I went here with my sweetheart the other night on the recommendation of a friend and the Michelin guide. We were disappointed truthfully. The service was lovely. We cannot complain about that. Our server was friendly and very charming. The meal was beautifully paced. The restaurant itself is very noisy. The food itself was disappointing. On the recommendation of our server we started with the carrot doughnut. The doughnut itself was lost under a mountain of ricotta. I would not have known that it was carrot, except that she had told us. We ordered two other starters : I ordered the foie gras pate and my boyfriend ordered the fried oysters. The pate was served on a small layer of sunflower butter, which was unnecessary. The pate itself was surprisingly flavorless. Homemade bread and blueberry jam served alongside was quite good. The fried oysters were completely drowned in buffalo sauce, another green sauce and "blue cheese foam". I would not have even known they were oysters. They were served underneath some cucumbers and peppers and lettuce. For our main course, we shared the blood pudding, which, despite the crazy number of ingredients actually was delicious. It was the best thing we ate. It was served with homemade bacon, a roasted artichoke heart, and some mussels croquettes. Seriously a lot going on. For dessert we ordered the spiced orchard dacquoise. Another complex, and I thought overly complicated dish, that my boyfriend felt worked well. It was presented nicely, and I remembered to get a picture of it. All in all, it seemed like there's just way too much going on in each dish and no particular flavor stands out. Two of the dishes, the fried oysters and the carrot doughnut were just sloppy and smothered. The boudin and the dessert were both beautifully plated, and the flavors worked better as well. The foie gras appetizer was unfortunately bland, and the main ingredient did not shine. Maybe it was an off night? Maybe we didn't order the best things? Evidently, they're doing something right because they've been going for 50 years, but we just didn't see that. read more

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Le Hobbit, a well regarded restaurant on the Michelin Guide known for their LOTR inspired menu items was a great experience. They really know how to celebrate food and have put great thought into their food combinations, elevating good quality ingredients into a fine dining experience. Le Hobbit is a cozy spot with a corner view of the city's dining/shopping street with great 2 seater tables to enjoy the private ambiance as well as some longer tables for groups of 4, 6, 8 to gather. Reservations is highly recommended/required. The atmosphere is very cozy with wood themes and very private. We had: - house lemonade - the foie gras seed butter and blueberry jam app; this is served on a broiche with a large amount of foie gras and homemade roasted sunflower seed butter; this was a very flavorful and filling starter for two - Poulet de Cornouailles - cornish roasted hen (the whole bird, small); was very delicate, served on mashed turnips, topped with an artistic grilled turnip and other veggies to cover the protein, it was a great experience to taste each component of the dish and have it come together well - veal flank steak with sauce on carrot puree and bitter vegetables - dessert (which changes frequently) was an artistic experience, a spiced cake with sauce, a uniquely (not my favorite) ice cream with candied bitter citrus peel served on top of toasted granola/sweetened biscuits The serving staff was super knowledgeable and presented each course and dish when served with further explanations on the ingredients, process, as well as how to best experience the dish. Most of the staff are also LOTR fans, so there is a nice opportunity to geek out together and see the inspiration for some of the dishes. Very much recommended for a nice evening out in Quebec City. read more

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Michelin star restaurant in Quebec City! Came here for breakfast with my boyfriend on our last day of the trip. We arrived around 8 am right when they opened, and it wasn't busy at all. The interior has a nice, cozy vibe, and our server was super friendly and checked on us often. I was really surprised by how affordable it is here, especially compared to US prices. I got the Chicken & Waffles with white BBQ sauce and herb-infused honey, 10/10! The chicken was juicy, crispy, and perfectly cooked. The sauce and honey paired so well together. It was about $21 CAD ($15 USD). My boyfriend ordered the Sea Urchin Scrambled Eggs topped with caviar and chives and whipped cheese on an English muffin. It was super filling, flavorful, and only $18 CAD ($12.90 USD). The mimosa was decent. Overall, the quality of the food was superb, especially for a Michelin-star restaurant at such reasonable prices! read more

Le Hobbit - Brunch Menu - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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Beautiful breakfast in Quebec! My all time favorite breakfast dish is eggs Benedict so I was very excited to try at a Michelin rated restaurant. The dish was not quite what I expected, the hollandaise was made with carrot , the eggs were poached perfectly, the bread was very soft. There was really no flavor to the dish , every item on the plate had a subtle carrot flavor. My husband enjoyed his waffle, eggs and potatoes. Server was amazing, full of energy and very attentive. This is a beautiful restaurant with many delicious options on the menu. read more

