Opening Fall 2026 · Downtown Little Rock
A Little Rock Original
Black Sheep
Bistro
Gourmet sandwiches by day.
European-inspired dining by night.
An intimate, chef-led restaurant bringing thoughtful food, genuine hospitality and a new dining experience to the heart of downtown Little Rock.
One Bistro · Two Distinct Experiences
Downtown dining without the expected script.
Black Sheep Bistro will move with the rhythm of downtown Little Rock—relaxed and approachable at lunch, intimate and refined after sunset. The common thread is food prepared with purpose and hospitality that never feels rehearsed.
Lunch · Bright, Bold & Approachable
The Lunch Counter
Gourmet sandwiches, scratch-made accompaniments and satisfying midday plates designed for a quick lunch, a long conversation or anything in between.
Dinner · Intimate, Seasonal & Refined
The Evening Table
As evening arrives, the bistro transforms into a European-inspired dining room centered on seasonal dishes, attentive service and thoughtfully selected pairings.
From the Kitchen
Meet Executive Chef Michael Penna.
Chef Michael Penna brings more than three decades of culinary experience to Black Sheep Bistro, shaping a restaurant that balances classical technique with an approachable, personal point of view.
The open-kitchen concept places the energy of preparation at the center of the room, creating a direct connection between the people cooking and the guests at the table.
More Than a Restaurant
Three experiences. One downtown destination.
Shop, dine and settle in for the evening—all within one connected food, wine and spirits destination.
Shop
Mash & Vine Market
Explore wine, spirits, specialty provisions and distinctive Arkansas-made products before or after your meal.
Dine
Black Sheep Bistro
Join us for a relaxed gourmet lunch or return after dark for an intimate, chef-driven evening experience.
Unwind
Volstead Vault
Continue the evening inside a hidden cocktail and whiskey lounge connected to the Black Sheep Bistro experience.
Find Your Way to the Table
Coming to downtown Little Rock.
409 E. Third Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
Inside River Market Tower
Opening: Fall 2026
Lunch and dinner hours: Coming soon
Reservations: Details coming soon
Opening Updates
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Follow along for menu previews, behind-the-scenes progress, opening announcements and reservation details.