I had way too many expectations from this restaurant after waiting for over two months. The place is not fancy, it is basically a house. We were placed in a simple room with about 6 tables, and nothing special. Service from staff was great, very attentive and accommodating, except a woman that only came to clean the side of the table where my bf was sitting. The food was ok, but sorry it didn't meet our expectations, at some point we checked again here on Yelp if the food was french or what type of food we were savoring, the dessert was basically a fancy chocolate bar (by far the worst dessert I've ever had). I've been to France and many other french restaurants in USA, but I did not feel this was any type of authentic french food. This place is definitely not a 5 star experience in food or ambience, but expect to pay an average of $250 per person. read more

The Hobbit - Table setting and chocolate bar desert - French Near Me - Orange, California

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Amazing!!!! I have lived a couple miles east of The Hobbit my whole life and heard amazing things. Finally was able to host a company dinner there and they did not disappoint! The chef has amazing skills, Nick (server) took wonder care of us and a couple gluten free and apple allergies, and Matt (GM) put on an amazing production. We will definitely be returning and we highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for an unforgettable experience. The new renovations were amazing as well. read more

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I feel bummed that I did not get to try this restaurant prior to the new owner and changes that have been made. Prior to our visit a week ago, I had only heard how amazing The Hobbit is and what an experience we were going to have. However, several of the points that people I spoke to raved about are no longer currently happening. Other than their very decent wine selection that we got to check out in the wine cellar prior to our dinner reservation, the rest of the experience felt lacking for the price. My husband and I enjoyed two very great wine choices that went well with the food. From what I have been told, prior to the dinner time at 7pm, guests would come enjoy the property an hour ahead and there was a robust selection of appetizers available to enjoy. This is currently not the case...there was one appetizer which was a type of warm ham/cheese/mustard/puff pastry "sandwich". While it was tasty, it definitely paled to what I had been told to expect. The dinner was average especially for $200 a person and 4 courses. I'm not sure how 4 courses turned into a 3 hour dinner, but we had been told in advance that dinner would last until 10-10:30. Maybe for a large tasting menu with 8 or more courses, that would make sense, but this seemed like a long time for dinner for only a small tasting menu. For the price, I would have probably selected a different location for our belated Valentine's night out and don't think I would come back again. I had such high expectations, but this was a mediocre experience for us foodies. read more

This was my first fine dining experience at The Hobbit, and it will not be my last! My best friend Dave and I enjoyed their winter cocktails list. I had the Pear of Fellow Sophisticates enjoyed at their cellar. The culinary experience was memorable! We started with the amuse-bouche, three perfect bites. Their chef crafts a selection of bite size hors d'oeuvres to start off our dining experience. We had lobster roe cavatelli for the first course, followed with the roasted quail for the second course. During the intermission, they provided a sorbet to cleanse our palate. For the main entrée, my best friend and I selected the beef wellington over the walnut crushed halibut. It was savory, delicious, and had a wonderful creamy flavor! For dessert, we had a decadent chocolate ganache tart. The ambience and atmosphere were inviting. The servers and sommelier were helpful and knowledgeable. This was a memorable experience! read more

A very unique experience. If you're a "foodie" or if you enjoy fine dining, you should try out The Hobbit. It's unlike any other dining experience I've ever had. To start, the building is a re-purposed house--which gives it a more personal feel (and admittedly helps limit the amount of patrons at one time) while giving it an air of nostalgia. Then you consider the various phases (if I may refer to them as that) that were offered in various rooms/floors. Enjoyed perusing the wines in the cellar at the beginning of the night. During the intermission, I recommend taking the host up on going into the kitchen and talking with food prep staff. Great experience to not only see how they prepare the food, but to chat with them about the unique food combinations. The staff are very courteous and appear to enjoy speaking with patrons. Make it a date night, special occasion, or group work dinner. Any occasion will go well at the Hobbit. read more

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We recently returned for a friend get together and introduced a new couple to the restaurant. As always, the food, ambiance, service, exceeds my expectations. This last visit, the appetizer course or Amuse Bouche, really stood out as they continue to find unique offerings that fit the season so well. The wine selection is unmatched to anything in Orange County. Matt, one of the owners who is also a certified sommelier, finds the perfect matches to compliment every course. Honestly, after every visit, I ask my family when we can make a point to come again. read more

