Gertie's Restaurant

Love this place both inside and out. Great patio, great food and awesome drinks. The fact that menu updates tells me all the food is fresh. Everything I have eaten here so far has been superb. Chef has done outstanding job of creating delicious and satisfying meals. Can’t wait to see what he cooks up next. Excellent service and overall experience

What a great little restaurant! My friend took me there for a belated birthday celebration and it was delicious! We had an appetizer, pizza and pasta and we can’t wait to go back again! The waitress was kind and attentive and the atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. Please don’t overlook this place because it is amazing!!

My sisters took me there to celebrate my birthday. We were SO disappointed after the rave reviews. We ordered drinks, it took about a half hour to get them-- after we had to change our drink order twice because the bar was out of various items. We literally had to to go chase down the waitress to finally get our drinks! Waited another half hour for our food. We ordered a salad to share as an appetizer but it came as the same time as the food, the veggies weren't fresh and it tasted awful. The sauce for my pasta was meh, pretty bland. Waitress rarely came to check on us. Having been a waitress I am usually pretty forgiving, but this service was pretty awful.

Everything was absolutely amazing! All of the staff were so friendly and welcoming. The food was excellent and the atmosphere was perfect. We will definitely be coming more often!

I havent been to Gertie's in around 20 years. I know a new owner took over so i didnt have high expectations. The food was delicious and the Bolognese was some of the best I ever had. The Pizza appetizers were hot and delicious and despite the heavy toppings the crust was still crunchy and flavorful. I really wanted a fresh glass of Pinot and they opened a fresh bottle of Willamette valley which was meaty and delicious. Everythinf was really good but the highlight was the nice 2 serving size slice of fresh key lime pie. Th crust was super thick and it had the perfect combination of Tartness and Sweetness. I had to order one to go because my daughters devoured through yhe 2 slices which was abour a half of Pie..I would say this is probably the best key lime pie in Western Pie in Western NY right now. The owner came to say hello and the waitress was friendly and attentive. If you haven't tried Gertie's it is worth the trip. We went around 8 pm and it was pretty quiet. Awesome overall experience. Please at least try the key lime pie to go if your passing. You wont be disappointed!!!

We moved to Clarence Center almost a year ago and live just around the corner from Gertie’s. We’ve given it a try a few times in the past, but honestly, we were never too impressed—until now. Last night, we decided to give it one more shot after hearing about the new chef. We’re so glad we did. The food was absolutely exceptional—such a noticeable improvement from our previous visits. My husband had the pork chop, and I ordered the sea bass. Oh my goodness… both were incredible. We left genuinely excited, and we’ll definitely be back. Gertie’s is officially on our regular rotation now!

The Pasta Bolognese, foccacia bread and Ceasar salad were outstanding. I don't believe I have ever had bolognese as delicious. Not only was the entree delicious but there were some interesting menu choices. Savanna, our server could not have been more helpful or personable and the seating on the terrace facing west was beautiful. Of course, the weather could not have been more perfect to top off the evening.

We were two couples who arrived at 6:00 p.m., on a Saturday, and had a choice of tables to sit at with no problem at all. We did not order appetizers, three of us ordered the pork chop special and the other person ordered the haddock special. Katie, our waitress, was excellent and kept the cocktails flowing all night. Our meals took way too long and we were finally served a little after 8:00 p.m.. Katie was very apologetic and offered us free desserts. The fish special was excellent, but the pork chops were dry (but tasty). With tip we paid $350. Of course, we gave Katie a very nice tip as she really made the evening as pleasant as possible while we waited for our food to be served. Although the restaurant was not filled, it was difficult to hear our conversation as it became loud at times.

My wife and I used to frequent Gerties almost every week before the new ownership took over. We had not been to Gerties in awhile. I was very very disappointed with the new ownership, the new decor, the menu changes and food quality my last visit about 6 months ago. I was forced to return since I had a gift card. I was hopeful that the restaurant had turned around. . My wife had the fish which was good. I had the Bolognese which was awful one of the worst Bolognese I have ever tasted. Much to my surprise Tina was no longer the manager. She put her heart and soul into the restaurant. I am not sure what happened there. In my opinion things have not turned around. Soooo sad that Gary and Beth are no longer involved.

