Gertrude's

Romaine, anchovies, aged parmesan, herbed croutons & our classic caesar dressing

Spinach leaves, smoked bacon, mushrooms, red onion, local goat cheese & warm sherry wine vinaigrette

Local field greens, grape tomatoes, fennel, carrots, cucumbers & balsamic vinaigrette

Local field greens, fresh berries, local goat cheese, toasted pistachios & raspberry vinaigrette

Vegetable-based red crab soup with lump crabmeat

With lump crab and scented with sherry

Roasted seasonal vegetables, black beans & hominy simmered in a rich homemade chili, topped with sour cream, cheddar cheese and scallions

A Virginia-inspired dish of tender pulled pork with citrus barbecue sauce, topped with chow-chow and served on housemade roll

Our salmon alla bella with smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato & pesto aioli on toasted Pullman white bread

Marinated portobello mushroom with roasted red peppers, local goat cheese, lettuce & tomato on a housemade roll

Grilled cheese sandwich with local cheddar & tomato, served with your choice of cup of soup. Add ham or bacon $12.00

With mozzarella, lettuce, tomato & pesto aioli on housemade torpedo roll

Cornmeal-encrusted catfish with lettuce chiffonade, tomato & remoulade sauce on housemade roll

Cornmeal-encrusted oysters with remoulade sauce, lettuce chiffonade & tomato on housemade torpedo roll

Smoked turkey breast, smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo on toasted Pullman white bread, offered with potato chips

Chicken with toasted almonds, red grapes & tarragon on Kalamata olive bread, with lemon orzo pasta salad. With pine nuts)

Smoked turkey, Provolone cheese, field greens, tomato & pesto aioli on housemade focaccia, with lemon orzo pasta salad, with pine nuts

Steamed Old Bay-spiced shrimp with lettuce & tomato on housemade roll, served with potato chips

Albacore tuna with lettuce & tomato on seven-grain bread, offered with potato chips

Fresh spinach, field greens, cucumber, tomato, red onion, alfalfa sprouts, carrots, spicy Pepper Jack cheese & pesto aioli on seven-grain bread, served with fresh fruit

Hummus, field greens, chopped tomato, cucumber & roasted red bell peppers in a flour tortilla, offered with fresh fruit. Vegan

Spicy, miniature East-meets-West crab cakes made with ginger, garlic and serrano chiles, topped with three-mustard sauce

A Chincoteague, Virginia specialty lightly dusted in cornmeal and served with a tangy remoulade sauce

Wrapped in pancetta, grilled and served with chow-chow

With smoked chipotle peppers & local cheddar cheese, offered with mango chutney aioli

Prince Edward Island mussels steamed with local ale, andouille sausage, & grain mustard, offered with a crostini

Marinated & grilled portobella mushroom topped with jumbo lump crab Imperial

Topped with an orange-chipotle pepper sauce. Vegan

With five-spice, cabbage, bean sprouts, mushrooms & red bell pepper, offered with mandarin orange marmalade

Shrimp, sea scallops, lump crab, mussels & andouille sausage, served with white rice

Lump crabmeat, Swiss cheese, onion & fresh herbs, served with our garden salad

Atlantic salmon lightly coated with egg, Parmesan & herbs, accompanied by lemon-caper beurre blanc, asparagus and multigrain-wild rice pilaf

Rockfish fillet topped with Crab Imperial and toasted pecan butter, served with garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus. Gluten Free

Ahi tuna fillet marinated in garlic, cilantro & ginger, seared and served with garlic aioli, coconut rice and grilled bok choy

Cornmeal-encrusted and lightly fried, served with remoulade, rosemary red potatoes and apple-fennel coleslaw

Tender pulled pork with citrus barbecue sauce topped with chow-chow, offered with hush puppies and apple-fennel coleslaw

Grilled boneless breast of chicken marinated in lemon grass, ginger & garlic, topped with mango chutney aioli, and accompanied by chilled spicy udon noodles and grilled bok choy

With asparagus, roasted tomatoes, zucchini, raisins & dates, topped with toasted almonds. Vegan

Vegan crab cakes of grated zucchini, Old Bay seasoning & traditional spices, topped with orange-chipotle sauce, and served with chilled spicy udon noodles and garlic spinach. Vegan

Hummus, Moroccan carrot salad tabbouleh, stuffed grape leaves, Kalamata olives, goat's milk feta cheese and grilled pita bread

