The Hobbit

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

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   Steven VIP

   Los Angeles125 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   The Hobbit is a lovely restaurant to have a special dining experience. The service is incredible. Their wine cellar is extraordinary. It’s a formal dining experience. There’s one service a night. This latter fact brings about the only down side. Because every course is served to every diner at the same time, there are issues with food being overcooked. With my meal, for example, the pasta in the first course and the pork in the second course were slightly overcooked. But that’s hard to avoid when everyone eats at the same time. The testing menu was creative. The food was well seasoned. The wine pairings were perfect. It’s a fine dining experience that I truly enjoyed.
   

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   John VIP

   Denver41 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 10, 2025

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

   MY wife asked for a gluten free meal and was given rice with two of her courses.
   

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   Sarah VIP

   Chicago3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 4, 2025

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

   Unique experience. Great service. Excellent wine pairing.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Orange County3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 3, 2025

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

   For the money, food, drinks, and experience was lack luster It was as good as any fine dining restaurant, food was good, service was good, drinks were good, just with a extra 1.5x tacked on For the price, drinks should be included and the music should never touch reggae, and I’m a reggae fan, just didn’t match up to the ambiance at all, completely out of place
   

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   Tonya

   Orange County12 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

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

   The food was good we liked the old style where they served chapagne and lots of horderves in the cellar. The prices was very expensive considering what you get. I was celebrating my 59 birthday and it was great however the bill was over $1100.00 for a party of 4. Also, we had to purchase two bottle of wine as wine does not come with your meal unless you pay an additional $75.00 per person. The total bill would have been the same. As the two bottles we purchased we $300.00 total. in any case wine or not is is way over priced.
   

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   Stephen VIP

   Orange County130 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

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

   This has been a favorite restaurant of mine for about 30 years. It's my go-to place for special occasions and celebrations. We treated a longtime friend for her milestone birthday, and the evening didn't disappoint. From champagne and appetizers at the beginning to delicious course after course (and intermission) and wines, we had a wonderful time. The service was also outstanding. We will certainly return.
   

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   Steve

   Central Coast4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 11, 2025

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

   Excellent experience. The chef is top notch, service is impeccable, drinks are wonderful. Worth it.
   

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   keith

   Los Angeles4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

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

   nice and quiet/romantic. they needed to have a serving fork for the appetizers downstairs. waitstaff seemed rushed. amazing food and wine. great idea to have folks walk around and chat before the main course.
   

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   Darlene VIP

   Orange County3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 29, 2025

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

   We’ve come here on a few special occasions and has always been a wonderful experience. The food was exceptional. Highly recommend the wine pairing. Not only to compliment the dishes, but the wines as also delicious on their own.
   

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    Azucena( Susie) VIP

    Los Angeles68 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

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

    It was not the same experience as the when the original owners had it . It changed you don’t have appetizers and cocktails in the basement any more when you arrive at 6 pm . You don’t have any seating when get intermission . So you have to go outside or walk for 10-15 min . Is less food but, quality is little better and $$$.
    

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