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Gertrude's - Baltimore, Baltimore, MD

Gertrude's - Baltimore

4.6
4.6
6647 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 47 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • 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

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Owned/operated by

    LGBTQ+

  • 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.

  • Private party contact

    John Gilligan: (844) 334-8125

  • 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

Popular dishes

What 6,647 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baltimore

    Great for brunch

  • Baltimore

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Baltimore

    American

  1. Susan

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a lovely evening and the food and service were fantastic.

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  2. BenjaminP

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    i don’t want to write a review i don’t want to write a review

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  3. CarolineB

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Satisfied our visitor’s craving for crab cakes and our own for a lovely and delicious Sunday brunch. I can’t wait to return!

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  4. AntoinetteW

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really a pleasure, wonderful regional food and lovely ambiance

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  5. DCPattie

    Washington DC

    82 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    82 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    Not as good as usual. I ordered soft shell crab with poached eggs and spinach on English muffin. The dish tasted as if it been hastily made. Soft shell was too crisp (and even tasted just a bit off) and eggs were too well done. Side of fried potatoes was cold when serve. Was very disappointed, as I have in the past loved the food at Gertrudes. Plus I was entitled to a 10% members discount that they didn't give. Didn't notice until I got home. Would not recommend unless food gets better. Service was excellent, though.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Gertrude’s was perfect for brunching then wandering over to look through the BMA’s wonderful art collection! Recommend taking friends and family here who visit from out of town and want a good Baltimore restaurant experience.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall4food2service4ambience5
    I ordered a seafood omelette and was extremely disappointed because it was not prepared how the menu suggested. They did not have my mushrooms only cheese and egg!

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  8. BrooklynBound

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The atmosphere was wonderful, the staff was accommodating and attentive. The food was quite tasty, if slightly underseasoned for my tastes. I will certainly come back again.

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  9. PATTIEL

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    So lucky to get a table outside on a beautiful spring day. Food was tasty. Service just ok. Had to send the soup back as it was not hot as requested. Mediterranean plate and asparagus soup very good. An error was made on the check so had to deal with that. Overall, a good experience, but the servers need to be more attentive to details.

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  10. BabakM

    Baltimore

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Nice place for our post grad party. Thank you Gertrude.

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  11. BeBe

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The overall experience was excellent. The food was delicious, and the price is reasonable. The server Tim was attentive and he was knowledgeable about the menu.

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  12. marthaL

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always I can be assured that a meal at Gertrude’s matches the experience I hope for. I was meeting friends I hadn’t seen in a while. They hadn’t been to Gertrude’s and BMA. Our server Katie was lovely and was there when we needed her. Our meal was perfect. We were seated at a lovely table. Thank you Gertrude’s team.

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  13. EllieG

    Washington DC

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is one of the best museum restaurants we have ever eaten at. Delicious crab cake and soft shell crab sandwich in a lovely setting.

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  14. GeoffS

    Washington DC

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice location, food was very good, service was very good - great place for lunch if you're near the museum

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  15. MichaelB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time and the restaurant was delightful. Would recommend to anyone.

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  16. Brumar

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, excellent service and beautiful setting. Hard to beat that combination.

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  17. Aliya

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great! The service, the food, the ambiance, and cleanliness.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Mothers Day celebration. Beautiful time but wine was old and flat and food came out cold.

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  19. zenny

    Baltimore

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best outdoor place in Baltimore! Love the fountains, sculptures and menu!

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  20. Museumlover

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Gertrude's perfectly reflects the art museum in which it is located. White tablecloths, well-staffed in terms of training and number of staff, creative and varied menu, bright and well appointed ambiance including little vases of flowers on the table and great background music at brunch. However, I've been to Gertrude's two other times, one lunch, one dinner and felt the same way-- overpriced for the portion size. For a special occasion such as Mother's Day, this is a great place to relax and enjoy but for routine dining out, this wouldn't be in the contender list.

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  21. cccccceee

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    It was fine--I just wish they would allow separate checks. I wound up paying at least $10 more than I should have. If you allowed separate checks I would recommend.

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  22. GeorgeB

    Baltimore

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    My favorite restaurant for ambiance and food. Need to resolve the parking cost. $12 flat rate is ridiculous. Parking on street is limited. Increased from $9 last year. This will be the undoing of this fine establishment.

