The Hobbit

The Hobbit reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Alex

   Cancun1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Food and service was excellent. Very comfortable and spacious but I feel that it it was a little pricey for the amount you get. Would return but not for a while.
   

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   Susan

   Orange County15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   The Hobbit staff made this special evening memorable. I could not ever find a more gracious group of staff members to make our evening more enjoyable. We each felt pampered. Each course was thoughtful and unique. I was especially appreciative of the accommodation the Hobbit made for my daughter...it was her 60th birthday this past Saturday. When Jodi called me to confirm our reservation for 3, she asked about any dietary issues with our party. I had to mention that my daughter (the birthday girl) just could not endure any seafood or fish. That was no problem for the Hobbit staff, who made substitutions in the Amuse-Bouche AND the First Course. She was delighted to receive Quail in place of Mt. Lassen Steelhead trout for the First Course. I had a bite of her Quail, and it was delicious! The Prime New York Strip was tough, and my sister (who ordered Rare) was initially served a Medium piece of meat, which, of course was replaced in short order. These things do happen. Overall, the evening was 4 hours of indulgence including the Cocktail period. It made a memorable special birthday event for a very special lady. Thank you.
   

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   catrina

   Orange County5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 16, 2025

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

   This was a wonderful experience! It was a beautiful historic house and the romantic ambiance was perfect! The food was delicious and the wine pairing was on point. We enjoyed the servers who explained everything about the food and the wine. This is a special experience and will one for the memory books!
   

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   Birgitta

   Orange County25 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

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

   Excellent service , from greeted at the door to attention at the table Food was good , a nice variety , due to the dark ambiance was not able to see the presentation well, first bites , nice , not very inviting , taste good The lamb ragu w cavatelli, had a good taste Sorbet a great palate cleanser I chose the Black cod that got lost in the mushroom sauce , the lobster glaze really did not give a taste as the brown sauce took over the taste Last the Dark chocolate tart , pastry very dry would have needed a small whipped cream on the side As a birthday treat the chocolate mousse wax the delicious The staff really shined , the somalier very good presentation oc wines
   

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5. B

   Bethany

   Orange County1 review

   3.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

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

   Overall it was nice. But it’s definitely NOT very hobbit themed experience. There is very little hobbit feel which was quite disappointing. I didn’t want to be at a Disneyland restaurant that was over the top with hobbit. But they could have at least played the style of music, and could have done way better on the theme. It’s just a nice restaurant. Not a very nice hobbit restaurant. The staff was the highlight, they were all wonderful! And the food was really good. Cocktails were very nice.
   

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Orange County1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 28, 2025

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

   Unforgettable experience! The service and food were excellent!
   

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   Ramesh

   Orange County2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 23, 2025

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

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

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   Sylvia VIP

   San Diego118 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 23, 2025

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

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

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   Frank

   Orange County1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 20, 2025

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

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

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    Sandra

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

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

    Amazing dining experience, delicious food, exceptional service
    

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