Gemmell's Restaurant
34471 Golden Lantern, Dana Point
(949) 234-0063
Customers' Favorites
Salmon with Dill Sauce Hollandaise
Chicken and Mushroom Crepes
Chicken Marsala
Duck Liver Pate
Calamari Steak
Rack of Lamb
Caesar Salad
House Salad
Angel Hair
Escargot
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Recent Reviews
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.
The restaurant had a nice and pleasant atmosphere. The cream of mushroom soup was delicious with a nice hint of black pepper cracked into it. Bread rolls were warm and just out of the oven . The calamari steak dish was nicely done with bare minimum oil. It was fresh and healthy. The angel hair pasta had a nice garlic flavor , I wish it was seasoned well. But for that , the whole dining experience was memorable.
Had some issues, otherwise could have been a 5 star. Beignets are NOT good, they are dense and cake like. Could not try the Lobster bisque as they were out of it. The main courses were exceptional as was the French onion soup. Prices are reasonable and portions good. Just don't go when they first open. They are unprepared for early visitors. Cheesecake was perfect and lemon tart was great.
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