Terrible good Gambas in tomato sauce not garlic oil Bland as hell No salt or taste Tomato bread bland n soggy Chicken croquettes 1/2 cooked inside Charcuterie board meh How can someone screw up crème brûlée Service was ok tho sometimes they forgot about us n we had to go in n look for them Quite expensive to boot Don't waste your money read more

Made reservations for breakfast at 9:45am on a Sat The wait for food was 1 hr long from ordering. I ordered the Eggs Royale which was poached eggs, over raw salmon, over English muffin, with sauce and paprika on top - too bad the bread was hard / tough. So we were late in our schedule, the food was not great, and for service - asked one person for a box, another person for a receipt, but both did deliver until we asked again. read more

Oveja Negra - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - San Jose, California

Went during a Sunday Birthday Brunch. Located inside Hotel Valencia. Pros: food is ok taste-wise. IG worthy- ok. Out of all the dishes, French Toast was the best (ordered seafood paella, squid ink paella, charceuterie, frites, ratatouilli, french toast) Cons: two parties (including mine); Overall incredibly slow service. Took at least 30 min to take our order, another 20min to to receive drinks, another 25-30 to receive food... spent most of the time waiiiiiiting. Nice place to pass time, I guess. Overall would skip on this place and dine at streetlevel instead. read more

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We went on a weekend day and it was just absolutely beautiful. In the courtyard was a baby shower so that was entertainment on the eyes. Inside was clean and respectful and well polished. It's on the third floor of a hotel so they kept the hotel standards. We split a vegetable paella and it was just seasoned well and absolutely delicious. Beautiful presentation with taste to match. read more

Oveja Negra - Vegetables Paella - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - San Jose, California

I'm a big fan of Spanish tapas so I was looking forward to trying this spot! Overall, I thought it was good--sufficient to satisfy the desire for tapas--but overpriced for what you get. We ordered the ahi tuna wonton tacos, octopus and seafood paella. I enjoyed the spicy mayo / lime flavor but felt like the ahi tuna wonton tacos had more avocado filling the taco than tuna. While the octopus was tender, the sauce was pretty mild and I felt like we should've gotten more than 1 tentacle. The seafood was cooked well in the paella, but it seemed heavily tomato-based; likewise, $60 seemed steep for the quality. There are several other tapas restaurants in the area that are very good and match or are better than this price point. As far as ambiance, I bet this experience would be great on the patio, but unfortunately we had to sit inside due to a corporate event. The inside is cozy and intimate, so it wasn't a bad location, but I think outdoors would be better! read more

Oveja Negra - Octopus and ahi tuna wonton tacos - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - San Jose, California

A bit disappointing. The Spanish octopus was drowning in sauce. I did my best to scrape the sauce and mayo out. The octopus itself seemed fine, the sauce was unnecessary and ruined the flavor. The beef cheek is their signature dish, so I thought I can't go wrong with it. The meat was very dry... the flavor was decent but it didn't taste fresh read more

Oveja Negra - Braised Beef Cheeks* - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - San Jose, California

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It was a decent experience overall. The place is huge, with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The salad was good, but I felt the mushroom dish I ordered was missing something--having a companion bread or breadsticks would have made it better. My favorite dish was the roasted cauliflower. May be I will try the paella the next time with the right company, as the dish is served two or more. read more

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We came here to celebrate on our anniversary recently! Getting here, it was definitely a maze because we had to ask people in the hotel how to get here. In interior was very nice and peaceful. The portion was a lot bigger than we anticipated as we didn't finish our food and to-go boxes was definitely needed. Chorizo Omelette (4.3/5) - This was probably my favorite dish of the night. the egg was cooked perfectly with it being a bit cripsy on the edge. The chorizo was delicious and the whole dish paired well with rice. Seafood Paella (3.2/5) - The broth they cooked it in was very delicious. However, I found that it was salty. The calm was very small so not much meat in there. The shrimp was a bit overcooked, could have been a bit softer. There was nothing wrong with the lobster as it was coked fine! I would want it less salty and bit more well done on the rice. Brussel Sprouts (3/5) - The brussel sprouts was cooked nice but I think it could have a bit crispier in the oven to finish. It was seasoned nice but also a bit salty for me. Something to cut it off would be a bit of honey to balance the seasoning a bit more. It was alot of brussel sprouts so worth the money. Lychee Martini (2/5) - Even though it smelt nice from the lychee, I am not much of a martini person as the drink itself is basically just alcohol. It was a nice and peaceful evening and I was happy the waiter was able to help us out a lot! read more

