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A locally owned Eclectic California Eatery - The Black Sheep SB Brasserie, Santa Barbara, CA

The Black Sheep SB Brasserie

4.7
4.7
746 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary French / American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
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Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Locally owned California-French brasserie in Old Town Santa Barbara, blending classic technique with bold, eclectic flavors. Housed in a historic space, we offer an elevated dining experience with a renowned family-style tasting menu, curated wines & craft beer. Open Wed-Sun from 5 PM—check daily for our specials!

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, French, French / Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We have parking lot number 10 located just behind the restaurant. The lot offers 75min free parking then $1.50 per hour after.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jake Reimer

Experiences

  • Peace in a Pod Benefit Brunch at Black Sheep

    US$75.00 per person

    Mar 16, 2025 only
    Join us for a special benefit brunch supporting Peace in a Pod Elementary (K-6), a local Montessori school dedicated to small class sizes, hands-on learning, and a screen-free education. Enjoy a 3-course family-style prix fixe menu paired with bottomless mimosas – all while giving back to a great cause. 100% of proceeds go directly to the school. This is a donation-based event with a suggested donation of $76 per person. Your contribution may be tax-deductible—support local education while enjoying an incredible meal! Your brunch = a brighter future for local students. See you there! 📅 Date: Sunday, March 16, 2025 ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 Location: Black Sheep, Santa Barbara
    Peace in a Pod Benefit Brunch at Black Sheep photo

What 746 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Service

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Ambience

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Value

  • Santa Barbara

    Innovative

  • Santa Barbara

    Good for groups

  • Santa Barbara

    Hot spot

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for fine wines

  • Santa Barbara

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Black Sheep SB Brasserie is a "hidden gem" in Santa Barbara, offering "exceptional cuisine" with a creative and diverse menu. Reviews highlight "fabulous" food, "personalized and attentive" service, and a charming atmosphere. The prix fixe and Sunday supper menus are praised for their "amazing value" and delightful variety.
746 Reviews
  1. Stephen

    Atlanta

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were sat in a window table away from the bar area and as a result the noise level was very low. The staff were friendly and helpful and the food diverse and interesting. The Brazilian stew was a big hit, as was the mussels dish and the pork ribs. Although nobody wanted to admit it, the creme brulee seemed to dissapear very quickly. A very pleasant experience overall.

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  2. Glenn

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    74 reviews

    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Cesar salad was very fresh and perfectly prepared. The French onion soup was outstanding, as was the cauliflower soup. Our servicer was helpful, friendly, and very knowledgeable. They also have a very nice wine list. We are looking forward to returning very soon.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food , swanky vibes, Sunday supper a great value

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  4. Cindy

    VIP

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Ruben and his team always do a superb job. The food is delicious and generous.

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  5. Lisa

    VIP

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sunday night supper was amazing! Black Sherry is our favorite restaurant in Santa Barbara!

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  6. Lauren

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoyed the prix fixe dinner with great flavors, lovely wine, and wonderful service. I highly recommend for a lovely evening.

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  7. Arin

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    63 reviews

    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and great service! We had a wonderful server and she did an amazing job. Great experience even if quite pricey personally for me.

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  8. kathryn

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding!!! This is a locally owned French bistro with exceptional cuisine. It’s an excellent value too!

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  9. Leila

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Black Sheep is the ultimate neighborhood gem. The food is fabulous and the service is personalized and attentive.

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  10. James

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service , great food , great fun . Went on a pop-up 9 course tasting menu night and had a blast . Very reasonable and very complete way to navigate the menu . Place was absolutely buzzing with happy diners on on a rainy gloomy evening . Lovely foodie experience that didn’t break the bank . Will be back !!

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FAQs

The Black Sheep SB Brasserie offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 965-1113.

The Black Sheep SB Brasserie is rated 4.7 stars by 746 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Black Sheep SB Brasserie

18 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, French, French / Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We have parking lot number 10 located just behind the restaurant. The lot offers 75min free parking then $1.50 per hour after.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jake Reimer
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