At Gertie's on July 12 not a good experience to be honest. Hostess no where to be found upon arrival. The bartender did find her. She proceeded to seat us inside, but the air conditioning was not working We asked her to seat us outside and she asked us to Carry our menu and water Brought us our bottle of wine set it on the table and asked if we wanted her to pour it really The food was okay at best. Service the same but neither was equal to the prices charged Sorry but no reason to go back at this point

New owners bought in a new chef and he has turned this restaurant into a great place. Not that it wasn't good before but this new chef really puts it all together! Finally another great restaurant that isn't the same old pub food that Buffalo has to many of. Many options to choose from and several daily specials too. The flavors this new chef pours into his dishes makes them all flavor bombs! Very unique touches that really elevates the food. Started with artichokes and also the calamari and both were excellent. Sea bass and salmon were both outstanding! Deserts were also very good. Look forward to many more nights dining here. Cheers and welcome to our neighborhood!

Went here because I heard it was the chef bacchus, a restaurant I love. However my experience here was nowhere near that level of dining. The waitress was nice but it did take quite a while to even get our drink orders then a while to get our food. Cocktails were both gross and $15 each even though prices weren't listed on menu. The blood orange margarita tasted like it was made from a gross artificial mix with cheap tequila. The "wedge salad" was not a wedge salad it was just romaine with some store bought tasting blue cheese dressing on it, no fresh blue cheese like a traditional wedge salad has. The tuna sashimi had good flavor but was room temp and the bolognese was cold and didn't have a good flavor. Kind of tasted like cafeteria food but not hot. The tomato basil soup was very acidic tasting (no robust flavor) and there were no "grilled cheese croutons" as described. Disappointing experience for a birthday meal given how much money we spent. Will not be back.

An incredibly disappointing experience. Took far too long before we were acknowledged and yes, we had a reservation. In the mostly empty place, the lovely waitress who eventually came to our table took our wine order. Returned to say they were out of our choice. Came back to say that our second choice was also unavailable. She did recommend a variety she knew was. When our wine finally came, we became concerned as no one in the restaurant seemed to have any food. We inquired how long she estimated it might take to actually receive ordered food and was told it was likely 25 minutes or more. We did voice our disappointment and a couple who was likely management or owners explained they were new to this and were trying to work out the kinks. I'm sorry, but not satisfactory.

We used to LOVE this place. The food was great, the atmosphere was fantastic inside and out and the people were like friends. Sadly, the changes under new ownership are disappointing. New menu items are not exciting, and the old favorites are gone or so altered as to be unrecognizable (pork chop, calamari, taco Tuesday). Most troubling are the staff changes. The people are the soul of a gathering spot like Gerties. If there are no familiar faces - there is no point in gathering.

Had an amazing dinner at Gertie's the other night! This was our first time going, and I was honestly surprised at how big it was inside! They do not have a parking lot, but on-street parking was easy to find so we only had a short walk. We started off with the spinach artichoke dip as an appetizer. It was very flavorful and creamy, and they gave us lots of bread to dip with. For our entrees, I had the chef's choice pork chop with mashed potatoes and veg (green beans and zucchini) and my husband had the black and blue NY strip steak with mashed potatoes and veg. Both we AMAZING. The pork was so juicy, and it came with the chef's sauce for the evening which was the perfect addition. Everything was cooked to perfection and well seasoned. The ambiance was very nice inside and the service was great.

Very disturbed by Dana H.'s review dated April 27, 2025. He references a surly and disrespectful male bartender. I am the only male bartender at Gertie's, and I strive to deliver exceptional service every time I step behind the bar. When a guest comes in, I treat them as I would a guest in my home. Not to brag, but customers regularly compliment me on my friendly attitude. In my Buffalo and Western New York Bartenders Hall of Fame career, I have personally served over a million happy guests over the last forty-five years. Dana is correct on one note: Gertie's has recently brought in new owners, one of whom is So Kimura, chef from Bacchus Wine Bar and Restaurant. So is an exceptionally gifted chef who is creating incredibly delicious food for everyone who walks through our door. Believe me when I tell you, when you grace us with your presence, we are beyond appreciative. We serve great food in a friendly atmosphere, and look forward to seeing you soon.

Visited on a Tuesday. There were so many specials on food and wine. I got the steak tacos. They were delicious!