This place offers a unique dining experience with excellent waitstaff & unique food that is incredibly good! The appetizers in the cellar are SO good, too. This place offers the BEST champagne I've ever had, & very good wine, too, of course. Highly recommend read more

Yes my wife and I love going to the Hobbit. Their vegetarian burgers are great, and the french fries are really good. The service is good and fast. This particular restaurant has a lot of room and a lot of tables to sit at, which is good for us. I encourage people to go and eat at this restaurant. read more

How awesome is this place?! I've always wanted to try this place, and now I finally did! My friend had his birthday here and reserved the basement cellar for our party. First things first, dress the part. You don't have to come in a tuxedo, but do wear a jacket, a button-up shirt, and some nice shoes. Everyone else is dressed up, so you might as well. Upon walking in, you can head up to the bar to get yourself a drink. Following that, the staff will usher you downstairs to the basement for a variety of delicious hors d'ouvres. Everything was SO. DANG. GOOD. My favorite was the pastry with the cheese in it. After appetizers, they set up the basement tables for our dinner and I gotta say, every single dish (except maybe the endives salad, which was a little too sweet) was delicious. From the apps to the main beef welly to the dessert, the whole experience was something to remember. It may be pricey, but that is what you're paying for - a delicious meal with a unforgettable experience. Service was excellent and there's a dedicated parking lot right outside. If The Hobbit is not on your to-try checklist, go ahead and categorize it under special occasion and make your way here! read more

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Such an amazing dining experience! FYI, you will have to make reservations far in advance as this place is seemingly popular, and, it is reservation only. My girlfriend and I came here yesterday, both first timers. We walked up to the door and rang the door bell, and were greeted by a friendly worker who politely asked for the last name on our reservation. Prior to coming we were informed that the bar opens at 6PM so we decided to come early and got ourselves some drinks. Upstairs and to the left you will find the bar with some comfy couch and chair seating, and upstairs to the right is another lounge area. We got there at 6:15PM and there was quite a few people there so I suggest arriving as early if not earlier. At around 7PM a worker came upstairs and informed us that champagne and hors d'oeuvres were ready and to proceed downstairs. As you proceed downstairs to the first floor you will receive a champagne glass and you continue further downstairs into the wine cellar. At the bottom of the stairs in the wine cellar you are poured a glass of champagne and informed that all the wine down there are able to be purchased and that there are hors d'oeuvres at both ends. All of them were delicious, especially this baklava looking pastry. It had what I believe to be salami and cheese, it tasted like a ham & cheese croissant (drool; I could not stop eating it). Also worthy of mentioning is the fried okra, delicious! Try not to fill up down here, there's a lot more to go! A worked will be walking around to fill your champagne glass a second time around :D. After around 45 minutes down there the workers instruct you to go upstairs to the main floor to begin your dinner experience. As you reach the main floor one of the workers will point you in the direction of the room/seating assigned to you. Might I add everyone is so friendly and helpful, perfect service! My girlfriend and I opted for the wine pairings for dinner which is an additional $50/person. For every dish (except for the sorbet) we were served a glass of red/white wine and given detailed information of each by the man serving the wine. As far as the food goes, every dish was amazing. They do serve bread rolls throughout the dinner and butter is on the table for you. I would have to say the Prime Filet of Beef was my favorite. It's prepared medium rare (unless preferred otherwise) and was juicy and very tender. The flavor was definitely there and the portion is very generous. Also, the blackberry sorbet before this main dish was tasty and was very much the perfect palate cleanser. Overall, I highly recommend this place. Perfect for date night, and perfect for those looking for an unforgettable experience. This place has a welcoming feel (like being at home) and has a romantic vibe. read more

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We had our annual Christmas party at The Hobbit last night. I could not have been more pleased! Having eaten here many times, over the years, I was a little concerned that it was under new ownership. I need not to have worried. Matthew, Andrew and the entire staff could not have been more gracious and attentive. The wine pairings were amazing and the chef outdid himself! My favorite, of the many courses, was the seared diver scallop. Chef created a medley of mussels, fried potato, pickled apple, and Spanish chorizo in a saffron broth topped with a perfectly seared-crusted scallop. Good manners kept me from licking my plate We usually like to try a new place each year for our company party but I think we'll be back next year - just to see what they will come up with next! Thanks for a great evening! read more

