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Gemmell's


4.0 of 5 stars 8 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: French, Seafood, Californian
  • 34471 Golden Lantern St, Dana Point, CA 92629-2906
  • (949) 234-0063
  • Price range: £12-25 ($20-$40)

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5 of 5 stars
orange county
4 Sep 2008

I was almost did not go in but my wife said" I want a souffle". The concierge recomended to us and all I have to say we will be back. The maitre'd or server was awesome he made the night for us. If you get a chance go!!!! more

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5 of 5 stars
dana point
19 Aug 2008
1
person found this review helpful

I applaud this restaurant. With class, refinement and subtlety, comes a surprise. Whether it be in their fine dining establishment, or a catered event, the perfection of his craft shines. That's the only way I can understand how GemmelI's can serve their hot chicken crepe's and wonderful Sand Dabs as if it were prepared for 1, yet to a group... more

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5 of 5 stars
boston
26 Apr 2008
3
people found this review helpful

My wife and two guests were greeted by the hostess we took to be part-owner. We conversed back in forth from English to French. It was a delight. The food was superb - veal ribs, NY sirloin, bay scallops, etc. Only wish we had thought to order the chocolate souffle for dessert. Allez-y! C'est romantique! more

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1 of 5 stars
Dana Point
30 Jan 2008
2
people found this review helpful

The food was reasonable, however the waiting staff were quite unfriendly and not very helpful. Upon paying we were over-charged by the manager and when we mentioned this and after we had paid he got quite annoyed that we'd complained and became aggressive and told us we were idiots and talking [-], generally he dealt with the matter in a... more

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5 of 5 stars
Newbeach
4 Jan 2008
8
people found this review helpful

This place rocks!! We had no idea by the location we were just looking for an afternoon place to eat that would be half way decent. OMG. The french onion was unbelievable and the chicken something , it had artichokes, was unreal. My partner had mussells on a half shell in a sauce can't stop talking about em. If you... more

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5 of 5 stars
Lake Placid, New York
21 Dec 2006
7
people found this review helpful

I was suprised at this places location. It is near a chain mexican in a marina. I didn't expect much. But, I was truly suprised. It is adorable and very warm inside and the food was fantastic. more

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5 of 5 stars
dana point
9 Dec 2006
7
people found this review helpful

What an amazing find. We stumbled across this little place while strolling around the harbor. What a suprise, by the outside you would never know the food inside was so awesome . Their service was right on the money. more

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Gemmell's Address

34471 Golden Lantern St, Dana Point, CA 92629-2906
Tel: (949) 234-0063
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.