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These prices are available for the months of April through October. These prices are available for the months of November through March.
Reception
$2,500 starting price
Bar
$25 starting price
Reception
$1,500 starting price
Bar
$25 starting price

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On WeddingWire since 2014

Gertrude’s Restaurant is a fine Chesapeake restaurant in Baltimore, Maryland. This restaurant has a stunning view of Baltimore Museum of Art’s sculpture garden as well as an award-winning outdoor terrace. Loved by locals, the outdoor seating area won a “Best of Baltimore” award from Baltimore Magazine. You’ll be in good hands with owner/creator John Shields, also known as the “Culinary Ambassador of the Chesapeake Bay,” who has written cookbooks and starred as a cooking show host. The location of this restaurant makes it a venue that you and your guests will remember.

Facilities And Capacity
This restaurant venue can accommodate 180 guests with a station or buffet style event. For a seated and served dinner, the venue can host 120 guests. Ceremonies of 150 people can be accommodated on the outside terrace. Enjoy your ceremony outside on the terrace, surrounded by a small pool of water and some stepping stones. From there, make your way inside for the dinner style of your choice.

Services Offered
Many event items are provided at this venue. That includes chairs, tables, linens, flatware, China, centerpieces, and tents. All set up and clean up of the catering services is handled by Gertrude’s Restaurant staff. Bar services include bartenders, a limited or an open bar, house beer, house wine, house liquor, specialty beer, specialty wine, specialty liquor, and a signature drink of your choice. Pricing is based on the bar being open for four hours.

Cuisine
Gertrude’s Restaurant specializes in fine Chesapeake cuisine. All menus are custom-designed to your wants and needs. Maybe you’re interested in the “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Crab” vegan crab cakes or Gertie’s Seafood Gumbo. One thing’s for sure, you will enjoy local dishes made famous by the Chesapeake Bay.

Other Facilities
Gertrude’s Restaurant offers other facilities. Those include:

  • Parking
  • Valet Parking
  • Wheelchair Access

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$2,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$25

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Wine
Specialty Beer

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Garden
Museum
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Centerpieces
Chairs
Decor
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
November
December
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Kathryn L. Married on 10/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best. Night. Ever!

I can’t say enough good things about Emily, Richard, and the whole Gertrude’s team and experience. They have it all— the beautiful outdoor terrace and sculpture garden views, the fountain, the tented dance floor, the intimate dinner experience indoors… it was just so much fun. It was so easy to coordinate and the food is absolutely delicious. Our signature cocktails were a breeze to bring to life as well. Deciding on Gertrude’s as our venue was very easy. Their flexibility, kindness, attention to detail, and excellent quality for reasonable pricing is unmatched around here. For me it was really helpful to do “one stop shopping” and not need multiple vendors to pull off our special day. I had more time to enjoy the planning experience because of that. Gertrude’s is just the best.
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Nick P. Married on 10/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST day of our lives!

WALK, DON'T RUN!!! Although my now husband (yaaay!) and I had been to the BMA before, it wasn't until we saw Gertrude's on Wedding Wire that we realized this INCREDIBLE venue (that also happens to be a restaurant) existed. After visiting a few venues and getting sticker shock, we nearly cancelled our scheduled visit , which would have been a HORRIBLE mistake. Emily, Richard and the entire team at Gertrude's truly knocked it out of the park. Our day was even more perfect than we had dreamed. The ambiance, the service, the food - ALL OF IT WAS PERFECT PERFECT PERFECT! Emily runs such an incredible show - she's a down-to-earth, hilarious professional who answered all of our questions and made sure all of our needs were met. When our month-of dropped the ball, we knew we were in good hands because we had been working with Emily for upwards of a year. I could not say enough good things about Gertrude's. You will not regret choosing this venue to host your special day!
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Irene C. Married on 05/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A Baltimore gem

Emily and the staff at Gertrude’s went above and beyond for our wedding!! Even when issues came up and the schedule had to get altered several times they worked seamlessly and expertly to make sure that myself and my guests had a wonderful time. I cannot recommend them enough!!!!! A special show out to Richard for making sure we always had a drink in our hand, food on our plates and had plenty of time to dance!!! A core memory for sure!!!!
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