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Gandy Dancer, Ann Arbor, MI

Gandy Dancer

4.7
4.7
6566 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 86 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 6,566 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

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 Ambiance

  • Ann Arbor

    Best Value

  • Ann Arbor

    Good for special occasions

  • Ann Arbor

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gandy Dancer, a historic train station restaurant in Ann Arbor, offers a "wonderful dining experience," consistently praised for its "amazing service," "excellent food," and "beautiful atmosphere." Noteworthy features include the "superb lobster bisque," "attentive staff," and a charming ambiance where trains pass by. Ideal for special occasions, it remains a "family favorite."
6,566 Reviews
  1. Barb

    DO NOT USE

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful spot, had not been there in years. Was spectacular! Ambiance, service, food, wonderful!!

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  2. James

    Detroit

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you are looking for high quality food as well as service, the Gandy Dancer is the restaurant you are looking for. Not over the top gourmet but rather fine dining, tablecloths and cloth napkins, great service by nicely dressed servers. The food is delicious. Everything is al a carte though so a bit expensive.

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  3. Bonnie

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoy our evenings at the Gandy Dancer. The inside & decor are relaxing. Service by Rodney outstanding always. Food very good and portions are more than adequate. Creme brulee' a must for dessert. Price is worth every penny because of all of the above. Highly recommend, great place for special occasions, or just to feel special!

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  4. Henry

    VIP

    Detroit

    109 reviews

    5.0

    109 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service is great starting with the valet parking service. The reception from the hostess was warm and refreshing the service from our server was outstanding and well timed the seabass was the best I have had in a long time. Thanks for a wonderful time

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  5. Diane

    Detroit

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This has been a destination restaurant for many years. We went to celebrate my husband's 89th birthday. My main concern is about the food. We ordered a crab cake for a starter which was excellent and had me looking forward to the Shrimp Scampi entree. My husband also enjoyed the ahi tuna starter and ordered the Cioppino for his entree. TI ended up being disappointed with the Scampi. The Scampi was flavorless. Absolutely did not taste any garlic, lemon or parmesan in the dish. It was very blah. The Ciopinno was extremely difficult and messy to eat. We decided to bring the crab legs home so my husband could have a better chance to extract the meat from the shells. We always enjoy the Gandy Dance and will likely celebrate another special occasion there. . Next occasion I'll be sure to ask our server for more information on what ingredients are in a particular dish to avoid disappointment.

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  6. Dan

    VIP

    Detroit

    25 reviews

    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    When dining a big part of the experience is your server. The check-in process was flawless. Once seated, two servers were attending other patrons and resetting used tables. After at least five minutes, one of the servers walked up to our table and asks "are you ready to order?". What? She may have been having a bad day, but a big part of dining is the interaction with your server. We both ordered Lobster Bisque. It states in the menu that it poured table side. Ours was just placed in front of us and was cold, like it had been sitting....this set the stage for the remainder of the experience.

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  7. Matthew

    Detroit

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The perfect date night setting. Drinks and apps were 100% and the entrees were prepared to perfection.

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  8. David

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal was very good! We reserved a 4 person table and were rewarded with a comfortable table along the glass windows, which was perfect in terms of noise. The entire staff was courteous and solicitous. The food was very good. One item on the menu that I would have ordered was unavailable. Everyone in our group enjoyed their meal. Two of us ordered a scallop and risotto entree. The scallops were delicious, but neither of us liked the addition of butternut squash chunks to the risotto--both in terms of flavor and texture. On balance another good meal at Gandy Dancer though it was a bit pricey. Classic A2 location for special occasions. Consistently good quality at a premium price.

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  9. Mark

    Detroit

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal with great service. First time at restaurant and was impressed with building and history of building.

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  10. erich

    Detroit

    50 reviews

    4.0

    50 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It's Restaurant Week, and we hadn't been to Gandy Dancer in ages. We went with friends, and all went very well, nice table by the window (it was sunny), excellent service, and very good food. BUT, way too expensive, $95 with tip, for 2 cups of soup, 2 entrees, one key lime pie (excellent) and one coffee. So much for ordering off the special menu. Inflation has hit the public hard or was the pricing actually amped up for this special dining week in Ann Arbor?

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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 6566 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 86 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Gandy Dancer

401 Depot St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Main Street
  • Neighborhood
    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
    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, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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