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My husband and I had a reservation for a Friday night. We thought the restaurant would be busier but it seemed to be a quiet night and there a few walk-in's after us so I'm not sure if reservations are super necessary. FOOD: Spicy chicken croquette 3.5/5 - this dish seemed to lack chicken in the mixture. It was more mushy on the inside. Octopus 4/5 - grilled perfectly but could do without the aioli on top since it already comes with a sauce Ribeye 5/5 - steak cooked perfectly to our preference and seasoned well Paella mixta (chicken, rabbit, shrimp) 3/5 - the meat options were not seasoned well. The chicken and rabbit came in large portions and i would have preferred they were cut up to bite size already. The rice had more a risotto texture. SERVICE: Our waiter was attentive and checked in with us often. He was great. AMBIANCE: Perfect for date night and they have a live musician playing. read more

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This restaurant is upstairs at the hotel Valencia adjacent to the courtyard. Reservations were pretty easy to secure and they weren't very busy. The service was great - our server was super nice and knew his stuff. The food was fine, nothing exceptional. I think when you compare it to other restaurants on Santana Row, it was just not as good. The food was a bit overcooked and under-seasoned. The seafood paella was a bit fishy. The only great thing we tried was the beef cheeks. read more

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Such a beautiful venue, but unfortunately, the food was lacking. While the Ahi Tuna Tacos were alright, my man enjoyed them. I thought it had too much sauce. Then it went downhill from there. The pear salad was disappointing; the octopus was overcooked and rubbery, and the shrimp was gross. The Wild Mushroom was my fave out of all the dishes that came out, until we found a piece of plastic in it. The server replaced it with a new dish, but we were turned off. My man and I came here on a weekday afternoon for a lunch date, and there were only a few people in the restaurant. Now I know why it's not so popular. Was the lack of customers due to the food quality? They need to up their game! read more

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I came here with my family a couple weeks ago for my birthday dinner. Making a reservation and finding this restaurant was fairly easy to do. We were greeted and seated promptly when we arrived. We started off with drinks and was able to order a bunch of items on the menu to eat and share. Some of my favorite menu items I ate here were the wild mushrooms, the squid ink paella, Brussel sprouts and the braised beef cheeks. The mushrooms and brussel sprouts were a refreshing addition to the carbs and proteins we were consuming. The squid ink paella and braised beef cheeks had so much flavor making it savory dishes. Some of the other items we ordered like the spicy chicken croquettes and squid had too much sauce on or in it to my liking, but my family members liked it. Service here is friendly, quick and attentive. Memorable birthday dinner here, thank you. read more

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We came as a group to celebrate my friend's birthday, and from the start, the service was exceptional, friendly, attentive, and very welcoming. We shared a couple of pitchers of sangría, which was fruity, well-balanced, and not overly sweet, just how a good sangría should be, with hints of citrus and red wine coming through nicely. We ordered everything to share, starting with the braised beef cheeks, honestly, amazing. They were incredibly tender and rich, and the mushroom sauce was full of depth and flavor. We also had the seafood paella, which had great taste, but the texture was a bit too watery for my preference. And of course, we couldn't skip the Tomahawk (I forgot to take a picture!), it was served medium rare as requested, and came out juicy and well-cooked, perfect for sharing. read more

Oveja Negra - Braised Beef Cheeks* - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - San Jose, California

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Came for a late brunch and practically had the whole place to ourselves to eat. Ambience and atmosphere here is spectacular with it being in the middle of the courtyard. Service was a bit slow however but granted we were the only ones there they probably weren't fully attentive in checking in on us with no one else there. Ordered a chicken sandwhich with fries and a chorizo Benedict. Chicken sandwhich came out pretty decent and the fries were crispy but the Benedict was just okay. Eggs were a little overdone and the biscuit it was on was pretty hard. read more

