Discover Baltimore: Fells Point Culinary Food Tour
Fells Point is the wonderful historic Port of Baltimore. Enjoy small plates from local culinary gems! Learn some fun history, and enjoy spending the afternoon with new...
What to order at Gertrude's Chesapeake Kitchen
- Must order
- The crab cake, plus a cup of the Maryland crab soup loaded with vegetables.
- Signature dishes
- Crab cake, Maryland crab soup, Fried oysters
- Editor tip
- Lunch on the terrace overlooking the BMA sculpture garden is the quietest, prettiest seat in the house.
CuisineChesapeake
Price$$$
Neighborhooddowntown
HoursWed-Fri 11:00-15:00, Wed-Fri 15:00-16:30, Wed-Fri 16:30-20:00, Sat 11:00-15:00, Sat 16:30-20:00, Sun 10:00-15:00, Sun 17:00-19:00
Phone+14108893399
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Signature dishes: Crab cake, Maryland crab soup, Fried oysters
Must order: The crab cake, plus a cup of the Maryland crab soup loaded with vegetables.
Tip: Lunch on the terrace overlooking the BMA sculpture garden is the quietest, prettiest seat in the house.
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Address: 10 Art Museum Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218
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