Gertrude's at The Desert Botanical Garden is a very unique concept to arrive at DBG. You do not need to pay garden admission to dine at the restaurant. Those who pay to enter the garden have a wristband. If you have not visited the garden you must do so.
We were celebrating 2 August birthdays and had lunch and ordered the 3 napkin smoked swine sandwich with fries for $13.,the small beet salad for $6, and the mahi tacos with beans for $17. It was Winey Wednesday the day we visited which means all bottles are 1/2 off. So we chose the DSB Pinot Grigio which is from Rutherford winery. Very nice light wine.
There is a nice large outdoor patio for seating that was not utilized in August, but I am sure as soon as the heat dies down it will be very well used. The actual restaurant is not too large for seating. The bar looks very well stocked and the kitchen is open concept.
Happy Hour is daily from 3pm-6pm and beer & house wine is $5. $2 off house cocktails. No appetizer specials at this time.
Other daily specials are
M & F happy Hour all day
T- $7 all day you call it
W- 1/2 off bottles of wine
Th-$5 draft beer
Sun.- $6 Sangria's
Parking is complimentary at the garden,just need to walk a bit depending on where you have to park to the garden entrance.
I believe the ceramic designs on the wall are done by artist Jim Sudal from Scottsdale.
I would recommend you try it once,probably not going to be my hang out,just because of the prices.
Our waiter was very friendly and helpful with menu suggestions.