Spent a lovely evening walking through the botanical garden with the lights and had to top off the night with a great meal. To say we were starving is an understatement and the burger and braised boar did not disappoint! I had the boar and it was so tender, didn't need a knife and the root vegetables were cooked perfectly, and the brown gravy was delicious. The service was excellent, she was thoughtful and gave us great suggestions. They do change their menu depending on the season. That being said I would love to go back and try more of their items! read more

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Mixed review They need to address the flies in the indoor area. Great waitress with very interesting eye makeup. All the food was very good but...... I ordered the Green Chili Pork and it was a huge plate of only the meat with a small side of polenta cakes. This dish needs tortillas, maybe some diced tomato or greens to go with it. I was very surprised by this presentation of meat only. read more

Stopped by after night visited to Dessert Botanical Garden. Loved the night time, great weather seating outside with all the glowing lights. Great services, great cocktails, just okey foods. Glad to stopped by to try. read more

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Trying to get out of the blazing sun, we stepped into Gertrude's to get some shade and sustenance. We were rewarded with both. We didn't have a reservation and the next table had a 1.5 hr wait for brunch on a Sunday around noon. So we grabbed a couple of chairs at the bar. The bartender was busy but very attentive and the food arrived quickly. We got the breakfast fried rice which looked like a work of art, the lentil chop bowl, and the berry basil lemonade. All three were delicious. Special mention of the lemonade which was tangy and refreshing after being in 100 degree weather. Haven't had wild rice in fried rice before and now I wish more places served it! For the lentil bowl, we asked for extra dressing because we thought it was a bit dry, albeit still tasty. We finished every last bite and sip of all three dishes. Ambiance is bright and airy, lots of light. If you're planning on dining here, make a reservation, otherwise you better hope the bar is free! read more

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Standard food and portions but higher priced because of the location. Wanted to seat our group on the warm outside patio but the fans wouldn't work. Nothing special about the service, but adequate. The Desert Botanical Gardens around the restaurant were beautiful. Would I go back ? Maybe. read more

What a disappointment. The original Gertrude's was the perfect transition from a day wandering the beautiful Desert Botanical Gardens. Lovely, relaxed with a farm to table feel. Our first visit to the new Gertrude's by Tarbell was a pretentious and embarassing event. We brought out of town friends for the finish to a nice stroll through the gardens. Our reservations were delayed due to misinformation at the desk. We were eventually seated, and when our waitress discovered that only two of the party were ordering cocktails, we were somewhat dismissed. While the salmon was good, the three of us who ordered burgers (no ask on how we wanted them cooked), we received very, very, very rare patties. We wanted to share a date pudding dessert, only to be condescendingly told it would only serve three. If all that is not enough, please be advised that the restaurant lists itself as "business casual" which makes little sense for a restaurant in the middle of a botanical garden. Stuff your fancy clothes in your backpack, maybe your dining experience will be better. read more

Beautiful dining space with natural lighting. Fresh craft cocktails. Excellent appetizers. Very busy. Sat at the bar without reservations, but definitely needed if looking for a table. read more

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Went to the botanical gardens for the first time with my fiancée last week and we shared some mole lamb enchiladas. This was so flavorful! The whole menu looked delicious. I'm looking forward to another visit. read more

Gertrude's - Mole lamb enchiladas - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I took my friend visiting from NM to Gertrude's today. I have been to the Botanical Garden before but never ate at the restaurant. Since she was staying close by I figured it would be a nice place to check out. The service and food were excellent. The ingredients were very fresh and the flavors worked well. read more

For being inside of the Desert Botanical Garden this restaurant is pretty good. I'm not dying to go back to Gertrude's but I might grab a bite to eat here if I was planning to visit the botanical garden. It does a good job of being a good spot with a large patio and open space to grab some food before or after walking around the garden. There is also a large bar that dominates most of the indoor space. The service was pretty fast and our waitress was pretty nice. We started off with the hummus and really loved it. The hummus had a great flavor and we really liked that it was served with veggies and tortilla chips. I tried the lemonade which is a special version with berry and basil. It was really good. My mom also liked the watermelon green tea. I got a Caesar salad for my main dish and wasn't too thrilled with it. The Caesar dressing wasn't very good but the salad was fresh. read more

