Hobbit Restaurant
Since 1972 The Hobbit Restaurant has been one of Orange County's most treasured locations. The eleg
06/10/2026
Book a table of 8 or more people any night in June or July and we will gift you a bottle of 2010 Freemark Abbey 'Sycamore Vineyard' Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford, Napa Valley (a $300 value) to take home with you at the end of the night! You must mention this offer when booking your reservation.
One bottle per table. The wine is a gift to take home, and not eligible for consumption in the restaurant.
06/09/2026
A friendly reminder that you can join us any Wednesday, Thursday or Sunday in the months of June and July for our 6-course dining experience for only $125 per person! ($25 off our normal $150 dinner)
You must mention this special when booking your reservation, or we won’t be able to honor them.
Please call us at (714) 997-1972 and mention this offer to reserve your table.
Sights and sounds from our kitchen. Make sure your volume is up to hear the pan-searing in action.
06/01/2026
Join us any Wednesday, Thursday or Sunday in the months of June and July for our 6-course dining experience for only $125 per person! ($25 off our normal $150 dinner)
You must mention this special when booking your reservation, or we won’t be able to honor them.
Please call us at (714) 997-1972 and mention this offer to reserve your table.
05/28/2026
We have limited last-minute reservations available this weekend starting tomorrow night with an available table for 4-8guests.
Please call us at (714) 997-1972 or visit hobbitrestaurant.com to make your weekend reservation.
05/26/2026
Braised Duroc Pork Belly | Sherry vinegar gastrique, roasted eggplant, toasted pistachio, mixed greens, dijon vinaigrette.
A remarkably delicious course on our seasonal spring menu.
View the full menu and make your reservation by visiting our website at hobbitrestaurant.com
05/21/2026
Garnishing our Pan-Seared Striped Sea Bass. If you've enjoyed this dish, you know how delicious this course is.
05/19/2026
Our Chocolate Ganache Tart is made with a graham cracker crust, hazelnut and salted caramel and is the perfect ending to a delicious dining experience.
05/16/2026
Friday Night Lights
We're back with a new episode of our Spring Mixology & Cocktail video series!
In today's video, owner Matthew McKinney discusses the ingredients and the vision behind our Japanese-inspired cocktail, the Kumamoto Killer.
If you're looking for an elegant, slightly citrusy cocktail that is perfectly balanced, you will love this cocktail.
05/13/2026
The wait is finally over! Beef Wellington has returned to The Hobbit for this week only! If you'd like to enjoy this legendary dish, give us a call at (714) 997-1972 or visit our website to make your reservation.
05/12/2026
Don't forget to enjoy our Summer Body Special menu while it's available!
We are serving all the savory courses of the menu and dropping the sugar instead. No Dessert. This special $125 menu will only be available for 4 more nights in May.
MAKE SURE to mention that you'd like the 'Summer Body Special' when you book, as we also have some guests enjoying the 6 Course menu on these days.
Please call us to reserve your table.
05/01/2026
Well well, what have we here…
For one week only, we are featuring the legendary Beef Wellington as our main entree.
Call now and make your reservation before we are fully committed!
04/28/2026
Last month we offered a 'Tax Relief' special menu for 5 days in April; the demand was so high that we decided to keep the ball rolling in May.
In April we dropped our Second Course (which is a savory course), for May we are serving all the savory courses of the menu and dropping the sugar instead. No Dessert. This special $125 menu will only be available for 6 nights in May.
MAKE SURE to mention that you'd like the 'Summer Body Special' when you book, as we also have some guests enjoying the 6 Course menu on these days.
Please call us to reserve your table.
Putting the finishing touches on our Braised Duroc Pork Belly...
04/23/2026
We have limited seats available for our exclusive Sunday School wine event this Sunday at 1pm! Join us for a rare opportunity to taste through 6 different wines with our Wine Director and Owner, Matthew McKinney.
Matt will be walking us through each wine in great detail - covering things like history of the producers, farming practices, soil types, vinification and aging, and other ‘fun facts.’ All wines will be available for purchase to take home. Small bites/light fare will also be served during the event.
Please call us at (714) 997-1972 to reserve your seat before we sell out!
We're excited to share our new video series showcasing our Spring Mixology & Cocktail Program! In today's video, owner Matthew McKinney and server/bartender Jose will be discussing and creating our Tequila Cocktail, El Chupacabra!
If you're looking for a well-balanced cocktail to enjoy before your 6-course dining experience, you've found it.
04/21/2026
It all starts with Three Perfect Bites...
04/16/2026
Join us for a rare opportunity to taste through 6 different wines with our Wine Director and Owner, Matthew McKinney.
Matt will be walking us through each wine in great detail - covering things like history of the producers, farming practices, soil types, vinification and aging, and other ‘fun facts.’ All wines will be available for purchase to take home. Small bites/light fare will also be served during the event.
Limited seats are available. Please call us at (714) 997-1972 to reserve your seat.
04/15/2026
O'Connor Ranch Filet Mignon - Smoked Carrot Purée, King Trumpet Mushrooms, Roasted Cippolini, Bone Marrow Bordelaise
View our current Spring Menu then make your reservation by visiting hobbitrestaurant.com/menu
04/10/2026
Gas prices soaring, stock market up and down like a roller coaster, taxes around the corner... we have you covered!
For a limited time only, The Hobbit will be offering a 5 Course Prix Fixe menu for only $100 (compared to our normal $150 Prix Fixe menu). Also Available will be a Wine Pairing of 3 wines for only $50 (compared to our normal $75 Wine Pairing).
This opportunity will be available for 4 nights in April, and offers a unique chance to experience the charm and distinction of The Hobbit for a fraction of the cost.
Seating is limited so make sure you give us a call or visit our website to reserve your table!
No music needed. Just the sounds of Chef pan-searing our O'Connor Ranch Filet Mignon to get the Maillard reaction that gives this steak its wonderful crust.
04/07/2026
Our new Spring Menu has arrived!
Enjoy seasonal dishes created by Chef Nick and our culinary staff like our Scallop Agnolotti with asparagus, spring peas, pickled green tomato, dill, capers and chive oil.
View our current Spring Menu then make your reservation by visiting hobbitrestaurant.com/menu
04/05/2026
We are closed today to give our amazing staff the opportunity to spend Easter with their loved ones. We appreciate your understanding.
Happy Easter from our family to yours.
04/02/2026
Pan-Seared Striped Sea Bass | Spring allium nage, peas, lemon potatoes, pickled onion, black garlic
A bright, flavorful dish that showcases the vibrant flavors of spring.
Experience our 6 course prixe fixe seasonal menu by reserving your table at hobbitrestaurant.com
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2932 E Chapman Avenue
Orange, CA
92869
Opening Hours
| Wednesday | 7pm - 11pm |
| Thursday | 7pm - 11pm |
| Friday | 7pm - 11pm |
| Saturday | 7pm - 11pm |
| Sunday | 7pm - 11pm |