Half-pound of 100% locally-raised beef

Housemade with fresh ground turkey, red & green pepper, onion & garlic

Made in house with chipotle. Vegan

Traditional all lump Baltimore recipe by John's grandmother, broiled

Dry-packed

Pick one Sauce: Basil-caper tartar, remoulade, orange-chipotle, mango chutney aioli, three-mustard, lemon beurre blanc, salsa fresca. Choose two sides: Garlic mashed potatoes, rosemary red potatoes, hush puppies, chilled spicy udon noodles, stewed local greens, market veggie steamed or sauteed, garden or caesar salad, hand-cut french fries, cheese grits, multigrain-wild rice pilaf, garlic spinach, apple-fennel coleslaw, fresh fruit

Romaine, anchovies, aged Parmesan, herbed croutons & classic Caesar dressing

Spinach leaves, smoked bacon, mushrooms, red onion, local goat cheese & warm sherry wine vinaigrette

Local field greens, grape tomatoes, fennel, carrots, cucumbers & balsamic vinaigrette

Local field greens, fresh berries, local goat cheese, toasted pistachios & raspberry vinaigrette

Local field greens, lump crab, poached Gulf shrimp, sea scallops & roasted lemon vinaigrette

Traditional vegetable-based Maryland crab soup with lump crabmeat

With lump crab and scented with sherry

Roasted seasonal vegetables, black beans & hominy simmered in a rich homemade chili, topped with sour cream, cheddar cheese and scallions. Gluten-free

Shrimp, sea scallops, lump crab, mussels & andouille sausage, with rice

Grilled marinated portobella mushroom piled high with Crab Imperial and served with multigrain-wild rice pilaf and asparagus

Lump crabmeat, Swiss cheese, onion & fresh herbs, served with our Garden Salad

Gulf shrimp & Clayton's crabmeat wrapped in thinly sliced pancetta and served over local cheddar-Pepper Jack grits, with garlic spinach

Atlantic salmon lightly coated with egg, Parmesan & herbs, accompanied by lemon-caper beurre blanc, asparagus and multigrain-wild rice pilaf

Rockfish fillet stuffed with Crab Imperial and topped with toasted pecan butter, served with garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus. Gluten-free

Offered with pan gravy, stewed market greens, and local cheddar-Pepper Jack grits

Ahi tuna fillet marinated in garlic, cilantro & ginger, seared and served with garlic aioli, coconut rice and grilled bok choy

Cornmeal-encrusted and lightly fried, served with remoulade, rosemary red potatoes and apple-fennel coleslaw

A Virginia-inspired dish of tender pulled pork with a citrus barbecue sauce, topped with chow-chow, offered with hush puppies and apple-fennel coleslaw

Grilled boneless breast of chicken marinated in lemon grass, ginger & garlic, served with mango chutney aioli, chilled spicy udon noodles and grilled bok choy

Grilled all natural Hereford steak (8 oz.) with blue cheese compound butter, broccoli and garlic mashed potatoes. Gluten-free

With asparagus, roasted tomatoes, zucchini, raisins & dates, topped with toasted almonds. Vegan

Vegan crab cakes of grated zucchini, Old Bay seasoning & traditional spices, topped with orange-chipotle sauce, and served with chilled spicy udon noodles and garlic spinach. Vegan

Sauteed vegetables in a mild yellow curry with coconut milk, lemon grass, lime leaf & ginger, served over sesame rice. Vegan. Gluten-free

Hummus, Moroccan carrot salad, tabbouleh, stuffed grape leaves, Kalamata olives, goat's milk feta cheese and grilled pita bread

Half-pound of 100% locally-raised beef

Housemade with fresh ground turkey, red & green pepper, onion & garlic

Made in house with chipotle. Vegan

Spicy, miniature east-meets-west crab cakes made with ginger, garlic and serrano chiles, topped with three-mustard sauce

A chincoteague, virginia specialty lightly dusted in cornmeal and served with a tangy remoulade sauce

Wrapped in pancetta, grilled and served with chow-chow

With chipotle peppers & local cheddar cheese, offered with a mango chutney aioli

A sampler of the four above items. Each additional person $11.00

On the half-shell

On the half-shell

Prince Edward Island mussels steamed with local ale, andouille sausage & grain mustard, offered with a crostini

Marinated & grilled portobella mushroom topped with jumbo lump crab Imperial. Gluten-free

Topped with orange-chipotle sauce. Vegan

Topped with chow-chow and served on housemade brioche rolls

With five-spice, cabbage, bean sprouts, mushrooms & red bell pepper, offered with mandarin orange marmalade

Traditional all lump baltimore recipe by John's grandmother, broiled

Dry-packed

Pick one Sauce: Basil-caper tartar, remoulade, orange-chipotle, mango chutney aioli, three-mustard, lemon beurre blanc, salsa fresca. Choose two sides: Garlic mashed potatoes, rosemary red potatoes, hush puppies, chilled spicy udon noodles, stewed local greens, market veggie steamed or sauteed, garden or caesar salad, hand-cut french fries, cheese grits, multigrain-wild rice pilaf, garlic spinach, apple-fennel coleslaw, fresh fruit

Dark chocolate mousse, salted soft caramel, hazelnut crunch, caramelized hazelnuts.

