Long story short: I was way more impressed with the drinks than the food Reservation: You can come between 6pm-7pm to get drinks at the bar upstairs or explore the house, but I got there right at 6:55 and it was time to go down to the wine cellar for unlimited champagne and appetizers. Dinner: 1. Scallop was phenomenal! 2. Duck breast a little dry 3. Sorbet interesting taste 4. Ribeye was decent (fish alternative for $8.95) - THE FISH WAS SO GOOD. I'm not usually a fish person when it comes to a main entree but omg so delicious! 5. Apple tarte kinda difficult to chew Wine pairing $60 Comes with 3 pours of 4oz with the entrees and 1 pour of 2oz with dessert. I must say, I've never had wine this delicious. I'm not a rosé person AT ALL but it was delicious! All the wines were so yum and well worth the price. $118/person (not including gratuity, which is added to the final bill so you don't need to tip). read more

The Hobbit - Sign out front - French Near Me - Orange, California

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Very unique dining experience. Ambiance kind of feels like you're at a dinner party with a bunch of strangers in a charming old house. We showed up early to enjoy some cocktails before the dinner event itself started. There is a nice outdoor patio seating area that we enjoyed our cocktails. The servers will then announce the start of champagne and hors d'oeuvres hour in the wine cellar. Hors d'oeuvres were all fantastic - huge variety - though recommend pacing oneself to not fill up too much in order make sure there's room for the rest of the courses! Hors d'oeuvres ranged from puff pastry sandwich to okra to soup to pate. The sommeliers (?) are down in the cellar mingling amongst the guests to help choose wine. While generally nice - there wasn't necessarily an impressive level of expertise regarding the wine - limited advice was given on what would pair well with the meal and/or highlighting the particular notes of each wine to help guide guests. Once this hour is up, the servers show you to your tables to begin the plated dinner courses. The salmon course was my favorite - beautifully cooked salmon in a light decadent sauce - couscous was perfect. Quail was not my favorite - perhaps may just be that I don't enjoy quail as a protein - but it wasn't particularly the most tender, moist poultry that I've had. Sorbet (mango, if I recall) was tasty and refreshing - enjoyed this transition between courses. The wild mushroom stuffed filet was a well-executed medium rare - delectable sauce and mashed potatoes. Dessert was okay - the crust of the orange custard tart was a bit dense - though enjoyed that it wasn't too sweet and balanced with tartness. Service was attentive and welcoming overall. There was one server in the cellar that was particularly friendly and helpful - frequently offered to refill our champagne glasses. It took a bit towards the end to receive our check - we were informed it was because they were being handwritten in the back - not really sure what this added to the whole experience as we barely looked at the check and didn't get to keep it or anything, so not sure the handwritten check is worth the added time on the part of the guests and the restaurant. Worth checking out - You have to be vigilant on Open Table to secure a reservation. It will be expensive but to be expected given the intimacy of the experience and multi-course dinner. read more

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An iconic establishment in Orange County, this restaurant is worth a visit for a special occasion either with your significant other or a group of friends. If you want an exclusive dining experience, you can book their wine cellar which my girlfriends and I did for my milestone birthday. They offer a 6-course prix fixe dinner starting off with hors d'oeuvres and champagne. Wine pairing is an option (extra $$) or you can take a gander at their collection at the cellar and pick one or two bottles of your liking like we did. The hors d oeuvres plate was a variety of stuff, some were a hit and some a miss but enjoyable nonetheless. Cold Smoked Salmon came next and we thought that was good but the Osso Bucco which was served after was even better. There was an intermission for a few minutes to stretch our legs and walk around the cellar before the cleansing sorbet was served. I picked the Filet Mignon with Foie Gras puree as my main course and that was melt-in-your-mouth tender, really delicious. Dessert was decent. It was an Apple Tarte Tatin. Being French, they should have went with a souffle or a creme brulee. They made up for it though. A plate of dark chocolate truffles with a candle to blow on for my birthday was served on the house. That for me was perfection. Mar took good care of us that evening as our server, sommelier, and photographer. He definitely went above and beyond his call of duty and we're so very appreciative. Ultimately, it was a great night with my girlfriends as we wined and dined over French fare in a private setting where we can be our loud selves whenever we're all together. read more