Wow.. why have I not been here before today? Family and friends have spoke about there great experience here. Glad we came in. The whole wheat rolls with the rosemary, roasted garlic oil and balsamic were tasty just needed a little butter. For my main dish the twin filets. It was melt in your mouth, high quality beef! The red wine reduction was great. The vegetables were fresh, crisp and tasted great. The mashed potatoes were the best I have ever had and I would come back just for them. High five to our server Katherine and the kitchen staff. This isn't a great time to own a restaurant during these crazy times. Glad we came out to support local business. This place is doing it right!

This is the 2nd night in a row I dined at Gerties. The food was excellent, service couldn't have been better. Eric was my waiter both nights. Tuesday, Wed & Thurs are $20 bottle of wine nights. Enjoyed a dry rose and also a class on wine from Eric. I was in Buffalo for business & the Atmosphere here is just what I needed after 3 long days of training. Relaxing and welcoming, If I am ever in the area again this is a must stop.

Great little place in Clarence, the food is terrific and good size portions, you will probably take some home. Good wine list, as well as, speciality cocktails. Service was great my only concern was it was a little loud but otherwise I recommend it highly!

Ordered take out online, I picked up as soon as it was ready 5 min drive home. The peppers were flat maybe 1/2 inch thick and sitting in the same depth of butter, completely mushy and salty. The chicken and mashed potatoes dinner was also very unappealing, two chicken breasts very dark fried with no flavor, seasoning or sauce. If I wanted to put hot sauce on two chicken fingers I would've ordered from Clarence pizza, and the peppers from Dash's. Just wanted a nice dinner I thought I could count on...I wouldn't get take out from here ever again. Usually a nice meal in the restaurant.

Delicious food! 2 nd time here. Waitress very bubbly and helpful. Will def return again. We ordered meatball app and stuffed hot peppers app and loved both. I ordered beet salad with chicken, yum. Other guests had interesting take on open tacos and loved them.

Good service, but a bit slow. If you want a reasonably priced burger, not the place for you. Quite a pricey menu for the options. Very nice atmosphere. Food is mediocre at best.

Mothers Day Brunch Was Horrible. The baked french toast was unidentifiable. It looked like a bowl of mush. The Sunday brunch use to be excellent but hasn't been around for a few years. Keep it that way. I won't be be back! Our waitress was very lovely though.

Delicious lunch! I was surprised when I got lunch at this lovely little restaurant. We got our food in a decent amount of time. I had the pesto chicken ciabatta grilled sandwich with a small salad. I enjoyed the salad and the sandwich! Negative: our server placed order for a drink and a water. But simply filled up the water brought over for the drink when asked for another water. So the drink was left untouched since there was no cup to pour it in. while my friend was still eating, the waitress asked if I wanted a box-which I did- so I agreed when she asked. Immediately after dropping the boxes; she left the check on the table. We were clearly in a great conversation and my friend hadn't finished eating. Were they really that pressed to rush us out of the establishment? Advice: your food might be good; but I would not come back with friends or clients if my conversations are abruptly disturbed or we were rushed to leave the restaurant when we weren't done with our meals. Please have more courtesy!

Nice restaurant in Clarence NY. Food is delicious and wonderful service. Door were open so the flies were a bit of a nuisance. I would recommend you try Gerties.

Drinks and meal at the bar because we didn't make reservations and couldn't be seated in the dining area. Encountered three staff who were all really friendly and accommodating. I had the Mediterranean Platter and my husband had a pizza. Food was fresh and had great flavor. Didn't love the beer selection but this really is more of a wine or spirits kind of location.

Great service & friendly staff. Best calamari in Buffalo. Everything was delicious, from the salad that hit the spot to the seafood arrabbiata. Every meal here has been fantastic, one of my favorite spots that I bring people from out of town.

My husband and I have been here twice, the second time because we had a gift card. The building is cute. You enter through the bar and the hostess/bartender was very nice. Bar looked nice but we didn't sit there. We were seated at a table near the back door which looks out over a beautiful little courtyard. Unfortunately the entire back wall does this weird shaking thing, which you can hear and feel all through the back room. We were there on a Thursday night. We were one of four tables. My husband had a salad and I had a pizza. The menu said that the pizza dough is house-made, which I doubt because it was shaped in a perfect rectangle like store-bought flatbreads. It took about 25 mins to get the food which seemed excessive. It was good but we spent $50 on a salad, flatbread and two drinks. The first time we went to gerties, the owner came out to ask why we didn't finish our app. We told her we didn't really like it for a reason I can't remember and she got really mad. Hubs and I decided we don't need to go back.

