EXHIBIT 23.1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Glimcher Realty Trust

Columbus, Ohio

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-3 (Nos. 333-172462 and 333-177801), S-11 (No. 33-69740) and Form S-8 (No. 333-84537, 333-143237, and 333-181319) of Glimcher Realty Trust of our reports dated February 22, 2013, relating to the consolidated financial statements, the financial statement schedule and the effectiveness of Glimcher Realty Trust's internal control over financial reporting, which appear in this Form 10-K.

/s/ BDO USA, LLP

Chicago, Illinois

February 22, 2013