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Website says $150/person and we were charged $175. Just now - 5/11/25. So angry. Is the website old? No! Tonight's menu was current. Will be calling tomorrow. Food was okay. Dessert was fabulous. Service was awesome. Not our 1st time here but definitely the last. read more

I love dining here. Service is always 5 stars. The staff goes above and beyond to make sure you have an amazing dinner service. Food is always delicious. You can visit with the chef and see where the magic happens. Always a one of a kind dining experience. The House champagne, so good! Check their website for the menu, it changes every few weeks. read more

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

The Hobbit has been one me and my husband's favorite extra special occasion place for 10 years. I have previously made a very positive review of the hobbit, but we were lucky enough to go a few weeks ago for our 10 year anniversary and wanted to confirm what we already knew. The price does mean we've only been able to go a couple of times, but the experience has made it worth it every single time. The food is delicious, the wine pairing on point, and the ambiance elegant and elevated. I was worried after reading some reviews that it was not the same after the new owner, but we did not find that to be the case and it continues to impress and delight us. This is more than fine dining, it's an experience. I do however miss the hors d'oeuvre carts in the wine cellar during cocktail hour. read more

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We've been coming to the Hobbit for over 25 years. It has always been reserved for special occasions - graduations from college, engagements, or anniversaries. The food was always spectacular, starting with the wine cellar appetizers which marked the start of an amazing evening. I know there's new ownership and things have to evolve but food doesn't have to become mediocre. The explanation for eliminating the social hour of appetizrs and wine to be replaced by a bar without the appetizers makes no sense as a safety issue, which is what I was told. The cellar had just as many people in it, just no food other than the French sandwich. Looks like a cost cutting measure. The dinner was equally disappointing. The starters didn't belong together. The strong tastes of goat cheese and pate did not go with salmon. Quail was unusually small on an uninspired rectangular smear of purple sweet potato - a terrible presentation. Scallops in pasta over sweet apple celery sauce - why would you ever pair scallops with sweet apple? That's not clever, it just doesn't work. The fillet was very good but what about pairing it with something fresh, green beans, escarole- the options are limitless. Instead it was another all brown plate, a steak in a brown sauce with bits of brown mushroom, an onion and a small beef cheek - everything covered in a brown goo. The dessert - chocolate ice cream covered in a chocolate shell over chocolate crumbles. Again, just ok. I can get chocolate covered ice cream anytime - you can call it a semi-freddo but it didn't have that level of complexity. The service and atmosphere remain excellent. You can't cut corners and still charge top dollar. I hope they accept this feedback and try to improve the restaurant. Maybe then they can recapture the magic the Hobbit always offered in the past. read more

My family has been going to the Hobbit Restaurant to celebrate holidays, important events, or transitions for 38 years. It has always been a very special place. When the ownership changed a year ago, I was interested to see what would happen. Well, I am delighted to report that the new owner, Matthew McKinney, has taken a good thing and stepped it up a notch! The courses are complex yet cohesive in flavor and presentation. The wine pairing (which I recommend) enhanced the food. Everything was just wonderful and presented with panache! Bravo, Matthew!! (Could a Michelin star be in the future??) read more

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My wife and I visited The Hobbit for the first on 12/6/2023 to celebrate our 27th year anniversary. So, this review comes with the understanding that The Hobbit is now under new ownership and have absolutely no paradigm of what the food and experience may have been like before. As of this date, they had only been open for over one week. I must say that our overall experience was AMAZING. I would definitely come back again because of the experience. I felt that the food was about above average. There really wasn't anything that blew my mind. This was our first experience with "fine dining" and I did have high expectations for the food. I did feel that the food was a bit too salty for my taste. The duck was the best dish of the night. It had the best flavor of all. The other dishes were about above average. The experience was amazing. The staff was amazing. My wife and I had the opportunity to speak to the owner and he was awesome. Since their opening I'm sure there are some areas that they're still working on. I look forward to coming back! read more