This restaurant is in need of a new bartender ASAP. I've been here once before and noticed this grouchy old man behind the bar before but my experience this time was just mind blowing and too insane not to share. My friend and I were taking a walk through clarence center on Thursday and just wanted to have some drinks at the bar. When we walked in, we were completely ignored by the bartender who looked right at us and ACTUALLY said "jesus fucking christ" when he saw us walk in. We thought maybe we misheard him or perhaps he was talking about something else....anyway, he ignored us for 5 minutes straight to a point where we were uncomfortable just standing in the restaurant. A cute server with light brown hair turned the corner and immediately greeted us and asked if we had a reservation. We told her we were just looking to sit at the bar and get a few drinks. She happily sat us and handed us some drink menus and gave us a food menu just incase, which we appreciated. The bartender continued to ignore us even though there were only 2 other guests at the bar who were already taken care of. He was standing there doing nothing but seemingly was annoyed we were even there. We finally demanded 2 glasses of wine from him and he served them to us without saying a single word - talk about awkward. We sat there sipping our wine and were absolutely shocked by what came next. The same server who sat us, walked over to the bartender and asked him a question. We were sitting in the chairs right next to the opening of the bar so we had front row seats to the entire conversation. He slammed the liquor bottle down that was in his hand and said "just open your fucking eyes it's all right behind me" and gestured to the liquor bottles. The girl seemed un-phased by his reaction which caught myself and my friend by surprise because we couldn't believe that just came out of his mouth loud enough for us to hear. She walked away and came back letting him know one of her tables was going to go a drink with grey goose and lemons squeezed inside of it instead of lemon flavored liquor. We watched her type the drink in and walk away. We then watched him make the drink, and he did not use the grey goose as she had specified. When she returned to grab the "grey goose" drink, something must have been wrong with the other drink she typed in because she called him over and asked him to remake it "without fruit." He actually threw a fit and at first, refused to remake the drink for her. She replied that she typed everything in exactly how they wanted it and she would appreciate it if he could make it how they requested. He then proceeded to say "tell those fucking whores that sangrias come with fruit. that's the whole point of a fucking sangria." The server asked him nicely again to just please remake the drink how she typed it on the ticket and she stood there with the "grey goose" drink in her hand while waiting for the other drink to be remade. When he walked towards the other side of the bar to remake the second drink, I leaned over to her and let her know that he did not use grey goose or squeezed lemons for the drink in her hand. I told her that we watched him use a lemon flavored liquor even though we both heard her request grey goose. She leaned over the bar to grab the paper ticket and turned to us and said "I'm not sure what else to do. I typed in grey goose." She seemed defeated and my friend and I both felt terrible for her. He walked back over and she thanked him for the re made drink and then said "just want to confirm this one was made with grey goose and squeezed lemons?" And he said "Yeah whatever you put on the ticket is how I made it. Now just go. Get these fucking drinks out of my face." What a disgusting man! So negative, unhappy and honestly just a disgusting person. Once he said that, we literally couldn't take it anymore. We asked him if we could sit outside with our drinks and he actually replied "Yeah you're not even supposed to be sitting up here unless you're ordering food." We couldn't believe it!!! He was now being rude to us and making it as if we were not allowed to be sitting at the bar enjoying drinks. That's what the bar is for!!!!! This is definitely not someone you want greeting your guests when you first walk in. The majority of these 1 star reviews are in regards to this man! Not sure who the owner or manager is or why they aren't taking care of this seemingly prominent issue but if I was that server, I would file a complaint ASAP. We will not be returning and we will be finding out who the owner/manager is and we will be writing to them about our experience.

Charming restaurant in neighborhood setting. Some of the best 7 cheese stuffed Hungarian peppers I've tried. Salads looked gorgeous. I had the beet and chèvre over greens with balsamic. 2 haddock fish fries were devoured- one with a potato mash another with chive and cheddar risotto. Front porch, main dining area, side porch and stunning back patio with umbrellas, 4 fire pits- wonderful outdoor eating experience

This is my favorite place to eat. Before he went into care, I went here with my father for lunch every Tuesday. We never once had a bad experience, the waitress (Debbie) always handled any specific requests we had (sitting away from groups of people or near a window) and even remembered them every time we were there. Always remembered our drink orders as well. There is no formal parking lot as far as I can tell. There's plenty of street parking and there are two parking lots nearby. We never had an issue. The food was always great. I took my wife there for Valentine's Day 2018 and we had a great time.

