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Gandy Dancer, Ann Arbor, MI

Gandy Dancer

4.6
4.6
6633 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 78 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
  • 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

What 6,633 people are saying

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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 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 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 unique dining experience in a historic train depot with a "charming and nostalgic" ambiance. Guests praise the "delicious food," including standout dishes like prime rib, scallops, and sea bass. The atmosphere and service are consistently highlighted as "excellent," making it a "must-visit" in Ann Arbor.
6,633 Reviews
  1. ElaineS

    Detroit21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Scott VIP

    Detroit13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  3. Dan

    Detroit9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  4. Lance VIP

    Phoenix13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  5. Sarah VIP

    Central Coast13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  6. N

    Detroit1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I normally find Gandy Dancer to be an exceptional place to eat. Last night my meal wasn't the quality it has always been in the past. I hope that they are not going downhill!

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  7. David VIP

    Detroit62 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good place for special occasions. Many different seafood dishes and meat dishes to choose from. One vegetarian entree. They recently updated soups and salads with good new choices. Their desserts are very good.

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  8. ErikaO

    Detroit3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely dinner tonight! Great service! Filet and shrimp were on point!

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  9. Andrei

    Detroit3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can’t go wrong with this place. Food and service are always on point!

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  10. Anne

    Detroit2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were very disappointed in the food. It took about twenty five minutes to get our orders and when they arrived, they were cold. Even the second plate (that was supposed to be hot) arrived luke warm. And the taste was very poor. We had better meal the day before in the pub across the street than from this fine restaurant. Very disappointed as we were there to celebrate.

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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 6633 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
7:00 PM
Booked 78 times today
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
  • 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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