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This is an iconic restaurant that I had heard about but at the same time knew very little about. Decided to make a reservation for our anniversary and couldn't have been happier! It was truly "an unexpected journey" and a wonderful experience. Be sure to arrive 1 hour ahead of your reservation for the cocktail hour in the cellar (6pm). The food was delicious and very unique. You have to be a big adventurous to appreciate it. The wine pairing was also a great addition that added to the experience. I will definitely be back and will be telling all my friends to come here ASAP!!! read more

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All Streets Gourmand's journey to The Hobbit in Orange, CA, took a lot of time. We have anticipated eating here for literal decades, but timing and humble roots didn't simply allow us to walk in until very recently. Online reservation should be placed at least a few weeks in advance. When we stepped through its doors, we reminded ourselves of our earliest beginnings and reflected on the path that finally brought us to this culinary experience. The Hobbit, a quaint converted farmhouse along Chapman Avenue in Orange, opened its doors in November 1972. The house was built in the early 1930s when Chapman was no more than a dirt road. Today, it stands as a beautiful reminder of OC's intermittent culinary roots and the County's storied history. I have seen both its highs and lows, and it's great to see The Hobbit continue to stand firm and vibrant. The experience is unique, with a single dining sitting a night starting promptly on time. Parking is free at their private lot. Guests are checked in, and you only get a hint of the dining areas as you are led down into the small basement wine cellar. There, you are greeted by an extensive and well-selected wine selection. We had cocktails to start, with a selection of wine to carry us through the night. [Tip: come prepared with some ideas on the wine you'd like to go with, it's a special night, so be prepared!] And, for this review, we'll talk more about the experience than the food, as the latter can change. A more extended review is always posted at our site, allstreetsgourmand.com. They only have a well-curated prix fixe menu - in our case, in December 2023 had a winter-ish comfort food selection - appointed with excellent service. The Hobbit takes great pride in the experience, so everything is brought out in due course. Expect to get the 'oohs' and 'aahs' collectively. We sat in the small dining room for couples, to the side of the kitchen. Dining extends from the front living room to this small room we sat in, and upstairs to two large bedrooms. The personality and style of the old farmhouse make itself apparent - and, for those that grew up in OC, you'll note this very distinctive California style - with its abundance of windows, hardwood floors, and nooks and crannies to get lost in. Our meal consisted of: Amuse Bouche - a selection of finger foods served for sharing, a great way to start off the meal Seared Diver Scallops - a large scallop served alongside a hearty portion of mussels, fried potato, pickled apple, saffron, and chorizo broth. Duck Confit Raviolo - a single, large ravioli on a bed of parsnip, melted leeks, pomegranate emulsion, and pecorino. Sorbet - an elegant way to pause for the main course At the intermezzo, we bee-lined to the kitchen. The kitchen staff were extremely welcoming to the extreme - graciously walking us through the construction of the main course to the small group of us that huddled by the door. I had a bit of a tear in my eyes - the staff was very committed and proud of the food they served, giving us color on the dishes for the evening. It is amazing, anywhere we've traveled when chefs and staff cook in such challenging spaces. They somehow make do! Then, we wandered around the great house, from top to bottom, out into the small courtyard for a breath of fresh air. We were then called in for our mains, we selected one option each: Cured Filet Mignon - with potatoes lyonnaise, heirloom carrots, and bone marrow bordelaise. Butter Poached Monkfish ~ Israeli cous cous, cauliflower, lobster sauce Americaine. For dessert? A Chocolate Ganache Tart ~ with hazelnut praline cinnamon ice cream, and brown butter crumble. It was said leaving. We sat for a time with a coffee and realized we needed the team to start work on tomorrow night's dinner and create some magic for them. We took some last photos and said good night walking away actively wondering when we could come back again... read more

