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Gertrude's - Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Gertrude's - Phoenix

4.7
4.7
5603 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Gertrude’s Restaurant, nestled inside the Desert Botanical Garden, offers a fresh new food experience focusing on ingredients directly from growers in Arizona and the surrounding region.

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2 people

7:30 PM


Booked 103 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, American, Vegetarian

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 10:30 am–2:45 pm Dinner Daily 3:15 pm–8:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (480) 719-8600

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Alan "Skip" Hause, Chef Owner

  • Catering

    For information on catering at the Desert Botanical Garden (or the greater Phoenix area), reach out to our sister company, Fabulous Food Fine Catering and Events, by phone at 602.267.1818 or by email at info@fabulousfoodaz.com.

  • Private party facilities

    For private event information, reach out to Michelle Jacob directly at mjacob@gertrudesrestaurant.net.

  • Private party contact

    Michelle Jacob, GM: (480) 719-8600

  • Neighborhood

    Central Phoenix

  • Cross street

    Desert Botanical Garden

  • Parking details

    Our guests may park anywhere in the Desert Botanical Garden public lot. We recommend you park near the entrance, the center parking lot sidewalk is a good landmark.

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 5,603 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Phoenix

    Great for brunch

  • Phoenix

    Healthy

  • Phoenix

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Phoenix

    Great for scenic views

  • Phoenix

    Most Booked

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  1. DesertPilgrim

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Roasted Cauliflower dish was very good;as was the lentil bowl
  2. LesleyL

    Phoenix

    71 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sitting outside At Gertrude’s is just enjoyable. We shared three different things and they were all delicious. The cauliflower and shishito peppers were so good! Our server was accommodating and we were able to sit and visit without much interruption.
  3. Ginni

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    There are loads of reasons to go to Gertrude’s. First the food is outstanding, flavorful, imaginative and inspired by the southwest with influences from other parts of the world. The menu offers diverse and plentiful options. Service is attentive and engaging. The ambiance, inside or out, only enhances the food experience. Location in the gardens is perfect for before or after wandering. Thank you for a memorable experience.
  4. TrudyH

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Please make a reservation so you are not disappointed.
  5. JulieG

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The freshest food in the most lovely place. If you're visiting the area or flying in or out of PHX, do NOT miss the opportunity to dine here! Having eaten at Gertrude's on two prior visits to AZ, I made my group of six women a reservation for brunch before our 4pm flight out. Each of us agreed it was our best meal the entire trip.
  6. Kris

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    great service, great food, beautiful surroundings.
  7. KolleenC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, service and atmosphere! Love sitting on the patio surrounded by the plants and birds. Highly recommend!
  8. GwenE

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a reservation and at the promised time our party of 4 was seated outside. The waitress, Sydney was so friendly and knowledgeable about the menu offerings. Our drinks arrived quickly and the food followed in short time. The food was outstanding! We will always plans to eat here on our future visits to the Desert Botanical Garden. A wonderful experience shared with friends.
  9. KellyK

    Pittsburgh

    5 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    The service and food were excellent. Only disappointment was that there were not any Gertrude mementos available for purchase
  10. Randy

    Tucson

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delightful place to lunch as a break from viewing the extensive and extraordinary cacti. The crab cakes were delicious—as was everything else.
  11. Rocky

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    The person checking us was quite rude - we had a reservation and it was for inside and we requested the patio and he said we have to wait 3 more hours and throughout our meal there were many empty tables. The food was so so - the breakfast burrito was bland The service and and ambiance was excellent
  12. MaryM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Prickly pear margarita is delish! Root vegetable salad with warm chicken is also delicious:) our server Mary was very sweet and thoughtful. We really enjoyed the atmosphere as well.
  13. JTalk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Incredible brunch and beautiful surroundings. If you have the pleasure of Josh being your server, you’re in luck. Great recommendations, attitude, and service. Loved the gardens, food, weather, and prickly pear mimosas. Thanks!
  14. Jules

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Needed to get a quick bite before a flight. Had a reservation but it would have been to late. Hostess was great and squeezed us in on the patio. Our server ( forgot name) was fantastic. We told him our situation and need for quick food and exit. He was on it! We ordered appetizer and split the burger ( huge burger get it medium well if you don’t like it pretty red) glass of wine and a coke. Food came out super fast and waiter left bill on table for quick exit. Great meal in a wonderful environment. Wish we had more time to sit and enjoy the beautiful weather and plants. Made it to the airport on time and will definitely visit this restaurant again.
  15. BonnieW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The entire experience was outstanding. We did not feel rushed. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. I would definitely take guests there again because it is a lovely experience in outdoor fine dining. The menu is nicely varied for all tastes.
  16. CarlyK

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I enjoyed a lovely lunch on the patio with a friend. I had the shaved root salad for my appetizer, all of the ingredients were so fresh and delicious! For my entree I enjoyed the roasted corn tamale and it was by far the best tamale I have ever eaten here in AZ! I ordered the Mojave Mojito and it was crisp and refreshing. Our waiter was Liam and he was fantastic.
  17. LynnR

    New Orleans

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was absolutely wonderful. Tamales were original and very flavorful.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food, service and ambiance. Fresh farm to table offerings. Make reservations well in advance, especially during popular months.
  19. GreenMtMom

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Excellent refreshing food! Delicious salads, scrumptious burgers, AMAZING desserts!
  20. GinaL

