The Black Sheep Restaurant

This place is flawless and the attention to detail is almost unrivaled in my 10+ years as a reviewer. The menu is extremely well balanced, the lighting and actual design of the restaurant is breathtaking, the servers are sharp with an eye for detail, and the little things like jazz playing in the background are enjoyable and perfectly executed. To say my meal here at this from scratch kitchen was brilliant is a huge understatement. The table side torched bacon was a great experience, the hush puppies were incredible, the lamb was delicately prepared, and the butter cake is one of the best deserts I’ve ever had in my life. Overall this place is a very easy recommendation and when you go also make sure you get desert - you will not regret it. As a few additional things to prepare you:
Get a reservation and when arriving expect parking to be difficult. This is just the nature of the venue itself as it’s shared with other attractions and there’s just not enough parking. Second the main entrance is on the first floor with seating on the second. There is an elevator in addition to the stairs and everything is flat so it’s handicapped accessible along with wheel chair accessible. Bathrooms are on the first floor though and only the first floor.

Great food, and great service. My family has gone here many times, and the food never misses but we certainly have favorite dishes. Some of our repeats have been the hush puppies, spam fried rice, jambalaya, steak salad, chicken salad, steak fillet with cabaret glaze, and the beloved crispy chicken sandwich. As a dessert loving family we have tried most of the ones offered but the top three on the menu would be the bourbon butter cake, hazelnut chocolate cake, and the lemon tart. Of the seasonal desserts we would love to see again is the baked Alaska, key lime pie, and bread pudding. Servers we've had and love have been Travis and Casey. (P. S. A custom order to try is an espresso martini with chocolate.)

I love everything about this restaurant. Food, drinks and service is amazing. Very nice restaurant. It’s best to make a reservation because they stay booked and busy. You can sit at the bar without a reservation if there is space. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating. I recommend the bacon tower, devil eggs and garlic shrimp. All the drinks i had were really good. I will be going again!

Maker's Mark Tasting was amazing with great food. A fun night tasting great bourbon with Charlie who made the experience even better with all the interesting information about bourbon. Our servers Kris, Amanda, and Mike took very good care of us from the moment we were seated. The tasting menu was a perfect selection of amazing dishes that did not disappoint. It was a great event and a must try if you like whiskey and delicious food.

I've been looking for an amazing place to eat and we found just the place. We were a bit under dressed but got treated just the same as everyone else. The atmosphere was amazing and got some insight into the history by our fantastic waitress. As a South african, I know about meat and must say the Rib eye steak 16oz did not disappoint. The soup of the day was delicious. Price was really good and was surprised and not as expensive as once thought. My experience was top class and would recommend over and over. The staff was super helpful and friendly, and that made a big difference to the outcome of my overall experience. Thank you so much❤

Incredible atmosphere! Our waiter shared a few fun historical facts about the property when he came to serve us. We had great service the whole time. Such a fun positive attitude made our anniversary something truly special! We will definitely be back. The bacon tower was such a fun show stopper. We got several small plates to share - sliders were so luscious. The bourbon butter cake was the BEST dessert I have had in a long time.

Awesome venue! Food and beer are incredible. Place was packed so parking was challenging but so worth it! Excellent food ans service. If you want to eat make reservations!!

After driving through the crazy parking area to get to the valet attendant, what a great place to go. Live bands playing next door, a grassy area where children are playing and the wonderful aroma of cooking food. The restaurant was very cozy and clean. The waitress was very friendly, knowledgeable about the menu and did not rush us through our meal. The 4 of us had changes to our entrees and there wasn't an issue. The appetizers were somewhat of a let down but the main courses were spot on. All in all it was a great time with excellent meals.

Excellent 1st time experience. Beautiful ambience, amazing food options, great service. Restaurant is in an original barn & just gorgeous. Outside too there are fun bars surrounding the venue & a music stage. Definitely highly recommend this restaurant & surrounding area.