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Wow! This place is real hidden gem. We went with a couple whom have been going there for years. The owner/operator Mathew (who was the GM prior to buying it) is amazing, we really felt like we were at a Michelin restaurant. The concept of drinks and mingle in the cellar (where you chose your dinner wine from their extensive wine collection) then all are escorted upstairs where you are served at your private table at the same time as all the patrons really works. There's even a small intermission which was just enough time for small cigar. Food was phenomenal and service was even better. If you're looking for a fun night that's different than your normal restaurant and want to spoil yourself with gourmet food and service this is the place. The filet main course looked so good I forgot to take a picture. Highly recommend this place and will go back soon. read more

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We've been probably a dozen times over the last 40 years and everyone a memorable experience but I'm sad to see it's now closed, windows are boarded up and I got this off their website. We'll miss you both.... read more

The Hobbit - Screen shot from the Hobbit website. It is now closed. - French Near Me - Orange, California

We dined here last week and it was my first time here. I was unfortunately underwhelmed by both the quality of the food and the overall experience, especially considering the price tag $124 pp + $65 wine pairing +tax and gratuity. The food, while not terrible, was nothing to rave about, and was certainly mediocre and failed to live up to the high expectations set by its reputation and reviews. Other than a couple of pictures and "The Hobbit" written on the dishes, it has nothing to do with The Hobbit/LOTR. There was an excessive amount of wasted time between dishes, honestly 4 hours is TOO long for any dinner without any services during that down time. Like other recent reviews, by the time the main course arrived, we didn't have an appetite any longer. I couldn't wait for the dessert to finally arrive to ask for the check as soon as possible, the time then was 10:45pm. Given the restaurant's reputation and the premium prices, I expected a more seamless and engaging dining experience. One thing they had going for them was their service. The wait staff was phenomenal, everyone was great and attentive and knowledgeable about the different wines being offered. But, the service alone would not have us coming back. Unfortunately, with so many other great options in Orange County these days, The Hobbit just doesn't cut it. The whole experience felt extremely dated and definitely needs a revamping. If you're looking for a dining experience with phenomenal food, service and overall experience, try TRUST in Santa Ana. It's a flat $200-$250 there that includes tax/gratuity/wine pairings with multiple pours. read more

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My wife and I went with another couple. This is a pre-fix menu intended as an evening at the restaurant. It was an enjoyable evening. We started with drinks upstairs. The restaurant is really an old house. Cocktails were fine. The highlight of the evening was drinks and appetizers in the basement. The basement housed the wine collection and you can select wines if you want to upgrade your pre-fix with better wines or wines more to your liking. The appetizers were fantastic. Where the experience fell down for me and my guests was the dinner food. The main meal was average in terms of taste, creativity, and quality of food. The sommelier was good in explaining the wines, but lingered too long at the table. I would recommend spending a night at the Hobbit, but I would keep my expectations lower in terms of quality/variety of the food. read more

The Hobbit is truly magical. It is a 4 hour dining experience. It is recommended to book your reservation well in advance as there is only one seating time per evening. The restaurant is a gorgeous vintage home with a wine cellar. You start off in a room that was turned into a bar for cocktail hour. You then go downstairs to the wine cellar for champagne and small appetizers. Appetizers are served buffet style and so many options to choose from. You then get seated in one of their dining rooms for a 5 course meal. We brought a 2005 bottle of Stags Leap Cabernet that we had been saving for a special occasion. Everything tasted as beautiful as it looked. The filet was exceptionally velvety and juicy. I absolutely adored the sorbet and its gorgeous presentation. We really felt like we were in a fairy tale. read more