What an experience! I had such a lovely time celebrating a good friend's 30th birthday here. The service was superb. I was so impressed by each and every person working at The Hobbit that I've come across. Our party of four was warmly welcomed and treated so very well! I'm not a frequent fine diner and yet I did not feel out of place or stuffy at all. Perhaps the relaxed yet elegant atmosphere is also credited to the homey interior of the space. The dining experience involved a multi course prix-fixe menu that changes often so I'd highly recommend checking their website and making a reservation based on what menu is most appealing to you. All the food I had this night was absolutely delicious! The standouts for me were the duck confit and the filet of beef en croute. Of course dessert did not disappoint, so decadent and the perfect end to the night. I highly recommend you check this restaurant out. I can't wait to come back and dine here again! read more

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I'm going to give 2 stars for their reservation system. I usually don't do this but it's too weak and a hassle. Wasted a lot of my time: 1. Their OpenTable is not accurate 2. I called like 5 months in advance for a certain date I wanted and they said they don't take reservations that early. This was after I called 3 times and 2 of the times left voicemails. 3. Then of course I call 2 wks ahead of the date and they put me on a waitlist which of course I get no call back/cancellation. They tell me they are booked out for next 2 months. I think if you want a reservation here on a specific date you would need to reserve a good 3-4 months in advance. read more

This was on my bucket list for years. My husband and I finally went for our anniversary. It was everything I wanted. We did the wine pairing. Food was amazing. Service was exceptional. The wine paired well with each course. It was a true experience. We will definitely be back. This is a dress up event. Dress to the nines and enjoy a wonderful evening. read more

It's been many years since my wife and I have been to The Hobbit restaurant. Our last experience was not outstanding to say the least. Since being taken over by a new owners, I have to say that the new experience was far superior. I know many reviewers have commented on the fact that they no longer have the tasting in the wine cellar before the meal, but the amuse-bouche that started our experience was more than acceptable. With each and every course, our taste buds were assaulted with a serious level of flavor. From the seared scallops with saffron chorizo broth, to the filet mignon with bone marrow Bordelaise. The chocolate ganache dessert was AMAZING! We will be back. read more

The Hobbit - French Near Me - Orange, California

Come prepared for an adventure. Formal attire required. Not sure if it was strictly enforced but every patron I saw (male) were wearing a jacket. The wine cellar was neat. The sommeliers definitely knew their wine and they have some cool wine that's hard to get from the outside world. The food was delicious. My favorite definitely was the Prime Filet Mignon with Spice Cured Foie Gras and the hors d'oeuvres. I would say that for the price you pay, this place is definitely worth it. The only negative is how long the meal takes (since they're trying to feed everyone at the same time, so you're bound by the slowest table). But with good company, time flies. You also get to walk around the restaurant /outside to digest, have some good conversations with others and just enjoy! read more

Loved the experience... the staff was amazing!!! Six courses... dessert was our favorite!!! Food was just ok... expected a bit more from the type of restaurant!!! read more

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Great dining experience for special events/occasions. I think it's best for an intimate group event but two people is fine. Very cute for a special date night. Be prepared to stay a while for all the courses. Food is amazing. They have a special multi course meal. Service is great. Parking is easy. read more

NEXT! The staff were very friendly and service oriented. Some of the Hors D'oeuvre were very tasty. I am afraid thats the extent of the positives I can conjure up about this place. The tiny little chilean seabass nugget which comes with an extra charge missed completely. The texture was dry as if they cooked it frozen without proper defrost. This is a 3hrs plus dining experience but the gaps between courses were way too long and we waited over an hour at times. My appetite had completely vanished by the time the entree came out around 9:40 pm lol. They have a cute concept but the execution was very poor. read more