This was my first time to Gerties, and it was a nice experience! The decor inside was different than I expected, and there was a decent-sized seating area. There is also a bar that fits around 10 or so people, and many were enjoying a relaxing cocktail. We did not have reservations, and were able to be seated immediately in a Thursday night. The food ranges from 15ish to 45ish, with sandwiches and pizzas, up to seafood and more elegant selections. We both settled on the specials, which were $15. They also had drink specials, and we really enjoyed the white sangria. Plenty of fruit, and nice and chilled, I would DEFINITELY go back for another of those!! I had the spaghetti and meatballs, which was good. My sister-in-law had the white pizza, which was flatbread style and very tasty as well. Our server was pleasant, and it was a nice, non-rushed meal. I will definitely be back!

Had a very nice dinner here recently. A nice little spot in downtown Clarence Center. We started with some of the salads on the menu. I had a beet salad. It was good but not great the beets lacked any real distinct flavor and the goat cheese was a little sparse. What made the difference from bad to good was the balsamic glaze that added a very nice touch. My dining companions had a Margherita pizza and the chicken schnitzel respectively. Both showed up hot and fresh. The pizza was very good. Lots of fresh mozzarella cheese and fresh basil. The chicken schnitzel was outstanding. Nice breaded I. What looked to be panko. It was hot and delicious with a nice garlic aioli. I decided on the Chicago beef sandwich. It is a great simple sandwich. With a nice simple slaw and some hot and spicy giardiennia. Overall, a good spot in little Clarence Center.

Nice place, great warm colors, excellent service. Had the seafood Diablo. Chunks of wild fresh north Atlantic lobster tail, bay scallops, fresh gulf shrimp and hot peppers sautéed in a spicy marinara sauce and served over angel hair pasta and garlic bread. This dinner was great but my guest had the salmon which was good but the salmon was kind of dry. But wait...let me catch my breath.... DESSERTS! The most spectacular desserts. We had the chocolate cake, laden with cognac which was possibly the best chocolate I have ever eaten, we also shared a meringue dessert with silky whipped cream covered in fresh berries, I'm not sure if I'll go back for dinner but I WILL DEF BE BACK FOR DESSERT SOON!

A hidden gem, went here because my dad has been and was happily surprised. Great array of food and very delicious. Service was excellent and quick.

Yesterday evening myself and 5 of my girlfriends treated ourselves to dinner and drinks at Gerties. We enjoyed the meals and our server but unfortunately our night was completley ruined by a rude staff member. This staff member throughout our dinner made us feel as if we had to rush through our evening, at one point he stood approx 5 feet from our table and just stared at us, before coming over and shutting off lights around our table. Our reservations were for 630 pm, it was approx 9 when we decided to head to the bar as we got the impression they wanted to close the dining area. There were patrons in the bar area and as we were transitioning and finding seats, the same gentleman who had been glaring at us all evening, proceeded to yell at one of my friends, stating she had to be quiet, she was too loud. Everyone in my party actually thought at first the gentleman was joking, because it was so abrasive and rude and my friend was only telling a story. My friend was so upset she actually left the restaurant immediately, we ended up rushing after her and leaving our drinks we had ordered and paid for. We paid over $500 for our dinner, not including the seperate drinks we paid for at the bar and I am very sad to say even as a resident of Clarence I will not be returning to this establishment any time soon. I will gladly take my business else where, where there isn't such a miserable individual working.

Since my original visit, I've only been back once for a baby shower. It was tastefully done, the food was decent, and the servers were very accommodating. It was a private event, and no other diners were present, which was nice. But it reminded me how small and uncomfortable the space is. Still today I'm having back issues from sitting on the hard wood chairs. I'm still not a fan, but this experience was better than my last. Though, what's with the huge center dining area light with the dead flowers all over it?

Gerties was the epitome of excellent service and food. Eric was the host, and he was very personable and attentive. The food was very good. I will be returning to the area and definitely returning to this restaurant.