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The hobbit was such a fantastic experience. We made reservations ahead of time as they only take reservations to dine here. The initial walk in is very welcoming and you get taken down to the basement? area to enjoy drinks and an appetizer. After a bit, everyone gets welcomed upstairs to their tables and the dinner course begins. All of the food was delicious and each story behind each dish was awesome to hear. Such a fun experience. read more

Definitely call their number Monday through Thursday during lunch to reach their reservation person because OpenTable does not work. I booked back in early June for a Saturday reservation and they were booked 2 months out. I'm sure they have earlier reservations if you pick a random weekday. They have a comfortable sized free parking lot behind the restaurant. Definitely check them on street view before driving over because it's easy to miss and looks like a regular house or small church. Bathrooms available inside. You definitely should dress up because men were in suits and a lot of women were dressed for a wedding. Better overdressed than under. We arrived at the recommended but optional 6:30pm cocktail hour to explore the wine cellar (available for purchase) and walk around. You don't have to wear a mask. Dinner began at 7pm and lasted until 10:30pm. Intermission was around 8:30-9pm-ish. Hors d'oeuvres were okay. I think it would've looked better on a long skinny plate lined up in a row like sushi instead of everything on a square plate as seen in my picture. It was a mix of some caviar, mussel on lettuce, paté on bread, grilled jalapenos, fancy cucumber, glorifed hummus on crackers, etc. Definitely regular finger food. Lots of champagne refills though ayyyyy. Salmon salad: the salmon wasn't seared but more like tenderly steamed texture. It was seasoned well and easy go eat. Arugula salad had a basic olive oil dressing and the brioche was just a baked cracker. And the mango salsa wasn't very tangy or mango-y. My local Mexican taco truck with questionable origins does real salsa better. Grilled quail: the quail was cooked well. Not dry at all. Quite juicy and easy to rip apart. Only the drumsticks had a small bone. Apricot chutney was also kind of bland and I couldn't tell you if it had apricot. You could've told me it was orange jam for all I knew. The fancy couscous was good and al dente. Blackberry sorbet: this is the best blackberry sorbet I've ever had. It was not just blackberry but also cardamom, star anise, cinnamon, and clove. Unfortunately, they don't sell it but I definitely would've bought a pint or even a gallon. I'll try to recreate it at home and it was better than the actual dessert. Filet of Beef en Crote: honestly, just call it a Beef Wellington but with a regular filet mignon and lots of mushrooms. You can't really choose the rareness as it's cooked in one big tray so I got medium rare. Beef was very tender, mushrooms were very strong and seasoned well. Puff pastry, mash potatoes, squash, green beans, and carrots were your standard fare. A very solid entreé. Apple tart: very cute but a regular apple tart I could get at a nice French bakery. Honestly, that blackberry sorbet earlier ruined me. Personally, I thought the staff was fantastic and would give them 5 stars. They were attentive and we never had an empty glass. Especially, my friend who got the $55 wine pairing which she said was well done. They explained each wine in detail too which was enriching. I think this place would be great to impress your parents or a romantic night out rather than a younger crowd. So if you're looking to get wasted with the squad, this is not the place. read more

