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Sophie's @ The Dean Galway, Galway, Galway

Sophie's @ The Dean Galway

4.3
4.3
702 Reviews
€30 and under
European

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2 people
21:30
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for creative cocktails
Rooftop Dining in Galway City Centre
Soak in the views whilst you dine at Sophie’s rooftop restaurant, complete with amazing panoramic views of Galway City, whatever the weather.
Blazing sun, howling gales, she’s just beautiful. And fun. And friendly. And tasty.

Our chefs pack every mouthful with international and Irish flavours. We’ve also got a range of cocktails so good you’ll wanna work your way through the entire menu.
We serve breakfast and dinner 7 days a week. We do lunch on weekdays and brunch at the weekend.

If you haven't found your desired time please get in touch with us at bookgalway@sophies.ie



Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    European, Irish, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 7:30 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (091) 749 210
  • Website
    http://www.sophies.ie/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Julian Thorpe
  • Private party facilities
    For any enquires on Private Events in Sophies please get in touch with galwayevents@thedean.ieFor parties of 8 or more please reach out to bookgalway@sophies.ie
  • Location
    80-86 Prospect Hill, Galway, Galway Galway
  • Area
    Galway City Centre
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    All major bus/train stops are located within 3-5 mins walking distance of the hotel. Taxi rank service is located within same distance. We would recommend using Fairgreen Car Park which is situated adjacent to Galway Coach Station. Directions to this will be outlined in your booking confirmation.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

  • Santa's Lil Brunch!

    €38.00 per person

    16 Nov 2024 - 5 Jan 2025
    🎅 Mark your calendars! Launching 16th November, Sophie’s Galway presents Santa’s Lil Brunch—the ultimate festive brunch for the guys, gals, and the locals in need of sleighing the season! You’ll get a mouth watering brunch main plus 2 jolly-good festive Absolut cocktails. It’s all going down from every Saturday & Sunday from 16th November to 5th January, so come through and make your Christmas in the City one to remember! 🎅
    Santa's Lil Brunch! photo

Menu

DESSERT MENU

€9.95

  • Orange Crème Brulee

    Candied Orange, Almond Biscotti (1a, 3a, 4, 7)

    • Poached Winter Fruits

      Crumble, Cinnamon Ice Cream (1a, 1f, 3a, 4, 7, 13)

      • Chocolate Brownie,

        Chocolate Sauce, Salted Caramel Ice Cream (1a, 4, 7)

        • Sophie’s Toffee Pudding

          Caramel Sauce, Raspberry Coulis, Cream (1a, 4, 7)

          • Selection Of Ice Cream (4, 7)

            ALLERGENS: 1 Gluten (A-Wheat, B-Spelt C-Khorasan, D-Rye, E-Barley F-Oats), 2 Peanuts, 3 Nuts (A-Almonds, B-Hazelnuts, C-Cashews, D-Pecans, E-Brazil, F-Pistachio, G-Macadamia, H-Walnut), 4 Milk, 5 Crustaceans (A-Crab, B-Lobster, C-Crayfish, D-Shrimp), 6 Mollusc, 7 Eggs, 8 Fish, 9 Celery, 10 Soya, 11 Sesame Seeds, 12 Mustard, 13 Sulphur dioxide & sulphites, 14 Lupin

              Last updated: 16 December 2023

              What 702 people are saying

              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
              • 4.2Food
              • 4.4Service
              • 4.5Ambience
              • 3.9Value

              Noise • Moderate

              Diners' Choice Awards

              • Connacht

                Best Overall

              • Connacht

                Best Food

              • Connacht

                Best Service

              • Connacht

                Best Ambience

              • Connacht

                Good for groups

              • Connacht

                Neighbourhood gem

              • Connacht

                Great for fine wines

              • Connacht

                Romantic

              • Connacht

                Good for special occasions

              • Connacht

                Vegetarian-friendly

              • Connacht

                Lively

              • Connacht

                Most Booked

              • Galway City

                Most Booked

              Review summary

              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
              Sophie's @ The Dean Galway offers a "wonderful experience" with "excellent food and service," complemented by stunning views. The "stylish and unique" decor adds charm, while the cocktails receive high praise. Although some dishes and service can be inconsistent, the "friendly and attentive staff" ensure a memorable visit. Highly recommended for special occasions.

