The Hobbit

Name: The Hobbit
Address: 2932 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, CA, United States, 92869
Telephone: (714) 997-1972
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1205 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary French

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* Please use 7:00 for reservations, as we only have one seating per evening.
Due to social distancing and California guidelines, seating is very limited. We suggest calling the restaurant for current guidelines and availability since California guidelines change frequently.
Our food is Contemporary Continental; a reference to its encompassing many world cuisines. 7:00 begins the Champagne and Hors d'oeuvres course, plated and served at your table. Sommelier Amy Cody and wait staff will be there to help you choose wine for your dinner, with over 1,000 labels to choose from! You will be served a Seafood first course then a fowl or light meat. A house made sorbet is served before the main entrée. The weekly entree is served complete with accompanying vegetables. Dessert arrives, along with a list of after dinner drinks and liqueurs.

**Please note how our evening runs may change due to California restrictions following Covid-19 Guidelines.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 23, 2022

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11:30 PM

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary French, Continental
Hours of operation
Dinner: Wednesday - Sunday 7:00pm - Close< Bar opens one hour prior!
A deposit required for all parties. Dress code will be enforced.
72 Hour cancellation notice required. A deposit will be charged for same day cancellations and no shows. A 18% service/gratuity fee will be added onto the final dinner tab for all parties of 5 guests or more or if a gift certificate is used.
The Dining Experience will take 4 hours.
Phone number
(714) 997-1972
Website
http://www.hobbitrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Jacket Preferred
Executive chef
Michael Philippi
Catering
To Go items available: Hobbit French Sandwich $31.75 Hobbit Champagne (12 bottle case) $138.00 Artichoke Dip 1qt. $19.50 Pate 1/2qt. $22.50 Please call 24 hours in advance to order. 714-997-1972
Private party facilities
For over 48 years The Hobbit has been Orange County’s destination for a unique dining experience. Housing one of the country’s finest wine cellars, we are renowned for our multi- course prix-fixe menu and service. Impress your guests with our elegant and romantic atmosphere, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
Jodi McGuire: (714) 997-1972

Location
2932 E. Chapman Avenue Orange, CA 92869
Neighborhood
Orange
Cross street
Malena
Parking details
Large self parking lot.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

Champagne & Hors d'oeuvres
New Zealand Grouper
Rainbow baby beet salad, White asparagus tips, Mint & chive beurre blanc
Roasted Spring Onion Stuffed Quail
Warm new red potatoes, Micro corn shoots, Fresh sautéed English peas
Watermelon Salad
Sweet mint vinaigrette, Hydroponic mâche greens, Goat cheese crumble, Delicate sliced yucca crisps
Sorbet
Meyer Lemon & Thyme
Garlic Crusted Rack of Lamb
Spanish chorizo demi-glace Or this evening's alternate entrée - $7.75. Prime Filet Mignon with Béarnaise Sauce Or Pan Seared Sea Bass with Ginger Rice
Freestone Peach Tart Tatin
House made crème fraîche, Brandy flamed caramel sauce

Spring / Summer

Champagne & Hors d'oeuvres
Seared Pacific Halibut
Assorted French fingerling potatoes, Baby artichokes, Blood orange & sweet beet emulsion
Allspice & Black Pepper Dusted Kurobuta Pork Loin
Sautéed fresh brussel sprouts, With applewood smoked bacon on a bed of orzo, Rosemary scented natural jus
Mixed Heirloom Tomato Tartar
Micro frisée lettuce, Humboldt Fog cheese, Black pepper caramel vinaigrette, Ciabatta bread crisp
Sorbet
Clementine Orange
Filet Mignon with Spice Cured Foie Gras
Porcini mushroom demi-glace Or this evening's alternate entrée - $7.75. New Zealand Blue Nose Bass with Beluga Lentils
Lace Almond Cookie Cup with Mocha Espresso Mousse
Sweet Chandler strawberries with mint tops

