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Gertrude's - Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Gertrude's - Phoenix

4.7
4.7
5771 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

7:00 PM


Booked 24 times today

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 5,771 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Phoenix

    Great for brunch

  • Phoenix

    Healthy

  • Phoenix

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Phoenix

    Great for scenic views

  • Phoenix

    Contemporary American

  • Phoenix

    Most Booked

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Unspecified

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    A bit pricey, but absolutely delicious cocktails and food! The tamales were fantastic! We dined on the patio- the setting couldn’t be more enjoyable.
  2. Becky

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Their patio is the best. I love going there with my adult daughter. It is always a wonderful experience.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    This is always an amazing place to eat, especially when dining outside. The scenery is beautiful and has a great atmosphere. The service has always been excellent.
  4. Robbie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Josh was very attentive, food was delicious, outdoor seating was perfect.
  5. Becka

    Phoenix

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food & drinks. Great service too! Was nice on patio still
  6. NickP

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    The service was very good. The pulled pork arrived lukewarm at best.
  7. MarilynC

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was wonderful! A perfect meal before the ballet.
  8. DeAnnH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent healthy and unique choices on the menu, I would go back and recommend to others.
  9. MaryG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely patio area. Our waiter was outstanding and personable. Menu good and wine selection also good We went to the ballet afterwards and the manager walked us out with directions
  10. TwoLees

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Service was excellent, food was good, beverage menu somewhat abbreviated. Good choice for a quiet dinner.
  11. davidjd

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Becoming a tradition when we fly to Phoenix. Great again!
  12. BrandiF

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    A very fresh and delicious meal at a very cool location.
  13. Lisa

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We ate here before attending a ballet at the Botanical Gardens and very much enjoyed the fresh, quality food. Also enjoyed trying a Prickly Pear margarita. If you're going for an event and want to eat here be sure and make reservations ahead of time, they're always full. We'd tried many times over the years to walk in without reservations and it's booked. I'm glad I finally got to try and will definitely go back.
  14. JanetT

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food2service2ambience4
    We were there for an early dinner in late May. Many menu items seemed too heavy to be featured during warmer weather in the desert. The menu could have used a seasonal review, as ribs and duck seemed too heavy. We would have appreciated more choices for interesting lighter fare. Service was lackluster but the patio -- surrounded on three sides by the beauty of the Desert Botanical Garden -- was lovely.
  15. Rabbitt

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and experience. Really nice venue. Food farm to table. Healthy
  16. JulieB

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Do not miss this gem inside the botanical gardens! Go to the gardens too but stop in at Gertrude's first or afterwards. The Sonoran Benedict was outstanding!
  17. MichaelW

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Wonderful waiter, my wife's request for lower sodium was cheefully followed.
  18. ClagueV

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely restaurant in a wonderful location. Beautiful morning stroll around the Desert Botanical Gardens followed by a delicious brunch on the patio surrounded by bird song and desert beauty. A perfect Sunday morning.
  19. daddybear

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Great setting and ambience but the food is nothing special, especially at the prices being asked. Elote fritters were good, and our guest enjoyed the tortellini. Duck breast was tasty but overcooked. Seafood enchiladas were not worth the price, when the taqueria near our home has the same thing but much more flavorful and $20 cheaper. Same for the steak. Fine for people who have a limited palate but definitely not a "go-to" restaurant for those who enjoy fine dining.
  20. Barbariz

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time diners - we ordered the teriyaki duck dinner - It was soooo goood!
  21. RobJ

    Phoenix

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, excellent food, excellent overall experience. It has been a few years since we were last at Gertrude's but I can guarantee it won't take that long to go back. The food and service were on point. We ordered the eloté corn fritters and bread for appetizers, bison short ribs, three burgers, and a tamale for our main entrees, and donuts (large) and budino pudding for dessert. Delicious! The food was quick to come out and our server was extremely friendly and pleasant! A definite gem of a restaurant!
  22. jpfleming79

