Besides the disappointment with the incredibly meager portion of the jamon appetizer which at one thin slice cut up into smaller pieces and at $25 was more expensive than caviar or Kobe/Wagyu beef, everything else was actually wonderful. We got the seabass as entree with mushrooms and batatas as sides and all those dishes were delicious. The service was a little slow as they were pretty busy and we were hidden in a corner.

I celebrated my late Mom's birthday there last September 17 and everything was perfect! They even gave me a complimentary creme brûlée in her honor. Just excellent!

I miss their poutine though. I hope they bring it back to their menu.

We had a reservation for 6, and we all weren't expecting much since it was a restaurant in a hotel. Usually hotel restaurants have ok tasting dishes, more of a place to hang out with friends and catch up. Well Oveja Negra did not dissappoint. We had the roasted bone marrow, corvina seabass, braised mussels, wild mushrooms, Spanish chorizo, sweet gem salad, and the braised beef (they didn't have the tomahawk steak which was disappointing, since we were celebrating 2 birthdays and 2 anniversaries) Other than that, everything was delicious, and all of us were impressed, our waitress was super nice and the staff was, as well. The standouts were the seabass, the braised beef, and the bone marrow (always a must when ever its on any restaurants menu). Highly recommend this restaurant, it is not on street like the other restaurants were, so it was not as loud. A good place to get away from the crowds and have a nice dinner with a friends or a nice dinner for two.

The food was amazing! Great atmosphere on a busy Saturday- you can hear everyone at your table talk and enjoy your conversation. Service was attentive without being annoying.
The mussels were one of my favorite dishes, as were the potatoes. We ordered and loved the burrata, the cheese plate and the peppers. This place is a gem if you’re on a date, with some friends or need a dinner where you won’t be hurried or rushed. Excellent! Will be back soon!

Courtyard dining can't be beat during these times. Outdoor yet hidden. The round table we got seemed a little too big for our family of four which translates to a lot of passing and sliding of plates. I'd probably go back for the ambience, re-order some of the dishes we tried like the patatas bravas, cauliflower, and tomahawk steak. Loved the gambas too although we wish there was some bread of sorts to soak up the sauce. We were not too impressed with the marrow, seabass, and the charcuterie board. Natalie was superb. All in all not bad for my birthday dinner.

Very pleased with the food and experience. The manager also stopped by and was very kind to us. This was our first outing since the quarantine started and felt very safe there. Will definitely have to come back!

Great patio area for less people traffic. I specifically chose this place to avoid the huge crowds on Santana Row.

Great!!

The outdoor seating in the courtyard is beautiful, with Spanish/Mediterranean style and string lights for a romantic ambiance. The menu has delicious variety of Spanish tapas and entree foods. We thoroughly enjoyed everything we ordered, and the service was great. Everyone was very warm and on top of it when delivering food or helping with requests. Highly recommend!

We were guests of the hotel and stopped here for a few tapas and drinks before dinner elsewhere. The ambiance was so nice that I almost wished we would've stayed. The open air courtyard made me feel transported out of San Jose. It was a very romantic setting with the fountains, dim lighting and music. Our server was fine, but wasn't super attentive. This was my first dining experience since March, so I wasn't sure if this was the new norm.

Lovely place, but the chicken plate was sooo salty and not good. Ambiance was amazing and so were the drinks but the food was one of the worst :( i am sorry.

Menu options were very limited. The ambience was great though

By far the best restaurant in Santana Row with a nice ambiance that feels like you're in Europe. Food is delicious. We ordered Gem Salad, Crispy Cauliflower, Beef Cheeks, and all were very tasty. Our sever told us about the Tomahawk Tuesday Special which we will definitely be there since my husband is a big fan of Tomahawk.

The food was fabulous. Delicious.
The service? Honestly. I felt they continuously forgot we were there. Kinda like an after thought . "Oh yeah, them". The disappointment lies in the fact that upon calling the hotel to inquire about the restaurant, they encouraged me to note on the reservation that it was my husband's 50th birthday celebration and they would make it really special. So I did. Nothing. Wasn't recognized or mentioned at all. That was a disappointment.

Very nice outdoor courtyard. Great service, food is good not great or special.

Chef Paul Rohadfox has turned me into a repeat diner at Oveja Negra. His culinary offerings are superb and do not disappoint. Chef Paul’s tapas menu keeps me
Coming back for more. This was our 4th time dining
At the beautiful Valencia Hotel open courtyard where it Does not feel like there are COVID restrictions although all COVID precautions are in place.
Chef Paul’s interpretation of traditional Spanish Tapas is certainly a mouthful of flavor. I have tried every dish amd have been Pleased with each one. I’m not a pepper fan but Chefs Paul’s preparation of the padrón peppers has made me one. Showcasing the flavor of the peppers with lemon olive oil and sea salt has turned me Into one. The braised beef cheeks are our go to as they are prepared with such a sofisticación of flavor and extremely tender. The roasted bone marrow dish was not to rich and had just the right balance of flavor. We were a party of 6 and are all foodies. We literally have had each dish at Oveja Negra and Chef Paul’s consistency of delivering great food, in a beautiful setting is a win situation for us. He has taken the guess work out of trying to find a restaurant that consistently delivers quality.
Bravo Chef Paul see you next time.
So if your reading my review Treat yourself and visit Chef Paul at Oveja Negra you will not be disappointed.
Bravo to Chef Paul and his staff. Job Well Done

Oveja Negra was well worth the cost. The food was amazing, and uniquely delicious. The outdoor dining was more private than is typical, which made it a wonderful location. The service was amazing, and I would recommend this place to anyone wanting to celebrate something special!

