Sophie's @ The Dean Galway

Name: Sophie's @ The Dean Galway
Address: 80-86 Prospect Hill, Galway, Galway, Ireland, Republic of, Galway
Telephone: (091) 749 210
Price range: €30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

492 reviews

€30 and under

European

Top tags:

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

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

1 Oct 2023

19:00

Booked 17 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
Phillip Dunleavy
Private party facilities
For any enquires on Private Events in Sophies please get in touch with galwayevents@thedean.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

What 492 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

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Connacht
Best Ambience
Connacht
Good for groups
Connacht
Great for creative cocktails
Connacht
Great for fine wines
Connacht
Good for special occasions
Connacht
Lively
Connacht
Most Booked
Galway City
Most Booked

492 Reviews

A
Adrienne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience4
The food and service were very good. Food was good quality and of a good standard. My friends felt that their portion sizes were on the small side. Overall a positive experience but we all agreed that the starters and desserts were on the expensive side .
Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded 1 day ago
Thank you very much for your review Adrienne :)
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GrainneH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Was a lovely relaxing start to the morning, and they catered for my meal choices with no issue or hesitation
Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded 1 day ago
Thank you very much Grainne for your 5 star review and feedback :)
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JaneC
Connacht
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Food and cocktails were great !! Staff were so friendly
Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded 5 days ago
Thank you so much for the lovely review Jane! :)
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GeorgeD
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had an amazing meal here last night. Service was excellent and all 4 dinners were incredible. Hope to be back soon. Highly recommend this lovely restaurant.
Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded 5 days ago
Thank you so much for the 5* review George! Glad you had a great time. Looking forward to seeing you again soon! :)
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Groupof3
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 22 September 2023
overall3food4service1ambience3
Service was poor. All of our order was not put through, which delayed some food. Ordered a bottle of wine (waitress double checked with me that it was a bottle for three people) someone else then arrived down with a glass. Ordered cocktails after dinner and was 25mins waiting for them. Food was lovely but service was very disappointing
Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on 23 September 2023
Hi there, thank you very much for your review and feedback. We are delighted you really enjoyed the food, and cannot apologise enough that the service did not reach expectations. Your feedback will be passed on to the team and we will do our best to improve. We hope you give us another chance to redeem ourselves.
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RitaG2
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 September 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful restaurant and staff. The food was the best we have ever had from the cod to the chicken just outstanding
Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on 21 September 2023
Thank you so much Rita for your 5 star review and feedback! Will pass on our kind words to the team :)
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GGGG
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 17 September 2023
overall1food3service1ambience4
The poor service ruined our evening. No member of staff came near our table once our food was delivered. 40 mins after we finished eating, i beckoned a staff member to clear our places. There were dirty tables all around us that had been vacated, staff were not over busy, yet they did not clear the tables. Bottle of cleaning spray and cloth was left at table next to us for over half hour, people at other side of us had to order drinks twice before they got them, no sign of any manager or staff getting direction from anyone. Seemed very inexperienced.
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S4yjo
Kent
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on 16 September 2023
overall2food3service1ambience2
Food was very good, although not much choice, service was extremely slow, when we asked for more drinks/condiments we were forgotten and had to re ask, not once did anyone come to the table so we could order extra drinks. We were only served on arrival
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Bridget
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 12 September 2023
overall2food4service4ambience3
Lunch was very basic food choices done really well. Be warned that portions are small so sides are needed. Our meal took an age to arrive even though the restaurant was very quiet but staff were friendly and efficient.
Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on 14 September 2023
Thanks for leaving us a review Bridget! :) Glad to hear your overall experience was a good one and you got to celebrate your partners birthday with us! We apricate the kind works regarding the staff, however I do apologise for the delay in getting your food out. I will being this back to the kitchen team and look at areas for us to improve on! :) Hopefully we will see you again.
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DamianD
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 9 September 2023
overall3food2service3ambience3
Great views from restaurant and can sit outside and enjoy a cocktail Went with 2 children at 530 and no children’s options at all My main course €30 steak was nice but tiny portions and I was hungry afterwards I wouldn’t rush back or recommend anyone to go for the food but worth a visit to have a drink
Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on 14 September 2023
Thank you for leaving the review Damian. Yes we do have lovely view of Galway and the terrace is amazing on a sunny day when you can sit outside and soak up the sun. I am sorry your meal didn't live up to expectation, and while we don't offer a kids menu we do find that the Pizza's are a definite favourite with children. I will pass your feedback on to the teams. Thank You! :)
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VivianK
Cork
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 7 September 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
We had a lovely meal with a nice bottle of Italian Wine. Our waiter, Bernardo, was excellent and very knowledgable about both food & drink. Duck was a little on tough side and seafood pasta dish was excessively tomatoey. Sunset & views were spectacular. Not as good as Layla’s in Ranelagh.
Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on 14 September 2023
Thank you for the review VivianK. Thank you for the shout out to Bernardo, when it comes to wine there is no better man to answer any questions you might have, I will pass your kind words on to him. I am sorry that your meal didn't live up to your expectations and I will pass your comments on to our chefs.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 4 September 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Zussana was our waitress and very quick to get us anything we needed. She also was very visibly busy but took the extra steps to make sure we were enjoying everything about our meal. The food was great and the view during dinner was a beautiful Galway sunset.
Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on 7 September 2023
Thank you so much for the lovely shout out to Zuzanna. I will pass it on to her!! Glad you had a wonderful time with us in Sophies and hopefully we'll see you again soon! :)
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YvonneD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 September 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic, polite and friendly service. Food was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious.
Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on 6 September 2023
Thank you so much for the 5* review Yvonne, delighted you had a lovely evening in Sophies! :)
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MaeveM
Connacht
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 3 September 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Everything perfect except for the sad dead palm trees on the balcony.which incidentally can be seen on the approach from the Dublin road. Not a good look.
Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on 14 September 2023
Thank you for the review Maeve! :) Glad to hear you had a lovely time in Sophies, and hopefully we will see you again.
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Aoife
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 31 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really enjoyed our meal here for our friends going away, the staff made it special for us aswell by giving her a glass of Prosecco. Would definitely recommend
Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on 14 September 2023
Thank you for the lovely review Aoife! :)
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RayM
Dublin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 30 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was lovely. Staff great and the view was wonderful
Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on 1 September 2023
Thank you so much for the 5* review RayM! :)
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AntoniaC
N. Ireland
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 30 August 2023
overall2food3service1ambience5
The staff wasn’t friendly at all, the dinner menu is really poor there are not many options The place is beautiful and the ambiance is nice
Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on 3 September 2023
Thanks for dropping us a review AntoniaC. Sorry to hear that your dining experience didn't hit the mark on this occasion. With regards the team not being friendly, I can ensure your that's not our usual standard so I will bring your feedback back to the team and review where we can improve. I do hope you will give us another chance in the future!
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EoinO
Connacht
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 26 August 2023
overall3food2service3ambience4
I have to say that my girlfriends duck was very tough and dry and should of came with a side dish without having to order one separately.
Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on 1 September 2023
Hi Eoin, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. I will pass your feedback on the the kitchen team regarding the duck. I am sorry that your dining experience didn't hit the mark on this occasion. I do hope you will give us another try again in the future!
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SeanL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brought my mother for dinner there as I had being 3 times before so knew it was a nice place to go
Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on 27 August 2023
Thank you so much for the 5* review SeanL. Hopefully we'll see you again in the future! :)
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MargotW
N. Ireland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it and will be back again for sure as soon as I can
Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on 25 August 2023
Thank you for the 5* review MargotW. We look forward to having you back! :)
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was absolutely delicious. Fun and friendly staff. Beautiful dining room and great views of Galway.
Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on 25 August 2023
Thank you so much for the review ! Glad you enjoyed your experience in Sophies! :)
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Nathan
