June 9th, 2023

The Hobbit, Restaurant, Review, Ocean City, Maryland, American Food, Dining With A View, Summer 2023

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The Hobbit is considered an institution in Ocean City, Maryland. Since 1977 when they first opened, it has evolved with the times including a move with panoramic views. You don’t get to experience fine dining, good service plus scenic views at the same location.

The address is 121 81st St. #101. Tel 410-524-8100. Website:
http://Www.thehobbitrestaurant.com

They have a great bar. I believe reservations are a must for dining. They open 7 days a week for dinner.

There were six of us for dinner. Perfect time for a gorgeous sunset at the distance. Drinks, small talk, laughter followed.

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An order of the Cream of Crab Soup was well received. Jumbo lump, Sherry and Old Bay; a Trifecta in my book.

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The Traditional Caesar Salad. If you want it gluten free leave the croutons out.

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A delicious Smoked Beef Carpaccio: cold smoked beef tenderloin, fried shallots, truffled horseradish sauce and capers. A delicate tasting appetizer or small plate like I chose.

Look at these Pork’s Duck Cigars…Duck Confit, garlic, and sour onion wrapped in pastry and fried. Finishing touches of cherry honey syrup and toasted almond. Can you share??

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A few orders of crab cakes which The Hobbit are famous for. No fillers whatsoever and just a sprinkle of Old Bay will do. Don’t miss them??

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Filet Mignon prepared one of three ways. Veggies of the day. They cleaned their plates; talking about the ones that ordered them.

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I love duck. Medium rare for me. This duck not only had a great presentation but it tasted just as good as it looked.?

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I had the Fried Green Tomatoes which were excellent. I apologize, Oops, forgot to take the photo. Take my word they were perfectly cooked.

Plenty of restaurants up and down the Delaware and Maryland coast. Love it when I feel that I can’t wait to go back again.

The Hobbit Restaurant is on Social Media and so is AboutMyBeaches. Check us out.

And until then, I remain.

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October 18th, 2022

The Hobbit, Restaurant, Review, Ocean City, Maryland, Good Food, Will Travel

Definitely Good Food, Will Travel. Really, Ocean City is not that far from Rehoboth Beach. Maybe 16 miles. This time of the year it takes no time.

Six of us had a reservation. During dinner storms rolled in with a beautiful display of lightning. The restaurant has glass all around.

The Hobbit is located on 81st Street. 410-524-8100. Website? http://www.thehobbitrestaurant.com

The Hobbit offers Gluten Free items which will be marked as such on the menu.

Please note that Saturday, October 29th is the last day for the 2022 Season?

Four of us had the Bone in Pork Chop. I love pork chops, more so in cooler weather. This pork chop had sticky Braeburn apples, juniper and peppercorn rub, sautéed kale, green lentils simmered with pancetta, carrots and pearl onions. It was then finished with pork jus and sage. Ordered mine cooked medium. Awesome ?

Another dish ordered and has been on their menu for a long time was the Horseradish Crusted Salmon. North Atlantic Salmon, horseradish crusted, roasted Yukon creamer potatoes, roasted beets, tarragon and finished with a beet sauce and horseradish cream. It looked amazing and got great reviews.

Did not get to take a photo of the Lollipop Lamb Chops. New Zealand lamb chops, potato hash and sweet honey aioli. I can attest that I tasted one and it was delicious. This was an appetizer but you got plenty of them to make it a meal. Add a soup or salad.

Garvey, thanks so much for the Creme Brulee. It was so good.

Have a great week and remember that AboutMyBeaches is on Facebook and Instagram.