    Phoenix

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a fun night out...food and drinks were creative and fun.
  23. FrancesJ

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We love Gertrude’s. The food is so creative, fresh and delicious.
  24. PaulaH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love going here for the ambience of the outdoor patio and the fresh organic options. I always am pleased with the quality of the food and my favorite appetizer is the cauliflower- roasted with hot peppers. The staff are always friendly and professional too.
  25. AmyK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Beware corn arugula salad is really a pile of arugula with a smattering of corn (not even a half of a cob) But it was good!
  26. Foodie

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    All the hard edges increased the ambient noise level to the point we had great difficulty having a conversation at a 4 top table. I would not consider Gertrude's again for friends getting together to 'catch up'.
  27. JaneJ

    Phoenix

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience3
    Hostess did not seat us in at an open table. Made our party go out to the Garden where we ordered a beverage, then brought us back inside to the open table we had just walked past. . . Not sure what that was all about. Decor on some of the tables consisted of dead flowers in old wine bottles. Not a great look for a nice, classy place like Gertrude's!
  28. HaileyM

    Phoenix

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was amazing. So attentive and kind. It was her first day serving too since she is usually a hostess. We had a great time and enjoyed all of our food and drinks.
  29. Martini

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Have been here several times for brunch and have been very happy with the experience each time. Great breakfast and lunch items to choose from, well prepared and presented dishes, and great flavors. For those so inclined to enjoy an adult beverage, I highly recommend their Manhattan. Enjoy!
  30. JoeR

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I like the service a lot, but our tables were ready at 9:45. The service good food good ambience.
  31. OliviaE

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Gertrude's never disappoints! It's our annual birthday brunch spot. The food was excellent and the ambiance of the Botanical Garden adds to the experience. We always enjoy ourselves there.
  32. bbrownh

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    The man/manager hosting was not very personable. He insisted on seating us at a table in the sun. Apparently there were broken shade umbrellas. I was surprised because they seemed unprepared for us even with a reservation made weeks ahead. Our server was wonderful and friendly and the food was delicious!
  33. Lccc

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very moderate prices and great brunch selections. Delicious food.
  34. LizP

    Phoenix

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Food was good but I would try something else next time the bread pudding french toast was way to heavy. The drinks were great
  35. ChetW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I made this reservation for some friends to enjoy a date night. They really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. When they came home, they told me that they would love to go again!
  36. JillJ

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was unique and well presented. The service was excellent. Tim was attentive without being overbearing. The patio is a nice place to relax before going back out to enjoy the gardens. I very highly recommend the frozen sangria.
  37. TruffleLover

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We shared from the shareable menu--cauliflower, clams and corn soup. Portions were very generous--two dishes would have been sufficient, but glad we had three since they were so delicious.
  38. StephenH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Gertrude’s is always a pleasant way to start or end a visit to the Botanical Gardens. Menu isn’t large but the offerings are varied and delicious. Great place for dinner lunch or brunch.
  39. diner51

    Richmond

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    This spot is great for outside dining in moderate AZ weather. We ordered plates for sharing and found some were quite large, others modest, both very very tasty! Two entrees were very good, too. Our service was super, and the tab was reasonable. I recommend this spot!
  40. Majie

    Phoenix

    74 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great ambiance and convenience in this garden restaurant. From the greeting up front to the table service, the staff is welcoming, friendly and eager to help. The beet and carrot hummus appetizer was different- delicious. The Cesar salad was good, but the fried tofu add-on wasn't so much. Some of the descriptions of the offerings are a bit difficult to decipher in terms of how the flavors will marry; what they will taste like- one person in our party was not enamored with her multifaceted dish... the Lentil Bowl Chop. I would try something different next time when I return to Gertrudes at the Desert Botanical Garden.

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 5771 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 24 times today
Google Map for Gertrude's - Phoenix

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

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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