The great story of a small bistro... Like a treasure buried in the heart of Faubourg St-Jean, a really well-kept secret ... the story of The Hobbit. This small, unpretentious bistro, is a reflection of the character of Tolkien, it carries with it the greatness of a story whose echo is still heard today at the cafe. Over time, it became the place where culinary delights come together in an ambiance worthy of a warm and cozy home. But beware, behind that familiar face, between the stones of this old house lurk ghosts that give The Hobbit that "je ne sais quoi" and make it a place apart from all others.
Le Hobbit is widely regarded as a charming and atmospheric destination in Quebec City, celebrated for its creative and flavorful approach to traditional and local cuisine. Many visitors praise the restaurant for its innovative menus, standout brunch offerings, and beautifully presented dishes, with highlights often including the unique foie gras preparations, fresh seafood, and inventive dessert combinations. While the service is frequently described as friendly, enthusiastic, and professional, some guests have noted occasional inconsistencies in pacing or attention. Despite varying opinions on pricing and portion sizes, the majority of diners characterize their experience as memorable and highly recommend the establishment for its cozy ambiance and high quality, making it a must-visit location for many exploring the area.
Both were amazing, & they complimented each other so well.
Our server, Sebastian, was also super lovely & we could see that he was working so hard to serve us as well as all the tables around us & on the patio. We felt really bad because we could see that the restaurant was understaffed with servers, as they were constantly attending to all the guests/tables but we still had a very long wait. We wanted to order the donut for dessert, but ended up waiting over half an hour after we finished our main courses & ended up asking for the bill & leaving since we didn't want to extend our stay even longer. Again, it was not at all on Sebastian but rather management, as we could see that they would have benefitted from just one more server on the floor.
Food, service, ambiance were all fantastic. Management could do better with scheduling for a 5* dining experience. I would expect that from a Michelin guide restaurant too.
Came for dinner & got the foie gras toast, beef tartare, blood pudding, strawberry dessert. The foie gras alone was worth coming back for. The beef tartare had a nice texture. The blood pudding was good but unconventional. It came with blue fin tuna & marinara sauce which did not blend together fully, but still tasty. Service & ambience were superb.
Even though we didn't have a reservation, they accommodated us, a couple of hungry travellers. The interior decor was nice & lighting, with rock walls & artwork & a delightful atmosphere. Service was amazing… they were very friendly & made us feel comfortable, & well taken care of. We shared a starter of fois gras & jam sandwich which was an exciting way to start the evening. Unique & rich flavours combined, & we paired with a fantastic mocktail & beer that were locally made. Well the beer was from Gatineau. But still. & my mocktail had the perfect orange & olive garnish that were the perfect fragrant pairing for the drink. For mains we had the halibut & blood pudding. I had the halibut & I eat a LOT of fish…this was the best I have had. It was a generous size filet of halibut, an amazing cream sauce & carrots prepared two ways that made my mouth water! He ate the blood pudding with tuna, & was very pleasantly surprised by the textures & flavours. I had a bite & enjoyed it too! We each got a dessert & had a taste of one another's. The sage ice cream was so very special… all the plates we had were beautifully arranged to the eye, fragrant & incredibly tasty. I was honestly blown away by The Hobbit tonight. The staff, the food, the atmosphere… everything was perfect. Thank you very much for having us. I will never forget this delicious meal & experience.
Jul 26, 2026
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Très belle expérience dans l'ensemble chez Le Hobbit hier soir. Visuellement tout était superbe. Les entrées un peu petites à notre goût cependant dans la créativité au travers des mets des entrées au desserts était grandement apprécié. Quelques plats manquaient légèrement d'assaisonnement néanmoins. Le service était rapide & professionnel. Somme toute, une très belle expérience.
