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Gandy Dancer, Ann Arbor, MI

Gandy Dancer

4.6
4.6
6637 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 90 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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

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What 6,637 people are saying

Gandy Dancer reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Seafood

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Most Booked

  • Ann Arbor

    Best Overall

  • Ann Arbor

    Best Food

  • Ann Arbor

    Best Ambiance

  • Ann Arbor

    Best Value

  • Ann Arbor

    Good for special occasions

  • Ann Arbor

    Lively

  • Ann Arbor

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gandy Dancer offers a historic dining experience in a beautifully restored train depot. Guests rave about the "charming atmosphere" and "outstanding food," with highlights including the seafood tower, lobster bisque, and dynamite scallops. Service is often praised as "attentive and friendly," making it a "must-visit" in Ann Arbor.
6,637 Reviews
  1. Cheryl VIP

    Detroit59 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rodney was an excellent server! He made my birthday celebration very special.

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  2. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Detroit2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Did not have a good experience - our dinner took well over 3 hours and our waiter was already not the best but handled the bill and gift card situation poorly and kept us waiting over 20 min trying to work out applying a gift card to part of the bill. Also - we were for a birthday which I specified prior and on the reservation and nothing done.

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  3. Carl

    Detroit1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    For many years, I have enjoyed going to the Gandy Dancer to celebrate important events in my life. In the case of appearance on Friday, March 28th, the occasion was our marriage anniversary. Since I haven't selected beef prime rib recently, I ordered the 10 oz. portion and I specified that I would like it cooked to a medium level. The plate that arrived clearly showed that little attention had been paid to that request. However, the worst part was the fact that at least 1/3 of the meat was pure animal fat. I carefully cut all of this away but it certainly showed me that eating roast beef at the Gandy Dancer was a very bad idea that I will never repeat. Given the level of quality and the expense, I am very unlikely to make reservations for the Gandy Dancer again. Carl W. Akerlof

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  4. ElaineS

    Detroit21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated my birthday with our children and grandchildren and enjoyed a lovely meal that everyone enjoyed. Our grandkids loved the hot bread and really loved the Brie appetizer. Our server, Zoe, allowed them to order something from the children’s menu even though they are not little, but they are vegetarians and appreciated being able to order macaroni along with salads on the adult menu. That was very kind of her and we appreciate that. Our food was tasty and there were nice portions, and Zoe offered excellent suggestions. They brought a Crème Brûlée for dessert along with a candle. Overall, it was a lovely night!

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  5. Scott VIP

    Detroit13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The new ahi sushi roll from the appetizer list was Amazing! Our waiter Matthew was on his game. The best service we’ve received at Gandy in quite some time. Not that we’ve had poor service in the past, Matthew’s positive attitude, knowledge of the menu and attention to detail doesn’t come along too often when dining out anymore. Martha’s salad is always the best and we ordered the Parmesan encrusted Snapper(always a hit) and the shrimp- crab and spinach pasta, both very good.

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  6. Dan

    Detroit9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was pretty busy tonight but we got to our reserved table for 4 at our reservation time. We were seated by the window near the tracks and were lucky to see 2 trains rumble by to the cheers of the guests, a pretty cool experience! Food and desserts were all great and server was friendly and helpful! Prices were reasonable and less than other seafood restaurants we’ve been to, so all in all, it was a great night out with friends!

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  7. Lance VIP

    Phoenix13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and atmosphere. They were great with modifications of our party size and delays of our party arriving from the airport. Never rushed and taken well care of last night. Highly recommend and don’t miss on Charley’s soup. Outstanding

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  8. cynthia

    Detroit14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love and have always loved the Gandy Dancer. Last Friday, there was a minor problem in that my Caesar salad had only one anchovy. One! And I was so looking forward to more! Should have mentioned it to our excellent waiter but didn't. Will next time should that happen again. See you next month! Keep up the wonderful work you do!!!

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  9. Sarah VIP

    Central Coast13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating a birthday and our guest of honor felt very special! Our server was thoughtful and attentive and everyone enjoyed their food!

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  10. Stephen VIP

    Detroit1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience. Highly recommend the seafood tower. 

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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 4.6 stars by 6637 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 90 times today
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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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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