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

The Black Sheep SB Brasserie

4.8
4.8
695 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary French / American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
A locally owned and operated, modern-classic California-French Pub. We serve elevated, eclectic, locally sourced Cuisine paired with incredible wines and craft beer. We are NOW OPEN for SUNDAY BRUNCH 10am-1:30pm. Located in Old Town Santa Barbara on 18 East Cota Street, the building boasts a rich history of French restaurants and saloons dating back over a century.

We are open for Dinner Wed-Sun from 5PM. We are known for our incredible family style tasting menu’s where multiple dishes are presented to your table for each course.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (805) 965-1113
  • Website
    https://www.blacksheepsb.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jake Reimer
  • Catering
    Let Black Sheep take care of your next special event, see website or contact us by email.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, The Black Sheep can accommodate all of your special event needs.
  • Location
    18 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Barbara
  • Cross street
    Anacapa
  • 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.
  • Entertainment
    We offer a variety of entertainment, see website for weekly calender
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • “Apero” Early Dinner Prix Fix

    $41.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Three Courses $41 Plus 20% off all wines. Everyday: 5pm - 6pm
    “Apero” Early Dinner Prix Fix Photo

  • "Sunday Supper" Chef's Choice 4 courses

    $55.00 per person

    Jul 28, 2024 - Mar 30, 2025
    Join us every Sunday for a chef's choice 4 course menu with 9 different plates of food to enjoy.. wind down on the last day of the week by letting chef and the black sheep crew take care of your Sunday supper needs. we can tailor make your experience if you have any dietary or food restrictions. Served from 5 to close
    "Sunday Supper" Chef's Choice 4 courses Photo

  • Endless Moules Frites every Wednesday

    $55.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Come by the sheep every Wednesday and enjoy endless moules frites includes 1 appetizer and 1 dessert... 3 courses for $55 per person also enjoy wine bottle specials on selected wines of the night. Moules frites is a French phrase that translates to "mussels and fries". It's a popular dish of steamed mussels and French fries that originated in Belgium and is considered the national dish of the country. It's also commonly eaten in northern France, where it's considered a main dish.
    Endless Moules Frites every Wednesday Photo

Menu

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What 695 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Value

  • Santa Barbara

    Innovative

  • Santa Barbara

    Good for groups

  • Santa Barbara

    Hot spot

  • Santa Barbara

    Romantic

  • Santa Barbara

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Black Sheep SB Brasserie offers an exquisite dining experience with "delicious and special" meals. Its "thoughtfully curated" menu features standout dishes like coq au vin and creative cocktails. Guests rave about the "beautiful space" and "attentive staff," making it a "must-visit" in Santa Barbara.

695 Reviews

  1. Nancy

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, lovely space. The tables were nicely placed so as not to be on top of each other, which also helped with the noise level. We met the owner and he is passionate and highly involved. Full bar coming in January ‘25

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  2. David

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We LOVE Black Sheep SB Brasserie! Food is great and service is awesome. In the winter months we slide in for their Early Dinner 3 course Prix Fix with 20% off all wine. We had an amazing Samasura Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills that I want to find for my cellar. Need to plan our next visit.

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  3. Christopher

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice evening and good food. A bit loud for our party but we managed. Staff all friendly and energetic. Nice wine selection. Very tasty Coq au Vin. Decor is nice, though we took a minute to speculate about improving the acoustics with the addition of some soft materials somewhere

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  4. Carol

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Black Sheep is a gem! We had the chef’s tasting menu, which is a four course meal served family style and includes 9 different dishes. From the amuse bouche to the chocolate silk tarts and crème brute everything was delicious! The atmosphere is welcoming, the service was attentive and the meal was an outstanding value. This is a great spot for a special occasion or just a nice, relaxed night out. Highly recommend!

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  5. Lynette

    Central Coast

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    simply outstanding! We did the tasting menu for four & it was vivid, diverse, and delicious. HIGHLY recommend this hidden gem in SB, great atmosphere and excellent service.

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  6. Geri

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is expertly prepare with flavors of many dishes being much much better than at other restaurants with similar style. Roasted Autumn Beets with Ceci-Miso-Orange-Beet Puree and Whipped Feta and Labne is UNFORGETTABLY good. The Hand Rolled Ricotta Cavatelli with Foothill Mushrooms/ Pistou/ White Port and the Slow Braised Beef Stroganoff with Mission Rose Torchietti Pasta/ Broccolini were also EXCEPTIONAL. Farmers Market Bibb Salad was a generous serving but very plain. Apple cobbler with vanilla gelato for dessert was strangely off and almost inedible.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, dining at this restaurant was a delight from start to finish. The delicious food, impeccable service, and charming ambiance made for a memorable experience.

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  8. Gabriel

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 experience! My girlfriend and I went here last night and were accommodated so well. We got the table we asked for, they charged my phone and overall it was just very attentive service. Our waiter was Travis and he was so incredibly nice. All of the food was delectable! Definitely would come back, everything tasted fantastic. We had a wonderful, romantic dinner.

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  9. Kathy

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Black Sheep is SO good. Standout elements: the elegant, spacious decor; original, varied menu offerings; wide selection of quality wines by the glass; Ruben’s careful, attentive oversight; Jess’ expert bartending; and of course their DELICIOUS food!

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  10. Susan

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the early Prix Fixe dinner. Everything was delicious. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable. We will return.

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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 4.8 stars by 695 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 PM
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Black Sheep SB Brasserie

18 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Anacapa
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Barbara
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, French, French / Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Entertainment
    We offer a variety of entertainment, see website for weekly calender
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.blacksheepsb.com/
  • Phone number
    (805) 965-1113
  • Catering
    Let Black Sheep take care of your next special event, see website or contact us by email.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, The Black Sheep can accommodate all of your special event needs.
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