Upscale seafood dining in London's Covent Garden. We enjoyed a lowkey NYE dinner in J. Sheekey's sophisticated dining room. Incredibly professional service and a lovely meal all around. The sounds of live jazz in the bar was a nice touch. We ordered the Dressed Portland Crab, Twice Baked Keen's Cheddar Soufflé, Spicy Salmon & Avocado Tartare and the Pan Fried Cornish Ray Wing for dinner. The Cornish Ray Wing was exceptional. For dessert we enjoyed the Sticky Toffee Pudding with a glass of 20 Year Tawny Port. read more

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Mixed feelings about this place. The food was good, but not outstanding. Service was spotty. We were seated, then asked if we wanted water (yes). No water arrived. Another server came by, asked if we wanted water, and this time we got it. It was like that all night. Got an appetizer of octopus. Excellent! Had fish stew as a main. Good but not outstanding. We did have a cocktail and wine with dinner, but the bill was higher than the quality of the food/experience. For example, out bottle of water was 7.75 pounds. read more

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Wonderful experience all around, freshest seafood, ambience, and service. We started with the salmon sashimi and the octopus, both were excellent. For our entrées, we both had the skate, which was delicious (note that they serve it with the cartilage, we are used to this, but most people are not) I would highly recommend if your seafood fan and love a beautiful dining experience. read more

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Loved this restaurant! We came on a Monday night around 6:30, they have a coat check available so you can stash your big bags and coats. We sat at the bar for a few minutes and it was so pretty, like a movie from old timey London. We both ordered a gin martini and they were perfect. Next we ordered the set restaurant month menu with three courses - a total steal. I enjoyed the salted cod and egg dish for appetizer, the salmon for an entree and chocolate ice cream for dessert. We also split the fish pie because we wanted to try it and I would highly recommend ordering that - it was very unique and unlike something I had tasted recently. The salmon was also cooked perfectly and was my favorite dish. The ambience was so nice, it was like an old movie set and the booth we sat at was really comfortable and stylish. read more

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Loved the classic ambiance with heavy dark wood tables and chairs, low ceilings, and elegance reminiscent of a hidden away upscale steakhouse where you'd fine the likes of Frank Sinatra and crew. The menu offered classic steak, seafood and pasta entrées, and also offered a few surprises such as the cheese soufflé, which was a favorite shared starter. The service was a little slow, we waited about 25 minutes for our lunch entrées; however, the servers were friendly. Although the prices were slightly elevated,, the quality of the food and old school classy ambiance made it worth the visit and I would definitely return in tue future! read more

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Just had a great quick lunch there. Excellent service and my miso salmon was cooked perfectly not too sweet but delicious

Accommodated allergies well but staff was quite forgetful with our order. The food was good but did not t stand out to me.

The fish & chips are definitely worth the hype. Also had a yummy cauliflower soup. The service was a little lacking - slow, not very attentive. Unsure if that is because we were sitting on the outside patio or not? Loved the cozy blankets provided! read more

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A really comfortable place with great seafood and lots of other options. Our server was a bit cool but attentive. We started with some luscious Jersey oysters with two tangy sauces. My buratta salad with peas and asparagus was large for a starter and could have been my supper. Delicious. Then tuna and avocado tartar was a complete delight. My partner had the seafood stew. It came out piping hot in a copper pan . He loved every part of it. Nice wine list. read more

Always a solid place for top notch seafood and a warm atmosphere. Classics like the Dover Sole shine but I also like some of the newer menu items, such as the shrimp and soft-shell crab burger. The service is good and the wine list well conceived. It definitely seems to be a celebrity favorite, with lots of sightings and on this last visit we were sat next to Ronnie Wood from the Stones! read more

Never fails to please! Food was on point and service is excellent. Reservations are recommended. We were sat right away and the great service continued. read more