Went there for brunch today with some friends and it was definitely a good choice. The environment was great, very casual and laid back. The staff was very friendly and always smiling. While the specials looked amazing, we stuck with the regular menu. The male friend had the French Quiche Lorraine, very light & fluffy, excellent flavor and the side of sausage was delicious!! I had the Huevos Rancheros. Eggs were perfect and the rancheros sauce was very flavorful. The female friend had the Ixtapa Benedict which was pretty much my breakfast with chorizo sausage added. The sausage was very spicy, but not overly so. All of the breakfasts had roasted white & sweet potatoes that were some of the best I've ever had. The service was excellent and friendly and we will definitely be back!!

I went to Gertie's on a Friday around lunchtime. I was not expecting the restaurant to be in the town of Clarence but I found out that it was when I got to the restaurant. Parking is a little tough because you have to park on the street. The restaurant is in a house sort of. I actually like those types of restaurants as well as salons. Our waitress was very friendly but I was surprised there was only one waitress in the whole place. I did find that the food took awhile but nothing too long. I ordered the Chicago beef which was good (it had a little too much beef on it for me) and I also found that my side of potatoes were a bit too salty and burned.

Pretty bummed, went in to have drinks outside and they turned us away despite there being tables because they save the seats for people ordering food. We come here for dinner all of the time so it's just pretty disappointing especially since we have been looking forward to coming since they re-opened after covid... drove quite a ways too.

The food & service was excellent! We both had appetizers, tomato basil soup & steamed class. Sat on patio, beautiful night & ambience.

Last Saturday was unfortunately present to watch as a waitress unfortunately knocked and broke 2 glasses of wine on a customer, cutting customers foot. The response of the owner when approached was demoralizing and embarrassing to witness. The owner was rude and claimed the customer was trying to get a free bottle of wine when approached. The customer was out for a nice evening for the first time with her husband after having there 1st baby ( who was not with them). The owner came from under the bar with a room Full of patrons and got in the face of the customer . I will never be a patron again of Gerties. The Food was good but the service was awful. Watching how the owner reacted to his customer bleeding from Her foot was unimaginable .... Close your doors if you treat people like this. Shame on you

Someone I work with has recommended Gerties to me on multiple occasions, and I thought I'd give it a try. I went for lunch, because the menu looked interesting and I had a free day where going to Clarence Center seemed like a fun idea. The restaurant itself is beautiful; excellently planned and decorated, it feels modern yet cozy. An excellent place for a celebration or a casual lunch. The restaurant was about half full, with 10 or so tables occupied. Shockingly there was only one waitress for the entire restaurant. She did a great job, but I wish there was a second waitress to give us a little extra attention. She recommended the Quiche, which was a great choice. It was hot, and fresh, and had a ton of flavor inside a flaky crust. The side salad looked pretty simple, but the dressing was light and fresh: almost halfway between a honey mustard and a balsamic vinaigrette. One pet peeve... the grapes were served with the stems poking out. This was something that really grinded my gears. If they had served grapes on the vine, I would have been fine with that, but it felt very strange picking up each grape to pull the stem out (or pulling the surprise stems out of my mouth). Almost like they brought out fruit salad and I had to peel and cut the fruit myself. Otherwise, the service was great and the food perfect, but the grapes felt a little half done.

Consistently good food, casual environment. Wine selection is top notch. The patio in the summer is a destination for lunch on a Saturday, or Sunday Brunch. Special kudos go to the Turkey, Bacon Avocado sandwich, and their frozen lemon meringue pie is to die for.

Food is too die for! If you want to eat delicious food Gertie's is one of the best, one of my favorite local restaurants! BUT, there prices have gotten absurd. Was charged for two iced teas which most places do not charge for a refill. My sea bass was $38 which had I known, I would have elected to get the one from the menu. Although it tasted great it was not worth the hefty price. Everything was a la cart so the bill added up quickly. My salad was an additional $7 which made my meal alone $45 even before drinks. Too much money!! I will still go there for a great meal, but it will no longer be my weekly to go place!

Gertie's has updated its menu and its hours are expanded somewhat. There is less of an emphasis on burgers and similar fare, and an entire page of proper entrees is now on offer. Dinner is served Thursday - Saturday, and it's now open Sundays for breakfast/brunch. They also do 1/2 price wine bottle specials on selected nights, and occasional German specials. The only one of the new entrees we tried was the penne in a gorgonzola cream sauce. It's comfort food to the nth degree, and the sharp cheese was crumbled on top of the dish, which was brought piping hot - after a few moments, the cheese melted into the sauce and the whole dish was brimming with green cheesy goodness. The release of the new menu brings a new round of things to try - I'm especially eager to give the deep dish pizza a shot. We're very lucky to have this place in the 4 corners.