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Pleasantly surprised. My MIL made a reservation for a bday celebration dinner. On the way, I looked it up on Yelp and was a bit weary, thinking of all the other options. But they did not disappoint. At all. We had a table of 10. Our server, Mary, was exceptional. Honestly, one of the best servers I have ever had. She was on top of it, never forgetting a thing and often going the extra mile for my two kiddos. Our food was all great. This was my biggest worry and I was very satisfied. You must order the fried cauliflower. WOW, I could have just eaten that. Is was THE BEST. Kiddos had a burger and chicken tenders. Both were happy. Hubby got the burger and I had the salmon. Kiddos got some cookies and ice cream for dessert. Truly, everything was delicious. The view on the patio is beautiful. We were lucky to have perfect spring weather. Id highly recommend this place. Entrees a bit pricy but great spot for a special evening. read more

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Our first visit as a Tarbell restaurant. First the good news - kudos for menu creativity, esp the items that we chose: steak tips & 12 hr short ribs. The food was tasty but only warm-ish. Restaurant was very dark inside, especially in the corner where we were seated. But then three of the cieling lamps were burned out. Might sound picky but this is a Tarbell restaurant (incl prices). I expected the facilities would be in order. Asked for a table candle but none worked per Nancy, our server. We will return but primarily as we are DBG regulars. read more

We had low expectations since this is inside the botanical gardens aka a tourist attraction. But the food was so good and unique! The tofu appetizer was delicious, I ate the whole thing! The seasoning was great and the sauce was a good pairing. We shared the tamales, it was definitely enough for two people. It was slightly spicey, but very good. The sides were also good. Nice atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating. Fast and super friendly service. read more

Scone & gravy is one of the best breakfasts I have had! Elder Empress specialty cocktail was delicious also. Service was great, as there was 7 of us on the patio, as well as the ambiance. Look forward to returning as this was my 1st time. read more

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Love the outdoor dining option when making a restaurant. Nice atmosphere and good food/service. read more

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Gertrude's is excellent! We visited on a Monday in spring, so the garden was pretty busy. We put our names in for a table right away, and the wait was around 1hr 15mins. They have a large patio + indoor dining space + bar top. We ordered the hummus (pretty good - 8/10), and I ordered the burger. It was really nice to be able to sub for a GF Bun, with veggies on the side. The seasonal veggies were amazing! Our server was nice, and the ambiance inside the garden is beautiful.. read more

Gertrude's - GF bun on burger, swapped for veggie side! - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We enjoyed a lovely dinner out on the patio after Los Noches de Luminarias. Our server was kinda and attentive. We ordered three Gerturde's gin and tonics, each a different flavor, the blood orange, the blackberry and the citrus rose. The fav was the blackberry. The drinks were very large and very pretty. For apps we got the Avacado fries with cilantro verde aioli and the Nopales with the mole sauce. Both were really good, the mole had so much flavor! For entrees we had the Crisp Duck Confit and the filet tips. So so good. Don't miss out on the new menu with Tarbell! Doesn't disappoint! read more

First impression, great setting in door and out, placed by the entry of the Phoenix Botanical Garden. Love that everything on the menu is organic and the server knew her stuff, made great recommendations. This was a Monday afternoon, late lunch with the family. I'd like to come back for their Sunday brunch to check out that menu! Great service, but be careful "it's yummy" certified. read more

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What a fabulous spot! With the low reviews on Yelp, I was kind of skeptical... but we had. It was a great experience, and I loved the food. Only dinging a star for our server who was cold/not friendly. We sat inside. It was spacious, and I didn't feel like I was listening to strangers conversations next to me. I ordered the green chili burger, which was honestly one of the best burgers I've had in a long time. It came with fingerling potatoes. I ended up getting a side of ranch to pair. I also ordered their good berry lemonade - but either needed some more sugar or a little bubbly, something like ginger beer or sparkling water. read more

Gertrude's - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Dined here on a whim and was extremely happy. The service, food, overall quality and choice of cocktails was all excellent. We sat outside under the heaters which was plenty warm enough however it would be even more spectacular when the weather is warmer. read more

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Outstanding 5 star We just visited here last weekend. We had the scone and gravy it was delicious the best breakfast I've had in a long time. The photo with the scrambled egg over it. We also had the lentil chop bowl the 4th photo. They paired very nicely together. Our server Oberon was a delight, very efficient kind and he sang happy birthday. Would seem to be we had front row seats to an opera. What a delightful day we had for my birthday brunch, beautiful memory. Definitely will go back there again because I want that scone and gravy breakfast again. Then take a stroll in the Botanical Gardens and walk off your calories read more

