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Gertrude's - Baltimore, Baltimore, MD

Gertrude's - Baltimore

4.6
4.6
6581 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 35 times today

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  • Order online

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–7:00 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

    Doug Wetzel

  • Catering

    Currently we are not booking small groups during the pandemic. We are still accepting Private Event reservations, including weddings, for 2021.

  • 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, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 6,581 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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

    Most Booked

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  1. Nancy

    Baltimore

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food great! Eric, server, was very good. Then went to BMA and enjoyed that also.
  2. CathieD

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful food and gracious, prompt service! The noise level was the only small negative in an otherwise delightful lunch experience, head and shoulders above typical museum restaurant fare!!
  3. SpecialTimes

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    This was our second visit, and I think the food could be a little better for an art museum restaurant. It's good, it's just not outstanding. The bread on the chicken salad sandwich is ridiculously huge. Service was slow when it came to getting dessert orders and check. The live music was so-so. There are better groups around for hire.
  4. thomash

    Baltimore

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall2food2service1ambience4
    Food was Cold, Service was horrible. Server never checked so see if we needed anything or how our food was. No water or coffee refills, even though she visited other tables. Very disappointing....such a great venue and potential.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    The black bean burger looked and tasted as if it were from the freezer section of the grocery store, although we were informed it was made in house. The cup of soup was extremely small, but tasty and the wine pour was scant compared to others. Not a great dining experience, but a lovely room and not too noisy to talk.
  6. Amie

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exactly the right place for a rainy Saturday brunch! Food was great, service prompt.
  7. SusanP

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful ambience, great service, and fabulous food.
  8. reneew

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delightful evening. The wild mushroom ravioli was surprisingly light yet very satisfying. Fried chicken was crisp and delicious. Warm chocolate cake was a wonderful contrast to salted caramel ice cream. Half price wine made it even better! Our server was friendly and helpful but not intrusive.
  9. JimB

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The cream of crab soup was probably the best I’ve had in years. The rest of the meal was delicious. Gertrude is a great place for a date night.
  10. ThomasA

    Baltimore

    21 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    As always, Gertrude’s never disappoints! The drinks are well made, the food well prepared and delicious, and the service wonderful.
  11. GeorgeB

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Wonderful food, service and ambiance. However it was extremely noisy this time. Also, can any thing be done about the rising parking rate? Maybe charging by the hour. Twelve dollars for less than two hours is steep. No parking was available on the street. This does affects people’s choice of restaurants.
  12. Kate

    Baltimore

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    Omelet and eggs benedict were pretty tasteless. Service was good but quality of food was not up to my expectations.
  13. Alger

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    First time dining at Gertrudes - I will be back, and soon!
  14. LindaK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, courteous and attentive staff, a great dining experience.
  15. LisaT

    Baltimore

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Gertie’s crab cakes were delicious, as was the polenta. Some of the other dishes were under-seasoned. Bread basket was yummy; we passed on dessert because we were too full.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience2
    Staff opening a bottle of Prosecco exploded and sprayed over the wall and soaked my shirt and suit jacket. Restaurant seemed to think no problem, didn’t offer any towel, had to ask for a dry cloth napkin, our embarrassed server disappeared for long stretches afterwards. Manager refunded our drinks, but the discount will not even cover dry cleaning. Was really disappointed in their response.
  17. RonaldF

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed another great meal at Gertrude's to support Arts Every Day during Community Night. We always have a great experience when dining at Gertrude's.
  18. pigzfly

    Baltimore

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Even though we had not reserved specifically for outdoor seating, our hostess graciously seated us at a[n enclosed] patio table upon our request to be distant from other diners. The food, as always, was excellent: fresh, delicious, and attractively presented. Service was relaxed and just the right amount of attentive.
  19. yummycustomer

    New England

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A lot of variety on the menu and the food was excellent.
  20. GeorgeM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Other than directions can be confusing to get there. Everything was great. Our server was friendly and accommodating. Didn't take any time at all though we did reserve a table and it was Sunday morning for brunch. Ambience was nice. It was roomy, didn't feel like we had to be squeezed in even though there were a good amount of people in there. The live music was nice. The food was delicious. Especially dessert. Kudos to Exec Pastry Chef Mike Brown for the dessert menu. Definitely will be back.
  21. katrinak

