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. – 9 P.M.

Last Seating at 8:45 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. 

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Daily starting June 1 

Gertrude’s by Tarbell’s is now opening bright and early at 6 a.m., giving guests a chance to enjoy the Garden mornings with something delicious to start the day.

6-7 a.m: Fresh Pastries & Coffee

7 a.m. – 1 p.m. Botanical Brunch Bites
Our new brunch window brings a mix of fresh, local and Garden‑inspired favorites.

4-9 pm. Dinner in the Garden
Enjoy hearty, desert-inspired options.

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Patio Café

Daily | 7 A.M. – 2 P.M.

Tarbell’s has created a fresh and delicious grab and go style menu at the Patio Café location offering fresh tacos, salads, wraps, soups,
sweets, beverages and snacks.

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   Cactus Cantina

June 1 – Sept. 30
Daily | 5–9:30 P.M.

Ready for a chill escape? Swing by the new Cactus Cantina at the Garden’s SRP Visitor Center and treat yourself to frozen cocktails,
refreshing mocktails or an ice‑cold beer. Come grab a drink to sip while you stroll through the Garden. Cheers to cool nights and cooler drinks!
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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.

Open earlier, open later: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Weather Alert: Open earlier, open later: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
The Garden will close at 3 p.m. Friday, March 20 for Fund the Farm Celebration
Weather Alert : Open earlier, open later: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.