Attractive restaurant but service somewhat unhelpful & slow. In the first hour we were there we only received the first course. Food was odd. Terrine delicious but accompanied by weirdly floral tasting jam. Salad starter attractive but beets somewhat raw & green sauce off putting. Most of the mains strange: blood sausage, raw scallops, or sweetbreads. Of the ones we ordered, the Silesian dumplings were dry & flavorless. We divided on the other mains, I found the pork dry & difficult to eat & my companions weren't crazy about the halibut. We skipped dessert!
J'ai bien aimé ma viste au Hobbit!
Le repas étoile Michelin du boudin de grand-mère était excellent & au-delà de mes attentes puisque ce n'est pas un repas que j'ai l'habitude de manger.
Les cocktails étaient cependant basiques & plutôt chère mais le Smaug a été mon préféré pour conclure le repas avec le dessert. 🥃
Pour l'ambiance, ce fut ordinaire, service long, il faut dire qu'il y avait un groupe de 12 touristes de l'âge d'or qui était très bruyant en même temps.
Dans l'ensemble, j'ai apprécié l'expérience culinaire & les prix des repas sans compter l'alcool sont très raisonnables !
Repas au top, du début à la fin ! On a découvert Le Hobbit lors de notre passage à Québec & quelle belle adresse. Les goûts sont vraiment travaillés, les sauces parfaites - la terrine de foie gras aux bleuets à manger façon burger nous a bluffés, & les plats (flétan, pintade) étaient tout en finesse. Mention spéciale aux desserts, un régal.
Très belle découverte aussi côté vin avec un rouge australien superbe, parfaitement conseillé. & le service : rien à redire. Des serveurs pros, à l'écoute & décontractés, qui nous ont mis tout de suite à l'aise. Un super moment, on recommande les yeux fermés. Merci à toute l'équipe !
J'y suis allé pour célébrer un anniversaire. Le service & la présentation des plats étaient bien, mais les saveurs n'étaient pas au rendez-vous... Considérant le prix & le fait que le restaurant soit recommandé par le Guide Michelin 2026, c'était assez décevant.🙃
Il aurait également été agréable qu'un petit dessert d'anniversaire soit offert. Ce qui n'a évidemment pas été la cas.
Ate here on Good Friday. Made a reservation over a month ago-visiting from out of town & wanted a nice restaurant for dinner that was close to our hotel, but could also be appropriate for our 8 year old son.
Did not disappoint. Shared veal shank & the catch of day (cod). Also got dessert. Son had homemade iced tea & husband & I split wine. Server, Sebastian, was lovely.
We were seated in the back room. Front space had bar spots & was more busier. Back was also filled, but also a small space. Definitely want a reso.
I comment more on it later, but worked for us as a family since we knew our son would be fine sharing these type of dishes. Plus we ate snacks at hotel lounge ahead of time, so there wasn't any kid hunger pains. If you bring kids, I'd say bring two max. Since it's not a kid place, but could work if you know your family.
Overall very happy with our choice & money spent. Merci!
Le prix est raisonnable pour la qualité de la nourriture. Je note en fonction des aspirations d'une table Michelin. Le plus gros problème est qu'il y a trop de saveurs dans chaque plats. Il paraît clair que le chef a une excellente maîtrise culinaire & des techniques française. Le manque de talent n'est pas la. Cependant, c'est peut être le revers de cette excellence technique, cet amalgame de choses individuellement délicieuses mélangées dans l'assiette noie le goût & l'objectif du plat. La plus grosse victime de cela était les huîtres frites. Tellement de saveurs différentes qu'on ne savait plus qu'est-ce qui était mis de l'avant. L'onglet de veau avait des moules, qui n'apportent strictement rien au plat à part une distraction. Les desserts avaient un air similaire de complications qui nous a fait sauter notre tour. Le service était bien, professionnel, mais long, probablement du à un gros groupe. Je laisserais le chef, clairement très talentueux & aussi clairement dans une recherche d'étoile Michelin avec une citation de Saint Exupery: La perfection est atteinte, non pas lorsqu'il n'y a plus rien à ajouter, mais lorsqu'il n'y a plus rien à retirer.