A restaurant located inside a residence that you will not notice when you pass by, one of the must-go restaurants every year! This is the first time that I made the reservation to dine inside the wine cellar, you need a minimum of 10 people to reserve and it can accommodate up to 16 people. The restaurant opens at 6 o'clock. If you arrive early, you can order drinks at the Bar on the second floor (at your own expense). They have special seasonal cocktails. This is the first time that I ordered their cocktail. The quality is excellent. At 7 o'clock, everyone will gather at the wine cellar to enjoy champagne and h'orderves. This is also my favorite part. Every time I go, there will be slightly different h'orderves, and all of them are delicious. Their own brand of champagne is also very good too. At about 7:30, everyone will be invited back to the upstairs dining area to be seated. They set up table & chairs inside the wine cellar after everyone left. Today's two appetizers are scallops and quail. During the intermission, everyone can walk around, visit the kitchen and chat with the chef! Today's main meal is lamb, but you can also change it to beef or fish for extra cost, and the dessert is rum cake. All my friends liked the whole dining experience very much, and I look forward to coming back next time! 一間路過都不會注意到的民宅餐廳，每年必去的餐廳之一！今年是首次預定在酒窖用餐，只要10位以上即可預定，最多可容納16位，在酒窖用餐感覺又更加的溫馨。6點餐廳開門，提早到可以先到二樓的Bar點調酒慢慢享受 (需自費)，不同季節會推出不同的調酒，這次也是首次嘗試點了他們的調酒來喝，品質價格都很不錯唷！7點會集合大家到酒窖享用香檳以及各種小點心，這也是我最喜歡的環節，每次去都會有稍微不一樣的小點心，而且每一樣都很好吃，它們自己品牌的香檳也是非常好喝。約7點半就會請大家回到樓上用餐區入座，在酒窖用餐的我們就等待他們把桌椅擺好。今天的兩道前菜是干貝以及鹌鹑，中場休息時大家可以到處走走，參觀廚房以及跟主廚聊天！今天的主餐是羊，但也可以加錢換成牛或是魚，點心是朗姆酒蛋糕。整個用餐體驗所有朋友都很喜歡，很期待下次再來！ read more

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This is a really cute place. I am the type if person that prefers paying for a dining experience, not just going out to eat something I could make for half the price. So l absolutely love the concept that the Hobbit does here. And the restaurant is a cute little house. My favorite part to the whole night was the complementary champagne and hors D'oeuvres in the wine cellar. The food was beautiful and very well prepared. The reason I give it 3 stars: when you arrive at 6 for cocktail hour, it is really hard to find a place to sit anywhere. Your only options are in a room upstairs or outside on the patio so we basically stood awkwardly in the way with our drinks. I think the restaurant allows waaaay too many people per night for dinner which makes it very difficult to have an intimate experience if you are on a date. For a $350+ dinner, it felt crowded and I felt very claustrophobic. Things to consider: the restaurants website tells you that the dining experience is about 4 hours. I knew that part and I didn't think anything of it, but you really feel those 4 hours during the evenings events. Be prepared to still be seated at 10pm. I think it wouldn't have been so painful if the cocktail hour started at 5 rather than 6 so that we could have been on our way by 9pm. The experience was worth the drive which I imagine alot of people drive good distances for this experience, so leaving the restaurant at 10pm and getting home at 1130pm wasn't ideal. Additionally, everyone is on the same schedule. Plates are served at the same time, picked up at the same time, etc. i understand how that works easier for the restaurant, but I was kind of running out of things to talk about with my date so we started playing connect 4 on our phone. read more

If you're looking for the quintessential fine dining experience, The Hobbit is the place for you. We scored a lucky canceled res for the same week and decided to have a fancy date night. Service was phenomenal and you are seated in an intimate dining area in a house full of personality and history. It is a prix fixe course with intermission in the middle. The intermission allows you to walk around the house and explore the various rooms. They have a small and cute patio space that is nice to relax in and get to know your other diners. The food itself was excellent and we enjoyed every bite. If you're going to The Hobbit I recommend going with their wine pairing vs. bringing your own bottle as you'll be charged a corkage fee anyway, and each wine pairing has its own context and history which I found interesting. The only downside was the pace of the dining experience - not a joke when they said it would be 4 hours. I think the service could be sped up a bit. I love spending time with my husband, but almost nodding off during a dining reservation isn't something I necessarily look forward to. Great experience and worth to do at least once. read more

