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Gemmell's

4.2 (402)
$30 and under
Contemporary French
34471 The Street of Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
An oasis by the sea, where dining is romantic cozy, comfortable, and highlighted with personal service. Like dining out should be - Gemmell’s is a Dana Point Harbor dining destination, an experience for the palate not to be forgotten.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French, French
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch: Sunday: 10:00am - 3:30pm; Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 3:30pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 3:30pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 3:30pm - 10:00pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Byron Gemmell
  • Catering
    Catering events such as: Sales Meetings, Corporate Events, Group Luncheons, Graduations, Cocktail & Receptions, Weddings, Holiday Parties, Rehearsal Dinners, Anniversaries, Birthday Events, Baby Showers, Business and Social occasions. Call us, no matter what the occasion, our chef has a selection of creative menus or we can customize one for your occasion.
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private banquet room that seats a minimum of 20 to a maximum of 80. The room has it own private facilities, as well as it's own full bar. It has a partial view of the Marina and lots of windows.
  • Neighborhood
    Dana Point / Monarch Beach
  • Cross street
    Dana Point Harbor Drive
  • Parking details
    Parking lot holds anywhere from 50 - 250 cars. It has handicap parking as well. On weekends there is Valet Parking (Friday, Saturday and Holidays) We also have access to Marina Parking (please inquire within).
  • Public transit
    Public transit stops in front of the Harbor of Dana Point.
  • Entertainment
    Thursday nights.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Reviews

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4.2

4.2
(402)
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 0.9Value

Noise • Moderate

402 Reviews
  1. JanetW Gold

    Los Angeles15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My bookclub met and everyone loved this restaurant. They make you feel at home. Many live close by and had never been before. Needless to say, it is on their list now.

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  2. Baxter Gold

    Los Angeles44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A nice romantic secret in Dana Point. Old school French cuisine and service you can count on.

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  3. ClayW

    Orange County11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I can’t stop raving about the meal we had Friday. The dinner was the best I’ve had in months and I dine out all over the country. It’s a local treasure.

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  4. Mac1 Gold

    Orange County149 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food,excellent ambiance and friendly staff. Gemmel’s is a gem.

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  5. BigRedsReviews

    Los Angeles19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 13, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our Mother's Day choice! And it was a good one. This Mom had the Chilean Sea Bass. Absolutely scrumptious! Dad was kept happy with the nice warm bread. He's hooked on good bread! Son had the Duck with the Grand Marnier reduction. At least I think that was the one he had. Good wine, good food, incredible company. A perfect Mother's day!

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  6. Dinedaily7

    Orange County69 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 5, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best local gem in Dana Point. Great food and quiet.

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  7. Susan Gold

    San Diego95 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 5, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the distinct impression that the waiter was not happy to have a solo female guest. The place was not full on Saturday night, and i had an early reservation to make it easier for them, but several guests who came in after me were given menus, water and bread before me. Two of the dishes were superb - 5 out of 5 for the asparagus feutille and the Grand Marnier souffle - but my scallop main course ($32) was overcooked with a blah sauce.

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  8. Nuikeoni Gold

    Orange County13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 27, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    nice quiet, good food when looking for something different

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  9. Nice Gold

    Orange County133 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 18, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very enjoyable French dining

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  10. Kimpoz

    Orange County59 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice place, our waiter Burton was wonderful. The food was delicious! We live close so we’ll be back.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French, French
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch: Sunday: 10:00am - 3:30pm; Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 3:30pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 3:30pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 3:30pm - 10:00pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Byron Gemmell
  • Catering
    Catering events such as: Sales Meetings, Corporate Events, Group Luncheons, Graduations, Cocktail & Receptions, Weddings, Holiday Parties, Rehearsal Dinners, Anniversaries, Birthday Events, Baby Showers, Business and Social occasions. Call us, no matter what the occasion, our chef has a selection of creative menus or we can customize one for your occasion.
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private banquet room that seats a minimum of 20 to a maximum of 80. The room has it own private facilities, as well as it's own full bar. It has a partial view of the Marina and lots of windows.
  • Neighborhood
    Dana Point / Monarch Beach
  • Cross street
    Dana Point Harbor Drive
  • Parking details
    Parking lot holds anywhere from 50 - 250 cars. It has handicap parking as well. On weekends there is Valet Parking (Friday, Saturday and Holidays) We also have access to Marina Parking (please inquire within).
  • Public transit
    Public transit stops in front of the Harbor of Dana Point.
  • Entertainment
    Thursday nights.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Orange County
  4. South Orange County
  5. Dana Point / Monarch Beach

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