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Randy was our waiter and was attentive and pleasant. Food was delicious. Live music created a great ambiance. We were celebrating a birthday which I had noted on original reservation and without saying anything further they brought out a sweet treat with candle on it.
  22. DaveC

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was incredible and the wait staff was pleasant and accommodating!! Can’t wait to go back!!
  23. KennyG

    Chicago

    37 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Went for brunch on a Saturday with another couple. Service was very friendly. Oysters and crab cakes were the winning dishes. Overall a very nice experience. I think that it would be helpful for bread plates to come out when water comes out (we didn’t get bread until end of our meal).
  24. NaokoR

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    The server was not friendly. He acted like snobbish and tried to push us out. We could not enjoy food and conversation.
  25. Janice

    Baltimore

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Highly recommend. A unique Baltimore institution with outstanding selections and friendly, helpful servers.
  26. Love2Eat

    Baltimore

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The prices for crab cakes were shocking. I don't consider a high noise level to be "energetic"; I consider it to be annoying. It was fine outside but inside was way too loud. The food was excellent. Our out-of-town company loved it. I would like to see more new offerings on the menu.
  27. PrimeMinister

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous venue and delish crab cake.
  28. H2OxH2O

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Gertrude’s never disappoints. The food , the service and the environment is always 5 stars
  29. tata48

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always the food was superb with varied and exciting choices. The wait staff was the best. So helpful and informative and so friendly.
  30. grazie2

    Baltimore

    81 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    81 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Tom is likely the best waiter in Maryland !
  31. ValerieN

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    I had brunch with my Mom. I could only get a reservation outside in the tent but the host said that they only had something inside available when we got there. That was excellent! The ambiance is wonderful. Staff was friendly and helpful. The food the last few times was good but not great.
  32. JusKit

    London

    55 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    I had been wanted to dine here for a long time. I finally had an opportunity to do so. I was not disappointed but I was not impressed either. I had the shrimp and pasta. It was good, a little oily and no cheese or cracked black pepper was offered. The service was good and the food came out promptly. My husband had small plates. The zucchini was very good. The bread pudding was a little bland. Unfortunately, due to the location of our table and the position of the restaurant, I got a chill anytime some entered or exited the museum.
  33. Rose

    Baltimore

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food nice atmosphere
  34. SandraE

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I enjoyed dining with my friends. They loved the dishes I recommended.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    The food was mediocre. I ordered extra crispy fried oysters. They were not. The salad was very “limp” and Tasted like it had been sitting there for a while. The noodles were tasty, my fault that I didn't notice they were served cold. The bread should have been warm. After lunch coffee was sent back because it was cold. The Mediterranean platter was excellent. Fresh, great presentation and warm pita. We should have ordered two of those. The key lime ice cream was also good. The saving grace for the entire experience was the service. The hostess, our server (Lou) and the busboys were all terrific and pleasant. They are keepers!!! Please transfer some of their service skills to the kitchen. We've been there a few times and this was my first disappointment. Hoping my next visit is much better.
  36. AnnaE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent local/southern style food. Being originally from coastal NC, I’m extremely picky about both fried oysters and fried chicken. Both were impeccably cooked. I was also delighted to see a young Portuguese wine on the menu—a vinho verde. My spouse and I agreed we haven’t encountered a beverage that lovely since we lived abroad. Finally, I am disabled and use a service dog. Waitstaff handled this admirably, seating us along a wall and away from others as requested. My spouse and I felt truly felt welcome here for our anniversary lunch. Our server was named Peter and he is to be commended for his hospitality. In sum, I cannot recommend this restaurant enough and will surely visit again!
  37. DonnaE

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Our server was excellent! Food was very good too, both the main course and dessert. Good evening all around.
  38. SaabGuy

    Baltimore

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Gertrude's at the Baltimore Museum of Art never disappoints! The setting, service, food, and experience is always top notch. Our favorite entrees are Alla Bella Salmon and the Crab Quiche. Great vibe and friendly service every time we visit.
  39. KevinK

    Baltimore

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The food was good but my cream of crab soup was cold. Our waitress was excellent
  40. Doug

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great service. Gertrudes never disappoints.

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

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Gertrude's - Baltimore is rated 4.6 stars by 6581 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 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Options

  • Order online
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–7:00 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

    Doug Wetzel

  • 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, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (410) 889-3399

  • Catering

    Currently we are not booking small groups during the pandemic. We are still accepting Private Event reservations, including weddings, for 2021.

  • 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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