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Inventive food with unexpected flavour combinations that somehow work. Super nice waiter who knew the menu and gave suggestions. We ordered 3 starters and a main to share: the bison tartare, fried oyster, beet salad and the catch of the day. The catch of the day was the favourite but everything was good. The tartare wasn't just meet and yolk but also had enoki mushrooms and broccoli. The fried oysters had blue cheese and pickles and the beets were on top of a smoked eggplant puree. Lots of different textures to the dishes. There's a good wine list but a limited selection of wine by the glass. I had the Syrah read more

Le Hobbit - Fried Buffalo oysters - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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Came to Le Hobbit and generally the food was pretty good but some items were far better than others... We began with the highly touted squash donuts. Honestly? They were overfried and didn't impart much of the sweetness or nuttiness from a butternut squash. The whipped ricotta and smoked meat topping was nice though. We also had the octopus and the tuna sausage. The tuna sausage was my favorite between the two. It was encased like a traditional sausage so it had that nice snap but the interior was very tender and had just the slightest hint of tuna. The pickle with seeded mustard and crème fraiche were really nice accompaniments. The grilled octopus was done perfectly but I wished there was more! I did like the inclusion of seasonal produce like beets and persimmons over the yogurt base. It reminded me a little of a Russian favorite, herring in a fur coat. For my main I went with the bacon wrapped monkfish. I....can't recommend this, sorry. I saw that the sabayon would include vinegar but my goodness, it was a punch. It didn't have that velvety richness that I expected from a sabayon sauce which should be creamy, sweet, and just a touch acidic from wine. The monkfish is quite firm and doesn't have the flakiness of other fish so it was certainly...different. Having said that, when you have the fish with the sauce and included the julienned apples, it was a pretty nice bite. I also tried bites of my friends' smoker Turlo pork loin and the stuffed squid. Both had some tasty qualities and some characteristics that weren't as desirable. Service was also a bit helter skeltered - some plates were cleared, others weren't...if we didn't reply quickly, they'd walk away, dishes were described by mumble... BUT. Right when we were about to write the meal off as average, we added the blood pudding (since the plates were kind of small) and OMG, I think we all wished we had ordered this inside. It was so tasty! Highly recommended! It's single handedly saving this review. read more

After reading the reviews..... I knew we had to try this restaurant. We started off with a homemade sparkling lemonade and a French 75. Both drinks were wonderful. We chose the pressed octopus for an appetizer. The server described it as an octopus carpaccio. This was in my opinion the best dish we had. For our main dishes we had Coquille Saint-Jacques and the minute steak. Both of these dishes were exquisite but I'll be dreaming of that octopus. Or server was absolutely fantastic. She was friendly and attentive and everything you could want in good service. The vibe of the restaurant was really cool with lots of fresh flowers. This place was Michelin noteworthy and in no time I know they will get a star. read more

Le Hobbit - French 75 - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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Homemade bread: just bread. But warm and soft Rosti squash appetizer: really like this one! Crispy fried veggie ball with yellow squash on top, with refreshing dressing. Have to try! Roasted Cornish chicken: really tender chicken with creamy sauce. Side with crispy and juicy mushroom. Pork loin: tender meat but it's so hard to chew. Need to cook longer to break the fiber a bit more. Huge portion though 1001 fall leaves: so poetic and in season: with cute fried leave, this is probably the most popular dessert. Flavor's pretty good. Creamy Orange flavor with crispy shell read more

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The best value restaurant in Quebec City! We had 3 items for only $30! And were both full! We actually didn't finish it! Amazing! Service was fast! We forgot our bag there and they also kept it safe until our return. Ambiance was excellent. Open windows on a hot day, nice clean bathroom and tables adequately spaced out! I recommend here for high quality ingredients on a tight budget! read more

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Wow it earned that Michelin list. Incredible food. Had the pork loin which I'd come back for again and again. Would recommend getting a reservation as place filled up fast. read more

Le Hobbit - Appetizer - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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Our group came by here after the drive from Montreal and found an absolutely warm, inviting, charming staff making some of the best food we had during our entire stay in Quebec City. We ordered chicken and waffle and deviled eggs and both dishes came out superb. The chicken with a hint of maple was the best we've had. Crispy, but not "deep fried" chicken with a hint of maple, perfectly cooked is exactly the kind of heartwarming and intentional cooking you will find throughout the province. The cocktail that my wife ordered was out of this world relative to expectations. As good as any bar you'd find (within reason) in the world. Really! Clearly a restaurant for locals as well and was quite busy whenever we walked by. If the staff ever read this, thank you for such a nice meal and your hospitality! read more