What a lovely dining experience. We went for my birthday, lots of parties going on. It's a prix fixe menu but they do a wonderful job of accommodating allergies/food preferences. In OC, it's a bargain for what you get. We went early to have their seasonal cocktails, we had three different ones. None was spectacular. We would have skipped that part. Dinner begins at 7 in the Wine Cellar. It's apps and champagne. There were about 10 different appetizers, some were exceptional, some were really good. The free flowing champagne was tasty. What started happening in the cellar was that people starting talking to each other. It seemed like an intimate cocktail party. Service was top notch. It's too bad they add in gratuity, I wonder how many people would tip more. I know, you can always add more. The food was beautiful and tasty. The night we picked was a filet mignon. Not the most flavorful cut but it was done well. We would have picked a different menu but we couldn't fit it in. We will be going back. read more

The Hobbit - Dessert - French Near Me - Orange, California

Perfection!! Need I say more!! Was a dining experience like none other! Not only was the food amazing but the wine pairing added a touch of elegance and fun to the experience! The staff seemed to love their jobs and it showed with how much they cared about our experience and that everything was prepared to our liking. Nestled in a little center of a parking lot stands this little house. It has a complete wine cellar in the basement and upstairs is set up with a bar and lounge area. The main level is for the formal dining area and main meal. I can't say enough how much fun we had! If you are looking for a very special, high end, night out, look no further! Call and book and experience The Hobbit yourself! read more

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This place is good if you want something different. We arrived at 630 did not get out until after 11. 4 course meal over an hour between courses. We were told there would be a 15-20 minute intermission between starters and entree and it was over and hour. The food was just ok but the desert was amazing. I also was not a fan of my credit card being charged $50 before I arrived. I would have been ok with this but was not listed on the website and no one told me that I would be charged before arriving. They say there is a $50 charge for cancellations but not a deposit on a meal. read more

The Hobbit - French Near Me - Orange, California

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My husband and I made it a tradition to come here for our anniversary. So far, we've been here 3 times. Ive been able to experience the restaurant before Covid and after. Atmosphere: it's very intimate and quiet so I like that vibe to just enjoy the meal and relax and talk with my husband. You do have to make reservations and we do so easily online. Hor D'oeuvres: so preCovid you were able to go down the wine cellar and eat all the hor d'oeuvres buffet style and I had the best time. With Covid, you are served at your table which I understand but they don't make it "unlimited" like they would have before Covid. I wanted more beef tartare but they didn't have any but had the cucumbers...I hope they're able to bring back the experience once Covid is under control but for now I understand. They also give unlimited champagne which is great. (If you come before 7, you can enjoy the rooms and there's a bar in one of them. I think this is the cocktail hour. You can also see the rooms during intermission. Also, before Covid, they served the appetizers and champagne around 6 but now it's more like 7-7:30). Menu: first course is usually some kind of seafood. I've enjoyed their salmon, ahi tuna, and prawns. 2nd course is like a fowl I think. I remember having duck and quail. Both good but I personally love duck. Then it's intermission--they don't kick you out but it's nice to clear the table so they can comfortably clean up since they'll change your utensils. When you come back you get sorbet as a palate cleanser. 3rd course is the entree--I really loved their veal. Beef Wellington was okay, and I think their filet mignon is good and super tender and love their mash potatoes. You end with dessert. They give something like a cake or drink if you let them know beforehand you're celebrating something like a birthday or anniversary. Staff: all friendly of course at a place like this. At this time, they are not wearing masks but I'm trusting it's bc they're vaccinated. Like I said, it's pretty intimate so you'll always be tended to instead of waiting for the waiter if you need something. It seems like they serve the tables in a certain order so don't feel upset if it seems like you're being served last--that's not the case. Overall I think for the experience and meal the price is reasonable. It seems like older people tend to come here more but I think it's bc they really like the chef and wine and vibe. If you know your tastebuds and don't like plates that are set, then you're better off going to like Mastro's or something but I love this place. Visit their website to see the main course. Prices and number of courses are different on holidays. read more

