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The Hobbit

2932 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-1972
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Ranked #3 of 226 restaurants in Orange
Price range: $41 - $80
Cuisines: French
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Good for: Romance, Special occasions
Dining options: Reservations
Dining style: Fine Dining
Cross street: Malena
Description: The Hobbit offers a 7 course prix-fixe menu Wed-Sun with one seating per evening. Cost per person is $74 (plus tax, tip & beverage). Our food is "Contemporary Continental" a reference to its encompassing many world cuisines. We begin the evening in our wine cellar where you are handed a flute of Hobbit Champagne. Hors d'oeuvres are placed throughout the cellar, sommelier Tiffany Cox & wait staff are there to help you select wines for dinner with over 1000 labels to choose from! Guests are then invited upstairs - you will be served a shellfish or fish first course then a fowl or light meat, followed by a salad course. After you enjoy "intermission" (visit the kitchen to speak with the chefs, take a walk, and relax on the patios). 15 minutes later guests return to their refreshed table for a flavorful sorbet palate-cleanser. The main entree is served complete with accompanying vegetables. Dessert arrives next, along with a list of after dinner drinks and liqueurs.
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Laguna Hills, California
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51 reviews 51 reviews
31 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

A group of six were enticed to the Hobbit by an internet downline offer of their $69 'special' - the Hobbit has a champagne grreting in the wine cellar. We chose the wine pairings, and it was a superb night with quiet but perfect service. Food was perfect. You need to attend the Hobbit with people that you like -... More

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Oxnard, California
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28 reviews 28 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

Second dining experience at The Hobbit and it was as special as the first. The food, the service, the staff all so professionally done. Such a great dining destination.

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Chico, California, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2013

Excellent food, good wine, great atmosphere with top-notch service. A unique and worthwhile experience.

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La Habra, California
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72 reviews 72 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

not sure what i thought it would be like. it seemed to take forever for the waiter to get us taken care of but that could have been because it was really busy. i met someone there for her birthday .

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Long Beach, California
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29 reviews 29 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2013

My husband and I and another couple had dinner on Sunday night at the Hobbit. At one time, it was almost a year's wait to get reservations. Our evening, as it was the Sunday, was sold out--but we did get reservations about 3 weeks before. It is a seven course meal, one seating, starts at 7:00 PM. Cost without tax... More

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Pasadena, California
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53 reviews 53 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2013

Only one seating a night, but that is what makes it special. This is a very personal experience, the chef spends a lot of time visiting and talking with you - it is a very relaxed, personal experience. Both food and atmosphere are excellent!

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Fullerton, California
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21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2013

We 'gave' dinner at The Hobbit to our kids and their spouses as a Christmas present and enjoyed a memorable evening with some amazing food, great company and conversation. From the start in the cellar, selecting wine and sampling EVERY SINGLE appetizer (were there 20??) through six or seven more courses (several chose the Red Oak salad with Society Roquefort... More

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Huntington Beach, California
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61 reviews 61 reviews
40 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 7, 2012

We chose The Hobbit this year for our annual Bridge Club Christmas outing. I heard and read some mixed comments before I went. So I was not sure what to expect. I found it to be a very delightful experience. The seven course meal lasts 3.5 hours. The setting is especially nice. Some of the food is "dated", but I... More

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Massachusetts
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132 reviews 132 reviews
85 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 50 cities Reviews in 50 cities
60 helpful votes 60 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 24, 2012

The Hobbit is a dining experience destination in Orange, CA. Reserve in advance because they have only one seating of about 50 people. The meal takes about 3.5 hrs to progress from cocktails to dessert, and go from one room to another in this classy renovated 1930's farmhouse. There is a set, fixed price, 7 course menu with only two... More

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Laguna Beach, California
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42 reviews 42 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

This is an event dinner. You start in the wine cellar to pick your wine to enjoy during your fix priced dinner that takes the entire evening. There is only one seating per evening. The staff is well trained and food is great. It is a place that I keep special by using it as a special event experience.

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