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  23. TrishS

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great, service was friendly and responsive, atmosphere perfect!

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Food was good. Cornbread was a little dry. Lemonade mimosa could’ve used more limoncello. Also cheese eggs should be more then just a piece of cheese on eggs.

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  25. MichaelD

    Washington DC

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience. High quality food and nice atmosphere. A lot of crab dishes.

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  26. Alexva

    Washington DC

    41 reviews

    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Lovely setting and our server was excellent. A room was a bit on the noisy side, but an elegant setting. The food was pretty much OK—none of us were blown away. The bread on my sparsely filled sandwich tasted a bit stale; those with hot food reported it was more lukewarm than hot. But- a convenient and decent respite during a museum day, and a pleasant lunch. I’d go again, but with more realistic expectations.

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  27. ChristyG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very,very nice restaurant. We loved our food nf our waitress was very nice and efficient. Also we enjoyed the local gin before dinner. Lovely setting.

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  28. LauraG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Gertrude’s! Every time I go, I have a lovely experience. The staff is professional and friendly. The food is always yummy! In fact, I’ve never had anything that isn’t perfectly prepared.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    Food not very good. Very expensive for the amount received. Bread seemed stale, chicken salad sparse on the sandwich and dry. Salads skimpy and only small portions of grilled chicken. Will NOT go there again.

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  30. Court73

    New York Area

    67 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Gertrudes is always a pleasure in which to eat, especially on the early side. Our waitress was lively, very receptive to our questions and quite efficient. She was, in short, FABULOUS & FRIENDLY. The price of food has gone up and there is no more Gertie’s on Tuesdays, sadly. Maybe it’s time to bring it back. The food itself was delicious and my wine at $8 to $9 bucks a glass was delicious and reasonably priced.

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  31. Happyeater

    Baltimore

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. We added 2 people to our reservation at the last minute, and they accommodated without a fuss.

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  32. Shateece

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great atmosphere, service was great, our food came out quick, but complimentary biscuit and cornbread were burnt

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  33. Frandances

    Austin

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We absolutely love everything about this landmark/pioneer museum restaurant, always treat ourselves when in Baltimore visiting our daughter, who graduates this month - but luckily she’s staying in town for her Master’s, whew! We’re back soon to celebrate her on May 25th, following Graduation across campus! Cheers! to Gertrude’s - from the fabulous and professional hosts and servers, to the classy exceptional Brunch musicians at the bar, and certainly including the divine menu, from conception to presentation (and yummy, also locally-sourced Ingredients drinks, too!), Gertrude’s is gem! - A Happy & Proud Mom - and also a 20-year Museum Docent, Austin TX

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  34. LawrenceP

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service!!! Food was fantastic and atmosphere was great

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  35. localdiner

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful time and delicious food! Thanks to all the great staff!

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  36. LadyGrace

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love, love, love this restaurant! It's convenient for me because it's in the Baltimore Museum of Art (which I visit often). The wait staff are always nice and they've given me great food suggestions - I've never been disappointed.

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  37. exopchef

    Baltimore

    18 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience4
    We really are trying to like this place. But once again we were let down. I really don’t understand all the four and five star reviews. Granted the room and setting is wonderful but it ends there. The service again was a disaster. After being seated and served our water our waitress disappeared. After waiting and waiting and waiting the host came up to apologize that server had to many tables at one time, which really was not our concern, and took our drink order. Eventually another server came over to take our order. Again, wait, wait, wait. At this point the restaurant was only half full. The food is mediocre at best. I’ve never seen such small eggs on my breakfast plate. All our food came out warm at best. One strike. Two strikes. Three strikes. You’re out of our dining list.

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  38. lovetoeat

    Baltimore

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely brunch. Food spectacular and excellent server.

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  39. Linda

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great as usual. Service was great and did not feel rushed The Saint Sangria is worth trying.

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  40. Inky

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The tofu scramble and mule cocktail were great and the service was friendly. The vegan breakfast options were a pleasant surprise and much appreciated!

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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
    • Contactless payment available
  • 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

You can order delivery directly from Gertrude's - Baltimore using the Order Online button.

Gertrude's - Baltimore is rated 4.6 stars by 6647 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 47 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Gertrude's - Baltimore

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

  • 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

  • Owned/operated by

    LGBTQ+

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Private party contact

    John Gilligan: (844) 334-8125

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