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.
The food is good in general, & very reasonably priced, but the service is not up to the standard for a Michelin recommended restaurant. Waitstaff are friendly but everything is so extremely slow. After they took me to my table, it took another 5+ minute for them to bring the menu & water. They served my soup without giving me a spoon. I have to ask for the check multiple times as if they kept forgetting. These details make a difference.
The food at Le Hobbit is absolutely, without question delicious. Some of the best I have ever had with unique & adventurous flavours at a very fair price without any feelings of pretension or stuffiness.
I *almost* want to give it a glowing review & blanket recommendation, but the service, while very friendly, was glacially slow. We had waited for about 50 minutes at our table of 2 (with reservation at a not totally busy time) to just get drink orders, waiting a full hour before anyone asked us if we wanted to order something to eat.
All in all, dinner took two & a half hours from seating to bill which feels frustratingly excessive. Especially *because* the food is so good. Frankly, I still recommend it. I think we were a one off & got unlucky with a poor service, & even then I would say that the food was probably worth the wait. But I was not expecting such a wait going in, & sadly that soured the experience a tad.
Jul 30, 2026
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This was recommended by our concierge. I appreciate the presentation of the dishes. It just wasn't for me personally. I appreciated how smart our server was & the space was nice.
Of the three dishes from Le hobbit I would highly recommend the salmon tartare it blended together the perfect amount of ingredients make a remarkable taste, but above that the Smokey devilled eggs were the best overall 10/10 must have! The chicken & waffles were great too but I would more so recommend the salmon & eggs
Dès notre arrivée, tout était réuni pour passer une soirée mémorable. Chaque assiette était un véritable chef-d'oeuvre, présentée avec un souci du détail digne d'une oeuvre d'Arcimboldo. C'était presque trop beau pour être mangé… presque!
Notre serveur, dont j'ai malheureusement oublié le nom, a été exceptionnel. Attentionné, passionné & aux petits soins, il a pris le temps de nous présenter chaque plat ainsi que les accords mets-vins. Toutes les saveurs qu'il nous décrivait étaient bel & bien au rendez-vous, & chaque bouchée était une véritable explosion de goûts.
Une cuisine d'une finesse remarquable, un service impeccable & une ambiance qui rendent l'expérience tout simplement inoubliable.
Nous avons déjà hâte d'y retourner! Je recommande ce restaurant sans la moindre hésitation à tous les amateurs de gastronomie. Une adresse incontournable au coeur du Vieux-Québec.
Nous sommes allés souper, ma conjointe & moi samedi dernier à ce magnifique restaurant du Vieux Québec. La nourriture était tout simplement incroyable & le service hors-pair. Nous recommandons chaudement ce restaurant, nous y retournerons sans hésiter. Merci à toute l'équipe pour notre belle soirée!!❤?
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 !