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We were recently invited here with another couple who planned it out for us when we told them we would like to try French food. This is what they came up with! Super fancy and glad to have shared this experience with them. I heard it was only by appointments only so I'm glad they made it exclusive. First off, you kind of want to wander around this old house. You walk in and it's like what's going on? Haha. There were a few rooms you could dine in and there's an upstairs with separate rooms for you to longe in between meals. My only wish was that I wanted to see the cellular but unfortunately there was a private event downstairs, there's always a next time! I loved what they did with the place though and such a peaceful place to have dinner. Oh yeah, it's a 7 course meal with Intermission! Haha. First course was actually us being served champagne and a charcuterie of some sort with a lot of different french style little bites. It was really cool to start off with something like that. Different kinds of bakery, patte, beef, olive on crackers. There was a lot going on but I loved it lol. The second course was a dish of scallop with beet salad. I think this has got to be one of my favorite dishes of the night. I'm not biased because I love scallop but they made me fall in love with scallop even more lol. If I could order that as an actual meal then forsure. Our third meal, we had a stuffed quail. I don't think I ever had quail before but it was really really good. I felt like that was main course. I loved how it was cooked and what they did with indian spice on the side. It was really well put together along side the quail. Next we had an intermission, they gave us 10-15 minutes to relax, lounge, and freshen up for our final courses ahead. Timing is everything. There was a good amount of time for every dish that came out. I loved that. After Intermission we had sorbet to start off. Our final meal was the The Prime Filet Mignon. This was the final chapter to our meal. This dish said everything. I absolutely love when a filet mignon is cooked right. On top of that the truffle sauce along with the meat was phenomenal. Our desert was a dark chocolate cake of some sort. Overall, a truly 5 star experience. I would highly recommend for a special occasion. I loved the setting and the mood this place create. Also, order a bottle as this meals would compliment it. read more

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Thank you Matt and Hobbit fellowship! We enjoyed the delicious vegetarian entrees and the remarkable knowledge that you have of food and wine pairing The dining atmosphere and small touches of Tolkien are a pleasure to see, and the service is stellar What a great experience my wife and I had! I am a new fan and I am looking forward to our next visit! read more

My husband and I had such an amazing experience! The food was absolutely delicious, and the wine pairings were spot on. The service was truly the best I've ever had! Matt, the owner, and the whole team made me feel so special while I was celebrating my birthday. I can't wait to go back for another celebration! read more

Worth every penny. I've been to handful of Michelin restaurants and some are overrated and some are amazing. This was amazing. Food was excellent quality, creative and delicious. The ambiance was low light but not too dark. Service was spot on. Great experience read more

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Started the evening in the wine cellar with the 'Whiskey Warmup' and 'Pear of Fellow Sophisticate'. Great atmosphere surrounded by an exquisite wine selection for pairings during dinner. The Hobbit seated our party in a private room with access to a private balcony of which we took advantage during the intermission from the perfect bites and entrees of Lobster Glazed Black Cod or Prime Filet Mignon. Chocolate Ganache Tart and Lattes ended our evening. The staff were attentive, knowledgeable and engaging. The 4+ hours were one of the most memorable and enjoyable dining experience we've had in Southern California. read more

Food was excellent! This is a one in a lifetime experience that everyone should have for special occasions or just to celebrate Life! it's a really fun experience. The ambience is great. Highly recommend this restaurant! In Service is good too! read more

My family and our friends have been coming to The Hobbit every January for about 7 years. Each visit has been better than the last! It is a fantastic evening of dressing up, trying foods we maybe normally wouldn't, and being treated so well by the wonderful staff. The GM Matt has been there since our tradition began and he provides such a welcoming atmosphere that is not pretentious or stuck up at sometimes is the case at fine dining restaurants. The cocktails provide a fun way to start the evening with really creative recipes. If you are not a cocktail person, the Hobbit champagne is SO good. The food is always something I really look forward to, as I do not often venture into the realm of fine dining. But I love trying the new meals chef prepares. Everything smells so good when you walk in and see chef preparing it in the kitchen. It is incredible to think he makes all this delicious food in a regular small kitchen! The recipes are both creative and unique. And the dessert is always incredible. We have never once had a bad evening at the Hobbit. Definitely recommend for special occasions. Thank you Hobbit Team! read more

