Oveja Negra

Name: Oveja Negra
Address: 355 Santana Row (Located on third floor of Hotel Valencia Santana Row), San Jose, CA, United States, 95128
Telephone: (408) 423-5400
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (599)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

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

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2 people

Jun 13, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

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–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(408) 423-5400
Website
http://www.ovejanegrasj.com/
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 80 guests for restaurant buyout and the private dining room can accommodate up to 26 guests comfortably.

Location
355 Santana Row (Located on third floor of Hotel Valencia Santana Row), San Jose, CA 95128
Neighborhood
San Jose
Cross street
Located on third floor of Hotel Valencia Santana Row.
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Croque Madame$20.00
Sourdough Bread, Forest Ham, Gruyere Cheese, Fried Egg, With A Choice Of Side
3 Eggs Omelette$20.00
Build Your Own. Please Choose 4 From The Following: Bacon, Pork Sausage/ Chicken Sausage, Black Forest Ham, Cheddar, Swiss, Gruyere Cheese, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Onions, Bell Peppers, Spinach. Comes With A Choice Of Side
Eggs Benidict $18.00
Two Poached Eggs, Canadian Bacon, Bearnaise Sauce, English Muffin. Comes With A Choice Of Side
Eggs Royale$18.00
Two Poached Eggs, Smoked Salmon, Bearnaise Sauce, English Muffin. Comes With A Choice Of Side
Eggs Florentine$20.00
Two Poached Eggs, Spinach, Bearnaise Sauce, English Muffin, Comes With A Choice Of Side
Smoked Salmon Bagel$20.00
Herb Cream Cheese, Capers, Red Onions, Cucumber. Comes With A Choice Of Side
The Classic$18.00
Three Eggs, Hash Browns, Toast and Choice Of: Bacon/ Sausage/ Apple Chicken Sausage
Smashed Avocado Toast$20.00
Two Poached Eggs, Avocado, Brioche, Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, Lemon Oil. Comes With A Choice Of Side
French Toast$20.00
Brioche Loaf, Vanilla Bean Cream, Caramelized Banana, Maple Syrup
Buttermilk Taco Pancake$16.00
Choice Of: Nutella/ Banana/ Strawberry Or Banana/ Creme Anglaise/ Blueberries
English Breakfast$19.00
Two Eggs, Grilled Tomato, Portobello Mushroom, Baked Beans, Toast and Choice Of: Bacon/ Sausage/ Apple Chicken Sauage
Waffles $16.00
Smoked Bacon, Maple Syrup, Fried Egg
Acai Bowl$18.00
House Granola, Banana, Kiwi, Blackberry
The Greek$18.00
Organic Greek Yogurt, House Granola, Berries, Amonds, Local Honey
Blueberry Crisp Overnight Oats$18.00
Steel-Cut Oats, House Granola, Fresh Blueberries

Breakfast Sides

Breakfast Salad$8.00
Breakfast Muffin $8.00
Smoked Bacon$9.00
Hash Brown $8.00
Toast $6.00
Fruit Bowl $8.00

Beverages

Illy Coffee$5.00
Regular/ Decaf
Premium Juice $4.00
Orange Juice, Apple Juice, Cranberry Juice
Latte$5.00
Cappuccino $5.00
Espresso$4.00
Double Espresso$6.00
Milk$4.00
Whole, Low-Fat, Oat, Almond, Soy
Damman Hot Tea$4.00
Breakfast Tea, Earl Grey, Chamomile, Jasmine
Premium Water$5.00
Sparkling/ Still
Arnold Palmer$4.00
China Mist Iced Tea$4.00
Lemonade$4.00
Soft Drinks$4.00
Coca-Cola, Diet. Coke, Sprite, Ginger-Ale
Red Bull Energy Drink$6.00
Regular, Sugar Free, Tropical, Watermelon

What 599 people are saying

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

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Oveja Negra boasts an "elegant and inviting" ambiance, perfect for both intimate dinners and lively gatherings. Diners rave about the "phenomenal" food, with standout dishes like the octopus and sea bass. The "excellent" service complements the dining experience, despite occasional service hiccups. The courtyard setting adds a "European" charm, enhancing the delightful atmosphere.

