We were driving from LA to San Diego and stopped here for lunch. We had seen it the last time we visited Dana Point, but only had a sundae at a restaurant on the bay then. This restaurant does not have a water view, but looked very inviting. It was my husband's birthday, so we were looking for something memorable.... More

Excellent luncheon menu with good wine selection and nice table setting with linens. Soup specials and sand dabs are the best! Not crowded at lunch and prices are reasonable for fine dining in the afternoon.

of classical music and classical French dishes with generous portions and caring service. Our dishes for five of us were all impeccably prepped and presented, the room is classic and comforting, the decibel levels low enough for innuendoes in conversation and food to be absorbed. Highly recommended!

Fantastic food. The decor is a little weird...cheap French decor and a mismatch of things, but the food and service is outstanding. Their signature pasta dish is to die for.

I loved the quaint, kitschy decore - maybe that's just me - red velvet chairs, fresh white table cloths, a fresh red rose on every table, lots of paintings on the walls, a little bar in the corner - and the service we had was great. So was the New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc we ordered. The location is great too... More

Six couples gathered at Gemmell's on February 10 for our annual Valentine dinner. Barbara (the manager) set up the front enclosed heated patio area for our party. It was a perfect environment for our small group. Pink roses on the table added a nice touch. The wine list is extensive. We selected #902, called Liquid Velvet (a California red blend),... More

Saved this restaurant for our last night in town expecting a great meal. We arrived and were seated right away but we wanted a quiet table so they put us in a tiny booth in the back corner which was cramped and near the kitchen. The live entertainment was so loud that it was uncomfortable. We had high expectations, as... More

This restaurant was a 1970's throwback. We visited at a time when there was a conference in Dana Point and every other restaurant was packed. This place was mostly empty - 4 other tables. Service was all wrong, we were pushed into an appetiser selection before we had even been given menus. These consisted of individual plates of slop -... More

Just stumbled on to this lovely restaurant. The staff was very attentive from start to finish. The food was excellent - French with a California coastal twist.