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I was with a group of 5 friends. Two of us enjoyed their meal - root salad, curry chickpeas, grilled chicken. For three of us, our food was not rememberable - tamales, clams, grilled vegetables. The atmosphere - sitting on the patio surrounded by native succulents plants was amazing. The service was excellent. Still weighing if I will return for a second try. read more

Our group of 12 had a perfect dinner at Gertrudes. The venue at the Botanical Gardens is gorgeous. We all raved about our meals. And our server, Sean, was a real professional. read more

My best friend and our mom's stopped at Gertrude's during our visit to the botanical gardens. We were very impressed with the beverage options, I had the hibiscus ginger beer which was very refreshing, I also tried the basil berry lemonade and the dragonfruit slushie all of which were unique and delicious. We had the elote fritters which were crispy on the outside and soft in the center. Then we shared the lamb mole enchiladas and a Caesar salad. Everything was flavorful and not heavy which was great in the AZ heat. Our server was friendly and gave great recommendations. We sat outside and it was great to view parts of the garden and shaded enough that we were comfortable in the 90 heat. read more

Gertrude's - Elote Fritters - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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We had a very nice dinner on the patio while we waited for sunset. I started with the Elder Empress cocktail which had a great flavor. It was small but packed a powerful punch. We weren't very hungry so we ordered two small plates that turned out to be pretty big. The Elote Fritters were delicious and the serving was large. The Fried Cauliflower with Shishito peppers was also really good, but maybe a little spicy for some people. The patio was covered with both heaters and fans so it would be pleasant in most weather. Our server was really friendly and nice and our food arrived quickly. Definitely a nice break between touring the garden and getting some sunset pictures. read more

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This was the third year we had dined at Gertrude's before touring Las Luminarias at Desert Botanical Gardens . We were sad to learn in the be closing, and happy to learn they in time for this year's event. We had thoroughly enjoyed the previous two years dining, and looked forward to more of the same. We wee on time for our reservations, but still had a 15 minute wait to be seated. The appetizers - Fried avocado and street corn, were OK, and the mocktails were enjoyable. The only person totally happy with their entree was a "picky eater", Who had a hamburger. It was no better than McDonald's burger, but it was Familiar. As for the rest, the tomato pasta was "meh", the barbacoa tacos were unexeptional, the duck "rillettes" were actually one large lump of a meat smothered in brown gravy (it could have been any meat - the gravy was very salty and tasted more beefy than poultry flavored).Last but not least, the green chile pork was accompanied by chunks of FROZEN polenta! The server was personable, but became busy and more attentive to other guests - we had to flag down another server to handle the polenta problem. We were seated inside and it was very noisy, including a lot of yelling in the kitchen. read more

Our visit felt like a special event - the staff was enthusiastic and friendly. The patio was absolutely beautiful and the food was outstanding. I had the filet tips over grits and it was outstanding. My husband had the burger. We had only been once before the change in chef and ownership but it did feel like a man elevated experience from what I remember. We will be back. read more

Stopped by for lunch after a trail! They estimated a 30 minute wait but we got seated in 20. Service was great, quick and friendly! Cauliflower-delicious! Some nice kick from the peppers but cooked perfectly and a great blend of sweet and spicy. Elote fritters- cooked perfectly, nice crunch but also soft inside. The crema was a great component as well. Corn tamales- probably should've only ordered one but went for two! They're a good size, cooked well and nice flavor. I wish the sauce was a little spicy but it was still tasty. The veggies were good but a little bit of an after thought and the beans had a slight kick which was great! Overall we had a great experience! This is not a cheap place though so be prepared to spend some money but the food and service are excellent read more

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It's been a minute since I've eaten here.. I had the mole enchiladas and I tried the steak and taters.. great steak.. mole can be a tricky dish.. but mine was spectacular.. it was a Friday night.. started quiet but got very loud .. yet good ambiance.. the service was terrific.. it's nice.. but not hoytee toytee .. it is on the small side.. so make reservations.. it gets busy fast.. I enjoyed it immensely... and of course the garden is gorgeous as always ... read more

When planning our return trip to the Desert Botanical Gardens, lunch at Gertrude's was a must. We ate here 5 years ago during the pandemic and it was such a wonderful experience that we were so excited, and today was one of the high lites of our trip. We had reservations and were seated out on the covered patio, it was a beautiful day and the temps were low. Our server Jeff was on top of things and explained some of the seasonal offerings. We were curious about the Korean corn cheese. Happy surprise, roasted corn mixed with melted cheese and then topped with wonton strips, gochuchung-honey and a wasabi aioli. My entree was the roasted corn tamale with poblano crema and refried black beans. I got the smaller portion meal which was a smart thing since the appetizer filled us up quickly. The food and service at Gertrude's is top notch and we will be stopping by again during our next trip to Phoenix. read more