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It was a good meal. I should start with that. I'm sorry to say that I was underwhelmed. And I'm also sorry to say that I suspect it made me sick later. But I have to take some responsibility for that because I don't usually eat really greasy food and when it was served that way, I should've exhibited more self-control and just eaten only a portion of it. Now, the details. The scallop starter was excessively greasy, swimming in what was likely a combination of bacon and butter fats. They were served on their shell. In addition to swimming in rendered fats, there was a breadcrumb sprinkling that absorbed the grease and there were bacon bits. They were not over-cooked and so they were certainly good-- but they should have been wonderful and much less heavy. The sole was cooked correctly (by which I mean not over-cooked), but surprisingly, the sole was not de-boned table side and was also not successfully de-boned. There were plenty of bones left--and not only tiny ones. The brussels sprout side was good but there was no decipherable evidence of toasted chestnut, which is why I felt compelled to order it. The creamed spinach side was absolutely as good as that dish gets. No agar or other thickening agent shortcut and absolutely no water in the plate. It was just perfectly seasoned and prepared creamed spinach. Finally, although the hostesses were warm and welcoming and the server was friendly enough, I was really surprised and disappointed at the quality of the service. I say this, not only as a former server, but as a former server who worked in a fish restaurant. The server seemed to be someone who just as easily could have been found working in a coffee shop. The server didn't really seem to have any more knowledge of the product she was bringing to the table than someone would have who doesn't have any special training or knowledge. And so I'm sorry to say, but the impression that I had was that she didn't, in fact, make much of an effort to learn about the product she was serving. This was also really disappointing at that level of establishment. I don't live in London, so I am left to conclude. It's a sign of the times and a reflection of the employment market. I wouldn't say I would never return to the restaurant, but given all of the other choices in London, it's not likely I will. read more

J Sheekey - Scallops - Seafood Near Me - London, XGL

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What a wonderful meal and excellent service. For appetizers, we ordered 6 jersey oysters, shrimp tempura, and scallops. The oysters were large and fresh, perfect. The tempura shrimp were less than exciting - a little bland. But, the scallops!!! I wish I had a dozen of those. Some of the best I've had in my life. He had the Roast Mixed Shellfish, which was fantastic. And, my hubby even let me have one of his yummy scallops!! I had the lobster Thermador, which was tasty. Our sides were the mash and tomatoes. Both lovely. Our drinks were spot on but everything about service was perfect. A fabulous meal in the heart of everything. read more

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Food quality is consistently good even in a touristy location. We were asked if we needed to be out by a certain time because a lot of performances are to be enjoyed in this area. The burrata was one of the best we've had. The salmon and fish pie were fabulous read more

1896, that is the year this marvelous restaurant opened. We had theater tickets for a play at 7, and the theater was basically next door. Greeted as we walked in I handed over my jacket and we were sat at a Duce in the back corner, perfect. Handed our menu and drinks ordered...my first impression was how old school is this. Wow, The menu consisted of seafood selections that wowed me to no end. I'm not going to repeat the menu l, thats part of the discovery. I'll tell you we started with some Oysters from France on an ice bed with two sauces and a lemon. I also ordered a Shrimp and Avocado salad, great shrimp, nice. Our main selections was Filet of Sea Bass and Seafood Grill...Wow We were not disappointed. The service was excellent, the food incredible, and the place was way cool. It's Great Place. (not a place to take pictures, poor taste) Foodguy-Martin read more

J Sheekey was most definitely the highlight meal of my recent trip to London. It is the restaurant I was least looking forward to visiting, but the proximity to the theatre district and show we were seeing (Tina, The Musical .... which I HIGHLY recommend!), it just made sense. From the moment we stepped in not only did the hostess ask if we were seeing a show, but took interest in asking 'what' show (I noticed that this wasn't exclusive to us, as she asked people ahead of us as well). It's a little touch that in some instances may go unnoticed, but for me, it is just that little extra warmth you receive throughout London. We were seated toward the front of the restaurant in a very comfortable banquet with plenty of space between tables (one side banquet, one side a chair). The restaurant itself is just old-school beautiful. Service was impeccable and fast (to ensure there was plenty of time to make the show), but not so fast that you feel rushed. It is as if you know you're in good hands. Ordered a bunch of smaller dishes off the a la carte menu including - - Oysters. I didn't taste any but my niece said they were among the best she had during our trip. The finger bowl they put along side the Oysters and mussels are a very nice touch. - Tuna Tartare. I wish I had taken more time to ensure the lighting was optimal for my photos because this dish was not only beautifully presented (the edible flowers on top were a lovely touch), but it was possibly the best tuna tartare I've ever had (and tuna tartare is my go-to appetizer whenever I'm dining out). - Wild Mushroom Risotto. My order was the smaller portion, which was quite generous. It has just a touch of black truffle which sometimes can be overwhelming. But J Sheeky got it just right. I'd have a difficult time not ordering this again. It was absolutely delicious. - Steamed Shetland Mussels. A little chili, red miso, and lime broth. My niece loved it. - Creamed Spinach. And good creamed spinach, at that. - We finished with the Welsh Rarebit and a cheese plate. It was my first time having Welsh Rarebit, and I have to admit to being confused when they put the bottle of Worcester on the table. I wasn't sure what to expect with the Welsh Rarebit. I was thinking cheese toast, but it is really much more complex than that, and I'll admit that I have since gone down a rabbit hole (pun intended) reading about it. Definitely going to give it a try on my own. As for the cheese plate, it was a lovely combination of Montgomery Cheddar, Sinodun Hill and Cashel Blue. I was lucky enough to stumble upon the Neal's Yard Dairy (home of the Sinodun Hill) when I visited Borough Market. There are several places where I live where I have access to some of the Dairy's Cheese, and they'll be moved into regular rotation on my cheese plates! 3 glasses of wine and a coffee brought the total bill to $242.49. It was well worth that price and J Sheekey will be on my must-visit list next time I'm back in London. read more

