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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
712 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary French / American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • 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.

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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

  • Christmas Dinner

    $95.00 per person

    Dec 25, 2024 only
    Join us for a cozy Christmas celebration at Black Sheep! Celebrate the holiday with a festive 3-Course Prix Fixe Dinner served family-style. Join us on December 25th from 4-9 PM for an unforgettable feast! $95 per person Family-style service for 3 or more guests Parties of 2-3 will enjoy: 2 appetizers 2 entrées 2 desserts, all Chef’s choice Gather your loved ones and let us make your Christmas dinner extraordinary. Reserve your table today!
    Christmas Dinner Photo

  • New Year's Eve Dinner

    $115.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Join us for a fun NYE celebration at Black Sheep! Celebrate the holiday with a festive 4-Course Prix Fixe Dinner served family-style. Join us on December 31st for an unforgettable feast! $115 per person Family-style service Party Favors and Champagne at Midnight Gather your loved ones and let us make your NYE dinner extraordinary. Reserve your table today!
    New Year's Eve Dinner 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

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 712 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

  • California Central Coast

    Innovative

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Service

  • 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 offers a delightful dining experience in Santa Barbara with its "simply amazing" prix fixe menu and "outstanding" service. Guests love the "delicious and special" dishes, including the Coq au Vin and prix fixe options, while the charming ambiance and attentive staff ensure a memorable meal. Highly recommended for those seeking "great value" in a "beautiful setting."

712 Reviews

  1. Fred

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came for the 3-course Apero dinner. We added the marrow bone, which was amazing! My only complaint was that the stroganoff was too salty. The flavors were great, otherwise.

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  2. Renee

    VIP

    Central Coast

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! Sitting inside could be loud but luckily we got a table on their back patio. Authentic French food! Highly recommend!

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  3. Anne

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing and even better than the reviews...impressive balanced food and great service. Defo return.

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  4. David

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was friendly, but 3 of four starters and entrees (for our party of four) ranged from bland/disagreeable to uneatable. "Pickled" dishes (crudo, risotto) were so acidic as to be offensive. Recipes mostly poorly conceived. The cassoulet was passable, and apple crumble dessert the only tasty dish. Overall poor value. We won't ever eat here again.

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  5. Joan

    VIP

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A perfect place, European in ambience and fantastic food. Large portions, suitable for sharing. We had the cassoulet which was fantastic and authentic. The service attentive and kind.

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  6. Kevin

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Overall not impressed as it did not live up to the reviews. Menu was limited. Dessert was on the small side for the price.

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  7. Jackie

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The back patio was a cozy, warm hidden gem. We felt like we were dining in a charming alley in France.

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  8. thomas

    VIP

    San Francisco

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific coq au vin. Great stroganoff! We enjoyed our dinner very much.

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  9. Sharon

    VIP

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply must try the 4 course meal, Chef’s choice. We were greeted like old friends and handed a wonderful refreshing champagne to settle in. Mais attends, Il y a plus (but wait, there’s more) nine dishes were beautifully chosen considering the amazing variety of flavors. Fantastic ! There’s no rush and you’ll feel content instead of overstuffed. Next time we’re in Santa Barbara we’ll be back. Cheers!

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  10. Sheryl

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing dinner!!exceptional dishes were the crudo, beet salad, mussels, and gnocchi.

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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 712 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 24 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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