Gemmell's French Restaurant

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• Best French in Orange County

Category: French (12 listings)

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Family owned and operated, intimate Gemmell's is nestled snugly amid the shops and restaurants of Dana Point Harbor, which attracts both tourists and locals. Wrought-iron gates, white linens, fresh flowers and high-backed chairs in the semi-outdoor dining room creates a California-meets-the-Bayou casual, upscale feel. A salty breeze gently blows through the large open French windows. Chef-owner Byron Gemmell's menu appeals to many palates with house-smoked meats, homemade pastries and his signature sauces. Start with the smoked salmon, strewn with juicy capers and served with toast points. The Feuillette puff pastry with asparagus is light and airy. Northwestern halibut with rice and seasonal fresh vegetables--including a unique mix of carrot, zucchini and nutmeg--is a stand-out. For pasta fans, the chef's own Gemmelli penne with Gulf shrimp in a Dijon mustard cream sauce is truly one of a kind. Finish with the flourless chocolate cake with almond dust.

• Gemmell's French Restaurant
  34471 Golden Lantern St Dana Point CA 92629
  Tel: (949) 234-0063
  Hours: Lunch: Mon - Sat 11.00am - 3:30pm | Dinner: Sun - Thu 3:30pm ~ 9:00pm | Fri & Sat 3:30pm ~ 10:00pm.

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