John Kutasz
When Gertrude's was suggested as a lunch location when we were visiting Baltimore, my first guess was that the restaurant at the BMA would be a nice spot where well-off museum visitors could enjoy a meal with their friends. Yup. It was all that and more.
The menu turned out to be the Chesapeake Bay sampler that I was hoping to find - multiple types of crab cakes, zucchini based non-crab cakes, oysters, salmon, classic sandwiches, all kinds of upscale comfort food. The housemade sodas were both refreshing and added to the visual appeal of everything on the table.
Service was quick and attentive - undecided diners were offered much more information than the menu provided about the different ways to experience crab cakes, and a dropped fork had a replacement in place before it could be picked up off the floor. Multiple runners made sure everyone at our table received our meals while they were hot.
The museum is a must-see for a visit to Baltimore, and general museum admission is free, so you don't really need to be rich to enjoy world class art and the white tablecloth experience at Gertrude's.
Noemi Crespo Rice
Gertrude's is consistent and ALWAYS FANTASTIC. Their service is great, dishes are ALWAYS tasty and my go to for business meetings. Fresh flowers at each table are always a nice touch💐🌹🌸
Jay D
Maybe the best meal I've had all year! Happened to be restaurant week. Starter salad was huge and the blueberries great. The rockfish imperial is about as "Baltimore" as you can get! Amazing. The upside-down warm peach cake took it over the top! Try this meal regardless of restaurant week or not. Maddy the waitress also excellent.
Sandy Avery
Once again, a morning at the Baltimore Museum of Art and then lunch at Gertrude's will be a fall memory I can fall back on when the weather turns cold and dreary. We shared appetizers, all of which were wonderful. Our server, Eric, was personable and knew the menu and wine list well. We felt quite pampered.
Cathy R
Best turkey burger EVER. Juicy, tasty, perfectly cooked.
Good fries too.
Nice ambiance. A bit loud for chatting with friends and server.
Hot tea could be better quality.
Already thinking about my next visit. My only picture is the outdoor area.
Ping Regis
I had a really lovely lunch here with my good friend. We were having a small, belated celebration for his birthday and enjoyed our meal and the museum!
I wanted something light and ordered the powerhouse sandwich. It was pretty good: the vegetables were fresh and crisp. The hummus on it was kind of plain but added a good texture. Fruit salad was like every other fruit salad (not a bad thing)!
The Nutella crepe was HUGE! It was as long as my forearm and PACKED with almost pure chocolatey spread. The staff was kind enough to, without prompting, put a small, edible sign that said "Happy Birthday" in a fancy script onto the crepe! They said the signs are normally used if someone orders a cake or a sundae, but this was special :)
The restaurant itself is gorgeous! We ate inside, but the outdoor patio/dining space, and the dining by the sculpture garden, is incredible. I highly recommend booking a reservation in advance or else you may have to wait and hope... Most people were in casual clothes, but there were groups in nicer attire like they just came from church or were celebrating a small family gathering.
Overall I enjoyed my time here and would recommend Gertrude's for a nice brunch celebration, but maybe not for a staple eatery that I'll keep on regular rotation.
Christy Fricks
Lovely relaxed atmosphere in a great art museum. The waitstaff were friendly and professional. The food was excellent. I had a perfect bowl of Tomato soup, an oyster PoBoy, and a glorious dessert. Sat in a comfy quiet spot near the bar. Perfect evening.
Sally Finkel
By far the best fried oysters in the city (tied with Cindy Wolf)! Burgers, soup, salad - all yummy. The chocolate candy bar dessert is outstanding. We're so lucky to have this gem in Baltimore!
G Monet
Bomb baby! This spot has been knocking our socks off for years. I haven’t been in ages and recently had the opportunity to go to lunch with my mother. The Tangy Asian Noodles are BOMB AF and the mussels soooo delicious. Loved the crunch and creaminess of the vegan crab cakes. The cauliflower bits were good too.
Olan Ruslan
Delicious. After a nice museum tour, this is a perfect place to have lunch. Today’s gorgeous weather was perfect to sit outside. A glass of rosé with spinach salad is a good start. The Salmon and crab cake are super yummy. Peach upside down cake is a perfect way to close. We will return to Gertrude’s. Kiss, Olan
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