Gemmell's Restaurant Menu (2025 Update)
Introducing the Menu at Gemmell's Restaurant
Welcome to Gemmell's Restaurant, a charming family-owned eatery nestled in Dana Point, CA. This hidden gem offers a curated menu that celebrates flavorful, artisanal cooking with a touch of elegance. Start your culinary journey with appetizers like the Shrimp Scampi or vegan Champignons, perfectly paired with a rich, herbaceous sauce.
For the main course, treat yourself to the Chef's Special Roasted Duck or the delightful Gemelli Pasta, featuring Gulf shrimp and seasonal vegetables. Each dish reflects the chef's passion for fresh ingredients and innovative flavors.
Don’t miss the dessert menu showcasing the New York Style Cheesecake and the exquisite Soufflé, designed to indulge your palate. With its warm ambiance and attentive service, Gemmell's promises an unforgettable dining experience that resonates with flavors and memories, making every meal special.
Salads
Wilted Spinach Salad
Fresh Tender baby leaves of Spinach, tossed in a Flambeed hot Bacon Dressing.
Hearts Of Romaine Salad
Heart of Romaine, with roasted walnuts, Fresh crumbled Point Reyes blue cheese, diced tomatoes, topped with a Bordeaux vinaigrette dressing or blue cheese dressing.
Shrimp Salad Large Gulf Shrimps
Large Gulf Shrimp, With sliced tomatoes, cucumbers. arranged on top of a crisp hearts of Romain lettuce, with a side of Bordeaux dressing
Caesar Salad
Crisp Romaine lettuce tossed in a traditional Caesar dressing with Garlic croutons and Parmesan cheese.
French Onion Soup
A crock of rich onions, topped with seasoned croutons, gruyere cheese, baked to a golden brown presentation.
Potato Leek Soup
Tomato Salad
Mushroom Soup
Hearts Of Romaine Salad
Wilted Spinach Salad
Shrimp Salad
Caesar Salad
Soups
Entrees
Chef's Special Roasted Duck
New York Steak
Poached Salmon
Fresh Wild Salmon poached and finished in a champagne lemon dill light cream sauce Rice and vegetables.
Scallops (Large Eastern Sea Scallops)
Angel Hair Pasta
Thin Pasta with Tomato, Basil, Garlic, Angel hair pasta in extra virgin olive oil, Roma tomatoes, garlic, and vegetables. add chicken, Shrimp, or Scallops for additional charges.
2 Course Lunch / Available Only At 11:30 To 2:30pm
Sand Dabs Meniere
Delicate sand dabs sauteed with white wine, butter, parsley, lemon butter sauce with a touch of Demi-Glaze, vegetables, and rice.
Chicken Picatta
Tender fresh Chicken breast sauteed with salt, white pepper, and shallots, Topped with a creamy bur blanc sauce, capers, served with Vegetables and Rice.
Calamari Steak
Tender fresh calamari steak sauteed in a classic Almandine sauce, Rice and vegetables.
Gemelli Pasta (With Large Gulf Shrimps Or Chicken)
Our signature curly pasta is tossed with gulf shrimp and the chef selection of fresh vegetables in rich Dijon mustard and white wine sauce.
Chicken Elizabeth (With Shrimp & Artichoke Heart)
Fresh Tender chicken breast sauteed with artichoke hearts, garlic, and gulf shrimp, In a citrus chardonnay sauce vegetables and rice.
Pork Tenderloin
Pork Tenderloin Roasted, sliced, served with a Madeira wine Sauce, side Garlic Roasted Red Potatoes, with a selection of the Chefs assorted Vegetables
Shrimp Provencale (Large Gulf Shrimp)
Large Gulf shrimp sauteed with garlic, diced Roma tomatoes, basil, parsley, capers sauce, Rice, and Vegetables.
Filet Mignon
French Crepes, Filled With, Chicken Mushroom
Chicken breast and sliced mushroom sauteed then wrapped in a crepe and finished in a rich cream sauce with vegetables.
Chicken Marsala
Tender fresh Chicken breast sauteed with salt, pepper, and shallots Topped with a light Marsala sauce with fresh Vegetables and Rice.
Shrimp Scampi Dinner (Large Gulf Shrimps)
Lamb Chops
Tender Lamb Chops, oven roasted, served with a Thyme Sauce, a side of Garlic roasted red baby potatoes, with the Chefs selection of fresh vegetables
Smoked Salmon / Fresh
Casserole Of Escargots
Farm-raised Helix snails, sauteed with garlic, shallots, mushrooms, and diced ham, in a rich burgundy sauce.
Shrimp Scampi
Vegetarian. Sauteed Gulf Shrimp in a lemon Garlic Butter Blanc sauce.
Champignons
Vegan. Mixed wild mushrooms sauteed with an herb butter Drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.
Feuillette
A French specialty, Puff Pastry Pillow in a Creamy Herb White Wine sauce, with the chef’s daily preparation. Add Shrimp or Scallops for additional charges.
Pate De Canard
Dinner Appetizers
Gemmell's Dessert Menu
Creme Brule
Creamy, smooth as silk caramelized sugar Topped with ruby red raspberries, Black-Berries, and Blue-Berries.
Blue Berry Tart
Fresh from the kitchen, made with fresh blueberries, with a brown sugar crust.
Myer Lemon Tart
Fresh Lemons with a sweet and tart taste of zest, fresh out of our kitchen in a shortbread crust.
Souffle / Cook Time 25 Minutes
Your selection of Chocolate, Grand Marnier or Harlequin Our Signature dessert is baked to order and served with a rich Creme Anglaise sauce Please allow 25 minutes to prepare.
Cheese Cake
New York Style, Drizzled with a Wild Berry Sauce.
Chocolate Cake
Mousse Au Chocolat
Vegan. Mousse Au Chocolat, Belgium Chocolate, egg whites, a light, and airy dessert.