Walked past Le Hobbit and walked in based on the name alone. Cute little spot with 2 different spots to eat. Server was kind and spoke multiple languages. Gave great recommendations for coffee and food. Food itself was good. Overall, if you are looking for a good spot for coffee and breakfast, you will not be disappointed. read more

Le Hobbit - Latte - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

Le Hobbit has in the kitchen an ambitious and creative chef, no doubt, but also one whose tastes don't align with mine. Dishes sampled were either far too much or far too blah. While I liked the restaurant's ambiance, I just couldn't get past what was landing on my table. A shared starter dish featured asparagus topped with a huge heap of tomato coulis. The volume of coulis was impossible to escape and that proved unfortunate as I found the texture downright revolting. You may feel differently. An abundant serving of crisp potatoes was up next and topped with attractive, wispy cheese shavings. The potatoes were seasoned but, unfortunately, a bit oversized and terribly one-note. They could've benefited by inclusion of onions and bell peppers but no, they were just potatoes and I grew tired of them long before the bowl was finished off. Finally, a busy salad featuring Mussels was plated nicely but full of a mix of flavors that I didn't find enjoyable. By this point in both the meal and this review it's blatantly apparent that the chef's tastes stray far from my own. In a nutshell, there wasn't anything I ate here that I'd order again. Le Hobbit has an upscale, charming ambiance but the attraction of the food - all of it - fully escaped me. read more

Le Hobbit - Asparagus with Tomato Coulis - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

The food was okay IMHO and not innovative enough for the prices. Go figure, it is probably a tourist trap with branded merchandise hanging in the window. I got the leg of lamb, a small piece of meat which was of good quality but lacked flavor along with the rest of the dish. My friend got a squid+beef dish, which was also bland and dry. The best thing on the table were the simply roasted potatoes that came with my friend's dish, along with a green mayonnaise-like sauce. The waiter herself was nice and just as attentive as I enjoy for a good dining experience. However, just when I thought the food was the only mediocre part of this place and started to walk out of the place , I was stopped and questioned if we paid the bill. When I said "yes we did" (mind you, the waitress had already conducted the transaction over 10 mins prior after which we needed a few minutes to finish our drinks), two people at the front proceeded to frantically check their computer to confirm that I was indeed telling the truth. This was a bit odd and to be honest, made me feel quite uncomfortable in the following minute as I put on my coat and gathered my umbrella to leave. In short, I don't think the flavor and ensemble of the dishes justify the high prices. read more

We made a reservation, but it didn't seem like we needed to. The restaurant had a lot of tables available when we arrived. We ordered fresh oysters and salmon tartare as appetizers. The oysters were probably the highlight, but some did have fragments of shell. The tartare was also good, although I didn't care for the abundant turnips. As an entree, we had the trout collar. The trout was good, and I liked the fried onions on top. I didn't like the pickled fiddlehead ferns on the side. I felt like the dish was doing too much. It was also a small entree. Aside from the food, what got me upset was the wait time. After ordering, the oysters took 20 minutes to be brought out. The salmon tartare took another 20 minutes. The fish came 45 minutes after the tartare. The waitress did apologize and stated that there was some problem in the kitchen. In all we were here for about 2 hours! I was still hungry, but I didn't want to spend more time there. read more

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Cute place in downtown Quebec with a friendly staff serving delicious and HUGE. portions. I shared the big brunch and it was still too much food for two people so bring your appetite. My favorite thing was the potatoes - - there was some type of delectable sauce on them. I would recommend Le Hobbit sure. read more

This was the experience we've been waiting for - wow! Le Hobbit exceeded our expectations. The eggplant and cashew puree was fantastic, every main course and don't expect to end without desert. Fantastic service and a real neighborhood vibe topped it off. Worth the visit - leave the touristy Old Quebec restaurants and explore Le Hobbit. So glad we did. read more

Excellent service, food and wine were good and reasonably priced. We ate st a cosy corner overlooking the street. Enjoyable experience. read more

Le Hobbit - Cavatelli with Barrata - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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The restaurant is in a cute, walkable part of Quebec City. As such, parking seems challenging. Luckily it was a quick walk from our hotel. The restaurant itself was small and dark, but in a cozy sense - much like a hobbit hole I suppose. Great for a comfy evening, but not great if you've got an old set of eyes. The staff were nice and prompt. If you're coming from the US, you need to understand that waiters outside the country aren't as present, but they're still helpful when you need them. That was the case here. The food was great. I'm not sure how often they change the menu, I found the chicken to be tender and juicy. They had a tempura mushroom of some kind that I loved, but it was just a small part of the dish. I could have eaten 5 more of them. Honestly, the whole dish was well balanced and was enjoyable to eat. I would definitely go back to try more things if I visit Quebec City again. read more

