Gertrude's - Phoenix

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   Andrew

   Detroit

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We were impressed with the craft cocktails, and the unique food preparation We will be back Reservations are recommended 
   

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   Bruce Barbara

   Phoenix

   23 reviews

   3.0

   23 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We have dined at Gertude’s previously, but this time the food quality was different. The service however, was very good and super friendly. The cocktails were good, but seemed quite watered down. Appetizers were excellent …fritters and the cauliflower dish were very tasty. No one was overly pleased with our main courses. The sides accompanying the scallop entree were not very good. However the sides accompanying the salmon entree were indeed tasty….a mango risotto and kale. But the salmon itself did not taste fresh and was very dry and overcooked. The lamb enchiladas were just OK and nothing we would ever order again. The ambiance at Gertrudes is absolutely wonderful particularly during this holiday season.
   

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   David

   Phoenix

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   The food presentation and overall taste was outstanding. Compliments to the chef.
   

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   Glenda

   Phoenix

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delightful choices, perfect for late afternoon/early dinner dining in a beautiful garden setting. Seasonal vegetables and meats put together in fresh creative ways. Hummus appetizer with homemade blue corn chips a must. Also the desert fruit tamale with guava sorbet and coconut a surprisingly delicious ending.
   

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   Nancy

   Cleveland

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This restaurant is great. The food is excellent and the servers are extremely friendly and helpful. The menu has a good variety. I would highly recommend this restaurant.
   

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   susan

   San Francisco

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was exceptional! The service was even better. I wish I could think of the server’s name. She was lovely and efficient and kind.
   

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   Carrie

   Kansas City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful experience as always!!!! The holiday cocktails were fantastic and the food excellent. Our favorite holiday event to attend. The luminaries and dinner at the desert botanical gardens a perfect way to celebrate Christmas!!!!
   

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   Robin

   Phoenix

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent experience. Bar personnel were fun and interesting. Later the table service, food, and dining experience were excellent as well.
   

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   Renee

   VIP

   San Francisco

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food in a beautiful environment! A great way to begin a night at the Botanical Gardens!
   

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    David

    VIP

    Phoenix

    276 reviews

    4.0

    276 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5

    Gerturde's location at the Desert Botanical Gardens makes it a nice place to meet with friends before or after a visit to the Gardens or Zoo. It is especially, convenient during the nights of the Luminaries, like the night we met friends for dinner. Gurtrude's prides itself on being environmentally friendly with locally sourced and sustainable items. Unfortunately, this doesn't always lend itself to the tastiest food. The odor of fish from the next table is an example of serving seafood that is past its prime. We chose both the burger and the lamb enchiladas. The burger was excellent; cooked to order and served on a large (slightly too thick) Brioche bun. Unfortunately, the mole on the enchilada was so thick one could not discern that it was actually lamb. The flavor of the meat was completely covered. For dessert, we shared the peach cobbler. It very mushy and lacked texture but the flavor was delicious. The wine list needs some work It is limited and very Arizona heavy which is not a bad thing except for the fact that wine from Arizona is very often a different flavor profile than the varietal of grape being used. If they are going to so heavily feature Arizona wines they might consider offering a small tasting prior to opening a bottle giving the patron a chance to expand the palette without purchasing a bottle they will not enjoy.
    

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