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Make sure to make reservations. It was so busy nobody could get a table, even the bar didn't have seats. Keep it mind it was during the light event at the Desert Botanical Garden. We ordered this cauliflower appetizer other reviews posted about and they were correct, it was delicious. My BF ordered a mole enchilada dish and I ordered a dish with boar meat. Both were very good but its definitely the appetizer I couldn't get over. We were seated outside, I made the reservation for outdoor seating so we could still see some of the displays for the light event. The table was lovely, had no problems with bugs and it was overall a really nice experience. read more

Let's start with the amazing service... our server was Bryce. He was an absolute dream. Greeted us with a smile and a laugh, was attentive the entire time we were there. Made an excellent recommendation for drinks as well. Try the Garden 'Rita! Not too sweet, not too spicy, refreshing and delicious. We also enjoyed the Caesar salad with grilled chicken. Perfection! They do not skimp on the chicken either. We finished our evening with a walk around the garden at sunset. What a perfect little girls night. I will definitely be back! read more

Gertrude's - Garden at sunset - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I've been here twice before & loved it - would have given 5 stars. The menu used to be creative and had food for all tastes, including many vegetarian selections. No more -it has gotten very meat-heavy. Even things you'd think would be vegetarian are now cooked in beef tallow. The sope was a hockey puck, unable to be cut even with a serrated knife. It's way too bad as the restaurant is lovely & in a beaut of a setting. Service was great & the cocktails tasty - the only things saving this from being a 2 star review. read more

Needs some serious youthful energy infused in this place. Iron chef is riding on celebrity status. No herbs or food from a fresh garden at THE botanical gardens? No pickles for my burger... grow cucumbers. Expensive for basic food. Happy to give it a try again if I hear back about improvements. Botanical gardens 10000% worth it. Still go. read more

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What a disappointment, in the past we made a monthly visit to the Botanical and then to Gertrude's for their great brunch Menu which now has gone by the wayside. The "reimagining" is a flop, the Menu now is very limited and EXPENSIVE. It looks like the Restaurant Management is looking to cater to the top 1 percent of Diners who sip Martinis vs. enjoying a reasonably priced experience. People simply will not repeat a visit to this place - too bad! read more

Everything was amazing! The food was great. Our server, Naomi, was/is amazing! She was personable, professional, informative, and fun! Charity, one of the chefs, made some of the best appetizers I've had in a while! The combination of food, service, and location, made for a really great evening. Thanks so much! read more

Gertrude's use to be one of my very favorite places to eat. I looked forward to enjoying a meal there during my visits to the botanical gardens. The food was always fresh and tasted amazing - truly farm to table with a flair. We visited this evening (10-17-25) under the new management, Gertrude's by Tarbell's and it was a disappointing experience. Nothing about my salmon dish was farm to table. The fish was undercooked and laid upon a pile of spring mix salad with no flair or special twist. My companion's food was okay, but not great. The server also forgot to bring our cocktails prior to the food being served. Not the biggest deal, but we usually like to enjoy our drinks before we eat. I do not recommend this new concept. It is no longer worth my money or time to eat there when there are much better offerings in the valley. read more

This restaurant has a beautiful setting with outdoor seating. The staff is very professional, accommodating and kind. The menu has a unique selection of entrees. We tried the burger, noodles with tofu and the corn tamales. The noodles were fantastic and the tofu was cooked perfectly. The burgers were a huge portion and were enjoyable. The tamales were just so and didn't wow anyone. We did try the famous gin drink and it was delicious and refreshing! It is a beautiful pink shade with a breathtaking orchid for presentation. This restaurant was a nice treat and the attached gift shop has wonderful items to purchase and give as gifts. The gardens are magnificent and are just a peaceful place. read more

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Came in for lunch during the week and was able to get sat immediately. The food is great! The drinks are also delicious. The ambiance is really pretty and fitting for the gardens. Service was prompt and personable. Overall a wonderful meal. read more

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Caeli made the experience. Food was superb drinks excellent - botanical bee and gin and tonic with blood orange fabulous. Caeli made great recommendations. Described confit perfectly. She really listened. Seating outside sublime. read more