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Jimmys Killer Prawns

4.7 (23)
£25 and under
Seafood
123 London Road, Leicester, Leicester LE2 0QT

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Jimmys Killer Prawns

4.7
£25 and under
Seafood
Leicester

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Kid-friendly
Born of a dream, the first Jimmy’s Killer Prawns opened in June 1991.
The old mining house where the first Jimmy’s Killer Prawns was run from had previously been the site of a failed restaurant. When he was offered the site, he and his wife Penny fell in love with it and signed for it without knowing what they would do with it.

One night Jimmy had a dream… The dream was about a Sunday lunch that he had enjoyed with a group of his friends, in Lourenco Marques (now Maputo), Mozambique. A group of about 20 friends sat at a long table drinking “Gatao” and “Laurentina” in the garden of the Peri Peri Restaurant. In his dream, Jimmy had an aerial view of the table. When the waiters brought out four huge platters of prawns and placed them in the centre of the table for all to share as if through a camera lens, he zoomed in on a platter of these prawns and woke up. He immediately knew that prawns were the product he needed to focus on in the new restaurant.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 2:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 1:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 1:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0116 442 0353
  • Website
    https://jimmyskillerprawns.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

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Reviews

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4.7

4.7
(23)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Jimmy's Killer Prawns Leicester offers a "fantastic experience" with "amazing food" and "great service." Known for "delicious prawns" and "flavourful seafood," the restaurant boasts a "welcoming atmosphere" and "attentive staff." Highly recommended for family gatherings, it's a "go-to place" for seafood lovers seeking "excellent value for money."
23 Reviews

  1. Onwell

    Buckinghamshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Unbeatable place for a bucket of prawns, in the shell, just the way they are supposed to be eaten.

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  2. George

    Leicestershire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great service from Ty and Ayesha amazing

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  3. Abdel

    Leicestershire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was amazing welcome at jimmys leicester. Amazing food with nice atmosphere and music. We had enjoyed a lot their prawns dishes.

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  4. MOHAMMAD RIMON

    Leicestershire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a lovely dinner at Jimmy’s Killer Prawns Leicester! 🦐🍽️ Great seafood, delicious flavours, and a really enjoyable atmosphere. Definitely a great place for seafood lovers!

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  5. Ayesha

    Leicestershire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 15, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food. Millionaires platter was 100/10 Great service by T

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  6. Bilal

    Leicestershire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 15, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff have made me change my aspect on restaurant dining Attentive kind quick and welcoming They took care of my family like their own We felt like we was eating at home 100% worth the trip to the new and improved jimmy’s Definitely recommended for family gathering

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  7. Ali

    Leicestershire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 15, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food amazing service will definitely be back. Jimmys boil in Cajun butter was 10/10.

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  8. Jalpesh

    Leicestershire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 15, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The prawns were delicious! The mocktails looked really appealing and more importantly were just as refreshing. The service was top notch and the staff were really nice. I think I'll have to make this my go-to place to treat myself aswell as to try out more things from the menu.

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  9. Nethsilu

    Leicestershire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 14, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was wonderful everyone was so welcoming and food was fantastic ❤️👌🏻

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  10. Sanjay

    Leicestershire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 14, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. I felt taken care of, and the result was exactly what I needed.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 2:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 1:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 1:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0116 442 0353
  • Website
    https://jimmyskillerprawns.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

FAQs

Portions are generous, guests frequently describe the prawns platters and seafood boils as large, shareable, and filling enough for two.

Yes, Jimmy's Killer Prawns Leicester has hosted Valentine's Day dinners and guests report outstanding service on special occasions, making it a strong choice for a celebratory evening.

Jimmy's Killer Prawns Leicester has a warm, welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere, guests repeatedly praise its inviting environment and attentive staff, and several visitors described the dining room as pleasant and even quiet during their visits.

Yes, Jimmy’s Killer Prawns Leicester is family-friendly: multiple guests praise the team for being welcoming and attentive to children, and reviewers note highchairs and staff help with little ones.

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Jimmys Killer Prawns

4.7
£25 and under
Seafood
Leicester

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
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