J.Sheekey has been a seafood restaurant in the theater district for 125 years.  Beginning in 1896 “Sheekey’s” has been welcoming guests to the long red building whose walls are filled with framed portraits of notables who have visited.  In the heart of Covent Garden, Josef Sheekey was given permission to serve fish and shellfish in St. Martin’s Court by Prime Minister Lord Salisbury, if he would cater Salisbury’s post theater supper parties.  Now it’s a large place that extends through a lot of smaller rooms with a canvas enclosed patio that runs much of the exterior.  It’s an old-school place where everything has the place’s name on it including the embossed napkin.   Windows to the outdoors are clouded over to create the clubby atmosphere that is bolstered by the wood walls, lowered ceiling, leather banquets and with mirrored openings between the rooms.  It was cozy for such a large place.  They offer a separate lunch menu as well as the ability to order from the full a la carte menu.  They also offer pre and post theater shorter dinners as well as a full bar.  The food was great the service so-so but it was still an experience I’d recommend especially if you want a seafood meal. Continue reading →