My friend and I decided to dine at Oveja Negra for a belated birthday dinner. Oveja Negra is a Spanish-themed tapa restaurant located on the second floor of the Valencia Hotel. The decor is lovely - white walls and chairs, dark wood tables, wrought iron light fixture. Red placemats add a nice pop of color. During our visit, we took our time and ordered slowly, and the service was friendly and accommodating. Now, onto the food -- and we ordered plenty. We started with the roasted cauliflower. My friend wanted to order this, and I have to admit, I wasn't as excited to get this dish as she was. I was pleasantly surprised though, it was delicious! The cauliflower was cooked perfectly, well-seasoned, and paired nicely with the hummus. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. Next up, we ordered the spicy chicken croquettes, which were good, but didn't seem like anything special. And the truffle Mayo was fairly mild. We also ordered the seared scallops, which were served with a corn salad on top of a cauliflower purée. Nothing to complain about with this dish, the scallops were cooked just right, which can be tricky. But there wasn't a wow factor, particularly for the $34 price tag. The grilled romaine salad (lemon vinaigrette, white anchovies, piquillo peppers, tomatoes, and, black olives) was delicious! The greens, which were well dressed and seasoned, had a smoky flavor and were crisp. Did I mention how good this salad was? I'd definitely recommend giving this a try. For our entree, we opted for the seafood paella, with clams, shrimp and lobster. It was a good, solid paella. If I had any criticisms of the dish, the lobster was a little over cooked, and I prefer my paella with a little moister, but to be clear, I wouldn't call it dry. The big surprise of the evening was the crème brûlée French toast for dessert. This was really the star of the show. This dessert was so good, I am still thinking about it two weeks later. It was soft, and warm, and gooey, with the crispy brûléed sugar on top and a bruleed banana on the side. This dessert is not to be missed. We also ordered the chocolate pot de crème, which was topped with a marmallow like vanilla crème and raspberry sorbet, served in a mini mason jar. It was tasty too, and I really liked how the fresheness of the sorbet paired with the chocolate crème. Again, this dessert was good, but the crème brûlée French toast was next-level amazing! Overall, we had a really nice time here. This was my second visit and both times were great experiences. I'd recommend if you are looking for a small plates, shared dining type experience, or if you enjoy Spanish cuisine and you want to get your tortilla espanola, patatas bravas, and paella fixes. read more

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The location ambience of this restaurant is fantastic. It's in the open air floor level courtyard within hotel Valencia. So you're obviously enter from the street on Santana Row need to go up the elevators and then the lobby staff will direct you to the restaurant where you could see indoors or outdoors. The food is just slightly above average in my opinion, especially considering the price point and high restaurant and food quality competition literally next-door . The service was great no complaints there. read more

The tapas and small plates here are flavorful, and it's a nice spot for a breakfast or brunch gathering. However, for a three-dollar-sign ($$$) restaurant, the portion sizes feel a bit too small for the price, meaning you have to order quite a few dishes to leave full. Average value overall. read more

3.5 STARS The best part of Oveja Negra? The QUAINT courtyard patio with live music: https://tinyurl.com/y3zj6xxz You don't hear or see the obnoxious cars driving in laps, revving up their engines and blasting their music on Mantana Row. As a hotel resto (Hotel Valencia), you gotta manage your expectations tho. I haven't stepped foot into Hotel Valencia since the V-Bar hey days and wanted to try something new (to us) on The Row. I found Oveja Negra on Yelp. Rezzies were easily made an hour prior and there were plenty of open time slots for a Saturday evening. It was pretty empty the entire time we were there. Open all day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Indoor and outdoor dining. Dogs are allowed in the outdoor courtyard for a meal but only service dogs are allowed in the hotel rooms. M E N U Globally inspired tapas and paella. Full bar. D R I N K S * Vesper, Hendricks ($21) // 3 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/3z3wk9wr It was ok, heavy handed with the vermouth so it ran too sweet for me. F O O D * Signature Braised Beef Cheeks w/ mushroom puree, toma point reyes cheese ($30) // 3.5 stars: https://tinyurl.com/54ee6ys3 Rustic taste with modern presentation, the meltingly tender beef cheeks are served over creamy, earthy mushroom purée. Didn't taste the toma cheese tho. The beef cheek was a small portion, smaller than the palm of my hand and I have kid sized hands. Looking at previous pics, this dish used to include pommes purée and a mound of mushrooms. Not anymore, blame it on shrinkflation. * Beef Short Rib w/ mojo verde ($32) // 3 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/y7586jpu The short ribs were fork tender but bland as was the mojo verde. * Marmitako: Seared Yellowfin Tuna w/ spicy tomato sauce, potato coquette ($32) // 2 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/tzkm8k2c Best part of the dish: the crunchy, creamy soft potato croquette and [not spicy] "spicy" tomato sauce. While a generous fish portion compared to the other two dishes we ordered, the fish quality was meh - dry and stale tasting. The dish is like wearing a puffer with flip flops. Disjointed. Not sure why you would pair grilled tuna with something heavy. S E R V I C E Polite but awkward and slow. A M B I A N C E Beautiful Spanish style villa with a rustic indoor dining area and a large open-air courtyard with waterfalls and live music. P A R K I N G As of August 2024, parking at The Row is free for the first 2 hours, then $2/hour thereafter (same as Valley Fair across the street). Overall, if you're looking to escape the bustling weekend crowds on The Row, Oveja Negra is a good place for drinks on the courtyard patio. Food is as expected for a hotel resto....mediocre. But hey - it's all about "vibes" these days, right? read more

