The Black Sheep SB Brasserie

4.7 (779)

$31 to $50

Contemporary French / American

18 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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2 people

24 May 2025

May 2025

19:00

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighbourhood gem

Now featuring a full bar! 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, and full cocktail service. Open Wed-Sun from 5 PM—check daily for our specials!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American, Steak, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Happy Hour Wed–Sun 17:00–18:00
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
Area
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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

11 Year anniversary chefs family style tasting
US$45.00 per person
2 May 2025 - 31 May 2025
Black Sheep is celebrating 11 years of business, cooking food and creating memories. come celebrate all month long with us. We are offering our amazing chefs 4 course menu with 9 different plates of food which normally is a $75 menu we are offering this for our original price when we first opened for $45 per person. come enjoy multiple dishes in a California French brassiere setting.

What 779 people are saying

The Black Sheep SB Brasserie 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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Santa Barbara
Innovative
Santa Barbara
Hot spot
Santa Barbara
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Black Sheep SB Brasserie offers an exceptional dining experience with a "superb chef's tasting menu," "attentive and genuine service," and a cozy, artistic ambiance. Patrons rave about its "inventive cocktails" and "thoughtful wine pairings." Nestled in downtown Santa Barbara, this gem is "highly recommended" for its exquisite food and "top-notch service."

779 Reviews

D
Daniel
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Phenomenal 9 course tasting. Exceptional service and food, they took great pride and detail in every dish. It was our anniversary and they helped up celebrate with providing an unforgettable experience. This place is a must if you’re visiting Santa Barbara. 5 stars A++
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nicole VIP
Coastal Georgia6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed their 11 year meal experience and it incredible we also had their margaritas which were delicious. Great service!
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Vince VIP
Los Angeles39 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What an unexpected surprise with this top of the line restaurant. The four course tasting menu was unique and truely enhanced our fine dining experience. The waiter was attentive, personable, and knowledgeable, who made the evening very comfortable. It was a memorable night and we'll be going back again when up in Santa Barbara.
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David VIP
Los Angeles188 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was extraordinarily good. We had the multi course meal and it was really interesting and delicious.
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Jonathan
California Central Coast4 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lee ordered the pre-fixe meal for two. Amazing options and a great way to try a number of menu items. The food and service were both excellent and we plan to go regularly.
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Garth VIP
California Central Coast13 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The tasting menu is excellent! Service wonderful. We will be back!
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Randee VIP
San Francisco Bay Area26 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We had the Chef’s Tasting Menu which was superb and the way to go when confronted with such delicious choices- just let the Chef choose! The owner Rueben came by to make sure all was well and gave us complimentary glasses of Port for my birthday! The staff work cohesively and were fun to engage with. We definitely will be back, thank you!
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Arutiun
Los Angeles1 review
4.0
Dined on 11 May 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We waited for a very long time, about 45 minutes, although the staff was polite, we ordered fish, the fish was not ready, you could say raw, we refused it, but we liked the steaks that we ordered, thanks for that.
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Melinda
California Central Coast1 review
5.0
Dined on 11 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This sweet and artistic French bistro does it well. The ambiance is cozy and classy, as well as artistically interesting. The service was attentive and accommodating. The food was delicious. From the pickled beet salad with whipped blue cheese to the mussels in a Brazilian curry to the ricotta in a creamy mushroom sauce; the food hit it out of the park. The only misstep were the fries, which we waited too long for and were overdone, but we will forgive them that. The cocktails were inventive and wine selection brilliant and the bartender was very knowledgeable in assisting wine pairings. Overall a wonderful evening and I would absolutely return.
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Mark VIP
Portland3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
French focused but facile in Asian dishes as well. Fantastic four course tasting menu.
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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 779 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for The Black Sheep SB Brasserie

18 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Additional information

Cross Street
Anacapa
Area
Santa Barbara
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Happy Hour Wed–Sun 17:00–18:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American, Steak, Cocktail Bar
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, Takeaway, 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.

The Black Sheep SB Brasserie

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

11 Year anniversary chefs family style tasting

Menu

What 779 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Black Sheep SB Brasserie offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Black Sheep SB Brasserie restaurant rated?

Is The Black Sheep SB Brasserie currently accepting bookings?

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