It's a beautiful place with a great menu. The service, however, is sub par at best. Two of us had dinner here tonight. I was happily surprised when I walked in and saw how warm and welcoming the place was. I was quickly brought to the table where my friend was waiting for me. Upon perusing the menu I saw so many delicious sounding choices; everything from cheese plates.... to salads.... to soups.... to (hand-stretched) pizzas.... to burgers and sandwiches.... to fish and seafood, poultry, pork, and beef entrees. I was getting hungry and impatient as we waited for over half an hour for the waitress to come over to tell us about specials and take our orders. The restaurant was less than half full. I'm hoping a waitress or two didn't show up this evening, because I can't imagine how the service would be on a busy night. I chose the "Atlantic Salmon Cakes" (served with house-made blueberry catsup, champagne lemon saffron risotto, and fresh green beans) and my friend had the "Gertie's Chicken Mars" (chicken marsala served over penne pasta with fresh spinach). I asked the (confused) waitress if dinners came with salad and first she said, "yes, a small one is on the side of the plate"... and then she said, "no"... so we ordered house salads just to be sure. Bread (overly fried foccacia slivers) was brought to the table.... exactly two pieces for the two of us... with neither butter nor dipping oil. The salads were huge, fresh and delicious. They were a perfect mixture of field greens and romaine lettuce, chick peas, red onion, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, and shredded carrots. The house-made vinaigrette dressing was perfectly balanced and quite tasty. I was shocked when after waiting so long for the waitress to take our orders, our dinners were brought to the table when we were only half-way through with our salads. And, they were plopped down without even an apology. I wolfed down my remaining salad so I could taste my entree before it cooled. My salmon cakes (three of them!) were panko coated, perfectly seasoned, and absolutely delicious. The blueberry catsup (thank goodness served on the side!) tasted like little more than canned blueberry pie filling thinned with a bit of balsamic vinegar. There was a bit of salad on the plate after-all, and the green beans were perfectly steamed. The champagne lemon saffron risotto was the star of the plate. Perfectly toothy, perfectly flavored, and as creamy as could be... I could have eaten a mountain of it! My friend's "Gertie's Chicken Mars" was equally yummy (yes, I had a taste). The chicken was cooked just right, the pasta was al dente, and the flavors were amazing. My friend, who stated she is not one to bring home left-overs, happily asked for her uneaten portion to be boxed for tomorrow. The food was THAT GOOD! I only wish the service even came close.

Stopped by the other day for lunch, after wandering around for a while trying to find someplace that wasn't primarily a bar to eat at. Saw lots of cars here, so we went inside. First of all, let me explain the strange layout: you enter through one storefront, and then they take you through a pass-through to the next-door storefront, which is where the dining is. Hopefully you won't be seated in the back where everybody going too and from the deck will brush up against your table. My partner ordered the quiche, which he said was quite good, as was the little side salad that came with it. I ordered the hummus wrap (one of the few non-meat dishes), and was really quite disappointed by it. It was supposed to be 'pan fried hummus patties', but was more like 'hummus from a bucket thrown on the grill for a minute to warm it up'. It was, for the most part, the consitency of library paste as servred. The promised tzatziki and tahini sauces (what, BOTH at the same time?) were essentially M.I.A. The vinagarette slaw was nice, and the 'a little something extra' promised was....potato chips, and commercial ones at that! Frankly, I could've made essentially the same thing at home with a tub of Tops hummus, a few condiments, and a wrap. Very disappointing, especially for $10.50! Pita Pit would make it bigger for $6. We ordered the Pellegrino limonata, which turned out to be a dinky 6 o.z. bottle, and a glass of ice. For $2 each. What a gyp! Parking was a nightmare around there, and, guys, let me tell you ahead of time, their lunch clientele is about 90% female, with the majority of them being 50+. The interior practically screams "pretentious" (as do the overly bejeweled suburban mavens who frequent this place), but the food does not live up to it's promise. Art work on the wall (which was for sale, I might add) looked like something that Billy Fucillo would have in his estate. Crass and flashy... So, one left essentially happy, and one disappointed. I wouldn't want to risk this place for dinner, not at those prices. Perhaps they should reconsider, since they seem to have everything they need to become a 'cougar bar'?

