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Sophie's @ The Dean Galway, Galway, Galway

Sophie's @ The Dean Galway

4.3 (764)
€30 and under
European
80-86 Prospect Hill, Galway, Galway Galway

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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 5:00 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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Sophie's @ The Dean Galway's menu was last updated on 12/16/2023.

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: December 16, 2023

              What 764 people are saying

              Sophie's @ The Dean Galway 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
              • 4.3Food
              • 4.3Service
              • 4.5Ambience
              • 4.0Value

              Noise • Moderate

              Loved For

              • Connacht

                Best Overall

              • Connacht

                Best Food

              • Connacht

                Best Service

              • Connacht

                Best Ambiance

              • Connacht

                Best Value

              • Connacht

                Good for groups

              • Connacht

                Healthy

              • 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 "great food" with stunning city views and a "welcoming atmosphere." The staff is often praised for being "friendly and accommodating," enhancing the dining experience. While some service inconsistencies are noted, many guests enjoy "delicious meals," with standout items like the tempura prawns and sea bass.
              764 Reviews

              1. Shane

                Connacht1 review

                5.0

                Dined on May 30, 2025

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 4
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Great service, super friendly and accommodating staff. The menu felt somewhat sparing, I miss the croquettes, but the taste was delicious. Would highly recommend.
                Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on June 5, 2025
                Thank you so much for your thoughtful review, we completely understand how certain dishes can hold a special place for our guests and we truly appreciate you embracing our new menu as well. We hope to keep delighting you with new favorites at Sophie's.

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              2. Karen

                Dublin1 review

                5.0

                Dined on May 24, 2025

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                We were pleasantly surprised after hearing some negative reviews. Our waiter was very attentive, regularly checking in. The food arrived very quick considering it was very busy in the restaurant. I had selected the birthday occasion option on opentable when booking and had actually forgotten about this until the waiter came with dessert including a candle and birthday message. Thought it was very good of them considering I didn’t approach any of the staff to ask for it. The prices aren’t much dearer than anywhere else these days in my opinion. Lovely place for a group dinner - lots of birthdays / hen parties around us.
                Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on June 5, 2025
                We truly appreciate the 5 start and your feedback. Thank you for dining with us. Your support means a lot to us and we hope to see you again at Sophies very soon.

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              3. Melanie

                Toronto / Ontario1 review

                2.0

                Dined on May 24, 2025

                1. Overall 2
                2. Food 2
                3. Service 2
                4. Ambience 3
                Dessert was terrible and barely edible. Portions were very small and over priced.
                Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on June 5, 2025
                Thank you for taking time to share your feedback. We are truly sorry to hear that the dessert and portion sizes did no meet your expectations and that you felt the experience didn't reflect the value we want to provide. We hope you will consider giving us another opportunity to provide you with a better experience.

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              4. Ross

                Dublin1 review

                5.0

                Dined on May 23, 2025

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                A wonderful and welcoming place to eat with stunning views of the city. The staff are very friendly and the food is perfection. Highly recommend..
                Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on June 5, 2025
                Thank you so much for dining with us and for sharing your experience Ross, we are so glad you enjoyed the food and had a wonderful night. Hope to see you again at Sophie's soon.

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              5. Stephen

                London3 reviews

                5.0

                Dined on May 16, 2025

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Excellent evening - Ryan was fantastic! We will be back.
                Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on June 5, 2025
                We are so glad you enjoyed, thank you so much.

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              6. Tara

                Connacht1 review

                1.0

                Dined on May 16, 2025

                1. Overall 1
                2. Food 1
                3. Service 1
                4. Ambience 4
                Maybe we went for breakfast on an off day but we waited 20+ minutes just to order a cup of coffee and waited over an hour for our breakfast. Seemed very short staffed with confused waitstaff. While we waited we noticed many other tables complaining about the same issues and several coffee/meal orders were being brought to the wrong tables. Also ordered the Rooftop Sunrise which consisted of wet guacamole instead of smashed avocados as well as halved cherry tomatoes and not salsa. Maybe come back for dinner?

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              7. Jan

                Toronto / Ontario1 review

                5.0

                Dined on May 12, 2025

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Found on line from Canada! Unique spot with a cool vibe, great food and a view. Waitstaff worked as a team which is wonderful !!
                Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on June 5, 2025
                We are delighted you enjoyed your visit to Sophie's Galway and hope to welcome you back again soon.

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              8. Aisling

                Westmeath1 review

                4.0

                Dined on May 10, 2025

                1. Overall 4
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Food was amazing 10/10! Service was brilliant, everyone was so kind and funny. Cocktails weren’t great could use some work. But overall great experience. Will be back
                Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on May 12, 2025
                Thank you for the review Aisling. Delighted to hear you enjoyed your service!! We will take your comments on board as we work on our new menus! Hope to have you back again soon for a new cocktail :)

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              9. Marie

                Connacht1 review

                4.0

                Dined on May 4, 2025

                1. Overall 4
                2. Food 4
                3. Service 4
                4. Ambience 4
                Fabulous meal. Lovely waitress. Only issue, 2 seater tablets too close to other diners. I cud clearly hear both conversations on either side if our table.
                Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on May 12, 2025
                Hi Marie! Thank you so much for the kind review we are happy you enjoyed your visit! Sorry that the tables can be a bit close in some areas.

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              10. Sam

                Dublin5 reviews

                5.0

                Dined on May 3, 2025

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                The team couldn't have been more helpful and welcoming. We were celebrating and they looked after us so well. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Galway!
                Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on June 5, 2025
                Thank you so much for the 5 star review Sam, We're thrilled to hear you had a wonderful experience.

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              FAQs

              Sophie's @ The Dean Galway is rated 4.3 stars by 764 OpenTable diners.

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

              1. Home
              2. Ireland, Republic of
              3. Connacht
              4. Galway City
              5. Galway City Centre

              Make a reservation

              2 people
              7:00 PM
              Booked 22 times today
              Google Map for Sophie's @ The Dean Galway

              80-86 Prospect Hill, Galway, Galway Galway

              Additional information

              • Neighborhood
                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 5:00 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
                Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
              • 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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