There creme crulees: Dark chocolate, milk chocolate & White choolate, with flourless chocolate cake. Gluten-free, nut-free

Berger Cookie crust & more cookies throughout, chocolate sauce and salted ganache truffle. Nut-free

With old bay peanut brittle

With smoked cinnamon & apple ice cream. Nut free

With taharka bros. Salted caramel ice cream

Mulling spice ice cream. Vegan

Vanilla bean ice cream, toasted pecans, chocolate or caramel sauce

Tasting of all four ice creams

Tasting of all four sorbets

Local field greens, grape tomatoes, fennel, carrots, cucumbers & balsamic vinaigrette

Romaine, anchovies, aged Parmesan, herbed croutons & Caesar dressing

Spinach leaves, smoked bacon, mushrooms, red onion, local goat cheese & warm sherry wine vinaigrette

Local field greens, fresh berries, goat cheese, toasted pistachios & raspberry vinaigrette

Vegetable-based red crab soup with lump crabmeat

With lump crab and scented with sherry

Roasted seasonal vegetables, black beans & hominy simmered in a rich homemade chili, topped with sour cream, cheddar cheese and scallions

Smoked turkey breast, smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo on toasted Pullman white bread, served with potato chips

Chicken, toasted almonds, red grapes & tarragon on Kalamata olive bread, offered with lemon orzo pasta salad, with pine nuts

Smoked turkey, Provolone cheese, field greens, tomato & pesto aioli on housemade focaccia, with lemon orzo pasta salad, with pine nuts

Steamed Old Bay-spiced shrimp with lettuce & tomato on a housemade roll, offered with potato chips

Albacore tuna served with lettuce & tomato on seven-grain bread, offered with potato chips

Fresh spinach, field greens, cucumber, tomato, red onion, alfalfa sprouts, carrots, spicy Pepper Jack cheese & pesto aioli on seven-grain bread, with fresh fruit

Hummus, field greens, chopped tomato, cucumber & roasted red bell peppers in a flour tortilla, with fresh fruit

Half-pound of 100% locally-raised beef

Housemade with fresh ground turkey

Housemade vegan burger with chipotle

Broiled all lump baltimore recipe by John's grandmother

Dry-packed

Pick one Sauce: Basil-caper tartar, remoulade, orange-chipotle sauce, three-mustard sauce, lemon beurre blanc, classic salsa fresca. Choose two sides: Home fries, french fries, cheddar pearl hominy, two eggs anywhichway, steamed vegetable melange, multigrain-wild rice pilaf, lemon orzo pasta salad with pine nuts, toasted bread white, seven-grain, brioche or english muffin, apple-fennel coleslaw, fresh fruit, garden or caesar salad. One side salad counts as two sides

The original of grilled Canadian bacon & poached eggs on toasted English muffin with hollandaise sauce, accompanied by home fries

Gertie's version of Eggs Benedict: broiled crab cakes, poached eggs & tomato on toasted English muffin with hollandaise, served with home fries

Spicy East-meets-West crab cakes with poached eggs & tomato on toasted English muffin with tomato-jalapeno hollandaise sauce, served with home fries

Single-fry oysters, poached eggs & tomato on toasted English muffin with hollandaise, offered with home fries

Grilled locally-raised top sirloin steak (4 oz.) topped with poached eggs & tomato-jalapeno hollandaise sauce, served with home fries

Fresh seasonal vegetables, herbs & ricotta cheese, offered with home fries

Lumps of crabmeat and sherried mushrooms bathed in a mornay sauce with Gruyere cheese & fresh herbs, served with home fries

Two fresh eggs prepared anywhichway, and choice of home fries or cheddar pearl hominy

Virginia ham or smoked bacon.

Poached eggs perched atop a seafood potato hash with smoked salmon, flaked fish, capers & fresh herbs, topped with hollandaise sauce

Warm quiche chock-full of lump crabmeat, Swiss cheese, onions and fresh herbs, served with our Garden Salad

Smoked salmon and trout served with housemade bagel, herbed cream cheese, and slices of tomato & cucumber

A stack of buttermilk pancakes offered with maple syrup and whipped cream on the side

Housemade cinnamon-raisin challah bread with honey-cream cheese filling, topped with sauteed cinnamon-apple slices

Three light & tender waffles topped with a pecan praline and caramel sauce, served with maple syrup and whipped cream on the side

Hummus, Moroccan carrot salad, tabbouleh, stuffed grape leaves, Kalamata olives, feta cheese and pita bread