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

The Black Sheep SB Brasserie

4.7 (792)
$31 to $50
Contemporary French / American
18 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood 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 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • 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

  • Sunday Supper

    $55.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Indulge in the unexpected with our new Sunday Supper experience—a four-course culinary adventure for just $55 per person. Each dish is a delightful surprise, thoughtfully curated by our chefs and sometimes even evolving throughout the evening. While the menu is kept under wraps, your dietary preferences and restrictions are always our priority, ensuring every bite is a delicious revelation tailored just for you. Join us for a night where the only certainty is extraordinary flavor.
    Sunday Supper Photo

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What 792 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Value

  • Santa Barbara

    Innovative

  • Santa Barbara

    Good for special occasions

  • Santa Barbara

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Black Sheep SB Brasserie in Santa Barbara offers an exceptional dining experience with "creative and delicious" tasting menus that are highly praised. Guests love the "fantastic food and service," noting the chef's "inventive" dishes and "knowledgeable" staff. The "cozy and classy" ambiance and "inventive cocktails" make it a must-visit.
792 Reviews
  1. William F . VIP

    Los Angeles23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef took personal care of us with tasting menu. What a treat. TY.

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  2. Lou Ann

    California Central Coast1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the Sunday supper, and everything was delicious

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  3. Steven VIP

    Orange County33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great bar with innovative cocktails. Unique food. Tuna carpaccio was a little tough but very tasty. Pomme frites yummy. Ricotta cavatelli was nicely done. Short ribs tender and well seasoned.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant will come again. Totally my place

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  5. Terry VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the second time in three months we have dined at Black Sheep Brasserie in Santa Barbara. Both times we were impressed with the professionalism of the staff, freshness of the food and creativity of the menu. It is surprising to us this gem is not packed dry night for dinner. There are lots of good choices to dine the area; Black Sheep Brasserie should be at the top of everyone’s list.

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  6. Sue

    California Central Coast1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Black sheep’s ambience and food make for a very good meal iSanta Barbara. Staff are knowledgeable and professional. Highly recommend.

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  7. Michelle VIP

    California Central Coast4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely atmosphere, service and food. This place really has a special feel and we always feel at home here.

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  8. Josh

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing!!!! Celebrated our 20th anniversary and the chef did not disappoint. We had the 4 course tasting and were blown away with each plate. We don’t like or eat mussels but this dish was cooked so well and flavored to perfection that we ate the entire dish. Never had bone marrow and will now look for it in all future menus. Simply an amazing experience and flavor rollercoaster. Highly recommended!

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  9. cherise VIP

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely incredible dinner! Fantastic food and service.

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  10. Valerie VIP

    California Central Coast10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The 4-course special was superb. One of the best meals ever.

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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 792 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 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
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Barbara
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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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