Summer

Champagne & Hors d'oeuvres
Roasted Ahi Tuna Loin
Hass avocado & smoked red onion salad, Fresh assorted micro herbs, Heirloom tomato consommé
Grilled New Zealand Lamb Loin
Marinated in garlic & rosemary, Bed of Israeli cous cous, Crispy Spanish chorizo, Sweet corn broth
Baby Frisee & Watercress
Dressed with pineapple vanilla vinaigrette, Summer melons, Manchego cheese curls, Baguette plank crisp
Sorbet
White Peach
Prime Aged New York Steak
Sauce Béarnaise Or this evening's alternate entrée - $7.75. Grilled Swordfish, Court Bouillon Beurre Blanc
Meyer Lemon Cake
Golden raspberries & Chandler strawberries, Candied kumquat syrup, Star fruit chip

Fall

Champagne & Hors d'oeuvres
Cherrywood Smoked Alaskan Salmon
Grilled baby asparagus, Chanterelle mushroom jasmine rice with bacon, Shellfish broth
Fire Roasted Lamb Sirloin
Stewed white bean Cassoulet, Merguez sausage, Micro herbs, Brown butter sauce
Braised Belgian Endive on a Bed of Frisee
Thai basil vinaigrette, Delicate blood orange & grapefruit supremes, Crumbled gorgonzola, Toasted walnuts
Sorbet
Blackberry
Cote De Boeuf, Seasoned & Trimmed Prime Rib
With fresh horseradish Or this evening's alternate entrée - $7.75. Grilled New Zealand Grouper, Lemon grass cream sauce
Boca Negra Cake
Dark stout crème anglaise, Pine nut brittle crisp, Strawberry coulis

