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gertrude’s

Prospect Heights · New American

605 Carlton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11238Directions
4.4★★★★★★★★★★473 reviews

Diners like this restaurant's delicious and unique dishes, including the juicy burger, crispy latkes, and seven-layer cake, with many recommending the prix fixe menu. They also highlight the cozy, inviting atmosphere and the warm, attentive staff who provide excellent service. Some reviews mention the food can be inconsistent.

Brooklyn brunch draws Blackbird check-ins on latkes, babka French toast, and cocktails.

gertrude’s is a $$ New American restaurant in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. It has logged 7,609 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Friday evenings. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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Monday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday9:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday9:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
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The experience

Smoked fish platter and oysters at happy hour, then straight into dinner.

Google Places/ updated 124d ago

Why go

Gertrude's draws steady weekend crowds in Prospect Heights. The New American menu moves between approachable and refined. The space reads cozy and elegant—lively without noise. Service is attentive. Outdoor seating exists; some tables slope with the sidewalk.

Google Places/ updated 124d ago

Fast facts

  • Blackbird has logged 7,609 all-time check-ins here since August 23, 2023.
  • Saturday and Sunday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google diners rate it 4.4 from 502 reviews.
  • Highlighted brunch reviews repeatedly call out latkes and babka French toast.
  • One Friday-night review praises oysters, smoked fish, drinks, and happy-hour bites.
editorial/ updated 11d ago

Did you know

gertrude’s has 7,609 Blackbird check-ins, with weekends—Saturday and Sunday—leading the action.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Good to know

  • Saturdays and Sundays pack the room.
  • Outdoor tables may be uneven.
  • Prix fixe menu available.
Google Places/ updated 124d ago

Amenities

Meals

BrunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for kidsGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 11d ago

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Check in momentum

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Activity195
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Flynet check ins

7,609

Neighborhood

Prospect Heights

Neighborhood standing

How it ranks nearby

Most visited

№1

of 8 Prospect Heights spots this month

vs neighborhood median

2.7× the Prospect Heights median

Based on this month's Blackbird check ins across 8 Prospect Heights spots.

Won the day

2 days at №1

Days gertrude’s finished №1 on the fly list

Mar 19, 2025Dec 31, 2023

Last 30 days

195 check ins

−9% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 29Oct 28

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

Wednesdaytoday
12a12p11p
Monday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday9:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday9:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM

Inside gertrude’s

The experience

Smoked fish platter and oysters at happy hour, then straight into dinner.

Google Places/ updated 124d ago

Review signal

4.4

473 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Guide

Inside gertrude’s

The experience

Smoked fish platter and oysters at happy hour, then straight into dinner.

Google Places/ updated 124d ago

Why go

Gertrude's draws steady weekend crowds in Prospect Heights. The New American menu moves between approachable and refined. The space reads cozy and elegant—lively without noise. Service is attentive. Outdoor seating exists; some tables slope with the sidewalk.

Google Places/ updated 124d ago

Review signal

4.4

473 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

What to order

Google Places/ updated 124d ago

Good to know

  • Saturdays and Sundays pack the room.
  • Outdoor tables may be uneven.
  • Prix fixe menu available.
Google Places/ updated 124d ago

Amenities

Meals

BrunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for kidsGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Fast facts

  • Blackbird has logged 7,609 all-time check-ins here since August 23, 2023.
  • Saturday and Sunday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google diners rate it 4.4 from 502 reviews.
  • Highlighted brunch reviews repeatedly call out latkes and babka French toast.
  • One Friday-night review praises oysters, smoked fish, drinks, and happy-hour bites.
editorial/ updated 11d ago

Did you know

gertrude’s has 7,609 Blackbird check-ins, with weekends—Saturday and Sunday—leading the action.

editorial/ updated 11d ago
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FAQ

How popular is gertrude’s?

gertrude’s has logged 7,609 check ins on Blackbird.

When is gertrude’s busiest?

gertrude’s is busiest on Friday evenings, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does gertrude’s serve?

gertrude’s serves New American cuisine.

How expensive is gertrude’s?

gertrude’s is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at gertrude’s?

Download the Blackbird app, visit gertrude’s in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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