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Oveja Negra, San Jose, CA

Oveja Negra

4.4
4.4
591 Reviews
$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
11:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Dining areas

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
  • 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.

What 591 people are saying

Oveja Negra reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Tapas / Small Plates

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Oveja Negra offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious tapas," "excellent wine selection," and a "pleasant patio." The restaurant shines with its "stellar service" and "beautiful ambiance," perfect for celebrations and gatherings. Some guests note brunch limitations and occasional service hiccups, but the "mouthwatering" specialties and "outstanding" meals make it a "hidden gem."

591 Reviews
  1. Laszlo VIP

    Las Vegas88 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  2. Meg

    San Francisco1 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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  3. Kathleen VIP

    San Francisco15 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Brunch menu offered few traditional brunch options. Ordered a pear salad, which was forgotten but brought when we asked. Unfortunately, the pear in salad was not ripe. And dressing did not taste right. An unpleasant taste. Spanish omelet ok. I think this restaurant is in a transition. On a Saturday, late morning, nearly empty.

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  4. Lori

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dove headfirst into the incredible TXULETON TUESDAY prix fixe menu, and it was nothing short of pure indulgence! Absolutely decadent in every way! The service was stellar, adding to the experience. I can’t wait to return for those mouthwatering tapas!

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  5. Juanita

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went with family to celebrate our sister's birthday. Excellent location, great food and service!

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  6. Irene

    San Francisco10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Werecently had the pleasure of dining at this restaurant on Santana Row. My husband discovered it by chance, and we were surprised to find it empty during Saturday brunch, given its exceptional qualities. The food, location, and service were all outstanding. However, I was struck by the lack of signage both outside and inside the building. As a business owner myself, I'm puzzled by this lack of visibility for such a wonderful place. I believe this restaurant deserves to be discovered and enjoyed by many more people.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, nice little spot tucked in the hotel. Taking away 1 star as the menu online isn’t accurate as to what they offered for Breakfast. Another star for inaccurate brunch hours. Regarding noise level, I understand that it may not be too busy at the time, (we got there at 945 for breakfast, only 2 tables occupied) and I’m all for a happy work environment but the laughter and chatter coming from the kitchen was a bit excessive.

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  8. Li

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice experience overall. We enjoyed the food plus the ambiance. Family had so much fun tonight. What a blast!

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  9. Elizabeth

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice date night spot to try some great tapas. Service was excellent.

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  10. Judy VIP

    Seattle4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice environment, quiet and friendly. Food is great. Recommend for friends gathering, celebrations

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Oveja Negra is rated 4.4 stars by 591 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
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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
  • Phone number
  • 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.
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