What 1,205 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

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Notable Wine List
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Best Ambiance
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Notable Wine List
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TCGV
Los Angeles
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Hobbit never fails to impress. The 4 hour event is personalized and, even with a few modifications for Covid, is still an amazing experience. Open the wallet and just enjoy the evening.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Truly incredible dining experience, from ambiance and service to food and wine pairing - it was fantastic fr start to finish.
NW
NickW
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. A memorable evening for all of us
DR
DocRich
Exclusive
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Too much food! Need a per-item menu or smaller pre-fix option for us older folk. ;)
P
Poopsycuddlebuns
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a very elegant and nice evening celebrating a birthday.
A
Alohajeff49
Las Vegas
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely restaurant ; small and intimate. Fabulous wine cellar. The price fixe menu was well conceived and delicious
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 27, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
All the food was so delicious and it was a truly amazing experience!
D
Dennis
Orange County
43 reviews
vip
3.0
43 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2021
overall3food4service2ambience3
Food was very good. Nicely paced out. Appreciate the creativity with the appetizer dish. Service could have been much better all the way around. Walked down to the cellar when we first got there, was not greeted by the sommelier at all. Asked him a couple of questions and received a short and curt reply. Asked about the wine pairing for dinner and all he said was that it was on the table "over there" with no explanation of the wines and why they were chosen. Waitstaff did not introduce themselves to us, no name, nothing. They weren't rude, just not friendly.
JR
JessicaR
Orange County
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2021
overall4food5service5ambience5
We had been trying to get reservations for The Hobbit for months! When we finally found availability... it just so happened to be on my birthday! What are the odds? The whole experience was worth the wait! The hors d'oeuvres were quite good... I'm not sure what all of them were... but we enjoyed them! The drinks were pretty good as well! I went with the pairing option and everything just flowed. The staff was polite and being able to peek in on the kitchen was pretty cool! I would suggest going with a group of friends if you are social... I can see how it would be a fun experience with a group, just as much as it was for an intimate couples dinner. I don't feel like it's a place you would go often, but if you want to try something new and different, I suggest it!
TS
TreyStross
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 12, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Unbelievable experience- so fun! Cant wait to go back
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious!! Perfect, outstanding food and service.
AO
AliciaO
Orange County
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service always wonderful here! The sommelier suggestions on point… delicious!
LB
LisaB
Orange County
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, service and ambience were all wonderful! Have been wanting to experience the Hobbit for a long time, having grown up nearby! We really enjoyed the wine pairing. If you don't drink a lot of wine - split a pairing: 4 glasses matched to each course at a reasonable price.
MV
MikeVx
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service, presentation, and, of course, food and drink! It is a bit pricey, but we knew what we were getting into.
JB
JoshuaB
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The absolute best dining experience I have ever had.
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steve
Austin
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect night and dinner. We are planning another night.
K
Kimbrelle
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a wonderful place to enjoy your company and have a 5 star dinner experience. The food was impeccably beautiful and all was delicious!
SM
StanleyM
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2021
overall3food3service2ambience4
I have never had a $130 bottle of wine poured with out being asked to taste. $8.95 adder for halibut main course is insane. Fish was mushy and tasteless. Overall suffering from inexperienced staff. Wine cellar very thin on popular vintages.
ES
EdwardS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dining at The Hobbit is truly an "experience". We arrived early (6:00 p.m.) to tour the wine cellar and have cocktails. Dinner service began promptly at 7:00 p.m. and lasted until almost 11:00 p.m. Each of the food courses were well presented and delicious. We did the wine pairing with the dinner, which I highly recommend as the sommelier was very knowledgeable and happy to discuss each of the wine selections. Highly recommend The Hobbit for a really enjoyable fine dining experience.
TD
TerinD
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was more than worth the wait down in the food were impeccable
A
Alex
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2021
overall2food3service4ambience3
We made reservations based on friends telling us of their experience dining there. We got there and everything was changed about the experience, because of what they say is covid. Which when we made the reservation was not told to us. You are to arrive and be led to the upstairs for cocktails, then later to the main dining area for your meal and later to the wine cellar for dessert, all of which did not happen. The time spent there and the money for the meal is not worth it.
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Tony
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 25, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was, by far, the most luxurious dining experience that I have had in my life, and it was perfect for celebrating my Ph.D -- which my family considers to be a major life achievement. Our guests had an exceptional evening, and even days later, they are still talking about how wonderful their experience was! The food was delicious, wine pairings were perfect, and service was phenomenal! Because this is an upscale restaurant that is intended only for very special occasions, it's going to be quite expensive, but it the high price is fair for the experience we get.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 24, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The atmosphere, service and food were the best. We will definitely be back and enjoyed our experience immensely.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing atmosphere, 5 course meal, service. Simply spectacular
DJ
DaveJ
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2021
overall3food4service2ambience5
Started out great but as the night went on the service went down, down to hem where are they :(
CG
CG1003
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 4, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The atmosphere and menu were perfect. They happily accommodated for food restrictions and the service staff was warm, friendly, and available for questions.
MS
MichaelS
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and the Som Matt was great! Amazing evening thanks
Y
Ynot
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent as always. Only complaint was table next to us was extremely loud. But this was not the restaurant’s fault.
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Bobbi
Los Angeles
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2021
overall4food4service3ambience5
Beautiful place to go for a special dinner! I’ve been there 20 years ago and absolutely loved it and had great memories. I was a bit disappointed in the service this time however. Staff seemed stretched and it was quite obvious that unless you ordered the wine pairing you were not paid much attention to. Food was good but nothing really that was outstanding.
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Unklmike
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 25, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding evening which is what we come to expect from our previous visits to the Hobbit. They have made appropriate adjustments to make the entire experience a joy while showing the proper respect for the current Covid situation. Dinner and service superb. We were celebrating our anniversary and our son’s anniversary. Highly recommend to everyone.
S
Sphairai
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Hobbit Restaurant has great food, but that's not just the reason that you're there. This was the opportunity for my wife and I to dress up, have the kids at the sitter, and enjoy a long dinner evening uninterrupted. No phones, just conversation with us, our friends, and other diners who share in the same escape. We'd chat about how tailor-made each dish was and try to deconstruct it. A few hours of respite, before going back into the real world. And the Hobbit allows us to do this twice a year. Thank you Hobbit Restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2021
overall4food3service4ambience4
The overall experience was very enjoyable. The champagne and wine pairing was wonderful and we loved learning about wine from Matt. The food was acceptable but not outstanding.
d
davidq
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 5, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Hobbit is an experience, not just a restaurant. Unfortunately, due to Covid, the experience isn’t what it used to be. The great food and service is still very much enjoyed. But the uniqueness of the Champagne and horderves in the winw cellar is no longer possible. This changes things. I really hope they bring that back soon.
B
Bgonzalez13
Orange County
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2021
overall3food2service4ambience4
Service was great, food was mediocre, ambiance was nice but a little outdated (example: dining area was beautifully kept up but the bathrooms were damaged and disappointing). Definitely overpriced ($200 if you don’t drink -$400+ if you do) for the overall experience rating as a C+ / B-. If it’s somewhere you’ve been dying to try, I’d say a nice experience to enjoy once, but have no interest in returning.
KM
KevinM
Chicago
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was wonderful. They know how to make an evening special.
OC
OCSteph
Orange County
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing! Everything was so beautifully presented and delicious. We celebrated our youngest daughter’s 30 birthday with dinner at her choice of restaurants. The Hobbit is such a lovely dinning experience, very special.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful!!!!
WK
WilliamK
Orange County
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Hobbit was a bucket list destination for my foodie wife. She said it was the best dining experience she has ever had, so that was good enough for me. The food, the wine selection and the general ambiance were all a delight.
RH
RobertH
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, one of my favorite restaurants to go to for special occasions. I will definately keep going.
k
kevinc
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was fantastic! We had a great dinner but it was expensive.