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I hate giving any restaurant below 3 stars, but with the experience from last night .. I feel like it's justified Overall food came out quick and our server was great. I feel like srow doesn't have good goood food. Most restaurants here are just pricey and people are there for the vibes. Well this is just another one of just that. We had ressys for 6PM and opted to sit inside. It was pretty dead. One other couple and a family at the other end of restaurant. We had a group of 6, so we were seated in the back of restaurant. Now let me make it clear... I know I am a loud person, and when my girls and I get together we talk and catch up and can be loud. I acknowledge that, but we are in srow where people drink hangout and catchup. Which is pretty normal. It's not like we are in some elegant crazy Michelin restaurant or some fancy shmancy dinner place in Napa. Anyway, a worker came by to ask us to be quiet. Already ruined our mood to enjoy rest of our dinner. As we were leaving he opened the door for us, and just that smirk smile which was ew. He could've ended it on a better note by saying "thanks for stopping by ladies have a great night". But the way he did it did not seem friendly at all. Anyway we prob left around 8, and the restaurant was still completely dead! There was still just another 2 tables as we were walking out. Soooooo this place was just not for us, and we would not be back. read more

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Great little spot. Two brothers from Argentina that run it and they are super nice. Good food. Empanadas are delicious. Taste fresh. Desserts are great too. Definitely recommend trying this spot! read more

Oveja Negra - Carne empanada - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - San Jose, California

Made a reservation for my husband's birthday on Friday through OpenTable. We arrived on time and were seated promptly, but the host didn't say much and there were five other tables with people eating. Our server came by quickly, but we weren't ready to order just yet. When we were, we asked for the eggs royale, açaí bowl, and 2 peach Bellinis. After a long wait, she came back ~25 minutes later to let us know the kitchen never received our order due to a POS issue -- but that the meal would be comped. Wow, lucky us! 5-10 minutes after that, she told us they were out of peach and made strawberry prosecco instead. She mentioned we could ask for something else if we didn't like it after trying, but didn't follow up. Our food finally arrived 50 minutes after ordering. Food was great, except for the visibly half a portion of hash browns that were served. She said she'd bring more hash browns after acknowledging that that wasn't a full portion and she never did bring them... The hash browns were lukewarm to almost cold and I was really looking forward to the hash browns too. The restaurant had nearly cleared out with one table left after we finally received our food. One new family arrived and had to wait a few minutes before the waitress showed them to a table. The food itself was delicious, but the long wait and missed details (like the birthday note on our reservation) made the experience feel a bit disappointing. We appreciated the comped meal though, but it wasn't the birthday brunch experience that we had hoped for. There was one other friendly server that dropped by and cleared our plates and we were on our way after leaving a tip. Restaurant was pretty much dead by then, except for two tables left. Music was also turned off and you could hear the awkward static in the background. I don't think we'd be back, maybe dinner...? read more

Oveja Negra - Hash brown portion was served lukewarm to cold and only half... - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - San Jose, California

