What to order at Gertrude's
- Grandma Gertie’s broiled crab cake
- Oysters, raw or cornmeal-fried
- Creole catfish
Dishes named in Baltimore Magazine, Best Restaurants 2026 and other recent local coverage. Menus change with the seasons, so ask what is on today.
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About Charles Village and Homewood
Around Johns Hopkins University’s Homewood campus, Charles Village has painted rowhouses, cafés and casual places that feed students, plus a museum restaurant at the Baltimore Museum of Art.
- General admission to the Baltimore Museum of Art is free.
- Hampden and Remington are a short drive or bike ride west.
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What should I order at Gertrude's?
Popular orders at Gertrude's include: Grandma Gertie’s broiled crab cake; Oysters, raw or cornmeal-fried; Creole catfish. Menus change, so check what is on the day you go.
Where is Gertrude's?
Gertrude's is at 10 Art Museum Dr, in Charles Village and Homewood, Baltimore.
How expensive is Gertrude's?
It is pricier ($$$) by Baltimore standards.
Has Gertrude's won any awards?
Named one of Baltimore’s best restaurants, 2026 (Baltimore Magazine, Best Restaurants 2026).
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