Gertrude's

10 Art Museum Dr, Baltimore MD 21218 johnshields.com (410) 889-3399

Cuisines and Dishes at Gertrude's:

Seafood
American

Menu for Gertrude's

Small Plates

Crabettes $11.00
spicy, miniature east-meets-west crab cakes made with ginger, garlic and serrano chiles, served with sweet pepper relish.
Single-Fry Oysters $12.00
a chincoteague, virginia specialty lightly dusted in cornmeal and served with a tangy remoulade sauce.
Jumbo Shrimp & Crab $12.00
wrapped in pancetta, grilled and served with chow-chow.
Chicken & Corn Fritters $10.00
with smoked chipotle peppers & local cheddar cheese, offered with an apple chutney aioli.
Grilled Vegetable Pot Pie $8.00
with sweet potato biscuit topping (vegan).
Steamed Mussels $13.00
prince edward island mussels steamed with loose cannon ale & andouille sausage, offered with grain mustard and a crostini.
Portobella Crab Imperial $16.00
marinated & grilled portobella mushroom topped with jumbo lump crab imperial (gluten-free).
Zuchettes $8.00
panfried mini versions of our "i can't believe it's not crab" cakes, with an orange-chipotle pepper sauce (vegan).
Duck Spring Rolls $10.00
with five-spice, cabbage, bean sprouts, mushrooms & red bell pepper, offered with mandarin orange marmalade.

Big Plates Water

Gertie's Seafood Gumbo $24.00
shrimp, sea scallops, lump crab, mussels & andouille sausage, with rice.
Back Creek Inn Crab Quiche $16.00
backfin crabmeat, swiss cheese, onion & fresh herbs, served with our small garden salad.
Salmon Alla Bella $20.00
atlantic salmon lightly coated with egg, parmesan & herbs, accompanied by lemon-caper beurre blanc, grilled asparagus and basmati rice.
Chesapeake Rockfish Imperial $30.00
rockfish fillet stuffed with crab imperial and topped with toasted pecan butter, served with garlic mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus (gluten-free).
Indonesian Tuna Steak $26.00
ahi tuna fillet marinated in garlic, cilantro & ginger, pan-seared and served with ginger aioli, coconut basmati rice and grilled bok choy.
Chincoteague Single-Fry Oysters $21.00
cornmeal-encrusted and lightly pan-fried, served with remoulade, rosemary red potatoes and apple-fennel coleslaw,

Big Plates Land

Hampton Roads BBQ Pork $17.00
tender pulled pork with a southern-style barbecue sauce, served with chow-chow, hush puppies and apple- fennel coleslaw.
Mama Lan's Five-Spice Chicken $18.00
grilled boneless breast of chicken marinated in lemon grass, ginger & garlic, served with apple chutney aioli, chilled spicy udon noodles and grilled bok choy.
Grilled Rib-Eye Steak $26.00
roseda farm's beef (10 oz.) served with a shallot-cabernet demi-glace, garlic mashed potatoes and broccoli (gluten-free).
Moroccan Chickpea Couscous $16.00
with local asparagus, roasted tomatoes, zucchini, raisins & dates, topped with toasted almonds (vegan).
I Can't Believe It's Not Crab $16.00
vegetarian "crab cakes" of grated zucchini, old bay seasoning & traditional spices, served with orange-chipotle sauce, chilled spicy udon noodles and garlic spinach (vegan).
Middle Eastern Platter $13.00
hummus, moroccan carrot salad, tabbouleh, stuffed grape leaves, kalamata olives, feta cheese and grilled pita bread.

Soups

Miss Jean's Red Crab $8.00 - $6.00
traditional vegetable-based maryland crab soup with backfin crabmeat.
Cream Of Crab $8.50 - $6.50
with lump crab and scented with sherry.
Vegetarian Chili $7.50 - $5.50
roasted seasonal vegetables, black beans & hominy simmered in a rich homemade chili, topped with sour cream, cheddar cheese and scallions (gluten-free).

Salads

Caesar Salad $9.00 - $6.00
romaine, anchovies, aged parmesan, herbed croutons & our classic caesar dressing.
Spinach Salad $10.00 - $6.50
spinach leaves, applewood smoked bacon, mushrooms, red onion, goat cheese & warm sherry wine vinaigrette.
Garden Salad $8.00 - $5.50
field greens, grape tomatoes, fennel, carrots, cucumbers & balsamic vinaigrette.
A Berry Good Salad $12.00 - $8.00
field greens, fresh berries, local goat cheese, toasted pistachios & a berry vinaigrette.
Seafood Salad $18.00
field greens, lump crab, poached gulf shrimp, sea scallops & roasted lemon vinaigrette.

Salads 1

Grilled Chicken $5.00
Crabettes $8.00
Single-Fry Oysters $8.00
Zuchettes $5.00
Grilled Shrimp $9.00
Lump Crab $10.00
Grilled Salmon $9.00
Chicken Salad $5.00
Shrimp Salad $9.00
Tuna Salad $6.00

Burgerama

Springfield Farm's Beef Burger $11.00
half-pound of 100% locally-raised beef.
Turkey Burger $10.00
housemade with fresh ground turkey, red & green pepper, onion & garlic.
Yolanda's Black Bean Burger $9.00
made in house with smoked chipotle (vegan, add smoked bacon $1.50, add mushrooms marinated & roasted $1.50, add grilled onions $1.50.
The Works $3.50
bacon, mushrooms & grilled onions.