Saw flyer for $140 tomahawk tuesday deal as i was walking by so made reservation for the next tuesday to give it a try because I love the Flemming deal and this was $10 cheaper with same amount of food. the restaurant is located on the third floor of the hotel. right from the bat, a little discourage when the place was relativity empty, prob due to the fact it is hidden but the outdoor ambience is beautiful with the waterfall and string lights. we got the tomahawk deal with the side of mushrooms and garlic mashed potatoes. we also ordered a pitcher of sangria for $44. the tomahawk was HUGE!! def bigger than Flemming and bone was so much bigger with more meat. i absolutely love the mushroom. Best combo is dipping the steak into the mushroom sauce!!! the salad size was also huge. I really liked the churro, but the caramel rice pudding was not a favorite for me. I will definitely be back to try more of the desserts. my partner and i couldn't finish a single thing and had to bring home leftovers. I think this deal is so worth it and more people should come try it. read more

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I came here with friends for Taste the Row, dining experience to try out smaller menus at restaurants in the area of San Jose, CA. We did try the pre fixe menu for the event. Between the group we were able to order most of the offered items. We ordered the spicy chicken croquette, braised beef cheeks, and the wild mushroom rice. The pre fixe menu included sangria. We also ordered a charcuterie board to share. The portions were generous! Charcuterie is pretty similar to any other restaurants, nothing special. The braised beef cheeks were so tender and the vegetables served with the dish were nicely roasted and flavored. The spicy chicken croquets were deep fried rolled up rice and chicken balls that sat on a spicy sauce. It was not spicy at all, which was a little disappointing. The wild mushroom rice is very similar to risotto and seemed odd to be offered as a main dish, but the portion was huge so we were able to share and have with the beef. The sangria was good and sweet with a twist because it had lychee. I have never seen lychee in sangria before. We made reservations for a Friday evening but the restaurant was pretty empty so I guess it wasn't needed. Our host and waiter were both very nice and professional. They welcomed us in and sat us pretty quickly with water, menus, and the special for the night. We chose to sit out on the patio because the weather was nice that evening. The ambiance was nice with water features at the center of the patio and live music playing while we dined. Overall, I would go back to try the regular menu and sit inside to see what it's like. read more

We saw the word tapas and got excited, but finding this place was a mystery in itself! You have to go up to the third floor, then down the hall, then down the outside hall, and then the entrance really doesn't feel like the entrance (maybe we went in the wrong door)? Inside, the ambiance is very unique. There is one half of the room with white "egg" looking chairs, and the other half has these bulky chairs fit for a queen! The service was good and very attentive. My water glass was never half empty. Food is served tapas style, but portions were larger than most tapas restaurants. We tried: -Cheese platter, Meat platter: Good but small portions -Spicy chicken croquettes: 4/5: Definitely packed a little kick. Good sized and the aioli was a nice touch. -Tomato toasts: Huge, simple, delicious -Brussel sprouts: 3/5: Cooked well, seasoned well. -Mushrooms: 5/5: Delicious, simple, but on the smaller side -Seafood paella: 5/5: Huge portion, great for sharing with a table. Lots of fish. read more

It's pretty quiet at Oveja Negra inside Hotel Valencia and I wasn't sure if they were open today on 12/17/24. The servers were hiding in back and someone finally came out to take my order. She is nice The superfood salad has no lettuce, just quinoa The wild mushrooms were too oily. It was a weird lunch to say the least I think this is a better place to have continental breakfast when staying at the hotel. read more

Oveja Negra - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - San Jose, California

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we were looking for a decent restaurant in Santana Row and we ended up in this Gorgeous place, the setup and the decor instantly transports you to somewhere in Spain, and what can I say about the food? Simply masterful! read more

Celebrated my friend's birthday here - we came early and they gave us seats immediately. We sat in the atrium next to the water falls. Gorgeous place. We food quantity was much more than I expected. The spicy chicken croquettes were my fav and the sangria had fresh food pieces - yum! read more

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This was a pricey but pretty experience. It's relatively upscale and not something that I would do too often, but still a cool experience. Honestly I really wanted to try rabbit. I came in a party of 3 and we got Brussel Sprouts, Jamon Iberico, Spanish Octopus, and Paella Mixta. I convinced my party to get Jamon Iberico and I sort of regret it. I think it's overrated and tastes just like prosciutto. The Brussel Sprouts were super fine and I really liked the octopus. They gave use a pretty big piece. The paella I had here was the main attraction. I like it better than the one I had in Long Beach. This paella wasn't too salty and was creamy. The rabbit is slightly gamey and has more fat than the chicken. It also comes and larger chunks and has bones in it. The paella was pretty good and was my favorite part of the meal. read more

