Gertrude's

This all-day restaurant at the entrance of the Desert Botanic Garden gets packed, especially at lunchtime. The dining room can feel busy, especially since it's right across the way from the massive gift shop, but the patio is a lovely spot for breakfast or lunch. The New American menu is focused around local ingredients. The restaurant is named after Gertrude Webster who was among the garden’s founders (it opened in 1939).