Delicious creative meal, venturing from the heavy Quebecois food we had experienced elsewhere. Staff were friendly to our English speaking group and kindly translated the specials for us. Restaurant is cozy, and attractive with lovely lighting and beautiful furnishings. read more

Michelin star restaurant 2025! A reservation would be best if you're over 2people. In fact, just make a reservations. The wine list changes all the time according to the server. The food is French cuisine and one dish is "the hobbit" inspired. Middle earth people have ate this food! Note: this is a classy restaurant. The wait staff has 1st service and 2nd service. I'm sure majority of you reading this know this about Michelin star restaurants and with multiple courses. However; I was educated. Once the waiter takes your 1st and 2nd service orders or (appetizers and main dish), it will be hard to make and or add something. *forgive me as I'm most likely explaining this incorrectly.* The food is good! Classy! Dress is casual. But those that know, dress up to a somewhat semi casual - at least a collared shirt. Staff speak both French and English but French is always first. read more

We couldn't resist stopping here just because of the name of the place. It was a great surprise to find that the breakfast was just what we wanted. read more

Stopped here during my Quebec City Trip! Food, drinks, and dessert here was great! The service was great as well. Staff was friendly and helpful! Note: the menu at this place changes frequently. The iced tea and lemonade are homemade and unlike others I've had! Flavors were unique! For the appetizers, we got the foiegras and the vegetarian that day which was shishito pepper over ricotta cheese and spices. Both were good. For food, we got the catch of the day and sweetbread and scallops. I did not know sweetbread was meat/pancreas until later. Was not the biggest fan of the texture. The scallops and the sauce were great though! The catch of the day was great as well! We were pretty full after the food and appetizers, but decided to try the corn and blueberries . It was amazing!! Would highly recommended trying if they have it. read more

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We loved everything about this restaurant. Food was unique and absolutely delicious, service was exceptional. This is beautiful very cozy bistro. We highly recommend it. read more

Saw good rating in this place so we decided to give a try as a tourist. We ordered 1 appetizer, 2 mains to share with kids, they also offered fried chicken strips for the kids. This French restaurant is too notch, their bread is $1.5 pp comes with homemade butter. Their bread is soft and fluffy. Beef carpaccio is really good, so as the duck breast, oh the sauce is really good. Halibut is ok like normal fish but the sides make it so tasty. Portion is a bit smaller than usual, luckily we aren't that hungry. The only downside is that they serve very slow, guess that happens in all French restaurants. Kids can't wait and they are super bored. read more

Le Hobbit - Outside - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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This is a really good restaurant. Clean, casual-ish vibe. Staff is fun, in an irreverent kind of way. Great food. Outdoor seating. Kid friendly-ish for category. This is a place worth checking out. read more

Stopped here on my 1st day in Quebec - was seated right away and had the Cauliflower Panna Cotta which was light and refreshing. Service was amazing and I wasn't rushed - Able to enjoy my 2nd cup of coffee on the house! Great ambiance across from a church/park on busy rue st-Jean - great people watching on a relaxing Saturday mornings! read more

Le Hobbit - View from my seat at the cafe - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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parked a couple blocks away on the street. we make a reservation for brunch the day after xmas. the host seats us down on a large table. we shared the table with other parties. the place has a nice ambiance. lots of countryside paintings. tree bark decor. woodsie chic? we order cappuccino, a mackerel dish, a salmon dish, some sausage and bacon, potatoes, and finished with an apple crumple. to be honest, i don't have much reference with french canadian food. we liked everything. all the dishes were fresh. the flavors were good. i would eat here again. the cappuccino order has two cups. i had one in the beginning and the other cup with the dessert. read more

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It was our first morning in Quebec City and we were going to have crepes. The four of us decided to be different and we are very glad we made that decision. Le Hobbit is not a very big restaurant, but it was cute and cozy. Upon entering we were asked if we had reservations (we did not), however we only had to wait about 5 minutes for a table. The menu is not very large, but it does not need to be - among the four of us we tried eight different things off the menu. Every single thing we ordered was delicious! I ordered the gourmet egg of the day, which was a poached egg in a veal bourguignon broth with pearl onions and carrots, served with grilled pieces of bread. It was delicious!! My husband and oldest son ordered the shakshuka, it was delicious and different - no tomatoes in site. It was a great change of pace. My youngest son had the Eggs Benedict, which was made with braised deer meat and black truffle hollandaise. It was out of this world. Sides of apple butter with toast and Spanish herbed potatoes were also very good. Le Hobbit also offers one free refill on all coffee orders. Service was just right, not too fast or too slow. Our server was able to answer all our questions and offered some good suggestions. We left with full and happy bellies ready to face a cold day of sightseeing. read more

