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Sophie's @ The Dean Galway, Galway, Galway

Sophie's @ The Dean Galway

4.4
4.4
749 Reviews
€30 and under
European
80-86 Prospect Hill, Galway, Galway Galway

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 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 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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

What 749 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connacht

    Best Overall

  • Connacht

    Best Food

  • Connacht

    Best Service

  • Connacht

    Best Ambiance

  • Connacht

    Best Value

  • Connacht

    Good for groups

  • Connacht

    Neighborhood gem

  • Connacht

    Great for fine wines

  • Connacht

    Good for special occasions

  • Connacht

    Lively

  • Connacht

    Most Booked

  • Galway City

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sophie's @ The Dean Galway offers a delightful dining experience with "great food, lovely service, and a relaxed atmosphere." Guests rave about "amazing service" and "beautiful food" with standout dishes like the "seafood linguini" and "pizza." The venue boasts "stunning views" of Galway and a "friendly, attentive staff," making it a must-visit.

749 Reviews
  1. Kerri

    New York City3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Sophie's was a fantastic location for an Easter dinner while traveling through Ireland. The views from the restaurant were lovely, the food superb, and the atmosphere outstanding. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5, was the service was a bit off. I would definitely visit Sophie's again when back in Galway.
    Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the lovely review Kerri. If you have any more details about the service please reach out to me: maria.fernandes@sophies.ie

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  2. Shannon

    Connacht1 review

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    We had steak which was 39 euro that we couldn’t eat because of the fat
    Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Shannon, sorry that you were disappointed with your visit. If you have any further comments please contact me: maria.fernandes@sophies.ie

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  3. Ayopo

    Dublin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated promptly, the food was quick and tasted fresh. I really loved my linguine. Overall good value for Money. I recommend
    Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for the lovely review Ayopo!! So happy you enjoyed everything, especially the linguine. It really is fab!!

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  4. Joanne

    New York City17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely day in Galway, ending with an excellent dinner at Sophie’s! Everything was delicious! Highly recommend the burrata bruschetta (although ours was missing the figs which we didn’t realize until we saw it delivered to the table next to us when we finished!). We enjoyed the braised beef and the sea bass, and the Irish coffee was wonderful! Our server was VERY attentive. Thanks!
    Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded 6 days ago
    Delighted you enjoyed your visit Joanne. Sorry to hear about the figs but glad you still enjoyed everything! Happy that our staff were able to take great care of you!! Hope you come again soon.

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  5. Ciaran

    Connacht1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a great evening dining here with three friends. We were warmly welcomed by the host, Maria, and our server, Zuzana, was professional and attentive, regularly checking in on us throughout the meal. We ordered a mix of pizzas and the tempura prawns — everything was absolutely delicious, with the prawns perfectly crisp and the pizzas full of flavour. Great food, lovely service, and a relaxed atmosphere — we’ll definitely be back!
    Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded 6 days ago
    So glad you and your friends chose Sophie's for dinner!! Zuzana and Maria are just the best! I will pass on your kind words. The prawns are my personal favourite too!!! Hope to see you guys again soon.

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  6. Patricia

    Dublin6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Both food and drinks were excellent. Service was great too, thanks to our French waiter. Highly recommend.
    Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for the review Patricia!! We will be sure to pass on your kind words to the staff!

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  7. RAYMOND

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic, probably one of the best steaks I’ve ever had. Pizza was fab too. Nice atmosphere. Friendly staff
    Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much for the review Raymond! So happy that you enjoyed your meal at Sophie's.

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  8. Ana

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The lovely staffs, I’ll definitely be there again!

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  9. Angela

    Connacht1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hi myself and my husband had a very lovely dinner at Sophie's last night food was amazing a bit long waiting for main course but was well worth the wait in the end 😉 waitress Catherine(i hope i remember her name correctly 😬) was super nice and she made our evening very special and enjoyable so thank u so much for that 🩷 as it is very hard to find good service nowadays we will definitely come back soon 🥰
    Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on April 5, 2025
    Thank you for the review Angela. Delighted you enjoyed your time and apologies for any delay! Catherine is the best we are glad you enjoyed your evening with her!!

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  10. Riley VIP

    Pittsburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sophie’s was delicious, and we had such a great time. The service was impeccable - we loved Susannah!
    Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on April 5, 2025
    Thank you for the review Riley. Zuzanna is a star! We will be sure to pass on your kind words.

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FAQs

Sophie's @ The Dean Galway is rated 4.4 stars by 749 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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 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 5:30 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
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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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