              702 Reviews

              1. Carol

                Connacht

                3 reviews

                5.0

                3 reviews

                Dined 2 days ago

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                We arrived later and there was no problem, we’re seated beside window with fantastic view of the city, staff were excellent, food was delicious and desert came with a chocolate congrats on desert plate which was a lovely touch! Highly recommend

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              2. fiona

                London

                2 reviews

                4.0

                2 reviews

                Dined 4 days ago

                1. Overall 4
                2. Food 4
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 4
                Sophie’s The Dean Galway. Beautiful restaurant, staff were so friendly and welcoming. Food amazing, ambience lovely. A Great experience .

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              3. Nuala

                Vancouver

                21 reviews

                4.0

                21 reviews

                Dined on 16 November 2024

                1. Overall 4
                2. Food 4
                3. Service 3
                4. Ambience 4
                Gorgeous venue, great food, small portion’s but very well presented.

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              4. CLARE

                Connacht

                1 review

                5.0

                1 review

                Dined on 16 November 2024

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Excellent food, service, drinks and atmosphere. Our waitress Taylor was absolutely fabulous. Beautiful dinner for our work night out

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              5. Audrey

                Connacht

                1 review

                5.0

                1 review

                Dined on 8 November 2024

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 4
                Amazing food and cocktails, the staff were brilliant, highly recommend
                Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on 16 November 2024
                Audrey, thank you so much for the 5 star review! We are delighted you enjoyed your visit to Sophie's Galway and will be sure to pass your kind words along to our team. Hope to welcome you back again soon!

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              6. Sean

                Connacht

                1 review

                3.0

                1 review

                Dined on 8 November 2024

                1. Overall 3
                2. Food 4
                3. Service 3
                4. Ambience 3
                Food was very slow but good Bar service very slow Quite expensive
                Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on 16 November 2024
                Thank you for your feedback, Sean. We're glad you enjoyed the food but regret the delays in service and your concerns about value. We’ll work on improving speed and ensuring a better overall experience. We hope to welcome you back soon!

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              7. Martina

                Connacht

                1 review

                5.0

                1 review

                Dined on 1 November 2024

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Very enjoyable experience at Sophie’s in the Dean, Galway
                Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on 11 November 2024
                Thank you so much for the 5 star review! We are delighted you enjoyed your visit to Sophie's Galway and hope to welcome you back again soon.

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              8. James

                Dublin

                1 review

                5.0

                1 review

                Dined on 30 October 2024

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Really nice place, definitely come back next time we’re in Galway
                Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on 11 November 2024
                Thank you for the review James! We hope to see you again soon!

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              9. Viktoriia

                Dublin

                1 review

                5.0

                1 review

                Dined on 28 October 2024

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                The restaurant made a great impression. Stylish interior, beautiful view of the city. Friendly staff. I recommend this place.
                Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on 11 November 2024
                Thank you for the lovely review Viktoriia! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us.

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              10. Dylan

                Connacht

                1 review

                4.0

                1 review

                Dined on 27 October 2024

                1. Overall 4
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 4
                4. Ambience 5
                Great food, good service although once we had finished our meal we got less attention for drinks orders and such
                Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on 16 November 2024
                Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the food and service. We’ll work on ensuring consistent attention throughout your visit. Hope to see you again soon!

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              FAQs

              Sophie's @ The Dean Galway is rated 4.3 stars by 702 OpenTable diners.

              Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

              Make a booking

              2 people
              21:30
              Booked 28 times today
              Experiences are available.
              Google Map for Sophie's @ The Dean Galway

              80-86 Prospect Hill, Galway, Galway Galway

              Additional information

              • Area
                Galway City Centre
              • Hours of Operation
                Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 7:30 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
              • Price
                €30 and under
              • Cuisines
                European, Irish, Italian
              • Dining style
                Casual Elegant
              • Dress code
                Business Casual
              • Parking details
                None
              • Public transit
                All major bus/train stops are located within 3-5 mins walking distance of the hotel. Taxi rank service is located within same distance. We would recommend using Fairgreen Car Park which is situated adjacent to Galway Coach Station. Directions to this will be outlined in your booking confirmation.
              • Payment Options
                AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
              • Executive Chef
                Julian Thorpe
              • Additional
                Gluten-free Options, Vegan
              • Website
                http://www.sophies.ie/
              • Phone number
                (091) 749 210
              • Private party facilities
                For any enquires on Private Events in Sophies please get in touch with galwayevents@thedean.ieFor parties of 8 or more please reach out to bookgalway@sophies.ie
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