Gertrude's

New American restaurant · Minnesota Court

Gertrude's

New American restaurant · Minnesota Court

1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008

Highlights

Nestled by the Desert Botanical Garden, Gertrude's offers a breezy patio and delicious, sustainable American fare perfect for a charming brunch or dinner.

1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008 Get directions

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@eater

"Named for the Desert Botanical Garden’s co-founder Gertrude Divine Webster, Gertude’s sits near the entrance to the garden, and its roomy semi-circular patio is surrounded by desert plants and cacti. It’s a beautiful setting for a Southwestern weekend brunch or lunch of bread pudding French toast, Sonoran Benedict, surprisingly good fried tofu, or a good old Gertie Burger, jazzed up with mushroom duxelles. With the exception of the $52 bison short rib, the dinner menu is similarly casual and affordable. Get there before the dinner crowd and settle in on the patio over cocktails and snacks such as pork rind nachos and baked brie with chorizo. Bonus: You can visit the restaurant without buying an entry ticket to the garden." - Mcconnell Quinn, Nikki Buchanan, jamiekillin, Rudri Patel

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"I love that a good slice of layer cake is on so many menus. I’ve had the cake at Gertrude’s and at My Loup, and there’s also a slice of cake at Claud’s, Gage and Tollner, and Hags." - Eater Staff

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Jen B

Google

We’ve been to Gertrude’s twice now and can say the food is delicious! Their menu has so many options for gluten free which I love. The donuts are fantastic and actually what really brought me back a second time! I ordered the braised boar and it was amazing and my husband ordered the elk chop which was equally amazing. The atmosphere is beautiful since it’s at the botanical gardens, so you get a little glimpse of some that. Service was similar both times, not the best but definitely not the worst, just average.

Scott W

Google

First time here. It's a nice restaurant in a great location. We spend a couple of hours earlier, strolling through the fabulous gardens. We had made reservations, and showed up a half hour early. There appeared to be some confusion with the hostess, they weren't going to seat us until our time, even though the table was opened. We ended up being a bit more assertive and then were seated. Our server did a great job with the rest of the meal. Took time to explain the menu, made some recommendations, gave us plenty of time to decide. Gave us space between serving the courses, so we never felt rushed. Thanks Brian. The food, was good, but not great. I had the Boar Shake. Lots of flavor but a bit over-cooked. The salad with flank steak was very good, and cooked a perfect medium-rare. The other dishes of elk chops, chickpea curry, and scallops were also good. We had a couple desserts and those were good. A good choice to a wonderful afternoon.

John Payne

Google

We go to the Botanical Garden all the time (even in summer if you can believe that) and have always wanted to try Gertrude’s. First, the staff were amazingly friendly and helpful. Our server was very engaging and knowledgeable with questions about the menu. The food itself was wonderful; we had an appetizer and our meals but no dessert. The main appeal is the location and atmosphere itself. Sit outside if you can, but the indoor dining is also very nice. I definitely recommend going if you are taking a trip to the garden.

Thomas C. Benefiel

Google

Stopped over on flight between destinations. Needed to kill time. Went early to beat the heat. Sat on a gorgeous patio. Had a comic labeled “hot mess” menu item for breakfast. It was fantastic!! A pulled pork concoction with perfect eggs over easy over the top. It was delicious and presented way better than the name! It was just stupid good. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I also had a 2 different signature drinks made from house gin and ingredients. It was as beautiful and tasty. I couldn’t recommend this place more. Our service was as professional as it can be expected.

T L-L

Google

Lovely lunch spot inside of the Desert Botanical Gardens. The menu has something for everyone and the bar area was laid back. We loved the drink options (non-alcoholic) and the donuts for dessert are a must! I highly suggest making a reservation. Our wait at lunchtime was over an hour and a half.

Emily Kostrba

Google

Great place to enjoy a lunch outside before checking out the Botanical Gardens! A little of everything on the menu and portion sizes are decent. Healthier options available as well. Recommend trying one of their house made cocktails too!

Roxana Nazario

Google

The customer service was amazing! We made reservations as we were celebrating our anniversary and got seated quick on arrival. Our server Holden was awesome! Best customer service I’ve experienced in a long time! We loved that the restaurant had the gesture to gift us a handwritten card congratulating us for our anniversary. Thank you for that! That means a lot! The food was amazing! It’s definitely a must when you’re in the area!

Hong Huo

Google

Made a reservation and came early. The drink, food and dessert I ordered were all delicious and the atmosphere was amazing sitting outside. Highly recommend if you are visiting the botanical garden and up for a nice meal!