Black Sheep Bistro
Lunch & Dinner
Gourmet dining. Honest prices. A Little Rock original
Where Great Food Meets Good Company
At Black Sheep Bistro, we believe great food shouldn’t require a special occasion — just a good appetite and good company.
By day, the Bistro serves a rotating menu of gourmet sandwiches, crafted with care and priced so you’ll come back tomorrow. By evening, the white cloth comes out and the kitchen shifts into fine dining mode — open kitchen, full view, nothing hidden.
Presiding over it all is Executive Chef Michael Penna, who brings more than 30 years of culinary experience and a straightforward philosophy: uncompromising quality, prices that respect your wallet, and a dining experience built around the people at the table.
Two Experiences. One Kitchen.
Lunch Service
Gourmet sandwiches & casual fare
Rotating daily menu of handcrafted gourmet sandwiches, fresh sides, and seasonal specials. Big flavors, honest prices — the kind of lunch you’ll plan your day around.
Dinner Service
White-cloth table service & fine dining
An intimate fine dining experience at prices that surprise. Open kitchen concept, curated wine and whiskey pairings, and a menu that changes with the seasons. White cloth service without the white-glove pretension.
Executive Chef Michael Penna
With more than 30 years of culinary experience, Chef Michael Penna brings a rare combination of classical training and genuine passion to every plate. His philosophy is as simple as it is uncompromising: use the best ingredients, respect the craft, and make every guest feel like the most important one in the room.
At Black Sheep Bistro, Michael leads an open kitchen where you can watch the artistry unfold — because great food has nothing to hide.
An experience unlike anything in Little Rock
Curated Pairings. Expert Selections.
Wine and whiskey selections at Black Sheep Bistro are personally curated by the state’s top sommeliers and whiskey aficionados. Every bottle on our list earns its place — chosen to complement the food, elevate the evening, and meet the standard BCA members have come to expect. The full Bistro menu is also available inside the Volstead Vault Speakeasy during evening hours.
Reserve Your Table
Opening Summer 2026. Follow us for menu previews, hours, and reservation details.