gertrude’s

Name: gertrude’s
Address: 605 Carlton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11238
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.4

Prospect Heights · New American

605 Carlton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11238Directions

4.4473 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 with latkes, babka French toast, and busy weekend check-ins.

gertrude’s is a $$ New American restaurant in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. It has logged 7,523 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Friday evenings. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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The experience

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

Google Places/ updated 109d 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 109d ago

Fast facts

gertrude’s has 7,523 all-time Blackbird on-chain check-ins.
Saturday and Sunday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
Google shows a 4.4 rating from 494 reviews.
Reviewers repeatedly single out the latkes and babka French toast.
One highlighted review frames it as a Friday-night happy-hour stop for oysters, smoked fish, and drinks.

editorial/ updated 27d ago

Did you know

Blackbird check-ins show gertrude’s busiest days are Saturday and Sunday, matching the brunch praise in highlighted customer reviews.

editorial/ updated 27d ago

Good to know

Saturdays and Sundays pack the room.
Outdoor tables may be uneven.
Prix fixe menu available.

Google Places/ updated 109d ago

Amenities

Meals

BrunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for kidsGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian

Google Places/ updated 27d ago

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity215

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Flynet check ins

7,523

Neighborhood

Prospect Heights

Neighborhood standing

How it ranks nearby

Most visited

№1

of 8 Prospect Heights spots this month

vs neighborhood median

3× the Prospect Heights median

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

Won the day

2 days at №1

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Last 30 days

215 check ins

−12% vs prior month

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When it's busy

Usually busy right now

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Inside gertrude’s

The experience

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

Google Places/ updated 109d ago

Review signal

4.4

473 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 27d ago

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FAQ

How popular is gertrude’s?

gertrude’s has logged 7,523 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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