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Gandy Dancer, Ann Arbor, MI

Gandy Dancer

4.7
4.7
6489 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 83 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
All across Ann Arbor, the Gandy Dancer restaurant is known for its creative preparations of seafood, steaks and pasta dishes. Situated in the beautifully restored 1886 Michigan Central Depot, it is both an architectural landmark as well as an elegant restaurant. A popular wedding venue in Ann Arbor, the Gandy Dancer's fine cuisine and sophisticated, historic atmosphere make a grand setting for rehearsal dinners and receptions. One taste of the Gandy Dancer menu, and you'll see why diners all over Michigan choose it time and time again.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (734) 769-0592
  • Website
    https://www.gandydancerrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Mark Sanchez
  • Catering
    The Gandy Dancer also offers off site catering for corporate receptions, product launches & business lunches.
  • Private party facilities
    Housed in the historic Michigan Central Depot in Ann Arbor, Gandy Dancer offers an ideal space for any special occasion. Consider a menu of fine steaks and the freshest seafood, enhanced with a historically-elegant atmosphere, for your special event.
  • Private party contact
    Laura Kelly: (734) 769-0592
  • Location
    401 Depot St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
  • Area
    Ann Arbor
  • Cross Street
    Main Street
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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What 6,489 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Seafood

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Most Booked

  • Ann Arbor

    Best Overall

  • Ann Arbor

    Best Food

  • Ann Arbor

    Best Service

  • Ann Arbor

    Best Ambience

  • Ann Arbor

    Best Value

  • Ann Arbor

    Good for special occasions

  • Ann Arbor

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gandy Dancer offers a captivating dining experience in a historic train station setting, blending delicious seafood and diverse menu options. Service is praised as "outstanding," with staff who go "above and beyond" to ensure an enjoyable visit. While occasional service hiccups occur, the restaurant remains beloved for special occasions, consistently delivering "excellent" food and ambiance.

6,489 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The surf and turf was delicious! The lobster tail was one of the largest I have ever been served. Although the server was pleasant the service was notably slow!

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  2. Beth

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first time here! GD did not disappoint and we had some wonderful dishes. My husbands sole was outstanding. We would have ordered coffees & desserts but service was slow so we decided not to wait. The Amtrak roared by while we were dining which added to the atmosphere!

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  3. Laurita

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely holiday get together for long term friends

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  4. Richard

    VIP

    Chicago

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful meal. Good service. Nice atmosphere too.

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  5. Jim

    Detroit

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Very busy causing service delay but still highly recommended!

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  6. Elizabeth

    VIP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was good. We made reservations at least a week in advance. Stated it was for graduation. Tbh we were seated at table that should not have been acceptable for guests. The heating vent was directly under table and table faced into kitchen. It is 3rd or 4th time we have been there for special occasions. It was definitely not special.

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  7. Monica

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our daughter’s graduation at the Gandy Dancer. The waiter was amazing, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere was cozy and festive. We really loved the entire experience and would definitely return!

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  8. Leslie

    Detroit

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Soup was delicious. We both ordered prime rib and I added shrimp scampi. The beef was very good, red skin smashed potatoes were room temperature and the shrimp was over cooked with little to no garlic butter flavor. My roll was half baked. Our waiter was very nice. We wanted a special night out, ambiance was very nice but food underwhelming.

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  9. Jeremy

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic place to celebrate my wife graduating with her MBA. The food was fantastic, the building was beautiful, and the service was excellent. We will definitely be back.

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  10. John

    VIP

    Omaha

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent and Rodney, our server was superb!

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FAQs

Gandy Dancer offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (734) 769-0592.

Gandy Dancer is rated 4.7 stars by 6489 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 83 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Gandy Dancer

401 Depot St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Main Street
  • Area
    Ann Arbor
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Mark Sanchez
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Website
    https://www.gandydancerrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (734) 769-0592
  • Catering
    The Gandy Dancer also offers off site catering for corporate receptions, product launches & business lunches.
  • Private party facilities
    Housed in the historic Michigan Central Depot in Ann Arbor, Gandy Dancer offers an ideal space for any special occasion. Consider a menu of fine steaks and the freshest seafood, enhanced with a historically-elegant atmosphere, for your special event.
  • Private party contact
    Laura Kelly: (734) 769-0592

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