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Sophie's @ The Dean Cork, Cork, Cork

Sophie's @ The Dean Cork

4.3 (1962)
€31 to €50
European
Horgans Quay Northern Quarter, Railway Street, Cork, Cork T23RR92

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2 people
19:00
Booked 39 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for creative cocktails
Head for the 6th floor for panoramic views and delectable bites at Sophie’s Rooftop Restaurant, complete with two cosy terraces, or take it easy at The Dean Bar on our ground floor, the choice is yours!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    European, Irish, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–10:30 Sat, Sun 08:00–10:30 Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00–14:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–14:30 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    (021) 234 1205
  • Website
    http://www.sophies.ie/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Martin O'Mahony
  • Location
    Horgans Quay Northern Quarter, Railway Street, Cork, Cork T23RR92
  • Area
    Cork City
  • Parking details
    We don’t have onsite parking at The Dean but our friends at the nearby Kent railway Train station have two car parks who offer a special rate of €9.50 (register with Apcoa Connect and you can avail of a rate of €8.50) for 24 hours of parking from time of entry.- (30 seconds walk)
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Menu

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What 1,962 people are saying

Sophie's @ The Dean Cork reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Munster

    Great for brunch

  • Munster

    Good for business meals

  • Munster

    Innovative

  • Munster

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Munster

    Hot spot

  • Munster

    Romantic

  • Munster

    Lively

  • Munster

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sophie's @ The Dean Cork offers a vibrant atmosphere with "fantastic food, venue and staff." Guests enjoy the "beautiful view" and "amazing setting," making it perfect for celebrations. While some reviews note limited menu options, the "excellent service" and "friendly staff" are frequently praised, enhancing the overall dining experience.
1,962 Reviews

  1. Nicola

    Northern Ireland1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was lovely except the starter very disappointing. Ordered the ciabatta and dips, and flat garlic bread and dip. Flat bread was not garlic no taste of garlic. Ciabatta was nice and warm same as you do in oven at home. Dips were disappointing I’d say just out of carton. Main courses and deserts were lovely.

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    Dublin2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff here are so lovely and the venue is 10/10. But the food is really poor. The pizza felt like a frozen pizza you would get a bowling alley and the steak had zero flavour. Such a shame for the price paid.
    Sophie's @ The Dean CorkResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We are disappointed you did not enjoy Sophie's fully, especially your meal. We will take your feedback onboard for future improvements & we will address the issue to the chefs team. Hopefully we can look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. Sophie's TEAM❤

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  3. Alan

    Munster1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food, service and view. Beef was so tender , soup was delicious
    Sophie's @ The Dean CorkResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Alan Thank you for the amazing five star feedback. We are glad you enjoyed Sophie's experience. Looking forward to welcoming you back very soon. Sophie's TEAM❤

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  4. Jimmy

    Dublin1 review

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Note: Somehow the review says Dublin, but I dined in Cork. It was 'ok'. The waitress that took our order, we never saw again. Someone different brought our food. No one came to ask if all was OK after our food arrived. The place was dead quiet at 1pm on a Sunday (June 8th, 2025), which we thought was strange. Lots of young staff trying to look busy but not really interacting with customers. Food was OK - we had the grilled chicken sandwich and the beer burger - the burger was a little dry. The venue is lovely but I think some staff training is needed to ensure customers are satisfied and feel welcome.
    Sophie's @ The Dean CorkResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Jimmy, Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We are sorry your experience did not meet expectations, especially regarding service provided & your meal. We would like to assure you that this is not the standards we hold ourselves to. We will be addressing this directly to our floor & kitchen team for future improvements. We hope to have the opportunity to offer you a more welcoming experience, better service & food quality next time. Sophie's TEAM

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  5. Ann

    Cork3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Swift lead to table and drinks order, but no Bloody Mary's ,, REALLY.. 🙄. 35 mins between order and served. 3 orders cold. Asked a staff member for a pen, to send a message to SOPHIES, it took 10 mins for her to return.. the restaurant was not too busy, (12pm Sunday). I had 8 diners at the table and honestly, not one of us will return.
    Sophie's @ The Dean CorkResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Ann, Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We are sorry your experience did not meet expectations, especially regarding service provided & your meal. We would like to assure you that this is not the standards we hold ourselves to. We will be addressing this directly to our floor & kitchen team for future improvements. We hope to have the opportunity to offer you a more welcoming experience, better service & food quality next time. Sophie's TEAM❤

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  6. Antica

    Cork1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 7 June 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Its a great upscale restaurant, nice atmosphere but in Cork menu has been limited and food did not taste great.
    Sophie's @ The Dean CorkResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Antica, Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We are sorry your experience did not meet expectations, especially regarding your meal. We would like to assure you that this is not the standards we hold ourselves to. We will be addressing this directly to our kitchen team for future improvements. We hope to have the opportunity to offer you better meal & food quality next time. Sophie's TEAM

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Waterford1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 5 June 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food options were limited and food lukewarm when arrived. Service was poor, had to remind staff we needed cutlery twice and they forgot the dessert order.
    Sophie's @ The Dean CorkResponded on 6 June 2025
    Hi Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We are disappointed you did not enjoy Sophie's fully & we will take your feedback onboard for future improvements. Hopefully we can look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. Sophie's TEAM❤

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  8. Paul

    Montreal / Quebec2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 1 June 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Had to leave with no food served after 1:15 waiting. They didn’t charge but very poor overall. Won’t be back and advise to avoid.
    Sophie's @ The Dean CorkResponded on 2 June 2025
    Hi Paul, Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We are disappointed you did not enjoy Sophie's fully & our apologies about waiting time for your meal. We will take your feedback onboard for future improvements. Hopefully we can look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. Sophie's TEAM❤

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  9. Johnny

    Munster1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 31 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food 😎will make it a regular dinning experience
    Sophie's @ The Dean CorkResponded on 2 June 2025
    Hi Johny, Thank you for the amazing five star feedback. We are glad you enjoyed Sophie's experience. Looking forward to welcoming you back very soon. Sophie's TEAM❤

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  10. Tommy

    Munster1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 30 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu is varied whilst not being over long. The staff are friendly & very efficient and knowledgeable. The quality of food was excellent and not over priced. It was a joy to find a place that catered for somebody who chose not to drink, but could avail of a " mocktail". This drink was the priciest of the meal , but thoroughly enjoyed. I would recommend a visit when visiting Cork. A wide range of ages were there on the night & all commented on an enjoyable experience when we were talking to neighbouring tables. Remember to book in advance as it is very busy and fills quickly
    Sophie's @ The Dean CorkResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Tommy, Thank you for the amazing five star feedback. We are glad you enjoyed Sophie's experience, service provided & your meal. Looking forward to welcoming you back very soon. Sophie's TEAM❤

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Sophie's @ The Dean Cork is rated 4.3 stars by 1962 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 39 times today
Google Map for Sophie's @ The Dean Cork

Horgans Quay Northern Quarter, Railway Street, Cork, Cork T23RR92

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Cork City
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–10:30 Sat, Sun 08:00–10:30 Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00–14:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–14:30 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:30
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    European, Irish, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We don’t have onsite parking at The Dean but our friends at the nearby Kent railway Train station have two car parks who offer a special rate of €9.50 (register with Apcoa Connect and you can avail of a rate of €8.50) for 24 hours of parking from time of entry.- (30 seconds walk)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Martin O'Mahony
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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