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We celebrated my mother-in-law's birthday here and really enjoyed ourselves. Probably won't be going back and would prefer somewhere like Masteros for a similar, maybe even cheaper, fine dinning experience. I recommend this to anyone who is entertaining business guests or has a family member that enjoys fine dinning but is a LOTR fan. Pros: -Great staff -Great food (unique) -Cozy feeling Cons: -Not much to do during intermission besides go from one room to another (maybe add a cigar lounge) -Not really themed after the books. They only had a couple of picture frames with LOTR. If you removed the frames, you would have no idea that it's supposed to be LOTR themed. I'm a nerd and was kind of expecting more of a LOTR experience. Something that isn't over the top cheesy like Universal Studios but something that plays into the Hobbit book a little more. read more

The Hobbit - Outside - French Near Me - Orange, California

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Service is pretty good but food is far less than I expected. I don't think I will recommend to my friends.

Awesome complete fine dining experience. Beautiful ambiance, fun wine cave and fabulous wine selection, loved every course served. The service was exceptionally good. Loved the mingle time... met other wonderful people. read more

The Hobbit - Dining room - French Near Me - Orange, California

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Incredible experience the entire dinner. The food was amazing and the service was great.

Visited The Hobbit for a birthday celebration and had a fabulous time. It is a unique experience where the food and wine is the show! In the cellar we had appetizers and champagne. I loved the artichoke jalapeño spread but all were wonderful! The remaining courses were upstairs in their dining room. We chose the wine paired dinner which was 65 more a person. Basically, each of the entrees was paired with a different wine. This was great. I especially loved the Pinot from New Zealand ( see picture) paired with duck (I normally don't eat duck but it was delicious). The service was amazing and the entire evening was fabulous! Highly recommend! read more

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As I'm new to the area I wanted to find a local restaurant for my wife and I to celebrate our anniversary at and came across The Hobbit. Plan ahead, way ahead as this restaurant is booked months in advance. The wife and I wanted to find a place that offered an experience. We have been to a few restaurants that did a fantastic job at offering an experience. Most have been in LA and have been extremely expensive. The Hobbit's price point is not bad at all. The food was good but their wine pairing was even better! It doesn't come included but I recommend that you get it! It makes the dinner so much better. The wine that they served wasn't your cheap $20-30 bottle of wine ( I looked each wine up.) They also serve the wine in good quality Riddle glasses. I learned about the importance of good wine glasses years ago in Napa. And their glasses don't disappoint. Overall a f drastic experience. 4 hour long dinner. Highly recommend it. I was told that they will be changing things in September so get in now and again after the change. If the food get a little better I would say that it would rival some Michelin Star restaurants that we have been to. I plan to come back in a few weeks again. read more

First time here during restaurant week, and definitely will be back! The food was delicious, views spectacular (even on a foggy night), and the service was impeccable. My husband had the $75 crab topped filet, scallop appetizer and said it was the best meal he ever had. The cocktails were also amazing, and the cake! read more

Okay, seriously - it's been over 10 years since I've first eaten here and I am so pleased to say that they are STILL on top of their game! Wonderful place! Please allocate at least 4-5 HOURS for this extraordinary culinary experience (I am NOT kidding). And feel free to fast a day beforehand! :) The menu changes so please check out their menu /calenders online before booking. They do fill up 2-3 weeks out so give yourself aboht a month. The owners are wonderful hosts! The food and wine is AMAZING!! read more

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My wife and I had 7:00 PM reservations this past Wednesday (April 28). We were told to arrive between 6:30 and 6:45 PM (we arrived at 630) and to be prepared to stay fir 3 to 4 hours. We were also told the menu changes every 5 days. The venue looks to be a converted 2 story house (plus a basement). We were told there were 34 diners that evening. While you are wait for the Campaign and Hors d'oeuvres (which started at 7:00 PM), you are invited to go to the Wine Cellar (basement). There they have all types of wines the oldest bottle we saw was a 1947 selling for $6,500. There was a wine expert there to answers questions; however, he was only paying attention to one patron until we started back up the steps. Campaign and Hors d'oeuvres were served just after 7:00 PM. As can be seen from the menu I attached, the meal was 5 courses plus a sorbet to cleanse the pallet before the main course. There were long periods between courses which is why this is a 4 hour experience. Someone later told me The Hobbit is A French style restaurant. Having been to France a number of times, that explains the excruciating slow service (just the way French restaurants are). One waiter (Wine Stewart ?) had no mask on, another had his mask below his noise, and the rest of the staff wore various types of face masks -- you would think a 5 star restaurant would supply custom designed masks representing the venue to its employees for uniformity. Pictures of the various courses attached (except for the Hors d'oeuvres). Overall, the food was excellent and a good experience. read more

