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Gandy Dancer, Ann Arbor, MI

Gandy Dancer

4.7
4.7
6525 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 65 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 11:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:00 Sun 11:00–21:00
  • 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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 6,525 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • 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.

6,525 Reviews

  1. Jim

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    This was our 15th anniversary dinner @ Gandy Dancer ... had reservations, seated promptly, then "ignored" for 30 minutes (another table had to tell the server that we had been sitting there??). We ended up spending 21/2 hours there. Food was superb as always ... it was just not being waited on that was unexcusable.

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  2. Crysta

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We got here at 5:30 and had reservations. Slowest service imaginable. Sat down didn’t get waters until 5:57 didn’t get our drinks until 6:15. Didn’t get out apps until 7 ordered dinner before apps came so that came at about 7:30 then ordered dessert which took forever got that around 8:15 and the check around 8:30. Walked out of the restaurant at 8:45. Very long experience. The food wasn’t that fantastic the drinks were ok. The appetizers were very good though. Definitely recommend the calamari.

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  3. Debbie

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy coming back to Gandy Dancer's. Amazing Team, service & food!! Thank you!

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  4. Dan

    VIP

    Detroit

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good, ambience was good, servers were professional, but slow. We had a good time.

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  5. John

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Filet Mignon was outstanding!! Zoey took great care of us.

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  6. Kathy

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our Christmas dinner at Gandy Dancer was wonderful. Our waitress was wonderful and very attentive. Food - no words describe wonderful. We decided this may be our new Christmas dinner tradition.

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  7. Melissa

    Detroit

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our Christmas dinner at Gandy Dancer was wonderful. Our reservation and request were handled beautifully. We had requested to be in our favorite waiter's area and the staff made certain that happened. The décor at Christmas was exceptional, and the food was superb. As always, the service was perfect. Even with the restaurant full, food and drink arrived in an appropriate amount of time and was absolutely delicious. Drinks were cold and food was the perfect temperature. All in all, a terrific dining experience.

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  8. Debby

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful dining experience as always! Fantastic service and food. Christmas dinner has become a tradition for us at the Gandy Dancer.

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  9. Michael

    Detroit

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First timer, not impressed from the start. Arrived at my reserved time and table not ready, had to stand at the entryway for 10 minutes before being seated. Once seated, almost 15 minutes later we were brought water, but still no drink order taken. Approximately 40 mins after we sat down salads were delivered, lettuce for my Caesar was room temp. For dinner, 8 oz filet was good but came out medium well when medium was ordered, accompanying crab cake was tasty but not temp I would have liked it to be. Was very happy coat check was available and courtesy valet as well!

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  10. Judy

    Detroit

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gandy Dancer never disappoints. Staff is always friendly. Food and service are excellent.

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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 6525 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 65 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 11:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:00 Sun 11:00–21:00
  • 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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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