is much better value for money, so we will definitely not return to Sheekey.

M
3 years ago

It was a wonderful evening with friends very dear ...

It was a wonderful evening with friends very dear to our hearts, a delight, everything was perfect, excellent cuisine, delicious wines, recommended if you like seafood and fish, go with your eyes closed !! !!

J
3 years ago

Excellent as always!

Excellent as always!

My wife and I went to the Atlantic Bar pre-theatre, which they checked on conformation and served us accordingly. Service is very friendly, polite and engaging, though they were very busy so didn t stand around making lots of small talk.



Good cocktails, good selection of wines by the glass, though the drinks service was a little slow.

Ask to sit at the counter if you re there as a couple, it s a really great setting, particularly round the far side of the bar where you can watch the kitchen at work.

T
3 years ago

Seafood institution in the heart of the west end, ...

Seafood institution in the heart of the west end, perfect to get your fish fix. It doesn't come cheap but it is very good quality (those oysters ) and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable (shout out to the guy who talked me through eating a crab!)

Nice selection of white wines, including a fresh and zesty vinho verde, but the prices go skyward very quickly.

The only disappointment was the scallops, their delicate flavour was completely overpowered by the accompanying sauce which was mainly chorizo.

Be careful which place you book: the Atlantic bar has a very different menu to the restaurant. I booked the wrong one but they were kind enough to let us order lobster from the restaurant anyway.

D
3 years ago

I''ve been to Sheekey's lots of times before. Thi...

I''ve been to Sheekey's lots of times before. This was definitely the worst experience. I was crammed into a corner and bumped into by the waiting staff at least a dozen times as they served the table next to me. One even stood on my foot.
The food was mediocre - I had turbot which was overdone and dried out.

D
3 years ago

Nice

S
3 years ago

Really I don't understand why this place is ranked...

Really I don't understand why this place is ranked so high. The lobster or wasn't fresh or was bad made, almost no meat in the claw and what was in the claw was raw, while the piece in the lobster itself was overcooked.

Service is pushy plates will be removed while you aren't even finished.

1 Additional star for the great scallops as a starter but the rest of the food. I had better at other seafood places in London for better prices.

Oh and there is also an unexpected cover charge besides the normal service charge.

M
3 years ago

Food is really a 5 out of 5 but service is a disas...

Food is really a 5 out of 5 but service is a disaster. We first waited for a menu for 30 minutes, then for an hour for starters and for desert wine another half an hour. I mean it s just unacceptable.

I
3 years ago

Not just the best seafood restaurant I've ever bee...

Not just the best seafood restaurant I've ever been to, but best restaurant full stop. The food was an absolute luxury. We ordered the seafood platter, and you could taste the freshness in every bite of the seafood. I had the haddock for main which was equally amazing, and that made-in-house tartare sauce was actually out of this world, that's how good it was. The only negative I can point out was that my partner's vegetarian dish- the linguine was a little too oily. But my goodness what an amazing restaurant. I hope to be back for our next special occasion. I also hope to get dessert next time too! The service was immaculate also.

m
3 years ago

First time to J.Sheekey.

First time to J.Sheekey.
What a gorgeous spot.
So much atmosphere can see why it's so popular.
Had the famed Fish Pie, well worth the price of admission
Highly recommended

M
3 years ago

Best seafood and fish restaurant! Good food and at...

Best seafood and fish restaurant! Good food and attentive staff. One of the old restaurant that still keeps its standard.

To keep the place intimidate, no photographs or use of mobile phone is allow. Don't be naughty like me as there was no customer near us, I took a sneeky picture to promote this place as my hobby.

Highly Recommend

L
3 years ago

For fresh and nicely prepared seafood one must go ...

For fresh and nicely prepared seafood one must go to J Sheekey. I usually go with friends and we order the grilled fish platter to share and everyone orders whatever else they like. The ambiance is very nice and the staff is friendly.

A
3 years ago

Positives

Positives
- Great ambience with an old-fashioned feel (been around since 1896)
- Fantastic and efficient service
- Varied seafood menu including market fish, specials, shellfish, crab, caviar
- Lots of outside covered seating
- Vegan and vegetarian menu available
- Phenomenal non alcoholic drinks - try the Spicy Breeze!
- The fish pie is rich and comforting

Negatives
- Small portion sizes
- Tight space between tables unless you get a booth
- Unimaginative starters
- Busy, busy with pre-theatre crowds between five and eight in the afternoon

T
3 years ago

Fantastic experience. The turbot for 2 was grille...

Fantastic experience. The turbot for 2 was grilled to perfection and all sides tasted very Google's. I was particularly fond of the tomato salad. Great bread too. The service was very friendly.