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Probably the worst dining experience in London I have ever had. Got seated by the bar even though the main dining rooms were open. Very tight and crowded. Waiter could not have been more snooty, and was completely unhelpful and uninterested in our experience. We waited 45min between appetizers and our food. Had to track down what happened to our meal so we could make our theatre show. read more

Very good service Very attentive Table reservations are necessary I wish the menu had grilled seafood instead of raw or stewed read more

I've been going to J Sheekey for more than 40 years. I'm usually passing through London on business and eat at the bar. The food is always great but the bar service is hit or miss. My recent visit was a miss. One bartender was nice but did t know the menu, messed up my order. The other bartender was a jerk. I left after the soup. Maybe next time will be better. read more

So fantastic in every way. The oysters were fantastic and they were expertly prepared and presented. Crab and avocado salad delicious. The caviar under the house name was nice though it seemed a bit lower grade than advertised. Only short coming was the ice cream was not quality, more ice milk than cream. read more

I do not know quite what to put on this review. I liked J. Sheekey OK but would I probably go again probably not. The food was good and the service was OK but I just wasn't sure what to get. I got food and it tasted OK it's just I wasn't thrilled. My friend got the grilled platter and I got the Seabass. My Seabass was cooked OK and there was flavor the potatoes were OK I just wasn't thrilled. I got the soup and there really wasn't anything in the soup it was just the soup more like an emulsion. My drink that I got it was just OK as well. So I'm not saying not to die in here because it was good but I guess I just was left feeling like I wanted more. It was very busy and it was in a part of town that appeared to be like the theater district or some thing. But I would say try it and see it if it's your thing. read more

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We ate at J. Sheekey 7 years ago while in London and it became our favorite restaurant then. We were so excited when we were referred to eating there again. The food, the service, the ambience is exceptional. The Dover sole is the best. Can't wait to go again when we return to London! read more

The hostess and coat check attendant were both very lively and warm from the moment I arrived. My reservation was for the bar area and several servers attended to me. I started with the shellfish bisque, which was delicious and the portion was very generous. I then ordered pan fried slip sole and mashed potatoes for my entree. Overall everything was prepared nicely and the service was excellent. I will definitely return on my next trip to London. read more

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This upscale eatery does not disappoint. From the bread and butter all the way to the coffee and dessert and the end were great. Can't wait to visit again. read more

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Uncomfortable experience. It is my last of 10 days of my vacation. Im exhausted & sore after walking around every day but I don't want to leave London without trying the Fish 'n Chips. I searched for places near our hotel as we walked back. The first places we walked to had permanent closed down so we tried one more time. In Google maps it said "Best fish n chips in town'. I could not walk much further so we went there. It was down an alley and I assumed a place that lists fish n chips as their specialty is not bougie. My mistake! I had on jeans and my son unfortunately had sweat pants but there was no way I was walking all the way back to the room to change. They ushered us right in though, sweet. It was really quite humorous. There were 3 other tables already seated abound us ... but they took our order, brought out our food and we were about done before anyone else got their food. They really wanted us in & out. The waitress was fine. She brought us bread which was tasty. I was super thirsty so I just got water and my son got 'still water' and a coke (pretty sure it was out of the tap. The portion size was large and the taste of the food was ok. We were not given a dessert menu. Guess they wanted us out faster. On a plus, we were In and out in record time! When they brought the bill there was a $4 service fee .... ??? I was charged $6 for the warm water Definitely a bit exaggerated on the price. About $25 for fish n chips. Totally bill over $72 for 2 fish n chips, water and one coke. I would not go there again and recommend them for fish n chips, but if you want to pay too much and be surrounded by snotty people (there was obvious judgement & whispering when I asked for the 90% of my food to be boxed up) than this is your place. I have ate in bougie places that cost more and tasted better and if someone walked in that wasn't dressed for the opera I wouldn't judge them ‍ read more

Absolutely delicious and the service was excellent. Great menu, great ambiance. We loved every bite and look forward to our next visit.