Oveja Negra - Brussel Sprouts - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - San Jose, California

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I wish my experience was not the one I'm about to tell. I did a lot of research for my birthday weekend and I wanted to go to the best of the best. Oveja Negra made it to my first stop of the day. When you walk in it's hard to tell where the restaurant is but we were told to go to the 3rd floor. Once there we found the host who sat us right away. I should have taken it as a sign how empty it was. Once sat the server came to give us water. We ordered the Patatas Bravas as an appetizer and it was a disappointment. They were crunchy but felt oily and BLAND. Everything was so bland. We added as much salt as possible to eat it since we were starving but they were not good. We put our food order in, but honestly we barely saw our server in this very small area with less than 3 tables. Classic Spanish Omelette was BLAND again no flavor whatsoever. It looked weird too when you cut into it was watery and gross. The only good thing on the plate was the bread and all they did was toast it. Chicken and Prawns with rice. The rice was ok, a lot of cilantro flavor. Again flavorless, my MIL had to drench it in Salt. Last the waffle batter chicken sandwich was average. The waffle batter on the chicken was sweet but nothing special about it. Not one thing impressed us of the food and service. The ambiance was quiet and the decor was cute but that's it. $100 to be so unsatisfied was the worst start for my day. Would never come back or recommend specially not during brunch. read more

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I'd been wanting to try this place. Went for breakfast and was surprised we were seated right away. Food was delicious. Loved how they didn't rush us. Will be back to try lunch and dinner. read more

Oveja Negra - Smashed Avocado Toast - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - San Jose, California

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Came here Saturday morning for brunch with the bf! Beautiful day to be outside on patio tho we ate inside next to window enjoying AC. We both ordered the Huevos Rotos which comes with 2 eggs, iberico pork, and fries. I didnt know how many fries it would come with! The fries r very fresh and skinny and remind me of McDonald fries in a good way i really liked them. I also enjoyed the what seemed like poached eggs on top and the iberico ham. It is aged and kind of prosciutto consistency .. thinnly sliced but stringy as well. The dish was not too salty and enjoyable with ketchup and tabasco sauce. I would def be back bc i like how quiet it is here with good food. read more

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My husband and I came on a Friday for a lunch date. It was really quiet, only two other tables with guests. You take the Valencia Hotel elevator to the third floor and walk through the lobby of this Mediterranean style hotel. As with everything at Santana Row, you are paying for the location . We sat outside in the courtyard and every staff member was hospitable and super attentive. The menu isn't large and has about 10 tapas, 10 entrees, and an average drink menu. We chose the spicy chicken croquettes (3 per order), the patatas bravas (large bowl), and shared the beef cheek (small portion). It was enough for us for lunch but if we were hungrier, definitely would have needed a third appetizer or our own entree. Everything was delicious, full of flavor, and tasted fresh. read more

Oveja Negra - Two tapas (croquettes and patatas) and one entree (Braised Beef Cheeks*) - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - San Jose, California

I would give 3.5 stars. Very appealing restaurant with a nice atmosphere and attentive staff. The wine menu could use some work. Not a single Albariño or Granacha. There was a Tempranillo or two but if you're going to have a Spanish focused restaurant you really need Spanish focused wines for a true experience. For my first drink I had a Santana 75 which is a French 75 with their added flair of raspberry, it was very good. For my second drink I had the sangria rojo that was good but not authentic. Not a single piece of fruit in it??? From the tapas menu I tried the wild mushrooms. There were other items in the table but I don't eat meat so didn't try those. The wild mushrooms were fantastic and the sherry they used really hit the mark. For dinner I had the vegetable paella that was shared with the table. The flavor was better than most of the other restaurant paella's I've had but there was no socorrat! Very disappointed since this is an essential part of paella. I'm Spanish from my Mom's side so I was hoping for a lot of familiarity but it just didn't hit the mark for me. We had a wonderful time and appreciated the complimentary birthday cheesecake slice but I won't recommend this to someone who is looking to try Spanish cuisine. read more

