Oveja Negra

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.

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.

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.

This was my first time dining here, and overall, it was an average experience. Finding the restaurant can be a bit tricky since it's located on the top floor of Hotel Valencia. When we arrived, the restaurant was quite empty, as if it had just opened.However, the service was great. Our waiter was very friendly and accommodating. As for the food, the Seafood Paella is a must-try! They offer two versions--one with rice and one with noodles. I recommend going for the rice version; it's what they're known for, and it did not disappoint.Another highlight was the Beef Cheeks, which came with mushrooms. They were incredibly tender and flavorful--absolutely delicious. On the other hand, the Beef Ribs fell short. While the meat was tender, it was overly salty, which overshadowed its other flavors, despite the great presentation.For drinks, I was with my coworkers and their families, and we ordered Sangria for the adults. It was fruity and slightly sweet, with a nice mix of berries. I also tried the Jalapeño Margarita, which had a serious kick! One sip, and you could really feel the heat from the spiciness.To top it off, there was a live guitar player, which added a lovely touch to the ambiance.This spot is perfect for sharing and dining family-style, so it's a good idea to bring a group to fully enjoy the experience. While I found the overall experience average, I would definitely return for the Seafood Paella.

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.

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.

3.5 STARSThe best part of Oveja Negra?The QUAINT courtyard patio with live music: https://tinyurl.com/y3zj6xxzYou 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 UGlobally inspired tapas and paella. Full bar. D R I N K S* Vesper, Hendricks ($21) // 3 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/3z3wk9wrIt 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/54ee6ys3Rustic 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/tzkm8k2cBest 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 EPolite but awkward and slow. A M B I A N C EBeautiful 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 GAs 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?

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.

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.

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.