Gema

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Diego1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I took my girlfriend here for a bday celebration dinner & also had the chance to go next door for the mezcal speakloud which was also amazing. It was a beautiful experience through and through.
   

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Chicago1 review

   2.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Disappointment. We had to wait 15 mins to be seated from the reservation time. The menus came out 10 mins after that and the food another 30 mins after that. The food was luke warm to cool and very little flavor. The waiter was basically working the whole restaurant by himself and friendly. The portions were small and the pricing was way too high. The pork dish was a pass. The birria dish was not savory. Confusing menu. Should’ve gone to tried and true South of Nicks.
   

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   Patton

   Orange County1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our server was amazing! It was busy because of Valentine’s Day, but my boyfriend and I had a great time. We will definitely be coming back!
   

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   Caitlin VIP

   Orange County2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Staff was nice, food took really long to come out and was lukewarm when it did. Husband sent back the filet mignon because it was very tough and chewy. Salad was pretty bland.
   

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   Laura

   Orange County10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 7, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding experience at Gema. Food, cocktails and service were 5 star
   

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   lina

   Orange County22 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 2, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   food is tastily presented but some dishes did not quite achieve the palate satisfaction yet.
   

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   Raul

   Los Angeles1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of the best restaurants in South County. Delicious food, awesome service and great ambiance. It is my go to place when taking guests out to dinner.
   

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   Cheri VIP

   Orange County19 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 1, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   After reading some other reviews about their steak, we were excited to try Gema, but overall, it was a disappointment. The first and second courses came together, Tostadas and two whole Langoustines that delivered two small bites each after removing the shells. They didn't have the reviewed Tomahawk steak on the menu, so we opted for the Wagyu Filet. It was the worst filet we've ever had in a restaurant, tough and barely edible. We mentioned it to our waiter, Luca, and he seemed surprised when we asked the provider of their Wagyu. We split the steak and left over half. Tough meat happens sometimes, but when you tell the server there's an issue, it should be addressed with the kitchen. The flavor profiles of some of their dishes were interesting and new but we don't think we'll be going back.
   

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   Cindy VIP

   Orange County7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 1

   Food was extraordinary. Server was wonderful and so engaged. Restaurant was uncomfortably cold.
   

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    Lauren

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

     wonderful, wonderful dining experience with artistry menu…  elevated mexican!
    

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