Black Sheep Brasserie is a modern French restaurant on Lincoln Avenue in San Jose’s Willow Glen neighborhood, pairing brasserie technique with California produce in a polished, low-lit dining room. Locals book it for anniversaries, birthdays, and dinners where the cooking needs to match the occasion.
The dinner menu takes French brasserie classics and gives them a seasonal Californian edge, and a full cocktail and wine list backs it up. The restaurant has collected more than 1,200 reviews on OpenTable, where diners regularly praise the food and the staff. One guest noted that the hostess let their party order from the happy hour menu while seated in the main dining room. The menu changes, so check the restaurant’s site for current dishes before you go.
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
The restaurant serves dinner only. It is closed Sunday and Monday, open Tuesday through Thursday from 4pm to 9pm, and open Friday and Saturday from 4pm to 9:30pm (source). Happy hour runs Tuesday through Saturday from 4pm to 6pm, and an early weeknight arrival is the easiest way to get a table and a lower bill. Reserve weekend evenings ahead through OpenTable or by calling (408) 816-7251. Pick-up ordering is also available. Plan time for a walk along the shops and cafés of Lincoln Avenue before or after dinner.
