Gertrude's - Baltimore

4.5

7142 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

IMPORTANT: If you want to reserve an OUTDOOR table, you MUST select the "Outdoor" seating option in Open Table. If Open Table does not offer that option, then that means they are all reserved. ("Standard" means an indoor table.)

To our Indoor Diners: we are fortunate to have a very sophisticated small particle air filtration system in our dining room, thanks to the museum.

If you encounter any problems with booking online, please do not hesitate call us at 410-889-3399 so we can personally assist you. Thank you!

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Seafood
Hours of operation
Sunday Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–4:30 pm Saturday Brunch Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Wednesday thru Saturday Dinner Wed–Sat 4:30 pm–8:00 pm Sunday DInner Sun 4:30 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(410) 889-3399
Website
http://www.gertrudesbaltimore.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
John Shields
Private party facilities
Gertrude's can be rented for an exclusive Private Event. For more information, please contact our Director of Private Events, Emily Villarreal, at emily@gertrudesbaltimore.com or 443-677-3648.

Location
10 Art Museum Dr., Baltimore, MD 21218
Neighborhood
Charles Village
Cross street
N. Charles St.
Parking details
There is a parking lot for over 40 cars, operated by the BMA; payment is required to use the BMA's lot. There is also plenty of on-street parking directly in front; parking meters are in effect during our operating hours. <br />
Entertainment
On Friday nights listen to mellow jazz with Gary Thomas & Friends at Gertrude's from 6 to 8pm, while you enjoy dinner or cocktails in a beautiful and relaxing setting. And the Dottie Tim Jazz Duo plays here on Sundays during our popular brunch, from 11:30 am till 2:30 pm.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Eggs Benedict, The Original$16.00
Canadian bacon, poached eggs, toasted English muffin, hollandaise sauce, skillet home fries
Eggs Gertrude
Pan-seared Gertie's Crab Cake, griddled tomato, poached eggs, toasted English muffin, hollandaise, home fries
- Market
Tilghman Island Eggs$22.00
Single-fry oysters, griddled tomato, poached eggs, toasted English muffin, hollandaise, home fries
Crabmeat Omelet
Lumps of crabmeat, sherried mushrooms, mornay sauce (w/ Gruyère cheese), home fries
- Market
Mediterranean Omelet$17.00
Artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, Charlottetown Farm goat's milk feta, Kalamata olives, spinach, home fries
Back Creek Inn Crab Quiche$22.00
Lump crabmeat, Swiss cheese, red onions, fresh herbs, garden salad
Country Breakfast Platter$14.00
Two country fresh eggs prepared any-which-way, skillet home fries, and choice of scrapple, maple pork sausage, turkey sausage, smoked bacon
Veggie-Fu Scramble$12.00
Tofu scramble (organic tofu, veggies, salsa fresca), home fries
Pancakes! Pancakes! Pancakes!$11.00
Full stack, maple syrup, whipped cream
Buttermilk Waffles$12.00
Pecan praline, caramel sauce, maple syrup, whipped cream

Brunch Sides

Skillet Home Fries$5.00
House-Made French Fries$6.00
Toasted English Muffin$2.00
Rapa Scrapple$6.00
Chicken Sausage$6.00
Smoked Bacon$6.00
Maple Pork Sausage$6.00

Soups & Stews

Miss Jean's Red Crab Soup$7.00
Vegetables, lump crabmeat
Cream of Crab$8.00
Lump crab, sherry

Salads

Cinda's Garden Salad$8.00
Field greens, baby arugula, cucumber, grape tomatoes, carrots, red onion, fennel, roasted lemon vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$8.00
Romaine, aged Parmesan, herbed croutons, anchovies, our signature Caesar dressing; Gluten free option
Seafood Salad
Field greens, grilled gulf shrimp, lump crabmeat, avocado, grape tomatoes, roasted lemon vinaigrette
- Market
Spinach Salad$9.00
Spinach leaves, applewood smoked bacon, mushrooms, red onion, goat cheese, warm aged sherry wine vinaigrette
Baby Kale, Watercress & Roasted Beet Salad$9.00
Chevre cheese, toasted walnuts, honey-white balsamic vinaigrette

