J Sheekey

Ate there recently for the first time. One of the most enjoyable meals I have had in a very long time.

Delicious dublin bay prawns followed by perfectly cooked sole. Stunning food.

I gather as per some reviews service can be slow - we were there on a pre-theatre sitting on a saturday nignt - restaurant full but service prompt and attentive.

Quite expensive but worth every penny.
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9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 7
Saturday, October 24, 2009

Do not go on a Sunday night. Packed and slow service. And the fish pie was lukewarm at best.

They were too busy looking after John Cleese at the next table to notice that anyone else was in the restaurant.

Been a few times - this time so disappointed as to warrant a BAD REVIEW.
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GoldfishWoman - View all reviews by this user
4 Overall rating
Food 2 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 4
Sunday, September 20, 2009

I have eaten here four or five times, spread over several years.

Delectable food not madly over Avant-garde, served by well trained staff.

They appear knowledgeable in all aspects of their work and seem to enjoy the job.

Obviously Skeekey's isn't the place to go if you don't major in fish and it's kissing cousin shellfish, but like I say the cooking is divine.

As an added bonus it is one of the few places in London where you can get a genuine dry martini that is a veritable dessert in a glass. It fair puckers the lips as any martini worth the title ought to.

This is an expensive night out but per mouthful worth every penny.

Adding up all the mediocre meals I have eaten over the years that hovered around the £45 mark and were frankly passing poor to inedible this is value at £100+. That does depend on wine and drinks and stuff like that.

The ambience is great as well and the people spotting is always good fun, discreetly done.
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Mrs Pinkmouse
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Saturday, August 01, 2009

I went to this restaurant last Saturday, and had the most delightful meal of plaice, brown shrimp and samphire, I could have eaten it again and again. The service was faultless and the staff were very pleasant, definitely eat there again.
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leonieclarke
8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Wednesday, July 08, 2009

My wife and I stayed up in London for our 1st wedding anniversary and decided to visit J Sheekey's based on the reviews on this website.

I'm pleased to say that we weren't disappointed. We received a warm welcome and the staff were attentive without being overbearing. My wife was on crutches and there was always someone on hand to move the table for her to get in and out easily.

The food was extremely well cooked and presented although the portion of John Dory that I had left me wanting more. No such complaints with the Gilt Head Bream though, it was exceptionally tasty and a good size. The dessert selection was good and I can highly recommend the iced berries with white chocolate sauce.

The only negative is that the restaurant isn't closer to where I live !!!!

Highly recommended.
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Olly - View all reviews by this user
8 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 7
Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Loved it. good food, great buzz, efficient service. well done. great place to go with friends or just "tete a tete".
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8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Wednesday, March 25, 2009

J Skeekey never fails to deliver outstanding food and a top level of service...I have yet to be disappointed. I often show up without a reservation and they always try their best to find room..even if it's at their fabulous new oyster bar area...sometimes I prefer it there.The oyster bar has a different menu to the main restaurant and the dishes are smaller and size but this was a great idea as it works as most people will have the oysters and two smaller dishes or four if you're sharing.

I've tried most of them...fish pie,atlantic prawn cuury,fish stew,crab bisque are all wonderful! The oysters are beautifully presented.

Their wine list for both the oyster bar and the main restaurant is outstanding and we often enjoy a great quality bottle for under 30.00 pounds.

They have a no music policy...which is perfect after a hard day and you just want to enjoy a nice glass of wine and oysters.

The place is always busy and with the great front of house team and food it's easy to see why.
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Charlene Coleman - View all reviews by this user
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Friday, March 06, 2009