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic service and great food. Very accommodating and very much added to overall enjoyment of the night. Would highly recommend.
Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on 21 August 2023
Thank you so much for the 5* review Nathan. Glad you enjoyed your evening with us! :)
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CaoimheF
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 19 August 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
I had the cod it was lovely , anther guest had the steak and she thought it was tough and overpriced for what she got. We had a gorgeous waitress , Suzana. She was excellent.
Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on 25 August 2023
Thank you so much for the review Caoimhe, I will pass your feedback on to our kitchen team! Zuzanna has been with us from the beginning and is a true Gem! I will pass your comments on to her! :)
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stephend
London
10 reviews
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on 19 August 2023
overall2food3service1ambience2
Food was decent but possibly the worst service that I’ve ever had in my life (and I’m over 70). The server came to get our order and that’s the last we ever saw of him. The table next to us come 20-30 minutes after us, but received their meal well ahead of us. The noise level is best suited for a rock concert.
Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on 25 August 2023
Hi Stephen, So sorry to hear you did not have a good experience. That is not our usual standard. I will being your feedback to our team and look at areas to improve. Thank you!
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Sara
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Both food and service were fab, will definitely be back
Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on 22 August 2023
Thank you for the review Sara. We look forward to seeing you again! :)
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mariep
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 August 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
We really enjoyed the Dean and the roof top restaurant.Service was brilliant,ambience fabulous.Would definately go again.Great location.
Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on 19 August 2023
Thank you so much for the lovely review mariep!! Glad we could make your evening special! :)
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Berns
Dublin
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 August 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
We booked here for a celebration, the vibe and atmosphere was great, the service was excellent, we all loved the starters, our mains were also great, the only thing I would say is that you need to order sides with your mains as they don't come with much, Overall, we would recommend Sophies as our group of 4 all had a great meal there,
Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on 19 August 2023
Thank you so much for the review Berns! :)
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Cathal
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 17 August 2023
overall3food2service2ambience4
We ordered some cocktails to start which were nice and well presented however we were quite disappointed with the quality of the food we received. We ordered the croquettes to share. Which were nice and well cooked giving us the impression the rest would match the same quality. However when we received our mains the linguine I received was what appeared to have been left sitting under a heat lamp for a long period of time. The tops of the pasta had turned a different shade and became dried out. The bread that came with the 2 salads was over cooked to the point where chewing on them hurt your teeth. The steak was delicious and tender, was without a doubt the nicest dish. The service was good, the staff were friendly well mannered and welcoming. It was a disappointing end to our graduation day as I hoped to impress family travelling up with the dining experience only to be let down with the main dishes. It looked like a nice spot for drinks and cocktails with an amazing view and atmosphere ,but couldn't recommend based on the food.
Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on 19 August 2023
Thank you so much for leaving a review Cathal, all feedback is welcome. I'm very sorry to hear that your dining experience didn't meet your expectations. I will pass your comments regarding the food back to our kitchen team, I apricate you letting us know and hopefully we will see you again!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 16 August 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good food and beautiful view! We spent a lovely evening.
Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on 19 August 2023
Thank you so much for the review! :)
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MaryS
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 15 August 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
Setting very good - tempura prawns and seafood linguine good but gnocchi and risotto bland.
Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on 19 August 2023
Thank you for the review Mary, I will pass your comments back to the team! :)
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Tommy
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 15 August 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Everything tasted lovely. Steak were ordered medium rare but came out well done. Other than that was very very good.
Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on 19 August 2023
Thank you so much for the review Tommy. Apologies over the steak. Hopefully we will see you again real soon! :)
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing and the staff was super friendly and helpful! Loved the ambiance and the views are great!
Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on 12 August 2023
Thank you so much for the 5* review! Hopefully we'll see you again soon! :)
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LisaO
Connacht
