We went to the gardens to enjoy the Sonoran light exhibits. Getting a table at Gertrude's proved to be tricky due to it being so busy. Max, who took our reservation by phone offered great suggestions for timing and parking. As luck would have it, he turned out to be our waiter upon our arrival. Getrude's is a foodie paradise. Thanks to a fantastic tour of the menu from our waiter, I had an amazing barrel aged Manhattan crafted on site along with steamed mussel appetizer and blackened scallops sent from heaven. Everyone seemed to be having a great time around us and my guests were very impressed with the experience. I had never been before, but definitely plan on being back. The place is crazy busy so I'm not sure why others on here seem to writing negative things. We love Getrude's, the Garden, and Max.