599 Reviews

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Suman
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ordered from the 'To share' menu. Both the SPICY CHICKEN CROQUETTES and CANA DEL CABRA (goat cheese, breaded and fried, with a yummy sauce) were delicious. The PATATAS BRAVAS were plentiful, but not the best I've eaten. Some extra sauce on the side might have helped. The wine was $19 for a glass. Service was prompt and courteous, and empty dishes were cleared without delay. We had a bit of trouble finding the restaurant, as there is no sign on the street, or even when one enters the Hotel Valencia. The elevator leading to the restaurant is well hidden, again with no indication of where it is or where it takes you.
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Ashlie VIP
Los Angeles9 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The Tomahawk Tuesday deal was difficult to beat in terms of value, quality, taste and quantity! We had the tomahawk cooked medium rare, and since it's such a thick cut, it was perfectly juicy, tender and not overdone. We had the pear & blue cheese salad, as well as the caesar -- both of which were surprisingly good (they tasted better than they looked). For sides, we got the braised leeks and the mushroom ragout -- the flavors were also both very delicious. For our party of 4, we supplemented their signature braised beef cheek dish (best desk of the night) as well as the roasted cauliflower with chimichurri and chickpea puree. What set the braised beef cheek apart was the contrast of texture: melt-in-your mouth interior and surprisingly crunchy exterior. Very well done and a signature for a reason! The service, however, was pretty terrible. Twice, our orders that came to the table were messed up, and when I asked the assistant waiter what the two standard Tomahawk Tuesday sauces were, he said he didn't know. I also had to ask for refills of water 3 times and proactively asked for the check since no one came to serve us or check on us very often. That was very off-putting since the quality and taste of the food was excellent!
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Grant
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We were sat in their outdoor courtyard which is lovely. It was sunny and very peaceful. Unfortunately everything else was less then good. After being seated it took a long time for our order to be taken, we also weren't given a drinks menu and I asked for one from our server when she took the food order - we never saw her again. When food arrived, the order was wrong. Entrees came out but shared appetizers never showed. We let the new server know, and the rest of our order came out way after we had finished with the Entrees. We asked for accommodations on our daughters meal which were also ignored entirely. The restaurant did not seem very busy, but the service was very slow and not good at all. The food itself was also not great. It was bland, and tasted low quality. We did complain and the manager provided a steep discount based on our experience which we appreciated. May have been a bad day for them, but we certainly had a terrible experience unfortunately.
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Sonya VIP
Las Vegas3 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Service is always so slow and the food was mediocre. Good ambiance.
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Chris VIP
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
nice staff, good food, it. was a nice place to enjoy Mothers day brunch
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Allen
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent server and well mannered host. This is my second time at this restaurant and they all have an excellent sense of humor, which our guests and I really appreciate!
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john VIP
San Francisco Bay Area10 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful ambience, especially for someone new to Oveja Negra. Food was great, but in some dishes, a tad oversalted. My lady's classic margarita was a little too sweet, but the refill was just right. Live music was a wonderful, romantic touch.
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wing
California Central Coast1 review
4.0
Dined on April 28, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Quality Spanish dishes on the menu; reasonable price; outdoor dining setting resembles a courtyard in a European destination; satisfied with the experience
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Laszlo VIP
Las Vegas88 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
As alaways, good food, excellent service. We were lucky that we got live guitar music, too.
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Meg
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were so happy to have discovered this restaurant! Delicious tapas and a pleasant patio dining area, excellent wine selection, and excellent service.
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Oveja Negra is rated 4.3 stars by 599 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jun 13, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

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–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 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

Website
http://www.ovejanegrasj.com/
Phone number
(408) 423-5400
Private party facilities
Oveja Negra can accommodate up to 80 guests for restaurant buyout and the private dining room can accommodate up to 26 guests comfortably.

Oveja Negra

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About this restaurant

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Breakfast

Croque Madame$20.00

3 Eggs Omelette$20.00

Eggs Benidict $18.00

Eggs Royale$18.00

Eggs Florentine$20.00

Smoked Salmon Bagel$20.00

The Classic$18.00

Smashed Avocado Toast$20.00

French Toast$20.00

Buttermilk Taco Pancake$16.00

English Breakfast$19.00

Waffles $16.00

Acai Bowl$18.00

The Greek$18.00

Blueberry Crisp Overnight Oats$18.00

Breakfast Sides

Breakfast Salad$8.00

Breakfast Muffin $8.00

Smoked Bacon$9.00

Hash Brown $8.00

Toast $6.00

Fruit Bowl $8.00

Beverages

Illy Coffee$5.00

Premium Juice $4.00

Latte$5.00

Cappuccino $5.00

Espresso$4.00

Double Espresso$6.00

Milk$4.00

Damman Hot Tea$4.00

Premium Water$5.00

Arnold Palmer$4.00

China Mist Iced Tea$4.00

Lemonade$4.00

Soft Drinks$4.00

Red Bull Energy Drink$6.00

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