J Sheekey

Been many times over the years and it is one of those places that rarely lets you down, in fact since the Oyster bar was added its lifted the feel of the whole place.
No point really in going if you don't love fish or sea food, it kind of what they do and they do it very well. The menu is one that makes you feel immediately comfortable, its not innovative or exciting but there's a lot of comfort food on offer and the execution is very good indeed. Never been day or night when its not been anything other than very busy, so there's a buzz and a vibe that is very appealing. Service is always good and they are always on top of their game. The wine list is very good indeed- the bar has a fantastic selection of champagnes and sparkling wine including a couple of Englands finest.
Its very popular with the luvies so there is always a good chance of bumping into someone famous who has just come off stage at The Geilgud or The Lyric.

Four of us went to the oyster bar for a pre-theatre meal on Saturday – we were able to book in advance.

Had previously been to the restaurant several times and liked it ,so, given the restaurant was fully booked, we decided to try the oyster bar.

The menu is shorter than the main restaurant and the size of helpings about 2/3rds the size of the restaurant ,which worked well for a pre theatre event (not too heavy on the stomach!).

When we first arrived it was chaos (5.30pm) as lots of people were in the bar (and sitting at the bar) waiting for their tables in the restaurant to come available (restaurant opens at 5.30 pm). It took a few minutes to get any proper attention but once the crowd disappeared the service was friendly and efficient. Food (crab, fish pie, calamari, cheese and crumble) was all to the usual high standard and the place had a very good and buzzy atmosphere.

We all enjoyed it and will certainly go again (not cheap at £200 for 4 all up inc. 2x bottles of wine) We were told that they always keep a number of places at the bar available for those who just drop in so when there is only two of us we will do just that!

We were at the theatre again the following week so my wife and I dropped in without booking and if anything the food was even better than the previous time… More

Good food, great atmosphere and experienced staff (better than Scotts in my opinion).

The food was of course excellent…they really know how to cook fish.
However…they did not seem to be aware (even after we asked to be moved) that the whole restaurant entrance was filled with fumes from refurbishment work they had down stairs. The Maitre Di was oblivious and did not even offer an apology…we should have left after five minutes, but by then we were quite euphoric on the gases eminating from the cellar. A lighted match would have been a serious liability!
The food was delicious, but we did leave there in the wrong kind of intoxicated state and am now developing a serious headache.
Sheekey! Think about your customers and your reputation! You cannot possibly believe this is a suitable environment to eat your fantastic food in and your staff (although they may too have been overcome) did not seem to care or actually give the kind of service we would expect from a place with Sheekey's reputation!