Gertrude's Chesapeake Kitchen Reviews
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Kathryn L. Sent on 10/16/2023
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. Sent on 11/19/2023
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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Lillian Sent on 06/01/2023Absolutely Perfect Wedding Venue!
We had the BEST time at our wedding and so much of that is because Emily and her team are amazing!! They made the day move so seamlessly. Everyone loved the food and the venue. We could not have asked for a better place to have our wedding! I highly recommend booking this venue!!! -
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Liz W. Sent on 10/20/2022
Perfect Wedding Venue!!
Gertrudes was amazing. It was a very cool location and the event set up was absolutely beautiful, but the best part was how low-stress it was. The event coordinator and the restaurant manager took care of everything and the wedding was amazing. I was blown away by the little details they thought of and the affordability. Perfect outdoor/indoor venue - already decorated beautifully, didn't have to worry about linens or servers or catering - anything! It was truly the perfect wedding location and I am so grateful to the staff for the perfect wedding. -
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Emily G. Sent on 06/18/2022Book Gertrude's now!
Booking Gertrude’s was the best wedding decision we could have made. Not only is it an incredible space, but the food is delicious. We have guests that are still talking about how good the food was! We opted to use the BMA sculpture garden for our ceremony and that process was seamless. Emily V at Gertrude’s is so easy to work with – she answered all of my many questions and provided us with everything we needed and more. The day-of, the service went so smoothly, we could not have asked for anything better. We went with food stations and open seating and it worked out great and we had our own server that continually brought us food and drink throughout the night. Gertrude’s offers an incredible atmosphere and backdrop that will make your wedding day feel like a dream. It was so nice that our guests could be either inside the dining room, outside under the tent, or outside in the gardens and we had our ceremony and reception all in one spot. I cannot recommend Gertrude’s highly enough if you are looking for a beautiful space with delicious food!! -
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Robert B. Sent on 03/21/2022Perfection!
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Amelie Sent on 10/16/2022The perfect venue!!
We had our reception at Gertrude's last weekend and it was perfect!! We were able to get beautiful photos down in the BMA gardens and had the cocktail hour in the sculpture garden and on the terrace. We did food stations so we got to select 3 different entrees along with 2 sides, and they were ALL DELICIOUS!!! The guests raved about the food! They could get whatever they wanted and go back for seconds and thirds. We had Angus beef with mushroom risotto and mosaic vegetables, fried chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans, and vegetable lasagna with a kale & sweet potato curry and greek salad. Guests were able to eat dinner either indoors or out on the terrace, and then we danced the night away on the terrace, where there was plenty of space! It was great because if anyone wanted to sit and chat in a quieter environment, they could just go back inside and sit by the bar or at one of the tables.
The servers were super attentive and Richard was wonderful and took great care of me and my husband throughout the night! Emily was fantastic! She coordinated everything and communicated with me throughout the planning process and during the event. Emily is super responsive, personable, and patient. She made everything so easy and answered all my questions in the months leading up to the reception. We couldn't have asked for a better coordinator or venue! The guests kept commenting on how beautiful it was and how much fun they had. We're so grateful that we found Gertrude's and that they were available on our date! Thank you to everyone for making our day so special!! -
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Meaghan Sent on 01/27/2022Highly recommend
Gertrude’s is the best. We were looking for a place that wouldn’t require a lot of work on our parts - if you’re the same way, this is the venue for you. They do pretty much everything. Emily helped us make all the necessary choices leading up to the wedding day and was super easy to communicate with. The night went off without a hitch - beautiful setting, amazing food (really, it’s so good and the chef is willing to work with you to make the menu what you want it to be), and wonderful, attentive staff. We got lots of compliments on the food and the atmosphere and everyone had a great time. Highly recommend! -
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Alycia P. Sent on 10/26/2021
Unique venue with amazing food and service!
We had our wedding this past weekend at Gertrude's and it was exactly what I had envisioned! I wanted a unique/non traditional venue. The garden looked magical during cocktail hour with all of the greenery and the fountain. I did opt to use the BMA section of the garden for our actual ceremony because of my dress's train, but Gertrude's staff handled all of the setup still. It poured about an hour before the ceremony but the staff was able to wipe everything down and finish setting up for us before the ceremony.
I was planning this wedding from out of state and emailed Emily a million questions throughout the last few months, but she was always super responsive and accommodating! Jay, the catering manager, was amazing and always made sure my husband and I had a drink. He also made us plates during cocktail hour and dinner. We chose to do food stations and we have had so many guests tell us it was the best wedding food they've ever had! Specifically the mashed potatoes and butternut squash ravioli :) Everyone keeps telling us how much fun they had. I was a little nervous about it being cold in the tent since it was a chilly October night, but we closed the sides once the dancing started and it was perfect! -
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Sally M. Sent on 09/27/2021Wedding at BMA’s Sculpture Garden Gertrude’s Restaurant
Thank you so much for providing such delicious food and outstanding service to the guests who attended our son’s and daughter-in-law’s wedding on Saturday, September 25th. I have received rave reviews about the food, the service, and the ambiance of the restaurant and venue from many of our guests. Jay in particular did a fantastic job at taking care of what personally needed to be done for us throughout the event. He went above the call of duty! All the servers and the dining room manager did a fantastic job. A special thanks goes to Emily Jean Villarreal the Boutique Events Wedding Planner for doing a super job at organizing all of the various functions related to the ceremony and the reception. Emily guided us every step of the way from the initial connection in 2020 and up to the day of the wedding. She is a gifted lady!
They are all to be commended for their professionalism.
Bravo…kudos to all!
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Shannon B. Sent on 09/27/2021
Dreamy Jewel Toned Wedding
Gertrude’s is AMAZING - the entire process was so smooth. Emily, the coordinator for the venue was suuuuper responsive and kind. The team in general was so accommodating and the food was fantastic. Our wedding on September 24, 2021 was a dream thanks to them and our other vendors. If you are on the fence, hands down book here and you won’t be disappointed!!
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Brianne Sent on 10/29/2021
The perfect venue!
Gertrude’s was the perfect venue for our wedding! Emily, the event coordinator, was an amazing help throughout the process. The venue provides food and drink in addition to the beautiful atmosphere — you don’t need much decoration here! Guests were raving about the food weeks after the wedding. Service from all of the staff was impeccable. It really was the perfect day! -
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