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Best French in Orange County

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The Hobbit in Corona Del Mar offers a distinctive dining experience within a charming 1930s Spanish home. Guests begin with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres in the wine cellar, followed by a seated dining room experience featuring appetizers, a choice between fish or fowl, and a salad. An intermission allows guests to meet the owner and chef, Michael Phillipi, take a kitchen tour, stroll the patio, and explore the art gallery before returning to their tables. The main course varies depending on the day of the week, with options like Beef Wellington, Cote de Boeuf, prawns with champagne beurre blanc, sirloin of lamb, or duckling with sundried cherry sauce. The Hobbit promises a unique and memorable dining experience for all.

This lovely French restaurant by the sea exudes romance, comfort, coziness and has an edge with its personal touch. Gemmell's is one of Dana Point Harbor's hot restaurants, giving a culinary experience that is unforgettable. Using only natural and organic produces, the contemporary French menu offers game, poultry, seafood and desserts such as duck with caramelized banana rum, roasted rack of lamb, house smoked salmon, casserole of escargots, shrimp Provencale and more. Gemmell's serves lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch and diners can choose to dine by the fireplace inside or on the patio.

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