Dine at Gertrude's
John Shields—nationally acclaimed cookbook author, chef, and host of his own syndicated cooking program—brings his signature Chesapeake Bay cuisine to the BMA with his restaurant Gertrude's. Along with the popular Sunday Brunch (now also on Saturdays), Gertrude's tasty events are a great way to treat your friends and family.
Outdoor Dining
It’s springtime, and Gertrude’s is serving on the outdoor terrace for lunch, brunch, and dinner! Voted “Best Outdoor Dining” by Baltimore magazine, Gertrude’s outdoor terrace seating overlooks the BMA’s beautiful sculpture gardens. Be sure to ask for an outdoor table when making your reservation. Seating is open when weather permits.
For reservations, visit our web site at gertrudesbaltimore.com, or call 410-889-3399. The web site is full of information, upcoming events, and special offers—be sure to visit often.
Many private events are held on the weekend evenings during the summer, so please call ahead to ensure that we are open to the public. You can always drop by during the day, as we never close for a private event during the daytime.
BMA Members are entitled to a 10% discount off meals (with a $10 minimum purchase).* Reservations are encouraged. Group tour menus, catering services, and children's dishes are also offered.
Dinner Specials
Crabaret
Thursday, July 10
6:30–10 p.m.
Spend a warm summer evening out on the terrace enjoying numerous crab dishes, amazing wines, and live music featuring LeRoy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners …yes, Crabaret is returning!
Visit gertrudesbaltimore.com or call 410-554-8449 for ticket information.
Lobsterama—this year on Thursday evenings!
One of our most popular summer traditions is returning on a new night! Lobsterama will now occur every Thursday night in August. Enjoy a delicious steamed Maine lobster dinner served with clams and mussels, baked potato, coleslaw and corn on the cob! And you can “supersize” your dinner by having your lobster stuffed with Crab Imperial! Table reservations are strongly recommended on Lobsterama evenings, and you can also reserve lobsters in advance for your party—we only order a limited quantity of lobsters for each Lobsterama, and last year we sold out of lobsters each night!
Reservations can be made online at gertrudesbaltimore.com or by calling 410-889-3399.
Tuesdays with Gertie—As featured on Rachael Ray’s Tasty Travels, Gertrude’s continues to offer the best deal in Baltimore every Tuesday evening, serving $10 and $12 entrées from the regular dinner menu. Also available are specially-priced $18 and $24 bottles of wine. This is a very popular weekly event, so call ahead for reservations!
Wine on Wednesdays—After 4 p.m. every Wednesday evening, all bottles and glasses of wine are half price. In addition, BMA Members receive their usual 10% discount!
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday–Friday | 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. |
| Saturday | Brunch 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Dinner 5 – 9 p.m. |
| Sunday | Brunch 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Dinner 5 – 8 p.m. |
Special Events
Looking for a special place to host your next event ? The restaurant's dining room and outdoor terrace are available for private parties. Gertrude’s can accommodate groups of 10 to 100 with customized menus, ensuring that your event is a success! Contact John Gilligan at jg@johnshields.com or 410-889-3399 x105.
