Gemmell's Restaurant

If you’re looking for real French food with amazing sauces, this is your place. My compliments to le Chef. I felt like I was back in the south of France.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

We have been here many times. The French onion soup is the best,and the deserts are just amazing. .
This time we came for a lovely birthday dinner. Thank all of you for making it special!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I'm so glad that I found this restaurant! I was concerned that it wasn't opening today, but it just opened a little later than posted. Chicken/mushroom crepe, potato leek soup, Grand Marnier souffle...everything 💯✅️💯✅️💯! This will be my stop when I return to Dana Point!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I love eating at Gemmell’s especially for dinner. The food is outstanding and the whole place is so calming and comforting. This is one of my first options to eat out with friends or family because of how great it is. The service is great especially when I get Kevin and Julian. They are such hard workers and are always so kind to me and family or friends. I can’t wait to go eat there again. I absolutely love their service and all the employees are so kind, loving, and helpful. The atmosphere is also great and I love all the decor and music there is, especially on Christmas and Halloween with all the beautiful decorations. I really recommend this place with all the great food, atmosphere, and service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best food in the harbor
Great lemon drops

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I don’t write restaurant reviews. I’m finishing another angel hair pasta special on their lunch menu. Best pasta and value I’ve had in this area since I moved here a year ago. I highly recommend supporting this local gem (short for Gemmels!) as they navigate the harbor renovation issues.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Absolutely love it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Duck Liver Pate

Absolutely great atmosphere for an intimate experience. If you miss this gem, you have missed one of best experiences of southern California.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

5 stars, amazing food and service. Anything lower than 5 stars is a robbery of someones review. Amazing.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I had a lovely dinner there with family while I was visiting in Laguna Niguel. The restaurant still had their Christmas lights & decor up which made it very cozy & festive. My Chicken Picatta was divine as were the other menu items my group ordered. I am devastated that this restaurant will be demolished with the new development.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Horrible service

Always a great meal. Turkey dinner delicious 😋

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We were meeting family halfway between San Diego and Marina Del Rey and this place looked good. I got Sand Dabs with vegetables, my wife got Cappelini alla Checca and the family shared the Calamari Steak. Everything was delicious and the portions are generous. The server was very friendly and helpful. There is a huge parking lot so parking is not an issue. The prices are typical for this quality of restaurant in this area.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Angel Hair, Calamari Steak, House Salad, Caesar Salad

Always have a good experience

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best goid in town !! Amazing service!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5