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Gandy Dancer, Ann Arbor, MI

Gandy Dancer

4.7
4.7
6597 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 59 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 6,597 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 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 Ambience

  • Ann Arbor

    Best Value

  • Ann Arbor

    Healthy

  • Ann Arbor

    Good for special occasions

  • Ann Arbor

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gandy Dancer offers a charming dining experience in a historic train station setting, praised for its "amazing ambience," "delicious food," and "excellent service." Highlights include fresh seafood, attentive staff, and a festive atmosphere, particularly during holidays. Although some find it pricey, many view it as a perfect venue for special occasions.

6,597 Reviews

  1. Aaron

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rodney was our server and he helped make the night be everything I wanted it to be for my wife. I’ve ate at Gandy Dancer before but it had been years and to come back and show my wife what all the hype was about was meaningful. We will definitely be back and we look forward to having Rodney take care of us again. I’m a Conductor for Amtrak so I pass by all the time and see so much joy from the customers from through the windows; it was great for us to be one of those pleased customers last night. I’ll be passing by soon enough so see you soon! Thank you again!

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  2. Mary

    Detroit

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Overall, our service and dinners were good. It was just unfortunate that we were seated upstairs away from the main dining area in a somewhat isolated section of the restaurant. It did not feel like we were at the Gandy Dancer.

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  3. Elsie

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Valentine Day dinner. Calamari, Dynamite Scallops, Lobster Bisque with Prime Rib with Crab Cake and AppleJack Sea Bass. All we excellent.

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  4. Marc

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent. Not much has changed except for the brunch being limited in terms of selection.

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  5. KYERA

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time and everything was great. The food was delicious and our server had great recommendations

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  6. Camie

    VIP

    Detroit

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The Gandy Dancer never disappoints!!!! Awesome dinner and drinks as always.

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  7. William

    Detroit

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We never get a bad meal from Gandy Dancer. Wife got the short ribs. Delicious.

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  8. John

    Detroit

    21 reviews

    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We usually have great experiences at the Gandy Dancer but this time wasn’t great. The food was cold so we had to send it back and the server was not very personable. We may wait a while before we go back.

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  9. Richard

    Orange County

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We eat here maybe 15 to 20 times a year. This time seated at very noisy table but that happens. What was really poor was it took 1 hour and 20 minutes from the time we placed our order till the time we received our food. Their explanation was the kitchen lost the ticket. Why did we receive our appetizer then which was ordered on the same ticket? The assistant manager did finally serve our food and apologized and comped our meal. I think the issue is they have had a lot of turn over in the staff. We will keep going back but all in all a poor experience on February 14th.

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  10. PETER

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Considering the restaurant was completely full, due to Valentine's Day, the food came out very good. We were very pleased that the kitchen did not "crash" as most restaurants would.

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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 6597 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 59 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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