The Black Sheep Restaurant + Bar occupies a space in Old Town Santa Barbara that has housed French restaurants and saloons for more than a hundred years. The kitchen is locally owned and operated, serving elevated, locally sourced cuisine that draws on global influences while leaning on French technique.
The centerpiece is a family-style tasting menu, with multiple dishes brought to the table course by course rather than served as individual plates. Alongside it, the restaurant runs a cocktail program built around craft drinks, curated wines, and local beer meant to pair with the food.
Regulars point to consistent service and food across group sizes, and the restaurant has built a reputation as a spot for special occasions, with owners known to be present on the floor.
The centerpiece is a family-style tasting menu, with multiple dishes brought to the table course by course rather than served as individual plates. Alongside it, the restaurant runs a cocktail program built around craft drinks, curated wines, and local beer meant to pair with the food.
Regulars point to consistent service and food across group sizes, and the restaurant has built a reputation as a spot for special occasions, with owners known to be present on the floor.