E
3 years ago

J Sheekey has been my favourite restaurant in Lond...

J Sheekey has been my favourite restaurant in London for many years and having seen the way they have strived to make things as perfect as ever since opening after the lockdown, it has only cemented their brilliance in my opinion. The ever brilliant, ever charming and ever consciousness team there, Ludo, Joel, Cedric, Luigi, Tim, Daisy, have gone above and beyond to make us all feel safe and welcome. I myself have noticed absolutely no glitches but I would ask fellow diners that in this time have patience and kindness. We are all doing our best in a very changed and somewhat frightening world but the J Sheekey team have and wont fail to disappoint. Bravo to you all and thank goodness the food is as good as ever.

A
3 years ago

One of the best seafood restaurants in London I th...

One of the best seafood restaurants in London I think. The staff are perfect. The inside buzzes, especially around the seafood bar. The food is exceptional. A fantastic standard for other restaurants to aspire to.

M
3 years ago

It's a traditional establishment, where several we...

It's a traditional establishment, where several well-known faces have dined as can be seen by the array of photos on the wall and that is the main selling point. The service was good, attentive and helpful but the food was mediocre. We had More

M
3 years ago

Lovely atmosphere and fabulous wine selection. Sad...

Lovely atmosphere and fabulous wine selection. Sadly I'm vegetarian, so didn't get to try any of the fish dishes that they're famous for, but their vegetarian selection was broad and the food was delicious!

About J-Sheekey

J-Sheekey: The Iconic London Restaurant Serving the Best Seafood, Fish, Shellfish and Oysters

J-Sheekey is a legendary seafood restaurant located in the heart of Covent Garden in London. Established in 1896, J-Sheekey has been serving the finest seafood, fish, shellfish and oysters for over a century. The restaurant has become an institution in London's culinary scene and is renowned for its exceptional quality of food and service.

The restaurant's interior is elegant yet unpretentious with dark wood paneling, brass fittings and soft lighting that creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. The walls are adorned with black-and-white photographs of famous actors who have dined at J-Sheekey over the years.

The menu at J-Sheekey features an extensive selection of fresh seafood sourced from sustainable fisheries around the UK coast. From classic fish dishes like Dover sole meunière to more adventurous options like grilled octopus with chorizo and chickpeas or pan-fried scallops with black pudding and apple puree - there is something for everyone on this menu.

One of the highlights of dining at J-Sheekey is their oyster bar which offers a variety of oysters from different regions around Britain including Colchester Rock Oysters, West Mersea Native Oysters or Loch Ryan Native Oysters. They also serve other shellfish such as crab claws or lobster cocktail which are perfect starters to share among friends.

Apart from their excellent food offerings, J-Sheekey also boasts an impressive wine list featuring wines from all over Europe as well as some New World wines that pair perfectly with their seafood dishes. Their knowledgeable sommeliers can help you choose the perfect wine to complement your meal.

J Sheekey has been awarded several accolades throughout its history including being named one of London's top restaurants by Time Out magazine multiple times. It was also awarded two AA Rosettes for culinary excellence in 2019-2020.

In addition to its main dining room which can seat up to 100 guests, J Sheekey also has private dining rooms available for hire that can accommodate up to 40 people making it an ideal venue for corporate events or special occasions such as weddings or birthdays.

Overall, if you're looking for exceptional seafood served in a timeless setting then look no further than J Sheekey - one of London's most iconic restaurants that continues to impress diners year after year.


In conclusion,

If you're looking for an unforgettable dining experience where quality meets tradition then look no further than J Sheekeys – one of London’s most iconic restaurants serving only the best seafood since 1896! With its elegant yet unpretentious interior design coupled with exceptional service standards make it stand out amongst other competitors within Covent Garden area.
Their extensive menu features fresh fish dishes ranging from classic Dover sole meunière through more adventurous options like grilled octopus with chorizo & chickpeas; pan-fried scallops paired perfectly alongside black pudding & apple puree – there really is something here suitable even those who may not be fans typically associated cuisine.
Their oyster bar offers various types sourced sustainably across British coastlines including Colchester Rock Oysters; West Mersea Native Oysters; Loch Ryan Native Oysters plus other shellfish such as crab claws & lobster cocktail – perfect starters shared between friends!
With awards under their belt such as being named one Time Out Magazine’s top restaurants multiple times plus receiving two AA Rosettes recently (2019-2020), it’s clear why they’re so highly regarded within industry circles.
Private rooms available accommodating up-to forty guests make them ideal venues corporate events/special occasions too! So why wait? Book now experience what makes this establishment truly special today!