The Hobbit

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   Ramesh

   Orange County

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The cuisine and service was outstanding. The decor albeit clean has a worn look. The locks to the restrooms barely functioned. The overall ambience needs an upgrade
   

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   Sylvia

   VIP

   San Diego

   118 reviews

   5.0

   118 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our dining experience at The Hobbit greatly surpassed our expectations! The staff was welcoming and provided great service, making the evening smooth sailing all the way through. The chef's creations were culinary masterpieces, with an eclectic mix of ingredients, resulting in an explosion of goodness in our mouths! We opted for the wine pairing and I highly recommend doing that. The pairing really complimented both the food and wine. And their pours were just perfect, as they didn't skimp on the wine, but it wasn't too much either. We highly recommend dining at The Hobbit. We will surely return.
   

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   Frank

   Orange County

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What a wonderful culinary experience! Everything was top-notch. The Hobbit has an almost legendary status amongst locals and deservedly so. We now know why people have been raving about it for all these years.
   

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   Sandra

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing dining experience, delicious food, exceptional service
   

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   robert

   Orange County

   57 reviews

   5.0

   57 reviews

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was a rainy night. We were met at the door by several members of staff, who handled everyone's coats and hats efficiently. This staff is excellent on every visit, and tonight was no exception. Do you avoid dining out on Valentine's day or near the 14th? Are the restuarants generally overburdened? Forget about that and dine at the Hobbit. Their routine for Valentine's day, while offering a slightly different menu, remains the same. They are not overwhelmed, because they only handle as many people as will attend one seating. The experience is preceded by a cocktail hour - then to table at 7 p.m. An amuse bouche of "three perfect bites", which are accompanied by a complimentary glass of champagne. The opening this time was a Hamachi crudo, that was plated perfectly, and delivered a wonderful amalgam of green apple, cucumber, tangerine and a tarragon oil opening. The second course, a crepe a la duck confit, worried my partner who does not favor duck. She loved the crepe and the duck confit! Very smooth and subtle. My filet with a bone marrow bordelaise was perfect, rare, as I love good beef. We accompanied our meal with an excellent 2005 Bordeau from Pauillac purchased from the well stocked wine cellar. The service was impeccable, and the entire serving staff assisted at one time or another to insure prompt service without hovering. I have been here many times, and you cannot go wrong dining at the Hobbit on any occasion.
   

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   Michelle

   San Diego

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Had a great time celebrating my husbands birthday! Good & service were excellent! We went early and enjoyed cocktails in the wine cellar, so fun!!
   

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   Joel

   Orange County

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Loved the experience and looking forward to going again
   

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   joe

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on February 7, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A True Gem in Orange County! My husband and I dined at The Hobbit Restaurant last week for the first time since the new ownership, and it was an amazing experience! The remodeling is beautiful, and the wine cellar is absolutely stunning. This place is perfect for a date night or a night out with friends. The food was excellent, The duck confit blew my mind! It’s rare to find a French-inspired fine dining restaurant in Orange County, and this one is truly special. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by a beautiful young lady who made us feel important. Matthew, the new owner, personally came to our table, recognized us, and was so friendly. I highly recommend this place! Good luck to Matthew and the new team—you’re doing an excellent job! We will definitely be back.
   

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   Kimberly

   VIP

   Orange County

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The Hobbit is a wonderfully crafted dining experience. The food was unique and exceptional, the atmosphere cheery yet quiet enough for great conversation. The wine cellar is top notch and the the best part... the service was unparalleled. The staff was incredibly thoughtful, going above and beyond at every turn. Definitely a night to remember.
   

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    Alexander

    Orange County

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    One of most superb dining experiences to date. The restaurant's tranquil and sophisticated atmosphere, impeccable service, and culinary excellence are at par with many 2-michelin star restaurants. The chef and sommelier make for a formidable taste experience team--presenting one of the most dynamic and pleasing food/wine pairings I've ever encountered. There wasn't a single moment that I felt the experience was drawn out, exaggerated, lacking, incomplete, and or exorbitant. The few one-star reviews of the restaurant are likely from those with unsophisticated palates, persons who couldn't "afford" to eat there and were solely focused on justifying such a large dining expenditure, and those without the intelligence to realize that rescheduling multiple times would result in a ban. Will certainly be dining here again.
    

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