We've only heard great things about this place so we finally decided to give it a go and we are so glad we did. This place is so cool looking with the exposed ceiling, chandeliers, large windows, and huge space. They have outdoor seating and a loft area that I'm guessing you can reserve for private events. The bar is enormous and it's one of the first things you notice when you walk up the stairs to get a seat. The service was impeccable, we had a waiter that was just on top of everything. He was nice, well mannered, funny, and would constantly top off our coffee when it was getting low, but he was never hovering or annoying in any way. The food was incredible. When you are seated you get served fresh and perfectly baked focaccia bread which I believe comes with some sundried tomato butter. We ordered deviled eggs and hush puppies with the whipped honey butter for starters and let me tell you they did not disappoint. The eggs were creamy and well seasoned, bursting with flavor. The hush puppies were crispy on the outside, but fluffy and warm on the inside. We had food off of the brunch menu and I had the biscuits three ways. Each buttery biscuit was filled with melty cheese, a fried egg, and bacon. Each one had bacon a different way. One had strips of bacon, one had a bacon jam, and the other had some sort of chopped up bacon. Each one was amazing, seriously the best breakfast biscuits I have ever had. My wife had the chicken and waffles which she shared. The waffles were warm, thick, and fluffy, the chicken had just the right amount of breading and was juicy and tender. A perfect pairing especially when you drizzle the maple syrup on top. We love this place and will definitely be back again.

Sensational! The service is TOP TIER! The food was exquisite. The wine selections were fabulous. I would definitely go back and highly recommend this for date night!

The food here is absolutely delicious! Every dish we tried was bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection. Our server, was incredibly friendly and attentive throughout our meal & ambiance was perfect!!!

Andres the waiter & James the manager was amazing! Food was fresh & delicious. The salmon was great I wasn't too fund of the cauliflower mash, I'm just use to mashed potatoes so don't take my advice you may like them but everything was amazing. The drinks & champagne was delicious. Desserts outstanding! Apple pie & cream brulee was my favorite! Definitely worth a visit. The pictures are exactly what you get & the service was phenomenal & worth every penny. It's on the higher end but affordable depending on what you order. Definitely coming again! Thanks everyone!

We went here to celebrate and Travis was the GOAT. The service was excellent. There was a concert outside since it was a Friday, but you couldn't hear them once you're on the dining floor. Thus, the atmosphere was a vibe. There is no dress code, as we came in shorts, but most people tend to dress up a bit. The food was great. The pork chop was pleasant and the lamb too. The wagyu burgers, tuna tartar, pork chop, lamb, and veal special were great appetizers/meals. Definitely ask the server for any recommendations (Travis did not disappoint). At the end of the dinner, we were given a free bread pudding on the house by Travis for our celebration and it was such a sweet memory of the place. Will definitely come here again.

07/27/24

Amazing spot for dinner!
Visiting from Seattle, came for Friday night dinner. The Yard out front was popping with concerts and many people.
Drinks and dinner all around was amazing.

5/5
Old fashioned
Classic

4/5 Moscato
4/5 Sangria

4/5 Bacon "tower"
Not much of a tower more like a close line...
Very smoky and flavorful!

6/5 hush puppies
Wow. Need I say more. Order every time. Sauce was great.

4/5 half chicken
Yuca fries and mustard aioli were very tasty. Rice was fantastic and chicken had so much flavor and was extremely juicy. Would get again.

Everyone else got burgers and the chicken burger. They all enjoyed what they had.
Would come back in a heart beat. Our server was nice and had recommendations all the way through. He provided excellent service!

Food is so good here. I've had brunch, lunch, and dinner here and all have been exceptionally good. Drinks are perfect- not too boozy and tasty. Service is good. My servers always know and suggest great food. The place is gorgeous inside and very relaxing outside. One of my favorite go tos.

Had planned this for my parents to celebrate their anniversary but last minute dad couldn’t make it. Took my mom here. Love the vibe. Got the three way biscuit for brunch and loved the beet salad. Sophia was amazing and placed us in a nice booth and Beanie was so lovely serving us (providing us a hot pot of water and lemon without me even asking after giving us hot water)…and a surprise dessert for mom’s milestone anniversary. Mom was stressed coming in on something else and left having had a great time. Lovely smiling service and enjoyed the food and space. Will be coming back with both my parents. Make sure you book in advanced bc this spot is popular! So glad there’s a place like this in Manassas, VA! Has chic barn with classy chandelier vibes.

Outstanding location- love this place so much. The bacon tower was a great experience and the taste was amazing. If you go with the steak and you’re deciding between medium and medium rare - go medium rare. Stunning atmosphere and excellent service!!

I really love the atmosphere of this place, the service was impeccable and the food was just a bonus! The staff made sure that we were satisfied with everything. Check this place out and plan to stay for a while for there is much more to do after your meal.

A great restaurant all around. The atmosphere was my favorite part. Great food, great drinks, friendly staff, diverse menu, and reasonable prices. I sat at the bar and had nice conversations with the strangers sitting next to me. Maybe it was just my luck, but it felt like all the guests there were quality people. I had the Mongolian Beef Bowl. It was great. The spiciness was just right. They have good beers on tap.