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Oveja Negra, San Jose, CA

Oveja Negra

4.1
4.1
577 Reviews
$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
Experience a modern twist to traditional tapas with globally inspired shareable dishes.

Oveja Negra, translated as “Black Sheep” in Spanish is offering a menu of “unruly tapas.” Our culinary team is “going against the grain” of this deep-rooted Spanish tradition to offer the curious diner a menu representing globally inspired recipes with a tapas flair. The menu will vary by season with flavorful and unique ingredients sourced from around the world, adding an international twist to your dining experience.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Californian, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 6:00 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (408) 423-5400
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Paul Rohadfox
  • Private party facilities
    Oveja Negra can accommodate up to 100 guests for restaurant buyout and the private dining room can accommodate up to 22 guests comfortably with a big screen TV for presentation.

What 577 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Tapas / Small Plates

  • San Jose / Silicon Valley

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Oveja Negra impresses with "top notch" food and service, making it a "perfect spot for brunch" with a wonderful patio. The newly revamped menu is "nothing short of spectacular," and the live Spanish guitar adds an elegant touch. While some found service time slow, the "excellent location & ambiance" makes it a must-visit for delightful Spanish tapas.

577 Reviews
  1. natalya

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A hidden gem to share wonderful food and being able to converse with people around the table

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  2. Steven

    Denver

    46 reviews

    3.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was disappointing based on expectation. Need more flavors and would like to see more smaller plates like most tapas restaurants serve. The flamenco guitar was the highlight of the night!! Our server did a nice job.

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  3. Dame Sheila

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I enjoyed a quiet business dinner with a new client and was even more grateful when the waiter accommodated my food allergy request. The wait staff was friendly, welcoming and on point.

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  4. Bill

    San Francisco

    76 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I was expecting more. The food and service was fine but less than expected

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  5. Kathleen

    San Diego

    73 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Although it was convenient to eat right at the hotel, the food fell short of our expectations. The Patatas Brava was the one very tasty dish. We were excited to see Seafood Paella on the menu, but there was very little seafood and the rice was not flavorful.

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  6. Rasheedah

    New York City

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I came there for lunch with my mom and a friend hoping we would eat tapas. Turns out you don't serve a breadth of tapas during lunch time. Disappointed that a tapas restaurant doesn't serve tapas (or at least their most popular ones) during lunch Time.

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  7. Tushar

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent location & ambiance. Food is consistently delicious. Octopus was perfectly cooked, Croquettes were delicious. Patatas Bravas are always very tasty. Ceasar salad was so so. Service staff was friendly and efficient. Tables are spaced at a good distance to provide privacy. The restaurant is on a enclosed terrace with a lovely atmosphere. Thu, Fri & Sat they have live music. There was a guy playing spanish guitar in the background, which took the experience to the next level. Certainly will keep going back here.

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  8. Steffen

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We sat outside as no one was in the restaurant, and the doors were locked during the lunch hour. Once we found a waiter, they were very attentive. 

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  9. Tim

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice ambiance and good service. The food was very underwhelming. Very pricey for mediocre food.

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  10. Hee

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and atmosphere were both great, with delicious dishes and cozy setting. However, the service time was quite slow. It took nearby 30 min for our food to arrive, if they could speed up the service, it would be a perfect experience.

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Oveja Negra is rated 4.1 stars by 577 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Oveja Negra

355 Santana Row (Located on third floor of Hotel Valencia Santana Row), San Jose, CA 95128

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Located on third floor of Hotel Valencia Santana Row.
  • Neighborhood
    San Jose
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 6:00 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Californian, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Paul Rohadfox
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (408) 423-5400
  • Private party facilities
    Oveja Negra can accommodate up to 100 guests for restaurant buyout and the private dining room can accommodate up to 22 guests comfortably with a big screen TV for presentation.
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