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Came for a team Christmas dinner and had a great experience! Reservation was easily made through Open Table and we were pleasantly surprised to be put indoors in a nice private room instead of outdoor seating. Dinner is $92/person and comes with complimentary champagne. The reservation starts at 7PM but they tell you to come at 6:30PM so you can check out their beautiful wine cellar while they prepare the hors d'oeuvre course. Course #1 Hors D'oeuvre (5/5): loved sampling all the little bites of deliciousness! Course #2 Smoked Salmon (4/5): salmon was cooked perfectly. Course #3 Prosciutto Stuffed Pork Loin (3.5/5): started to get full so I only ate one but it was good. Course #4 Filet Mignon w/ Foie Gras (4/5): I was excited for this dish but was a little disappointed to find out the foie gras was in a ravioli form rather than on the filet. Still tasty though. Course #5 Chocolate Almond Cake w/ Pumpkin Ice Cream and Pepita Brittle (5/5): loved everything about this dessert! Overall a very nice and luxurious dinner experience. Service was on point and all the food was cooked perfectly. Courses were good for the most part but I wasn't particularly blown away by any of the dishes. Still a great place to go for a special occasion! read more

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Me and my girl had a romantic dinner here a while ago. Nice place to wine and dine here low key way without being near the water. We ordered some good gourmet food with several vegetables and steaks. Nice bass of seafood in the dinner. My first time at the Hobbit. I had sod of heard of them, but never had stopped by . Great staff and cool restaiurant, I could get used to this. read more

Our anniversary dinner couldn't have been more special. This place is truly an experience with excellent service. We arrived there for cocktail hour, before the 6 course meal began. We had a little time to just enjoy each other and the quaint and intimate house. We also got a small tour to the wine cellar that was pretty epic. The dinner progression was executed perfectly and at a timely matter. We truly enjoy the experience and we will definitely come back. Thank you again Hobbit for making our anniversary super special. I highly recommend! read more

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This place was so cool! Get dressed up, and go enjoy it. Definitely a splurge of an event but highly worth it in my opinion. It is essentially an old-timey building converted into a small restaurant. you spend time upstairs in the bar area, the cellar with appetizers and wine, and the main floor for all the plates of killer food. It is an evening with 5 courses since Hobbits eat 5 meals a day. There is a set time you show up with everyone else who has reservations that night so all the courses are prepared together. There is an appetizer and cocktail/champagne hour beforehand with a ton of great finger foods in the wine cellar. and every bottle down there has a price tag you can buy. I opted for the wine pairing which actually gives you a different pour for every plate for dinner so I could try everything rather than buying one bottle, but hey you do you boo boo! but if you get the pairing, the sommelier comes around and describes why they chose that wine with that plate of food, so it makes you appreciate it a bit more! We were the youngest people there but hey we made the best of it and loved every second of it. We made friends with the staff and they are an absolute blast to talk to and hang out with. one of the great things I really enjoyed about this place was getting to know the other people who came that evening as well since everyone is getting there at the same time, it was a great social event! Every plate was dynamite. one of the best meals I have had in a loooong time for sure. They even offer you to go into the kitchens and talk to the chefs if you want and they are totally on board! Such a great experience would highly recommend it for any occasion at least once! read more

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They serve one of finest meals in Orange County. This is our family special event go to i.e. birthdays, anniversary. My wife took me here for my first time when we were dating, I was hooked. The menu changes so it never gets repetitive. The wine cellar is like going into King Solomons mines with all they have. The have some of the best pre dinner appetizers around. The servers are well versed in the food, drinks, recommendations. You will never regret a dinner here. read more

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