The Hobbit Restaurant

**Open 7 Days a Week at 5pm!** An absolute escape from Ocean City.

A place to indulge in inventive american cuisine and mouthwatering seafood while overlooking one of the most picturesque views you have ever laid eyes on. If you're looking to simply come in a have some appetizers and a few cocktails our bartenders make great company at the bar which maintains the same breathtaking views. So next time you're wondering where to go for an elevated meal, stop by The Hobbit and step into a classy, sleak, but most importantly comfortable world of dining goodness.

04/24/2024

Restaurant Week ends this Sunday, April 28th and there is no better way to participate then by dining at The Hobbit. Chef Jason has created a delicious 3 course menu for $55 per person, in addition to our full menu. Enjoy some old favorites such as Shrimp Toast or try something new like our Brasserie Style Seared Tuna! The full Restaurant Week menu is attached below. We look forward to seeing you here soon!

03/31/2023

Now open 7 days a week at 5 p.m.! We are pleased to announce we have officially opened our doors for the 2023 season.

Chef Jason has crafted some special new dishes that are sure to please the palate! The juniper dusted quail accompanied by a seven herb salad is divine... as is the pan roasted duck breast with truffled peas! (full updated menu on our website http://www.thehobbitrestaurant.com/menu)

Some things of note:
-We will be open for Easter Sunday on April, 9th from Noon until 7:30pm.
-We will be participating in Restaurant Week from Sunday, April 16th through Sunday, April 30th. During this time we will be offering our full regular menu as well as a special three course menu!

We missed you over the winter months and cannot wait to see your smiling faces again!

“If more of us valued food and song and cheer above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”
-J.R.R. Tolkien

10/30/2022

We are now closed for the season and will reopen Wednesday, March 29th 2023. Thank you so much for another wonderful season and we look forward to seeing you in the Spring!

10/17/2022

Our last day for the 2022 season will be Saturday, October 29th. We will be open every day until then at 5pm daily. Chef Jason recently added a few great Fall items to the menu such as our Bone-in pork chop with sticky Braeburn apples, Caraway roasted duck with braised savoy cabbage & dumplings, and Short Rib goulash over spätzle “mac ‘n cheese”.

We sincerely appreciate all of the support you have shown us this year during our 45th anniversary. We have loved helping to create magical experiences all these years! If you don’t make it in to see us before October 29th, we look forward to welcoming you to the Shire when we reopen next year on Wednesday, March 29, 2023

If you are going to make it in before we close reservations are always recommended. (click link below to make reservations)
http://www.thehobbitrestaurant.com/reservations

09/04/2022

P.S.A.- We will be closed on Wednesday, September 7th and Sunday, September 18th for private events. Aside from these days we will be open 7 days a week at 5pm per usual. Look forward to seeing you again before we close for the year on October 29th!

07/09/2022

Thank you to everyone who voted for The Hobbit Restaurant during the 2022 season of The Best of Coastal Style Magazine. We are proud to announce that we were voted BEST DATE NIGHT, BEST FINE DINING, and BEST WAITSTAFF in Worcester County, Maryland!
Congratulations to our Hobbit team and we appreciate your continued support.

Best Of 2022 Worcester | Coastal Style Magazine 05/13/2022

We are so pleased to announce that we have been nominated in several categories of the 2022 season of Best of Coastal Style magazine! Best Atmosphere, Best Crabcakes, Best Cocktails, Best Date Night, Best Fine Dining, Best Waitstaff, and Best Water View Dining! Thank you for supporting our restaurant! You can place your vote here: https://coastalstylemag.com/best-of-2022-worcester/ #/gallery?group=408286

Best Of 2022 Worcester | Coastal Style Magazine Vote for your favorite people, places and businesses throughout the month of May in the Best Of 2022 Readers’ Poll in Coastal Style magazine!

03/16/2022 | OC Composting Program To Expand In 2022 | News Ocean City MD 04/22/2022

Happy Earth Day 2022!! The Hobbit is proud to compost all of our food waste in an effort to be a more sustainable business and reduce our impact on the planet. https://mdcoastdispatch.com/2022/03/16/oc-composting-program-to-expand-in-2022/

03/16/2022 | OC Composting Program To Expand In 2022 | News Ocean City MD OCEAN CITY – New food waste goals, partnerships and pilot programs are just some of the ways organizers of a resort composting initiative hope to expand

04/19/2022

Happy Spring from The Hobbit! We are now open for the 2022 season 7 days a week. Come check out our new wine list! We have an offering of 18 wines by the glass and a 50+ wine by the bottle list for your enjoyment. Call 410-524-8100 to make a reservation!

10/24/2021

The Hobbit is now closed for the season. We will reopen on Wednesday, April 13th 2022! Thank you to everyone that made it another wonderful year and we can't wait to see you in the Spring!

Reservations — The Hobbit Restaurant 09/21/2021

Our last day for the 2021 season will be Saturday, October 23rd. We will be open every day until then at 5pm daily. We look forward to seeing you before we close! Reservations always recommended. (follow link below to make reservations)
http://www.thehobbitrestaurant.com/reservations

Reservations — The Hobbit Restaurant We always recommend reservations. For special events or party inquiries go to our "private parties" section.

05/03/2021

Ocean City Restaurant Week started yesterday! We will be offering a 3 course menu for $45 everyday through Sunday, May 16th aside from Mother's Day on May 9th! On Mother's Day we will be open from 4:30-9pm offering our full regular menu along with a special mothers day menu and free dessert for all moms. Look forward to seeing you soon!

Photos from The Hobbit Restaurant's post 04/20/2021

The Hobbit Restaurant now open for the season! Our Hobbit Hole doors are open for you at 5pm seven days a week. So many tasty new items from Chef Jason and the same stunning sunsets as always. Don't forget to book a reservation through our website or give us a call at 410-524-8100. We hope you had a great Winter and we look forward to seeing you soon!

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An absolute escape from Ocean City. A place to indulge in inventive american cuisine and mouthwatering seafood while overlooking one of the most picturesque views you have ever laid eyes on.
If you're looking to simply come in a have some appetizers and a few cocktails our bartenders make great company at the bar which maintains the same breathtaking views.
So next time you're wondering where to go for a great meal filled with warm service, stop by The Hobbit and step into a classy, sleak, but most importantly comfortable world of dining goodness.

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Hobbit Feature/Closing Day Oct 26th!

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Address

121 81st Street
Ocean City, MD
21842

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 10pm
Tuesday 5pm - 10pm
Wednesday 5pm - 10pm
Thursday 5pm - 10pm
Friday 5pm - 10pm
Saturday 5pm - 10pm
Sunday 5pm - 10pm

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