Lunch Box

Hampton Roads BBQ Pork $10.00
a virginia-inspired dish of tender pulled pork with a southern-style barbecue sauce, served with chow-chow on a housemade roll.
Salmon BLT $16.00
our "salmon alla bella" with smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato & herbed mayonnaise.
Fire-Roasted Mushroom Melt $10.00
marinated portobello mushroom with roasted red peppers, local goat cheese, field greens & tomato on a housemade roll.
Grilled Cheddar Cheese & Soup $9.00 - $10.00
grilled cheese sandwich with brooms bloom cheddar, served with your choice of cup of soup. add ham to sandwich.
Grilled Chicken Panini $11.00
with mozzarella, field greens, tomato & pesto on a housemade torpedo roll.
Chessie Catfish Po' Boy $13.00
cornmeal-encrusted catfish with lettuce chiffonade, tomato & remoulade sauce on housemade roll.
Oyster Po' Boy $16.00
cornmeal-encrusted oysters with remoulade sauce, lettuce chiffonade & tomato on a housemade torpedo roll.

Lunch Box 1

Hutzler's Tea Room Club $9.00
smoked turkey breast, smoked bacon, lettuce & tomato on toasted pullman white bread, offered with potato chips.
Highlandtown Chicken Salad $11.00
marinated chicken breast, toasted almonds, grapes & tarragon on kalamata olive bread, with pasta salad 1/2 sandwich & cup of soup.
Big Daddy's Turkey Ciabatta $11.00
smoked turkey, provolone cheese, field greens, tomato & pesto aioli on a ciabatta roll, offered with pasta salad 1/2 sandwich & cup of soup.
Shrimp Salad Po' Boy $13.00
steamed old bay-spiced shrimp with garlic mayo, lettuce & tomato on housemade baguette, served with potato chips 1/2 sandwich & cup of soup.
Mom-Mom's Tuna Salad $9.00
albacore tuna on seven-grain bread with lettuce & tomato, offered with potato chips 1/2 sandwich & cup of soup
O'Malley's Powerhouse $11.00
fresh spinach, field greens, cucumber, tomato, red onion, alfalfa sprouts, carrots, pepper jack cheese & basil mayonnaise on seven-grain bread, served with fresh fruit 1/2 sandwich & cup of soup.
Johnny's Hummus Wrap $11.00
hummus, field greens, chopped tomato, cucumber & roasted red bell peppers in a flour tortilla, offered with fresh fruit (vegan) 1/2 sandwich & cup of soup.

Build Your Own

Gertie's Crab Cake $22.00
traditional "all lump" baltimore recipe by john's grandmother, broiled.
Crab Cake Du Jour
ask your server about today's special or choose one of the following from the grill.
Chesapeake Rockfish $26.00
Atlantic Salmon $21.00
Ahi Tuna $26.00
Catfish $18.00
Seared Scallops $26.00
dry-packed.
Chicken Breast $17.00
Steaks - Ridgefield Farm's Top Sirloin $27.00
8 oz.
Steaks - Roseda Farm's Rib-Eye $26.00
10 oz.
Pick One Sauce
basil-caper tartar, remoulade, orange-chipotle, apple chutney aioli, three-mustard, lemon beurre blanc, salsa fresca.
Choose Two Sides
garlic mashed potatoes hand-cut french fries, rosemary red potatoes basmati rice, hush puppies cheese grits, chilled spicy udon noodles garlic spinach, stewed local greens apple-fennel coleslaw, market veggie (steamed or sauteed) fresh fruit, garden or caesar salad (salad is "two sides").

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May 29 2012

Erin L. via Yelp

OMG! This place is awesome! Where to begin?!? My hubby took me here for a date night last night- and I immediately thought "I'm gonna Yelp about this!"...read more
May 23 2012

Katherine P. via Yelp

I was here back on 05/10, decided to have a bite to eat after visiting the museum with my Mom. Although the place recommends reservations, they were able to...read more
May 11 2012

Jennifer K. via Yelp

Most recently, we enjoyed brunch here. We had a large group. Each of us chose something different on the menu and enjoyed it. Nice place to take friends and...read more
Nov 17 2008

via Citysearch

For dining out purposes, Gertrudes really has it all. While a little expensive on the average night, the food is delicious and ca...read more
Nov 05 2008

via Citysearch

Gertrudes is a great place to take family and friends who may be visiting, as it is attached to the BMA. The sculpture garden out...read more
Jun 29 2008

JTBFoodie via Citysearch

Sat outside for my husband's birthday lunch. Great service and the crabcakes were outstanding. I ordered mine broiled and his was ...read more

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The Scene
Golden oak columns, a red tile floor, brass accents, soft lighting and a large mural of life on the Eastern Shore combine to welcome curious museumgoers and hungry diners with a warm laid-back charm. Especially friendly servers and coaxingly mellow tunes ensure the classy atmosphere always feels relaxed as well as formal.

The Food
Named for the grandmother of cookbook author, PBS host and restaurant founder Chef John Shields, Gertrude's is an homage to the best of Maryland's coastal cooking: The menu features local favorites from land and sea, sometimes enhanced by Shields' own special touches. A standard like the crab cake, for instance, comes in three choices--traditional, Eastern Shore and crab cake du jour. Entrees have flexible sides such as a tangy-sweet apple-fennel coleslaw and the garlic-rich sauteed spinach. Those who order the Chincoteague oysters fried in a light cornmeal batter as an appetizer may end up looking to feast on more of its main course counterpart.

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