My wife and I finally got to try The Hobbit, and it was an unforgettable experience! I've been wanting to visit this place for the longest time, and it more than lived up to the hype. The entire evening is a three-hour journey, starting with a cocktail hour from 6 to 7 PM in their underground wine cellar--which is honestly one of the coolest settings I've ever seen. While sipping cocktails, you can browse their incredible wine collection, and if you spot something you love, you can purchase it. They'll have it ready at your table when dinner service begins--what a touch! The six-course tasting menu was phenomenal, every dish bursting with flavor and creativity. You can tell the chefs pour their heart into every plate; it's fine dining at its finest. The service was impeccable--upscale, attentive, and warm--and the staff's knowledge really stood out. We added the wine pairing, and it was the highlight of the night. The sommeliers are passionate pros who paired each course with wines that took the meal to another level. It's definitely a very unique experience! If you're looking for a special night out, I can't recommend The Hobbit enough. It's a gem worth every penny--perfect for a celebration or just to treat yourself. We'll definitely be back! read more

Friends recently took me here for the first time. From the outside it is very unassuming - right across the street from a 7-11. Once you knock on the door and enter, you are transported into another place entirely. The basement had bottles upon bottles of wine as well as a bar with multiple specials. The bartenders were top-class. Drink making moves quickly both due to their skill and instead of paying at the bar the drinks are added to your already existing tab. Upstairs is where the real fun started. Complimentary glasses of champagne to go along with a deluxe 5 course meal. The meal is pre-set and you do not order off the menu. At some places this could be scary, but every single thing we were served was top tier. I was expecting a weak link somewhere but it didn't happen. We also had a break before the main course to walk around again. During this time we were able to get another round of drinks and even visit the kitchen and speak with those responsible for our incredible dinner. Everything about this place was incredible. I would love to go again. read more

The Hobbit - French Near Me - Orange, California

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Absolutely feel in love with this place. The 6 course menu was amazing and the way it was paired with the wines was just great. The Staff was extremely attentive. I will be back for the next seasonal menu. read more

Was here a few months back & allowed myself a cool down period for clarity. Overall, not worth the expense. The food was good but not great & certainly doesn't meet the expectations resulting from the hype. Service is okay but impersonal which is what one gets in a banquet, serve-everyone-at-the-same-time scenario. I realized these aspects after dining at Chez Panisse recently which made the mishaps at the Hobbit glaringly apparent. Buzz is generated by OC residents or Disneyland visitors, maybe this is their idea of fine dining. Save your $$$$ for the French Laundry. read more

Very special restaurant for your important day! Birthday or anniversary! Everyone enjoy to come here and never forget it. Good memories!

Had an AMAZING experience with my wife celebrating our anniversary. Arrived an hour early to enjoy the environment, and get familiar with the facility. They are not kidding about the SIX courses, and they are courses. Quality was excellent, my glass was continuously filled, and I was surrounded by excellent service all night. I was even treated to my first drink by the GM himself! Brian greeted is at the door, and served our table with an amazing confidence. Wendy, an on-site master sommelier, was thorough and insanely pleasant. Overall, I am sad I waited so long to come try this place, and will certainly come back. Treat yourself with a celebration here. We did, and could not be happier about the experience! read more

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The food and libations were outstanding. The service was also 5 star. The decor had a worn look. The restroom locks were barely functional. Needs an upgrade read more

I hadn't been back here since the renovation but I forgot to get there early because they have a period before the dinner where you can enjoy cocktails with some charcuterie options. The venue was very updated and modern and the staff were kind and attentive as usual. All the dishes we were delicious and had a meticulous and artistic presentation. read more

The Hobbit - Our many delicious courses - French Near Me - Orange, California

Came here for a friends birthday and wasn't too impressed. The good: + Our server was very friendly and interactive with our group. 5/5 The so so: - Some of the food was great but a few items were just okay. Nothing was terrible but nothing really stood out compared to other fine dinning experiences. Also for the price, I felt the portions were underwhelming. 3/5 The bad: - The room our group was seated in was so hot. Our whole group was hot. The A/C unit in this room didn't help much. We did ask the staff to make the room cooler but the A/C didn't get much colder. Some of us were getting headaches from the heat. I understand it's a heat wave but really they should have a better cooling solution in place. After all it's California and it gets hot in the summer. I have never felt so miserable sitting in a fine dining restaurant before. It made us eager to leave so we could cool off elsewhere. The environment of a restaurant shouldn't make you excited to leave. 1/5 read more

