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Gemmell's Restaurant

Gemmell's Restaurant is a local business located in Dana Point Harbor, offering a romantic and comfortable dining experience with personal service. The cuisine is a unique blend of classic French style with experimental vigor and versatility. With origins from Guatemala and Scotch ancestry, Chef Gemmell's hallmarks shine through in his artistic creations. Explore the world's most exotic cuisine at Gemmell's Restaurant.
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12/31/2025

Just a reminder for those of you that will be joining us for dinner service tonight and tomorrow for lunch or dinner. We will have a very limited menu. This is due to the restaurant closing after tomorrow night. Thank you again for your patience and support.

12/30/2025

We had some of the family over the restaurant to celebrate one of our final days of operation. They also have been helping over the past week as well. Please note that we are booked to capacity Tuesday and Wednesday. To those of you that will be joining us on those days, we will have a limited menu.
Thank you

12/25/2025

We are wishing you a very Merry Christmas. Thank you for all the love and support you have shown since our closure announcement. We are closed today to celebrate the holiday with our families. We will be open tomorrow. Just a reminder our last day of operation is December 31, 2025.

12/17/2025

Some of you may have already heard, but yes Gemmell's Restaurant will close at the end of the year. It has been a great 24 years. We would like to thank our families, friends, and most importantly our staff for all the love and support. We would also like to express a special thank you to each of you for your support and patronage. Without you we wouldn't have been here for 24 years. If you like to visit we love to have you. Out last day is December 31, 2025.

Gemmell's Restaurant will close on New Year's Eve, according to its owner, Byron Gemmell. Opened in 2001, it became a local favorite known for the chef's innovative menu.

12/13/2025

Christmas is our favorite time of the year for many reasons. However, one key one is to decorate the restaurant. This year the team really went all out. These pictures are just a sample. Please come over to look and stay for a meal.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! We are so blessed and thankful to be serving you since 2001! If you need a venue to celebrate this great day please gives a call to see if we have any availability.

11/12/2025

Happy Veteran's Day! Thank you to all the men and women that have served our country. A special thank you to your families that supported you in your service to protect your fellow Americans.

11/02/2025

Time to get ready for Thanksgiving giving! One of the best holidays as you get to have a great meal with family and friends. Need a restaurant to host. We got you.

10/24/2025

Let's get ready for Thanksgiving! Plus we have other special days to lookout for. See the photo.

07/04/2025

Happy Independence Day!

We are so grateful for this amazing country and the opportunities that it provided us and our family.

06/15/2025

Happy Father's Day. It's a beautiful day in Dana Point. Hope you all will have a great day.

Address

34471 Golden Lantern Street
Dana Point, CA
92629

To get to the local business on Golden Lantern Street in Dana Point, you have a few transportation options.

If you are taking public transport, you can take the bus and get off at the Pacific Coast Highway stop. From there, walk south down Golden Lantern Street until you reach your destination.

If you are driving, take the Pacific Coast Highway and turn onto Golden Lantern Street. Drive down until you reach your destination. There is limited street parking available near the business, but there may be additional parking options nearby.

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 9pm
Tuesday	11am - 9pm
Wednesday	11am - 9pm
Thursday	11am - 9pm
Friday	11am - 10pm
Saturday	11am - 10pm
Sunday	10am - 9pm

Website

http://www.gemmellrestaurant.com/

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What people say

Gemmell's Restaurant, located on Golden Lantern Street in Dana Point, is a true gem of a dining destination. The restaurant offers a cozy and romantic atmosphere that is perfect for any occasion. What sets Gemmell's apart from other restaurants is their exceptional personal service that makes diners feel truly special.

The cuisine at Gemmell's is classic French with a twist of creativity and experimental vigor. Chef Gemmell's dishes are light and innovative, showcasing his freedom to innovate and his versatility in the kitchen. His cooking style has been compared to Chinese cuisine due to its complexity, versatility, flavor, punch, and visual artistry.

Chef Gemmell's journey to becoming a renowned chef began as a busboy at the Disneyland Hotel. He worked his way up from salad man to Assistant Chef before moving on to become Sous Chef at the Cellar in Fullerton, California. It was there that he worked under Jean-Pierre Peiny who sparked his artistic creativity and eagerness to achieve perfection.

If you're looking for an unforgettable dining experience in Dana Point Harbor, look no further than Gemmell's Restaurant. With its exceptional service and delicious cuisine, it truly is "like dining out should be."

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