Le Hobbit - Gourmet egg breakfast special - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

Fantastic dinner!!! Service was very attentive and friendly, with a cozy atmosphere. It draws you in. Looking forward to going back when I visit Quebec next year. read more

True to online reviews , our meal was superb. Sat outside and was waited on by the friendly staff. Will gladly come back again.

It is a charming place with an okay food. Presentation was great, ambiance was great, severs were friendly. I just couldn't give it extra star for food. It more likely is 3.5 It looks like they use good quality ingredients and I can see the effort chef put in. It was fresh and proper cooking technique. I just had some issues with the intention of chef. It felt like to me food to IMPRESS someone with bunch of "Hey I know how to do this, also this, and this, and..." I came to eat good food and maybe make some connection with the dish and location but came away with very confused, incoherent, clashing of flavor that didn't really harmonize. read more

Cool wine, delicious inventive food, nice service. Desserts are amazing too. This place has a rightful place in my favourites.

The food was unbelievable. GET the potatoes. I was sad I was full and had to leave 3 on the plate. Definitely recommend adding this to your meal itinerary! read more

Great food, great service. My breakfast was wonderful, and my "breakfast old fashioned" was amazing. I've not had anything like it in my life. read more

Went to get breakfast here on a rainy day. They have a few window seats that were only available if you made a reservation. They serve the food in small portions, it's kinda like you have to choose some side dishes to complete your brunch plate. Their cappuccino has free 2 ne refills with really thick milk foam Staff were really friendly and talkative, I think the vibe is more warm and relaxed I really like their platting, this is so far the nicest platted brunch I've ever had. The food was more on the heavy side with the thick sauce, there's not a lot of light healthy options like fruit Egg Benedict: i found it really unique, the sauce for egg Benedict is usually yellow, first time having it green, still taste pretty good Carrots were sweet and crispy on the outside with really thick sauce around it, plating was nice Potatoes: it looks quite interesting, it feels like baked potatoes Chicken waffle: fried chicken breast, my boyfriend liked it, it wasn't too dry. The waffles are sweet even without any syrup on it they might have added it to the mix already read more

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My first ever tasting experience! Their 5-course blind tasting is $75/person and the items change weekly based on ingredient availability. They are also very accommodating as they change up tasting items depending on your dietary restrictions as well. The lamb croquette was the second tasting item, but they made a leek with cheese for me instead since I don't eat lamb. Overall everything was so delicious and unique. Everything was made in house as well including the chips on the beef carpaccio, cheese in leek, and charcoal bread with the monkfish parfait. Excellent service too! read more

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They were very helpful when I called to confirm & recommended another restaurant for duck breast; we opted to go here & it was AMAZING food! Had entrees 1) sweetbreads & prawns & 2) homemade sausage! The foie gras was the best I've had in a long time! Dessert (Carmel crème brûlée) was almost orgasmic! read more

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My friends and I took a trip up to Quebec and this was our first meal after arriving and checking in to our stay! I had called earlier in the day to make a reservation but when I arrived, they said there was no such reservation. However, our waiter was extremely nice and luckily there was a table opened for 5 anyways so we were seated immediately. It's a cozy restaurant but they have a lot of seating on the other side of the wall which you first walk into. There is even a large table for a group dining experience. We ordered a bunch of dishes to share amongst ourselves and started off with a few French onion soups. The soup was so amazing and was a great way to start off our Canada trip. It was the perfect amount of cheesy and onion-y where one didn't overpower the other. We also got dessert at the end which was surprisingly really good as well! I also got a Negroni and it was standard, strong and good! Lastly, our waiter was exceptionally amazing and entertaining ! He helped us take a photo and was humorous to include a selfie as well! Great place to eat in Quebec and isn't too much of a tourist spot either! read more

Le Hobbit - French Near Me - Quebec City, Quebec

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Girl working the bar for brunch is rude. Questioned why I sat at an open bar seat when my friends were told the bar was open seating. "Politely" asked when we were going to be leaving because people were waiting. There was 1 person waiting, and there were a couple of empty seats. It's clear she wanted us out...probably because we were American. We were super polite the entire time. She thought she was funny.....would never go back even though the food was decent. Much better places in town however. read more