J. Sheeky is always on my stop over and dine here list whenever I'm in London. Seriously is. The experience there is just so essential London and ideal West End, its become personally cherished. My go to item is hands down, the J.Sheekey's Fish Pie. which is an extraordinary staple there that is well worth trying. It's essentially Shepherd's Pie however with three kinds of finned fish. The freshly baked sourdough bread and English butter sets the tone along with a perfect glass of Riesling. Trust me, you'll love it too. Be sure to make reservations as this location is quite popular. In the warmer climates, I love sitting outside taking in all the West End buzz walking through the alley between theaters. Love it. read more

Quality selection of "as fresh as it gets" fish in London. I had some local plaice and it was pretty nice. They kept the accompanying ingredients light with a hint of savory olive oil / butter sauce over the filet. Oysters on the half shell were out of this world - had 2 from each source. Incredible! I'd go back for the oysters alone. The ambiance was quite pleasant as well. The place itself has an elegant but not stuffy appeal with no modern decor. So it's like you're stepping back into the pre-2000s. I loved that. It felt very comfortable. No complaints about the service - our waiter was well kept and very attentive. read more

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Absolutely the BEST seafood dining experience EVER!! Started with Chilled Chowder and also the tomato salad - scrumptious!!!!! Had to have the signature Fish Pie - also amazing! Equivalent to the quality of the food was the exceptional service - from the arrival through departure. A 12 on a scale of 10! read more

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Amazing seafood alert!!!! I have been on a low fat low carb diet for the last few weeks in order to lose the extra fat i have accumulated by overeating fantastic food. Needless to say, it's quite hard to find a restaurant which fits the diet (and where I would not get tempted by fries or other fried deliciousness). I went there last week with the BF and we loved it!! We ordered a plateau de fruits de mer for 2 and it was heaven!! (I have previously posted picture of it, it looks like food porn!!) Also the waiter was knowledgeable about the food and also the wine to go with it (and he answered so quickly to "which wine goes best with this ?" that I ordered a bottle of the said delicious white wine -I know it doesn't fit the diet, but you only live once and it was fab!!) We ate most of it - to our waiter's amazement; he wouldn't believe that I, a size 10/12 young woman could eat so much... (Guess why I am on a diet :/) i could have explained to him that seafood is very good for you, it's lean and the only fat it has is full of omega 3 and so on but I kept on eating my langoustine instead :) Even the mayonnaise - I had to try it- was nice, my dad makes a very similar one with just a bit mor pepper in it. (And of course, my dad's mayonnaise is the best one in the whole world) To sum up : great food, great wine, great service! Num num num!! I'll be back soon!!! read more

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Delicious meal with a variety of seafood options - vegan/vegetarian menu upon request. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Price was very reasonable for the quality of the food. Glad we made our way there this trip! read more

Came here with my coworker and we were not disappointed! The ambience is lovely, and the food is excellent as well. The scallops had this amazing sauce that was so flavorful and my burger was juicy and filling. The portions were plentiful as well. Definitely recommend! read more

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Really great seafood options. Everything was cooked to perfection, and the mussels were stand out. The place is a little pricey but worth it if you're in the area looking for good fish. read more

I will start with the positives, the cocktails we had were good and some of the staff were very curious and attentive, unfortunately the waiter we had wasn't very helpful, the starters came quickly although not all at one time, the main course took almost an hour to arrive. The food wasn't good, I had shellfish bisque, which I was expecting to be more like lobster bisque, but was brown and not very rich in flavor, I also had Monkfish and King prawn Tikka Masala, which I was expecting to be like Chicken Tikka Masala, but with fish instead of chicken, but no such luck, again was brown and the flavor was not what I was expecting. My wife had the lobster which also was disappointing. The waiter suggested we take some side dishes including potatoes, despite the fact the main course already came with fries, which also didn't taste good. read more

Have walked by multiple times, finally dropped in after Theater Fri night. First lesson: do a reservation here in any case! Staff managed to get me a table outside, while it was getting cold and drizzling outside it still was pretty and perfectly heated. I'm a lover of seafood... and what can I say, it was totally with it. The tempura oyster was just fantastic as was the fish. Great selection of wine. read more