Nice ambience for outdoor dining, but have had better (bone marrow dish + cheese/crudites platter) for much less with just as nice of an ambience/atmosphere. It was as if they take advantage that they can charge very steep for some small plates just because they are in Santana Row. But overall experience, give a 4 star for the ambience (seated near heating lamps and fountain) and food was prepared nicely (just over-priced for date night).

We had a wonderful dinner with a carefully crafted menu. The drinks were wonderful too. They really know the're food/wine combinations. It was a beautiful venue which was quite compared to he bustling downstairs atmosphere. Enjoyed tremendously!

Delicious food with great patio outdoor dining during this COVID-19 pandemic, on the third floor of the Hotel Valencia, courtyard garden view, nice but it can get windy so bring a jacket.

Chef Paul Rohadfox is a new chef coming from Michael Mina restaurants group; talented and the food is 10 times better. Check it out.

I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to try out the new menu here… I believe it was launched this month… I love the beef cheeks and the Spanish chorizo was the best! They always have really good cocktails here and the crème brûlée was awesome… Most importantly, I love the atmosphere and especially how well they observed social distancing guidelines. Their entire staff wore masks and kept their distance. Each table was not 6 ft apart, more like 15 ft! Which was awesome! The courtyard is such a great place to dine. Can’t wait to come back, if you’re looking for somewhere to dine safely in Santa Row, doesn’t get much better than this. 🙏🏽👍🏽

It was nice to get outside and enjoy good food and drinks! Thank you!

First class lounge in the sky!

great. feels like Europe.

Great outdoor patio seating with fountain and waterfall feature adds to the nice ambiance. Great for date night or small groups.

Really good cant wait to come back ,would like to see paella on the menu though service was excellent food was excellent beautiful scenery will definitely recommend and will most certainly be back soon

Great food, great staff and beautiful setting

Excellent service by Nemours. Food was great and the Tomahawk was to die for. Excellent service in a beautiful atmosphere.

The waitstaff are friendly and attentive. They did a good job in arranging the tables 6 feet apart. Everything we ordered were delicious except the bone marrow is a little bit salty but it's really good.

Great food , Great time

All around great restaurant!

It was great!!! Would defiantly go back and recommend it!!

Best overall cuisine and value I’ve experienced in the South Bay. I’m a restauranteur who helped build/open 13 stores in CO, so I searched the West Valley online to review menus. This place looked the best and lived up to the expectation. I was surprised there weren’t more guests on a Saturday night, but it’s a hidden gem in the Valencia Hotel. That added to the occasion in my opinion.

Baby back ribs literally fell off the bone. Thai Shrimp Noodles were perfectly succulent. The beet salad was fresh and hearty. Decor is enlightening, and there’s a quaint bar for the belly ups.

Server Nathan is like a good neighbor, takes care of you when you want, leaves you be otherwise yet is knowledgeable to get you where you need to be. This restaurant is a must, bring your crew and take over!

Great place but a bit pricey for the small plates and portions.

Oveja Negra is one of my favorite places to visit in Santana Row. The food is always high quality, timely and the service is always great.

The paella tasted off, like the detergent they used to clean the pan they cooked it in!

Unless there is no availability elsewhere, I would steer clear of this place. Literally no decor, no vibe at all and the food simply is not great. I enjoy foods of all kinds but it really really hard to please any of my 8 other guests with this place. Steer clear of this blah establishment. Sorry, try again.

We decided to celebrated our Valentine’s Day on Saturday and we picked Oveja Negra since it’s a tapas restaurant. Food was delicious. Short Ribs is super tender and melts in your mouth. There is variety of vegetarian dishes.

I’ve said it before and I’ll continue to shout it from the rooftops this is Santana Row’s best kept secret… The cocktails are always solid but the menu is what keeps me coming back! there’s something here for everyone… My favorite continues to be the garlic shrimp sooooo good. The service is always top notch and then afterwards i head to V bar for a shot of 1942 :-)

Oveja Negra is not worth it. Total waste. My wife and I went to the Valentine's Day price fix dinner. Price fix menu in theory sounded really good. Lobster was over-cooked and rubbery. There was an incredibly long wait between the first course and the second course - 20 or 25 minutes! Wait staff kept coming to our table to apologize. Second course was scallops and they were good, but nothing earth shattering. They never asked us how we wanted our steak for our 3rd course - came extremely rare and the steak and pinot noir sauce was basically unseasoned. No depth of flavor. Too much butter. I was craving some pepper or kick. Nowhere to be found. We couldn't finish our steak - this has never been our problem anywhere else. But by then we were pretty disappointed and didn’t send back - we just wanted to get through it and go. Dessert was red velvet cake that was basically a moon pie that my wife and her New England family makes much better. The cake portion was dry and crumbly and the cream filling was way too sweet. The tragedy was spending over $400 for a disastrous meal. Simply having expensive ingredients does not justify the expense. I came home and ate leftover Blue Line pizza that our kids had with our babysitter and I finally felt satisfied.

Excellent food and service. Would be nice if there were a few partitions or plants to break up the very large dining experience.