Salad Add Ons

Grilled Chicken$8.00
Grilled Gulf Shrimp$11.00
Grilled Organic Salmon$12.00
Single Fried Oysters$14.00
Zuchettes$7.00
Chicken Salad$10.00
Shrimp Salad$11.00
Tuna Salad$8.00

Hummus Plate

Hummus Plate$11.00
With feta, kalamata olives, stuff ed grape leaves, cucumbers and pita

Burgers

Cheeses: Cheddar, Swiss, Provolone, Pepper Jack, Chevre, American, Vegan Swiss

Fells Point Beef Burger$16.00
½ lb. 100% Angus beef, L&T, cheese, fries
Oscar's Turkey Burger$14.00
Fresh ground local turkey (red & green bell pepper, onion, garlic), L&T, cheese, fries
Chipotle Black Bean Burger$12.00
Vegan bun, L&T, cheese, fries
Beyond Burger$15.00
Vegan bun, L&T, cheese, fries

Burger Add Ons

Bacon$1.50
Mushrooms$1.50
Grilled Onions$1.50
The Works$3.50

Lunch Favorites

Gertie's Crab Cake
Broiled "all-lump" Baltimore-style cake (using John's grandmother's recipe), with basil-caper tartar sauce, french fries, apple-fennel slaw
- Market
Boardwalk Crab Cake
Lightly fried old-fashioned, down-the-ocean style with local Maryland clawmeat, lump crab, mustard & Old Bay, with three-mustard sauce, home fries, apple-fennel slaw
- Market
Shrimp Salad Po' Boy$16.00
Old Bay spiced shrimp, L&T, brioche roll, Utz potato chips
- ½ Sandwich & Cup of Soup$17.00
Mom Mom's Tuna Salad$12.00
Albacore tuna, L&T, seven-grain bread, Utz potato chips
- ½ Sandwich & Cup of Soup$13.00
Highlandtown Chicken Salad$14.00
Springfield Farm chicken, (red grapes, almonds, tarragon), brioche roll, Utz potato chips
- ½ Sandwich & Cup of Soup$15.00
Hutzler's Tea Room Club$15.00
Smoked turkey breast, bacon, L&T, mayo, toasted Pullman bread, with Utz potato chips
Poppy's Powerhouse$12.00
Hummus, spinach, field greens, cucumber, tomato, red onion, carrots, spicy Pepper Jack cheese, seven-grain bread, with fresh fruit; Vegan Option
- ½ Sandwich & Cup of Soup$13.00

Brunch Cocktails

Classic Bloody Mary$8.00
Tito's vodka, house-crafted Bloody Mary mix
Dirty Gertie$9.00
Lemon peel-infused Tito's vodka, Bloody Mary mix with clam juice, Old Bay shrimp
Jalapeno Popper$8.00
Jalapeno-infused Tito's vodka, house-crafted Bloody Mary mix
OJ Mimosa$7.00
Mango Mimosa$8.00
Peach Bellini$8.00
Blood Orange Mimosa$8.00
Blood Orange juice, Cava sparkling wine, sugar rim

House Cocktails

Saint Sangria$12.00
Red wine & elderflower liqueur blend, frozen juice chips, Cava sparkling wine
Poe's Last Word$13.00
Belle Meade Bourbon, Luxardo maraschino cherry liqueur, yellow chartreuse, lime juice
Orange Blush$12.00
Tito's Vodka, blood orange juice, triple sec, Cava, sugar rim
Negroni in the Garden$10.00
Baltimore Spirits Shot Tower Gin, Capitoline White Vermouth, Campari Liqueur, orange twist [on the rocks]