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    Really appreciated so many GF options--wow, even donuts for dessert! They happened to be the best part of the meal. The description of the menu items were better than the food itself sadly. A patio table would have helped compensate for the food quality but as it was a rainy eve (so unusual) we opted for indoors (very mediocre in style and ambience.
  21. JudyG

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful lunch with a friend. The corn soup was fantastic. Our server was great. Will be back!
  22. JackH

    New Mexico

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Marginally decent place. Doesn’t live up to the hype or the pretense of the staff. Our server Fred was okay but it felt like he was talking to us like 6 year olds. We didn’t care for his style but he was efficient and nice enough. Gave decent recommendations and explained the menu well. The older gray haired guy that seated us was a total jerk. Was short with us, surly even. Gave us a bad table Would not let us sit outdoors because he “had reservations” coming. We were there 90 minutes and more than 80% of the outdoor tables remained unoccupied. Pulled a small man power trip on us instead of satisfying his customers. We won’t be back.
  23. MichaelO

    Western NC

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great late lunch after touring the gardens. Service, Food & atmosphere went along with the Botanical vibe! Make sure to make reservations prior to going to Desert Botanical Gardens!
  24. Muzzy

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful, interesting food in a gorgeous setting: outdoors at the Desert Botanical Garden. Wide variety for such a small, local-sourced menu (it changes with the season), so vegans to meat-lovers are covered. Great place to sit and talk while enjoying nature.
  25. MegB

    Phoenix

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    The waiter was great. Food was good. I had asked for an outdoor table and the hostess stated it was a 2 hour wait even though there were about 6 empty tables. She was rude and dismissive.
  26. KayG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was the 2nd time at Gertrude's in the month! I invited my guest because the food is creative, delicious, worth coming for. Walking in the gardens afterward is simply a way to perfect time together. Thank you!
  27. PaulB

    Phoenix

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    We got married at the garden 1 year ago And it was a great place to get married !! Good Time here !!
  28. Neighbor

    Phoenix

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food was wonderful and our server was delightful. The hostess staff was rude and sharp-edged and made the experience less than perfect.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    awesome stop after visiting zoo. good , service and atmosphere were great
  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food3service2ambience5
    Waiter wasn’t attentive. Wine over priced and food just a little above average. The ambiance was FABULOUS!
  31. Ellen

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We truly enjoyed ourselves! Our company was from North Carolina & they were impressed. Beautiful setting…great dinning experience in the gardens. Thank you.
  32. Booklady

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious, fresh and plentiful dishes. Delightful staff.
  33. Walker54

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Dinner before Marmelade Skies concert at desert botanical garden. Husband and I shared small Cesar salad, Bison short ribs, blueberry lemonaide, and beggar’s purse dessert. Shorts ribs were bland and not hot enough. ($51) salad was very good, lemon aid a touch too sweet, dessert was good ($19)dessert was baked Brie in phyllo on fig jam, sliced almonds and a few fresh black figs. Service was very good. All in all a decent experience.
  34. LizA

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and our server was wonderful!! Recommend highly!!!!
  35. SamplnSweetie

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Gertrude’s is the best place to have an exceptional meal in beautiful surroundings. We sat on the patio, and the weather was perfect. Request their patio in advance. We loved their wine menu which features many Arizona vineyards. Our starter was the baked brie with chorizo. It was flavorful and a tad spicy. We didn’t leave one crumb. My hubby ordered the burger, cooked to perfection, and I had the scallops and shrimp which never disappoints. The wait staff is personable, professional and never hurries us allowing time to linger over drinks and that outstanding appetizer. We’ll be back!
  36. JustVisiting

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed touring the Desert Botanical Gardens and the. Having a beautiful and unique meal at Gertrude’s. Excellent service and plentiful food choices for everyone.
  37. RobH

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This was our first lunch at Gertrude's and we were very pleased by everything. Bryce was our server and he took good care of us and made helpful suggestions when we needed input. The food was first rate. The berry and basil lemonade was excellent. We will do our best to return. Note: reservations are a must, particularly on busy days.
  38. LindaU

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great spot for lunch, whether or not you’re visiting the DBG.
  39. Bonnie

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Very pleasant ambiance and good food. They worked us in 30 minutes early, as we had arrived sooner than reservation time.
  40. LoraT

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We've eaten at Gertrude's countless times. It's always great! The food is never disappointing and service is always good. The outdoor patio is beautiful. Love everything about it!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Gertrude's - Phoenix offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (480) 719-8600.

Gertrude's - Phoenix is rated 4.7 stars by 5603 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:30 PM


Booked 103 times today
Google Map for Gertrude's - Phoenix

1201 N. Galvin Parkway, # 1511, Phoenix, AZ 85008

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Desert Botanical Garden

  • Neighborhood

    Central Phoenix

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 10:30 am–2:45 pm Dinner Daily 3:15 pm–8:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, American, Vegetarian

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Our guests may park anywhere in the Desert Botanical Garden public lot. We recommend you park near the entrance, the center parking lot sidewalk is a good landmark.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Alan "Skip" Hause, Chef Owner

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (480) 719-8600

  • Catering

    For information on catering at the Desert Botanical Garden (or the greater Phoenix area), reach out to our sister company, Fabulous Food Fine Catering and Events, by phone at 602.267.1818 or by email at info@fabulousfoodaz.com.

  • Private party facilities

    For private event information, reach out to Michelle Jacob directly at mjacob@gertrudesrestaurant.net.

  • Private party contact

    Michelle Jacob, GM: (480) 719-8600

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