A truly exceptional experience. The service was impeccable, the atmosphere welcoming, and each dish was carefully presented and full of flavor. Without a doubt, a place I will return to and highly recommend. read more

Oveja Negra - Seafood paella - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - San Jose, California

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I came back the second time on a Thursday afternoon to this restaurant I was very disappointed this time. The menu had less items and the ones I had in my first visit on a Saturday evening were not there, except for the braised cheeks. Unlike last time, the food was too salty and not good this time For the average cost of $32 per dish, the quantity and quality did not meet my expectations. I won't come back :( read more

Great ambiance, nice decor, very romantic outdoor lighting. It's inside Hotel Valencia, great date night spot! read more

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We are very upset!! Made a xmas day dinner reservation by phone 2 weeks ago. The girl who took our call seemed a bit uninformed as she had to shout out to staff asking if they were open Xmas . They said yes so we made a dinner reservation for 6 pm. TODAY we called to confirm and were told the restaurant closes at 4pm. We were on the books but no one called to inform us the restaurant in fact would be closed at 4!!! Our first and last experience with them and we will be sure to inform our fine dining friends of this unfortunate outcome. Here we are xmas day in a most unfortunate situation. Inexcusable on their part...I would give them 0 star but one had to be issued in order to post read more

Came here with several friends and had a nice dinner. Food was great especially the Spanish octopus. Perfectly cooked that we had to order another one. The other food we ordered were good but for my taste buds it needed a little something else to elevate it. Some acidity may have helped some of the dishes. Service was good and quick. It is a little dark inside which made reading the menu a little difficult but other than that it was a good place to celebrate a friend. read more

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A bit tricky to find as it's on the 3rd level of Hotel Valencia, but when you do find it, my oh my, you'll enjoy your experience at this little "hidden gem" of a restaurant in Santana Row. With a courtyard and inside dining and a small bar to boot, once you find Oveja Negra,it'll feel like you were visiting somewhere in Europe. And everyone we experienced on our night, from the mature d to our servers and to all those we interacted with were extremely kind and nice. Greeted with a smile and consideration (the finer details). Then let's talk about the food. Delicious, decadent, and we'll put together on every dish we ordered. What especially stood out to me were: The Beef Cheeks (oh my, beef so tender combined with mashed potatoes and wild mushrooms), this dish brings a rustic-ness that us in urban society really only watch on television. The Cauliflower was fried to a perfect balance of crispy outside and soft inside. Paired with what seemed like chickpea hummus with cracked hot peppers, this dish exudes a humble background with hints of spiciness. Then, the Jamon Iberico. Not something that is made by the chef, but this Jamon Iberico, I mean c'mon... Our server (Nemours) was amazing. While we were tucked out into a dark corner (our choice), he checked upon us multiple times. The kicker, he acknowledged my wife's birthday (this was her birthday dinner), and brought us a little cheesecake with a candle. It made our night that much better. Thank you. Oveja Negra, amazing experience. read more

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I took my partner here for his birthday and I am so happy we got to visit this place. This restaurant is inside a hotel and is nicely decorated. The ambiance is very romantic and intimate. It's a great place to have a nice date and enjoy the decorations around you. We came during the start of dinner (keep in mind they close before dinner hours). When we arrived there was only one other group of 6 in the restaurant. We got to choose the seat that we sat in. First, we tried the booth but being 5 feet I felt like the booth was too low compared to the table and decided to sit by the window in their two-seater. Our waiter was very nice and efficient, we were checked up on frequently and did not wait long for our food. The drinks were very tasty. We got the death by taxes and Santana drink. and the food was even better. We tried the Tomahawk steak and shared it between the two of us. The steak came with fries, ketchup, their version of chimichurri, and red peppers. We also tried their ceaser salad and ordered a side of potatoes. We also got a cake at the end of our dinner which was a manchego cheesecake. That was the first time I had a cheesecake-like that and it was definitely interesting. Didn't hate it and didn't love it. Overall my experience was great. A waitress boxed our food up for us which I loved. However, the second time we had more food our waiter did not box the food for us and just gave us the boxes to do it ourselves. Overall, the service was fast and lovely. We were in and out of there in 1.15 hours. Definitely will go back. Keep in mind its pricey but a great restaurant to splurge on. read more

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