Champagne / Sparkling

Dibon Brut Reserve Cava NV, Penedes, Spain$7.00
Terre di Marca Prosecco NV, Italy$8.00
Azienda Agricola 499 Moscato d'Asti 2018, Piedmont, Italy$10.00
Gratien & Meyer Brut Rose NV, Loire Valley, France$9.00
Nicolas Feuillatte, Brut Reserve NV, Champagne, France$65.00
Veuve Clicquot Brut "Yellow Label" NV, Champagne, France$99.00

Whites

Deep Water "Big Salt" White Blend 2019, Oregon$8.00
Schumann Nägler Riesling 2018 (Dry), Germany$8.00
Mezzacorona Pinot Grigio 2018, Trentino, Italy$8.00
Fernhook Sauvignon Blanc 2020, New Zealand$8.00
Le Fils des Gras Moutons Muscadet 2019, Loire Valley, France$30.00
Antech Chardonnay 2019, France$9.00
Flint & Steel Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Napa Valley, California$34.00
Azienda Agricola 499 Moscato d'Asti 2018, Piedmont, Italy$10.00
Tenuta Le Calcinaie Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2018, Italy$10.00
Licia Albariño 2018, Rias Biaxas, Spain$36.00
Santa Barbara Winery Chardonnay 2018, California$40.00
Melville Chardonnay 2016, Santa Rita Hills, California$40.00
Domaine Merlin–Cherrier Sancerre 2018, Loire Valley, France$60.00
Patz & Hall Chardonnay 2016, Sonoma Coast, California$70.00

Reds

Puro Malbec 2018, Southwest, France$7.00
Fourteen Hands Merlot 2016, Washington State$8.00
La Fraghe Bardolino 2018, Veneto, Italy$32.00
Avalon Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, California$9.00
Marques de Riscal Rioja Reserva 2015, Rioja, Spain$40.00
Estancia Reserve GSM 2014, Monterey County, California$40.00
Brandborg Pinot Noir 2017, Umpqua Valley, Oregon$12.00
The Fableist Zinfandel 2017, Paso Robles, Califorrnia$12.00
Argyle Pinot Noir 2017, Willamette Valley, Oregon$45.00
Black Ankle "Passeggiata" XI, Mt. Airy, Maryland$50.00
Black Ankle "Rolling Hills" Bordeaux Blend 2015, Mt. Airy, MD$55.00
Robert Sinskey "Los Carneros" Pinot Noir 2014, Napa, California$65.00
Terra Valentine Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Napa Valley, CA$70.00

Rose

Mont Gravet Cinsault Rose (Dry) 2018, France$8.00
Gratien & Meyer Brut Rose (Sparkling) NV, France$9.00

Beers & Ciders

Union Duckpin Pale Ale, Baltimore, MD$6.00
Union Skipjack Pilsner, Baltimore, MD$6.00
Union Blackwing Lager, Baltimore, MD$6.00
Brewer's Art Resurrection, Abbey-Style Dubbel, Baltimore, MD$7.00
Guinness Blonde Lager, Relay, MD$7.00
Heavy Seas, Loose Cannon IPA, Baltimore, MD$7.00
Manor Hill Grisette Farmhouse Ale, Ellicott City, MD$8.00
Allagash White Belgian-Style Wheat Beer (Maine)$6.00
Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout (CO)$7.00
Ommegang Rosetta Cherry Sour Beer (Belgium)$12.00
Benediktiner Helles Lager (Germany)$10.00
Heineken$5.00
Miller Lite$5.00
Non-Alcoholic! Kaliber (UK)$5.00

Ciders & More

Dry

Graft Cider, Farm Flor Rustic Table Cider (NY)$8.00

Semi-Dry

Downeast "Original" Unfiltered Cider (MA)$6.00
Wöllfer No. 139 Dry Rosé Cider (NY)$10.00
Flying Embers Grapefruit, Hard Kombucha (CA)$7.00

