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    Oveja Negra

    3.8 (281 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Vegetables Paella
    Michele R.

    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.

    Braised Beef Cheeks*
    Mike A.

    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

    Octopus and ahi tuna wonton tacos
    Amanda M.

    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!

    Kale salad
    Tannu S.

    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.

    Chorizo Omelette
    Brian T.

    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!

    Kale salad
    Tina K.

    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.

    Ribeye
    Carmen L.

    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.

    Ahi Tuna Tacos 3.2455 stars
    Jen C.

    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!

    Settings on table
    Amy N.

    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.

    Braised Beef Cheeks*
    Angelica G.

    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.

    Menu 1
    Jamie M.

    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.

    Beef Short Rib w/ mojo verde | $32
    Cherylynn N.

    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?

    Pear salad - underwhelming
    mong linh n.

    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.

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    Delicious food and great service! Perfect ambiance! Staff were really friendly. Definitely going back.

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    Hoping to come here for my 35th birthday but will have a 10 month old by then. Are babies allowed?

    Yes it is kids friendy, and it's actually very modeate noise

    Is tomahawk tuesday still on?

    No. :-( They don't even have tomahawk on the menu anymore.

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    Established in 2007
    Outdoor seating

    Man I am glad I made reservations on resy. Forgot about Super Bowl party. But we were in quickly…read more Food is standard bar fair. We had the wings, the margarita and burger and cheese plate. Overall solid , nothing wow but solid. Worth a visit.

    Tried happy hour at The District in Downtown San Jose and overall had a decent experience, though…read morenot without a few drawbacks. We ordered the half dozen oysters, arancini, ceviche mixta, an Old Fashioned, and the Moscow Mule from the happy hour menu, and the soppressata salami pizza from the regular menu. They gave us the option to sit inside or outside, and since the weather was nice we chose outside -- unfortunately that ended up being the wrong call. If you have sensitive allergies, be aware that the outdoor seating area can be rough with dust, seedlings, and bugs flying around from the trees. Our table was also pretty dusty and wasn't cleaned before we were seated. As for the food, the portions looked a little underwhelming when they first arrived, even for a tapas place, but the flavors were actually really solid. The biggest surprise was the pizza -- the spicy oil added a good kick and easily ended up being our favorite dish of the night. We finished with the beignets, and I was surprised by the filling until I looked back at the menu and saw it was a ricotta almond style cream. The sugar cinnamon coating on the outside was a little sweet for me but the chocolate dip was a good offset. Overall, it's a decent happy hour spot to check out, but I'm not sure I'd personally go out of my way to come back again.

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    District - Indian Summer. vodka, Aperol, allspice dram, cranberry, sauvignon blanc.

    Indian Summer. vodka, Aperol, allspice dram, cranberry, sauvignon blanc.

    District - Panther beach club // hip hop anonymous

    Panther beach club // hip hop anonymous

    District - Margherita pizza

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    Margherita pizza

    Izakaya - Aji Tataki

    Izakaya

    3.9(864 reviews)
    3.5 miNorth San Jose
    $$

    The small plates are great for sharing, especially the yakitori and appetizers, which are flavorful…read moreand well-prepared. Food comes out fresh and pairs well with their drink selection. Service is generally friendly, though it can slow down a bit when it's busy. Overall, a nice spot for a laid-back meal with good comfort-style Japanese food.

    My friend and I decided to venture out of favorite sushi places and decided to try something new…read more We decided on Izakaya and while it was hard to get a reservation beforehand you literally call a few minutes when they open (which is pointless), but, I still got it because this place gets packed for dinner. The restaurant is small and somehow they are able to pack a few tables in for guests. Luckily, I did make that reservation and we both got there before opening (5:30pm) so we beat the rush hour dinner time. We were promptly seated and they took our drink and asked if we were ready. We were busy catching up and weren't ready and they came twice and so we just decided the bento box because we were both hungry. While the bento looked smaller than others I've been to. The quality was there and the food was just perfect. I really enjoyed the food at Izakaya. The sashimi cuts of ahi tuna is amazing, while not as big as others that are non-traditional Japanese restaurants. I love the quality and the food they offer. My friend and I both got a bento box and everything was delicious. The servers do come in and check on you regularly which I appreciated and they are really quick to get the food to you. Overall, I enjoyed the food and service and I would definitely come here and make sure I'm first in line!

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    Izakaya - First thing when you enter Genji, this is on the left.

    First thing when you enter Genji, this is on the left.

    Izakaya - Sashimi set

    Sashimi set

    Izakaya - Okako chazuke (salmon roe and flakes rice soup)

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    Okako chazuke (salmon roe and flakes rice soup)

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