What a special experience!! We decided to celebrate my dad's birthday at this local gem and The Hobbit exceeded our expectations. From moment one, the team connected, attended, and cared for us and all guests. Rafael was a brilliant, easygoing sommelier, Nick made delicious cocktails, Mercedes was a wealth of knowledge about each dish, Head Chef Nick made us feel welcome in his kitchen, Sous Chef Josh was experienced, and Colin rounded the crew to deliver AMAZING food. I know this place is expensive, but it is a wonderful experience where we felt like family. For example, there was no judgment when some of us asked for a different temperature of meat, or we requested the music to be quieter. Everything was flawless. What a special place. Thank you, The Hobbit team! read more

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I totally agreed other review Mention, "nothing special except price " I don't know who's idea to request 30 mis early to arrive , to drink in basement, which was so cold and they said it's wine storage needed to be cool. People think it's fancy place to go , so people dress up to go basement to have a drink , then regret why I have to dress up and stay 30 minutes in a basement to get me sick ? Actually it's got me sick that night. So have to order a straight whisky to warm up. Second agreed other review, food was pretty bland , and nothing special even worst then any French restaurant I went to. And the fish , if someone think taste delicious, which I only tasted sweet and butter, and good luck to you. I know it's not easy to book a seat so people think must be good. For me , even pay me , I won't come back. I know it's new owner, but please don't get us wrong. read more

I was just here last night for an anniversary/date night with my husband, this will definitely be a very honest review! Step by step This was our first visit and coming up to see the restaurant was so exciting, it had a very great ambience for sure. We were sad though that they no longer had the map up of middle earth lol hopefully that gets brought back! Going down to the wine cellar was such a fun experience, I saw some other reviews complain it was too cold or not worth it and I have to disagree with that, the cocktail hour was great and they do give you snacks during that too to tie you over until the dinner, my husband and I both loved our drinks! So now for the food/dining experience... Service: 5/5 all of our servers were so knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating and we really appreciated that a lot! One thing I will start off by saying, is that our food for the most part was really great and the leg of lamb was probably the best I ever had! The crab pasta was so complex, fresh and delicious and the amuse bouche was really good and memorable! The only downside to this experience was just that my husband and I noticed some inconsistencies within our entrees, like I received part of my porterhouse that was a little over done and the other part almost too rare, and that really made a difference to me because when I tried my husband's and his was cooked perfectly that was just was a bit of a bummer for my food lol. The other thing was of course everything is seasonal and that's great, I was really excited for the lemon olive oil cake but unfortunately that changed by like 1 day lol and they had a Brie cheesecake for the dessert now but it just genuinely was not good, my husband is a huge fan of cheesecake so he was excited for it but we both agreed that the Brie flavor was so overwhelming and overall the dessert was just too rich and almost savory, the only saving factor with it were the strawberries on top, but neither of us ate our cakes... I wish they would've had an alternate dessert option. For the price, I think we just expected a little more with those instances. With that being said though, we still had a wonderful experience and time here and have already been recommending it to our friends, I truly think this is an experience that everyone should try at least once if not more than, and we will definitely be back sometime in the future! read more

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Dined here for holiday work party during Covid. They did a great job of taking all the precautions with hand sanitizers everywhere and the tables being spread apart. Really enjoyed the whole experience from trying different set of dishes along with different types of wine. The sommelier recommended great choices of wine to go perfectly along with the dishes. The filet mignon along with the salmon were tender and cooked to perfection. Also really enjoyed the okra. Overall, it was an amazing experience. read more

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Food was good! Ambiance was different but nice! Service was very good. I thought it was a bit overpriced.

This is not just a dinner but an experience. The food and wine pairings were all fantastic. I had the halibut and it was great. Every course works well together and all of the staff is super friendly. Would highly recommend. It's like eating at someone's house. But they really know their stuff. read more