Sweet

DC Brau, Full Transparency Orange Crush, Hard Seltzer, Washington DC$7.00
Bold Rock IPA Pressed Cider (VA)$6.00

Soft Bar

Iced Tea$3.00
Lemonade$3.00
San Pellegrino Sparkling Water$3.00
Gosling's Ginger Beer$4.00
Coke$3.00
Diet Coke$3.00
Sprite$3.00
Ginger Ale$3.00
Zeke's Coffee [Made in Baltimore]$3.00

What 7,142 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Baltimore
Great for brunch
Baltimore
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Gertrude's in Baltimore offers a delightful dining experience with "wonderful food, service, and atmosphere." Located in a first-rate museum setting, it provides a unique blend of art and cuisine. Guests praise the "fantastic service," and the menu's heavy seafood focus consistently impresses. Perfect for special occasions or casual outings.

7,142 Reviews

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Gail
Philadelphia
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I was a bit disappointed. Of course, due to the cool weather we dined indoors. Our view was stacked chairs sitting outside the windows, no ambience to speak of. Service was very good, quick seating and our waiter was patient and efficient. The food was fair to good. Nothing to really rave about. Recommended crab cake was too spicy. Salmon grilled cheese came out with burnt bread. I brought guests from out of the country and must say I did not impress them on this visit.
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Lydia
Milwaukee
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The ambience was nice though our table wobbled everytime we moved even a small amount which was annoying. We loved the half off wine on Wednesdays but our waiter took my glass before I even finished. He was also pretty abrupt the entire visit but I've definitely experienced worse wait staff. My friend and I both had the classic Crab cakes. I personally thought the Crab cake itself was delicious, full of flavor and the perfect amount of moisture. The bread they brought to the table (foccacia and cornbread) was also a delight. That being said, the sides left much to be desired. They severely lacked flavor and salt and there wasn't any salt or pepper on the tables. The greens had a slight taste of being cooked in ham hocks but just needed salt to bring that flavor out. The potato salad was so bland that my friend didn't eat any of hers. I did end up dipping mine in the accompanied mustard sauce which made it palatable. Overall, I'm glad I had a delicious Crab cake while in Baltimore but I probably would not come to this specific restaurant again.
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Boris
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great impression of the visiting this place, everything is nice. Quite and friendly.
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stephen
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food variety and prep outstanding. Cuisine also very creative without being over-the-top. Prices very, very reasonable. Excellent exhibits. Service also outstanding. A wonderful way to end the day, too, after a visit to the BMA and its ex
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Sandee
Baltimore
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely place to share good food with good friends. Unpretentious but genteel.
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Nola
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I really enjoyed the selection I chose, which was the lamb meatballs with figs and onions as a starter, followed by a 1/2 chicken salad sandwich and a cup of soup. The chicken salad sandwich was delicious. There was some sort of mild spice in the sweet potato soup that didn't appeal to me, maybe curry? Anyway, I think I would have liked it better if it had been spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg and a pinch of cloves, to simulate a pumpkin pie flavor. I ordered a dessert to go, but have not eaten it yet. The only issue I have with the menu is that so many of the items sounded very good, but had one ingredient I know I don't like. Also would have preferred to have a choice of sides, rather than just chips with my sandwich.
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Sara
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I dined at Gertrude's to participate in their fundraising dinner in support of the Y in Central Maryland. It was an excellent experience, and I love to eat fantastic food at a philanthropic local restaurant that gives back to the community. I will definitely be back.
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D .
Baltimore
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I just want to say, the food could be better if it was hot.
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Sandra
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I took a friend to dinner before a show at the museum and it was the perfect choice. Everything was timed perfectly to ensure we were able to make our show in a timely manner. The food, service and ambiance was amazing. Wednesday happened to have some great discounts which was a pleasant surprise. Will definitely return for a midweek boost.
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Maria
Baltimore
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The location inside the BMA and its garden is the only reason to go. The food, although it tastes fine, is made with toxic industrial processed vegetable oils. And the coffee ruins an otherwise decent brunch - the coffee at Dunkin Donuts is far better. It's closer to brown dishwater than coffee. And they do not have espresso or Americanos, which should be required for any brunch local with tablecloths.
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Gertrude's - Baltimore is rated 4.5 stars by 7142 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