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The Hobbit is rated 4.6 stars by 1205 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable. Due to local restrictions, this restaurant may not be accepting reservations at the moment.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 23, 2022

January 2022

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Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

11:30 PM

2932 E. Chapman Avenue Orange, CA 92869

Cross street
Malena
Neighborhood
Orange
Hours of operation
Dinner: Wednesday - Sunday 7:00pm - Close< Bar opens one hour prior!
A deposit required for all parties. Dress code will be enforced.
72 Hour cancellation notice required. A deposit will be charged for same day cancellations and no shows. A 18% service/gratuity fee will be added onto the final dinner tab for all parties of 5 guests or more or if a gift certificate is used.
The Dining Experience will take 4 hours.
Cuisines
Contemporary French, Continental
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Jacket Preferred
Parking details
Large self parking lot.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Michael Philippi
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.hobbitrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(714) 997-1972
Catering
To Go items available: Hobbit French Sandwich $31.75 Hobbit Champagne (12 bottle case) $138.00 Artichoke Dip 1qt. $19.50 Pate 1/2qt. $22.50 Please call 24 hours in advance to order. 714-997-1972
Private party facilities
For over 48 years The Hobbit has been Orange County’s destination for a unique dining experience. Housing one of the country’s finest wine cellars, we are renowned for our multi- course prix-fixe menu and service. Impress your guests with our elegant and romantic atmosphere, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
Jodi McGuire: (714) 997-1972

The Hobbit

Make a reservation

Private Dining

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

Spring

Champagne & Hors d'oeuvres

New Zealand Grouper

Roasted Spring Onion Stuffed Quail

Watermelon Salad

Sorbet

Garlic Crusted Rack of Lamb

Freestone Peach Tart Tatin

Spring / Summer

Champagne & Hors d'oeuvres

Seared Pacific Halibut

Allspice & Black Pepper Dusted Kurobuta Pork Loin

Mixed Heirloom Tomato Tartar

Sorbet

Filet Mignon with Spice Cured Foie Gras

Lace Almond Cookie Cup with Mocha Espresso Mousse

Summer

Champagne & Hors d'oeuvres

Roasted Ahi Tuna Loin

Grilled New Zealand Lamb Loin

Baby Frisee & Watercress

Sorbet

Prime Aged New York Steak

Meyer Lemon Cake

Fall

Champagne & Hors d'oeuvres

Cherrywood Smoked Alaskan Salmon

Fire Roasted Lamb Sirloin

Braised Belgian Endive on a Bed of Frisee

Sorbet

Cote De Boeuf, Seasoned & Trimmed Prime Rib

Boca Negra Cake

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