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Gandy Dancer, Ann Arbor, MI

Gandy Dancer

4.7
4.7
6538 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 74 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
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
  • 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
  • Area
    Ann Arbor
  • Cross Street
    Main Street
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 6,538 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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.

6,539 Reviews
  1. Rodney

    VIP

    Detroit

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Unfortunately this place has slipped. Food was below average

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  2. Dan

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner with family Mashed potato cold and dried out.

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  3. Tammie

    Detroit

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous as usual!!!! Very attentive every time we dine here❤️

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  4. Latisha

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly. Enjoy the atmosphere of the restaurant. We set right by the fireplace and it was amazing.

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  5. Barry

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nicely done. Everything was as we hoped for. A very unique property in Ann Arbor.

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  6. Chuck

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We were seated on time but did not get our drinks for over 30 minutes. Other parties were seated after us and had their food and were done well before us. We both feel that food quality is not what it used to be and service has slipped

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  7. Lori

    Detroit

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoy the atmosphere on the food on New Year’s Eve. Unfortunately, the service was very slow. It seemed like the server while stretched thin was trying to make it work.

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  8. John

    Detroit

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience as usual. Brian was a great server. The pomegranate martinis are the best. We know the restaurant was busy but my wife and I were sat upstairs at a table for 8. Upstairs wasn’t a problem but it was just my wife and I at a banquet table. Two smaller tables would have fit in the area that the larger table took up. Maybe plan on more smaller tables. We still love the Gandy Dancer and will return as often as we can.

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  9. dan

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This was our second time here. Maybe because it was New Year's Eve but my prime rib was overcooked and had no flavor. Mashed potatoes were flavorless also. I didn't like the limited holiday menu either. My wife loved her meal. I won't go back. I can make a far superior meal for way less.

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  10. Rochelle

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First-The prix fix ( for late lunch!) was outrageous. We have had New Years Eve ( late lunch) for many years; this is a new policy. The rolls were cold and hard; previously rolls were great. I like fish, my daughter doesn't, so there was a very limited choice. How about a simple shrimp dish, not spaghetti with 5 tough shrimp? We have been going to the Gandy Dancer for over 40 years and this was very disappointing and ridiculously expensive.

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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 6538 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 74 times today

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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
  • 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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