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Gandy Dancer, Ann Arbor, MI

Gandy Dancer

4.7
4.7
6506 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 41 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 11:30–21:30 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 6,506 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.

6,506 Reviews

  1. Camie

    VIP

    Detroit

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Let me start with Sam at the valet…excellent and very kind. We then went to the bar since we arrived a bit early and John was very helpful and was great with decanting our wine & also with bar service. We had an excellent meal and experience for our Christmas Eve dinner. Food, service and atmosphere was outstanding!!!!

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  2. Elizabeth

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our wait person Rodney was exemplary… as always. Terrific dining experience overall. Will be back for our next family celebration dinner.

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  3. Jim

    VIP

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The overall experience was just ok. We’ve had Christmas Eve dinner there the past five years and this visit was Well below average. The server wasn’t friendly. Acted like he didn’t want to be there. We were unaware prior that menu was now a Prix Fix for the evening. Food quality was good except the escargot appetizer, which looked and tasted like it came from a frozen box. We collectively made a decision that we’ll go elsewhere next year.

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  4. Shelley

    Detroit

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an incredible Christmas Eve dinner! What a nice night out and the food and service were incredible. The restaurant offers free valet so please tip well!! From the shareable appetizer to cocktails to entrees and desserts 10/10. Thanks to Nate who helped our table!

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  5. Carrie

    Detroit

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Christmas Eve.. great service, great ambiance, food was delicious and the value was perfect. Would recommend and will be back.

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  6. Ronald

    VIP

    Detroit

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best ever ! A real treat to experience Christmas Eve with Gandy Dancer ...thank you!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The booth we were sat in had some sort of heater right next to/under the table? It was extremely hot. By the end of the meal we were all uncomfortably hot. The waiter did try to cover the vent with a towel but it wasn't much help. The food is decent, not great. We were charged a prix fixe of $59 for our meals. My meal of salmon, mashed potatoes and two stalks of asparagus was certainly not worth the price. The potatoes were rather flavorless and weirdly pudding-like. This prix fixe price for Christmas Eve is new, as I have been going there for Christmas Eve dinner for years. You used to just be able to order from the main menu. The best thing about the Gandy Dancer is the ambience. It's a beautiful building, very festively decorated for the holidays. The waiter was great. Just not sure I want to spend that kind of money for a mediocre meal.

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  8. John

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal, atmosphere and staff! It’s a family favorite and we are happy we selected it to celebrate Christmas!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a wonderful Luncheon with friends. It was relatively quiet so we were able to talk. Food was high quality and perfectly seasoned. Good, unobtrusive service. Would definitely go back.

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  10. carol

    VIP

    New York City

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lives up to the memory! Really delicious dinner and terrific service - ambiance was outstanding. Thank you!

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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 6506 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 41 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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