Desert Botanical Garden: Gertrude's Restaurant & Patio Cafe

OPEN DAILY 8 A.M.|7 A.M. FOR MEMBERS WED. & SUN.

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Gertrude’s by Tarbell’s

Daily | 10:30 A.M. – 8 P.M.

Gertrude’s by Tarbell’s, nestled inside Desert Botanical Garden, offers a fresh new food experience brought to you by legendary PBS television host and James Beard-nominated chef Mark Tarbell. Focusing on ingredients directly from growers in Arizona and unique to the region, Gertrude’s by Tarbell’s extends the Tarbell’s experience and philosophy, rooted in delivering exceptional service, food and wine while fostering a culture of kindness, respect and integrity. 

Patio Café

Daily | 8 A.M. – 2 P.M.

Refreshing beverages and a variety of delicious and healthy snacks to choose from. 

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Meet Mark Tarbell

Renowned chef and restaurateur Mark Tarbell, a James Beard Award nominee, Iron Chef America winner and one of Arizona’s most celebrated culinary innovators, has joined the Garden as the new culinary lead for Gertrude’s Restaurant and Patio Café. With a legacy of excellence spanning nearly four decades, Tarbell is beloved for his vibrant, ingredient-driven cooking, his approachable hospitality and his commitment to seasonally inspired menus that celebrate local farmers, ranchers and winemakers. His flagship restaurant, Tarbell’s, was named one of Food & Wine magazine’s “Best Restaurants,” and he is a two-time inductee into the Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame. As the owner of acclaimed establishments including Tarbell’s, The Tavern, Tarbell’s Wine Store and Cultivate by Tarbell’s, he has built a reputation for bringing joy, warmth and world-class technique to every dining experience.