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J Sheekey is an institution that could easily ride on its name recognition, serving mediocre food to tourists who may never return, but far from it they serve some of the freshest and best prepared seafood in town. I dined at J Sheeky over ten years ago with my grandfather and recently returned there on a trip with my husband. The restaurant was as cozy and comfortable as I remembered and the food was still excellent. My husband started with oysters and I had tuna tartare. Both were clean, fresh, and delicious. The server also provided excellent information about the different oyster options. For our main courses, my husband ordered dover sole and I ordered cod. Both were excellent, but the quality especially showed in the seafood risotto underneath my cod. It was full of plump, fresh shellfish and absolutely delicious. I had to fight my husband off as he kept trying to dig in to my plate! For dessert, we shared a dish of ice cream (cherry swirl--Mmmmmmm!). There were lots of good wines by the glass, so we started with a glass of champagne and then had chablis with our mains. It was a lovely evening with delicious seafood. What more could we want? I see some other reviewers had issues with service. We had a reservation and our table was waiting when we arrived. Our service was excellent--there when we wanted someone, but never overbearing. No issues or concerns whatsoever in this regard. read more

Lies they tell! Last night, my family and I were given a recommendation to attend this restaurant. What a dissapointment! The staff was rude and quite aggressive. As a first time visitor to London, J Sheekey was highly recommend but what a let down, it was quite a shameful experience! The young man upfront was offended by my daughter who was holding a camera and started to run and hide . He directed us to another associate to check us in. As we sat down, yet another associate, not sure if he was the manager began to lecture us on not taking videos or pictures in their restaurant. Not once did he ask us if we did said act or not. He just assumed that we did, and we all know what happens when you assume. As we sat there waiting on a server, we began to feel uncomfortable as other workers were looking and pointing, even cutting their eyes. We were not welcome, without a doubt. So we did what anyone else would do, ask if there was a charge for sitting there, which said waiter went and asked and we were confirmed to not owe and we left. Best decision ever, because as we left, there was a patron who was looking at their bill, stating that the place was over priced and service was not up to par! We ended up at Bentley's Bar and Grill and of course they saved the day! The vibe was spectacular and the food was great! This place was wonderful! J Sheeky's a joke! They are also liers, they will make up a lie to make themselves look good, SMH! Told our hotel that we took videos in there and that was not true at all but since they insist on lying, we will make sure to let whomever will listen of their ill treatment towards us and their unethical behavior! read more

Really very nice indeed. Although the menu suggests "meat dishes also available" you're pretty much in the wrong place if you don't like fish or shellfish. The old school, dark wood interior does not detract from what is a thoroughly modern restaurant, that nonetheless has not lost touch with its roots. Front of house is generally efficient and polite - after booking on line, I had a slight worry when I was called three times in one ten minute period about confirming my booking. All, seemingly, by the same person. Never mind; even mid week, this place was buzzing, but not so crammed that we had to wait when we did turn up ( twenty minutes early). Starters run around the £12-17 mark; we had razor clams , and octopus with pink fir potatoes. Immaculate. Mains, skate for me, cod for my wife, ditto immaculate. With dessert, a decent bottle of Albariño and coffee, the bill came to around £200. But then, to somewhat paraphrase Anthony Bourdain, why would bargain seafood be a good idea? read more

We had a 5 pm reservation and when we walked into the restaurant we were the first patrons there. Despite the restaurant being empty we were seated next to the kitchen. Being that they were just opening there was constant movement as well as conversations amongst the staff which ended up being quite noisy. We were asked to choose between still or sparkling water (which of course came with a 6 pound fee) however the next couple that was seated was given free tap water. The meal itself was just ok. We ordered the sea bass, mashed potatoes and creamed spinach. The best part of the visit was the cocktails. After receiving the bill we inquired about what the 6 pound cover charge consisted of; apparently it was for the "bread, butter and tablecloths" We didn't request any bread however we were still expected to pay for it. All in all it was just ok for me and I don't plan on returning to this restaurant. read more

Good food but very slow service. We also were seated about thirty minutes past our reservation. One of those meals where we had to constantly try to track down a server to ask a question or order something. Besides that, I thought my salmon was good quality but not very unique. My husband loved the lobster thermidor. I also loved the apple dessert with custard. Not sure I would come back because of slow service, but had no complaints about the food. read more

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