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10 Art Museum Dr., Baltimore, MD 21218

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
N. Charles St.
Neighborhood
Charles Village
Hours of operation
Sunday Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–4:30 pm Saturday Brunch Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Wednesday thru Saturday Dinner Wed–Sat 4:30 pm–8:00 pm Sunday DInner Sun 4:30 pm–7:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
There is a parking lot for over 40 cars, operated by the BMA; payment is required to use the BMA's lot. There is also plenty of on-street parking directly in front; parking meters are in effect during our operating hours. <br />
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
John Shields
Entertainment
On Friday nights listen to mellow jazz with Gary Thomas & Friends at Gertrude's from 6 to 8pm, while you enjoy dinner or cocktails in a beautiful and relaxing setting. And the Dottie Tim Jazz Duo plays here on Sundays during our popular brunch, from 11:30 am till 2:30 pm.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.gertrudesbaltimore.com/
Phone number
(410) 889-3399
Private party facilities
Gertrude's can be rented for an exclusive Private Event. For more information, please contact our Director of Private Events, Emily Villarreal, at emily@gertrudesbaltimore.com or 443-677-3648.

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Gertrude's - Baltimore

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

100 Baltimore / Maryland Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Seafood Salad

BBQ Fries

Spinach Salad

Brunch Favorites

Eggs Benedict, The Original$16.00

Eggs Gertrude

Tilghman Island Eggs$22.00

Crabmeat Omelet

Mediterranean Omelet$17.00

Back Creek Inn Crab Quiche$22.00

Country Breakfast Platter$14.00

Veggie-Fu Scramble$12.00

Pancakes! Pancakes! Pancakes!$11.00

Buttermilk Waffles$12.00

Brunch Sides

Skillet Home Fries$5.00

House-Made French Fries$6.00

Toasted English Muffin$2.00

Rapa Scrapple$6.00

Chicken Sausage$6.00

Smoked Bacon$6.00

Maple Pork Sausage$6.00

Soups & Stews

Miss Jean's Red Crab Soup$7.00

Cream of Crab$8.00

Salads

Cinda's Garden Salad$8.00

Caesar Salad$8.00

Seafood Salad

Spinach Salad$9.00

Baby Kale, Watercress & Roasted Beet Salad$9.00

Salad Add Ons

Grilled Chicken$8.00

Grilled Gulf Shrimp$11.00

Grilled Organic Salmon$12.00

Single Fried Oysters$14.00

Zuchettes$7.00

Chicken Salad$10.00

Shrimp Salad$11.00

Tuna Salad$8.00

Hummus Plate

Hummus Plate$11.00

Burgers

Fells Point Beef Burger$16.00

Oscar's Turkey Burger$14.00

Chipotle Black Bean Burger$12.00

Beyond Burger$15.00

Burger Add Ons

Bacon$1.50

Mushrooms$1.50

Grilled Onions$1.50

The Works$3.50

Lunch Favorites

Gertie's Crab Cake

Boardwalk Crab Cake

Shrimp Salad Po' Boy$16.00

Mom Mom's Tuna Salad$12.00

Highlandtown Chicken Salad$14.00

Hutzler's Tea Room Club$15.00

Poppy's Powerhouse$12.00

Brunch Cocktails

Classic Bloody Mary$8.00

Dirty Gertie$9.00

Jalapeno Popper$8.00

OJ Mimosa$7.00

Mango Mimosa$8.00

Peach Bellini$8.00

Blood Orange Mimosa$8.00

House Cocktails

Saint Sangria$12.00

Poe's Last Word$13.00

Orange Blush$12.00

Negroni in the Garden$10.00

Champagne / Sparkling