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 9 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous meal last night in Sophie's. The view as the sun was going down was just amazing, which really added to the ambience. The rosé was lovely - not all restaurants get it right. The service was great and we were not hurried out of there, so finished up our evening sipping our wine, overlooking the city. My chicken dish was delicious and I don't know what the secret ingredient is in the mash (most likely, loads of butter) but it was divine! I love the place!!
Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on 12 August 2023
Thank you so much for such a lovely review Lisa. Delighted to hear you enjoyed your evening with us in Sophies. Hopefully we'll see you again real soon! :)
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PhilipC
Dublin
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 August 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Visited for my daughters 10th Birthday - the staff were excellent - food was delivered promptly and overall a very nice experience
Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on 12 August 2023
Thank you so much for the review Philip, glad you had a nice experience with us celebrating your daughters birthday! :)
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OpenTable Diner
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 August 2023
overall5food4service3ambience5
Sophie's was fantastic! My friends and I had a great time. The ambiance was lovely and you could see the element of quality and they went the extra mile to make sure we had a great time! The staff surprised me with a cake and even sang happy birthday! It was a lovely experience overall
Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on 12 August 2023
Thank you so much for such a lovely review. Glad you enjoyed your experience in Sophies. I will pass your feedback on to our teams. Happy Birthday again! :)
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SeanB
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 7 August 2023
overall1food3service5ambience3
Booked table for 2pm 3 customers split bill at pay station, long wait, seated at table, only menu was brunch, no lunch available on bank Holidays. As this was a birthday lunch, very disappointed. Left the restaurant, no Interaction with staff. Went down to Elephant and Castle, very nice friendly staff food was nice, bit not outstanding. Pity, as I'd heard great things about Sophies but was not to be.
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Prawn starter beautiful and a lovely fillet of beef. Fast and very friendly service. Lovely atmosphere with a live sax which was lovely but a little loud sometimes. Lovely setting and have already booked to go back. Definitely recommend
Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on 8 August 2023
Thank you so much for the lovely review!! Delighted to hear you had a nice evening with us and are already planning on coming back! :)
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AineM
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 4 August 2023
overall2food3service3ambience3
We were met with a lovely waitress who was attentive and knowledgeable. However she was under pressure with a lot of tables and we waited up to 15 minutes for drinks and even water to be brought to table. We choose to have mains as none of the starters took our fancy but were given the hard sell about starters which I found uncomfortable. My duck was bland and the cold salad with it was not a good accompaniment. Wasn’t asked how I wanted it cooked I would have said m-r and it was indeed more r-m. Husbands cod was underwhelming. Cocktails were v nice. Facilities and bathrooms lovely. More work needed on service and menus.
Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on 8 August 2023
Thank you for leaving a review Aine, I'm sorry to hear that your dining experience didn't live up to expectations. Although it was a busy evening that's no excuse and not our usual standard. I will pass you feedback back to the teams and review areas that need to be worked on. We have recently changed our menu so all feedback is very welcome. Glad to see you would still recommend us and hopefully you will come back to us in the future.
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EileenM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 4 August 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Lovely food,presented and seved well,our waiter was very attentive,would reccomend to eat here
Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on 5 August 2023
Thank you so much for the review Eileen. Glad you had a lovely evening with us! :)
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LauraG
Connacht
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on 29 July 2023
overall2food3service3ambience3
I coeliac and vegetarian and my choices were very limited. I opted for the gluten free vegetarian pizza as there wasnt much else. It was the worst gluten free base I have had. It would be better not to have it on the menu as so bad - like cardboard. Topping not great either compared to other vegetarian pizzas I have had. Would not have again. Kids pizza were good. Sides were good. But very over priced for what you get. Not fine dining experience with fine dining prices.
Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on 2 August 2023
Thank you for the review Laura, sorry to hear the dining experience didn't live up to expectation. I will pass your feedback on to our kitchen team regarding the gluten free pizzas and the vegetarian options.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Sophie's @ The Dean Galway is rated 4.3 stars by 492 OpenTable diners.

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

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

1 Oct 2023

19:00

Booked 17 times today

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
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
Phillip Dunleavy
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.ie

Sophie's @ The Dean Galway

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Additional information

Menu

What 492 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising

Screening

FAQs

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