The pork chops special was excellent and the half price wine's on Thursday night was a treat, would be five stars except for the background noise and the few flys hovering around the table I would suggest something to absorb some of the noise in the restaurant

There are two aspects of Gerties to review. First is the bar which you walk into from the front door. The usual evening bartender is a nice lady, very personable and makes great drinks. We usually sit at the bar and order appetizers. Occasionally we go to the restaurant. Why not more often? A bit over priced. I have had the Atlantic salmon cakes with blueberry relish and lemon risotto and I have to say I loved it. The service has been good, even when busy we didn't have to wait for a table. The salads have also been good and before dinner we had the cheese plate for an app which I liked. I like the decor, light and airy and the outdoor patio area is nice to have. Not too many places to go in Clarence Center so I am glad Gerties is here.

Yep, now 4-stars. A Mother's Day hit. 5 for breakfast and a round of Mmmmimosa's ($7) and Pink Grapefruit Mmmmargarita's ($9) ....... why not? That's not why they went to 4 -stars. It's the friendly and efficient staff, consistent quality and delicious food offerings. The menu was very close to Easter's menu but still working my way through it. This time I just wanted to see how a regular breakfast is and again not disappointed. I did the 3-egg Scrambled with 3 adders of asparagus, ham and pepper cheddar (other adders are available) and with rye toast ($9.50). This, as with many of their dishes, comes with a diced fried potato medley of white, red and sweet. All VG. Another hit was the Eggs Benedict Filet ($15.50) where the usual slice of ham is replaced with a tender slice of beef filet. This will be my choice at the next visit. And again even the coffee was delish. We ate inside but FYI the patio is now open and ready to enjoy. Sláinte

Sort of a middle of the road experience at dinner there last night. Beautiful old building, with a very nice bar and a surprisingly contemporary and inviting dining area. We were seated at a great table in the bay window. Service was unfortunately sort of spotty all night. We stood at the hostesses desk for an unusually long time waiting to be seated and had several employees walk by and ignore us. The waitress was fast and efficient but not really friendly. They obviously had no concern for pacing of the meal. Our entrees came out about 2 mins after our soup/salad, before we'd hardly had a moment to taste them. No apology offered. I wouldn't think anything of it in a diner or something, but in a restaurant where I'm paying $80 for dinner for two I think it's reasonable to expect better. The menu is quite interesting and they have a nice, albeit small wine list. Unfortunately, the wine was served too warm and not in the proper glassware. Again, perfectly excusable in a less expensive restaurant. The house salad would have been just fine if not for the "house dressing" which tasted suspiciously like wishbone Italian straight from the bottle. My wife said her clam chowder was excellent. For entrees, again my wife really enjoyed the chicken schnitzel. I ordered the jambalaya Arabiatta, which was a strange dish. Ziti in a very spicy marinara with dots of fresh mozzarella. This was pretty good in and of itself, but the addition of andouille (I guess this was the jambalaya part) made a really odd combination that to my taste, just didn't work. It was served with a very good garlic bread and in their defense the menu accurately described what the dish contained so I guess I ordered poorly. I think I'd come back here for lunch and check out their pizza or burgers. I wouldn't be in a hurry to do dinner again. Just feels like a good burger joint that's trying to be "upscale" and not quite hitting the mark.

Wish I could have the option to give a zero star rating. Simply called to see if here were any tables available and I was responded with an obnoxious "oh hunnie are you kidding me? We're booked solid! ::chuckled:: and then hung up the phone. I CANT BELIEVE how rude someone could possibly be when politely asked about availability?? SEE YA NEVER GERTIES!

I have visited this establishment a few times while in the area. I've had several 'decent' meals, but the most recent time was horrendous. I arrived shortly before lunch, was seated quickly, and left alone in the corner while other patrons (mainly two large tables) were attended to. After twenty minutes the wait staff walked over and began service to --- wait for it--- the table near me that had just arrived. Seeing as I left (obviously) I cannot comment on the food during this visit, which is usually tolerable, be warned that the service is less than attentive, nearing rude, and obviously disallows the hostess to bring water to waiting tables. There are several other and much better choices in the area. Don't waste your time being ignored and in the 'non-AARP' crowd.

If I could give them more stars, I would! Great location, great food, great drinks, and great staff. When you walk in the staff greets you as if they have known you for years, and help you right away. The menu has a lot to offer and has great options for vegetarians. Make sure to check out their brunch! Highly recommend for a date night or drinks with friends.