The only thing better than a delicious restaurant is one that offers breathtaking views while you eat. Gertrude’s, located in the iconic Desert Botanical Garden, definitely fits the bill, nestled amid beautiful Sonoran Desert plant life just before the Desert Wildflower Loop Trail. Come feast on Southwestern-inspired, farm-to-table cuisine and admire the gorgeous scenery all around you for a dining experience you’ll never forget.
One of the most popular destinations in all of Phoenix, the Desert Botanical Garden is a 140-acre arboretum boasting over 50,000 plants across 4,000 different species.
Facebook/Desert Botanical Garden Five nature trails wind through the gardens, seamlessly interconnecting for a short-and-sweet, one-mile adventure.
Upon entering the gardens, the Desert Wildflower Loop Trail is straight ahead.
Desert Botanical Garden Vibrantly colored blooms line either side of the path on this easy, 1/3-mile stroll, which takes you through a hummingbird garden and into a magical butterfly pavilion.
Just before the trailhead is where you’ll find Gertrude’s, a farm-to-table restaurant featuring fresh, local, and in-season ingredients.
TripAdvisor/The_Loup_Garou Gertrude’s is open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.
Nestled amid the lush flora and fauna of the desert lowlands, Gertrude’s offers both indoor and outdoor seating.
Google/Gertrude’s Inside the restaurant, patrons have access to a full bar with a wide selection of local and international libations, while the patio boasts unparalleled views of the surroundings.
The Southwestern-inspired menu is brimming with bold and unique flavor combinations - the French toast, for example, features prickly pear jam and white chocolate chips on top!
Facebook/Gertrude’s Other popular brunch selections include the Sonoran Benedict, with shredded green chile pork and green chile hollandaise sauce, and the classic Huevos Rancheros. Don’t forget to add a side order of the Ricotta Donut Holes! They’re pure heaven in a bite-sized package.
Lunch and dinner are similarly scrumptious, with entrees ranging from more traditional south-of-the-border fare like tamales to epic fusion dishes such as the Green Chili Bacon Cheeseburger, which is served on a tortilla rather than a bun.
Facebook/Gertrude’s Various seasonal offerings keep the menu fresh and ever-changing, so you never quite know what to expect. There are always plenty of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options, too, so those with dietary restrictions are certainly welcome.
Address: 1201 North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008.
Google Maps Hours:
Monday-Friday: 10:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Brunch is served until 3 p.m. on weekends. Dinner service begins at 3:30 p.m.
Visit Gertrude’s website or Facebook page to learn more.
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Five nature trails wind through the gardens, seamlessly interconnecting for a short-and-sweet, one-mile adventure.
Desert Botanical Garden
Vibrantly colored blooms line either side of the path on this easy, 1/3-mile stroll, which takes you through a hummingbird garden and into a magical butterfly pavilion.
TripAdvisor/The_Loup_Garou
Gertrude’s is open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.
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Inside the restaurant, patrons have access to a full bar with a wide selection of local and international libations, while the patio boasts unparalleled views of the surroundings.
Facebook/Gertrude’s
Other popular brunch selections include the Sonoran Benedict, with shredded green chile pork and green chile hollandaise sauce, and the classic Huevos Rancheros. Don’t forget to add a side order of the Ricotta Donut Holes! They’re pure heaven in a bite-sized package.
Various seasonal offerings keep the menu fresh and ever-changing, so you never quite know what to expect. There are always plenty of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options, too, so those with dietary restrictions are certainly welcome.
Google Maps
Hours:
Monday-Friday: 10:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Brunch is served until 3 p.m. on weekends. Dinner service begins at 3:30 p.m.
Have you ever eaten at Gertrude’s? If so, what did you order and how was it? Tell us all about your dining experience in the comments section, then check out our previous article to learn more about the Desert Botanical Garden.
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Address: Gertrude’s, 1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008, USA
