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Gandy Dancer, Ann Arbor, MI

Gandy Dancer

4.6
4.6
6352 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
  • 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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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 86 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • 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
    Kristina Spurlock: (734) 769-0592
  • Location
    401 Depot St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
  • 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 6,352 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Seafood

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Most Booked

  • Ann Arbor

    Best Ambiance

  • Ann Arbor

    Great for brunch

  • Ann Arbor

    Romantic

  • Ann Arbor

    Good for special occasions

  • Ann Arbor

    Most Booked

6,352 Reviews

  1. Richard

    New York City

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fine service and excellent food. A fan favorite. The service has improved greatly since my last visit.

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  2. Chad

    Detroit

    18 reviews

    1.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The worst service I have ever experienced! 35 minutes to receive our glass of wine and one hour before we received our gazpacho. We were celebrating my dad’s 80th birthday after a rough year battling cancer and this was such a disappointment! We exited the restaurant to find my car outside the valet stand with windows down and keys inside and no valet anywhere around. The last time we will ever choose to visit the Gandy Dancer.

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  3. Joyce

    Detroit

    95 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    95 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The cuisine was excellent. Scallop sauce was a little salty but so flavorful. Shrimp scampi was fabulous. Service was a little slow but restaurant was completely occupied. Waitperson apologized but we 4 who didn't previously know each other got well acquainted and enjoyed each other, the cuisine and atmosphere!

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  4. sasha

    Detroit

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for our wedding anniversary and it was great! The food and service is always good and the ambience is very relaxing.

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  5. Menka

    Detroit

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Our reservation was for later in the evening. We were greeted with a warm friendly smile and a special note for our birthday girl. It all went south after that. we waited 25 min to put a drink order in. We then waited another 35 min before we put our food order in. When the drinks arrived( 15 min later after we ordered) the waitress put our empty wine glasses in front of us and the mixed drinks and then walked away, came back 10 min later with the carafe of wine. The food was sub par. Not seasoned . Our appetizer arrived cold( we ordered the fried calamari) My prime was ordered medium it was brown throughout and cold. I will never return based on this experience. The carpet needs to replaced and so does the cushioning on the booths. With so many other dining options and the price point of this restaurant save your money and go for quality and service. This restaurant missed the mark on both

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  6. John

    Detroit

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Went and celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary. Our table was in a quaint little spot. The service was good. Could’ve been a little bit more attentive, but overall good experience. Highly recommend 

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  7. Diane

    Detroit

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a top notch dining experience. The server was attentive but not cloying. The food was prepared perfectly & presented beautifully.

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  8. Ryan

    Milwaukee

    38 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food wasn’t good but service was great! Great atmosphere!

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  9. Jeffrey

    Detroit

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    always great service and the seafood is always served hot. Drinks are always superb. Need a few more assistants in parking. Mike was really busy and we had to wait for our cars a long while.

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  10. Karen

    Naples

    15 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely historical building, good food and drinks. Waitress Lisa very good. Parking attendant excellent.

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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 6352 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, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 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
  • 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
    Kristina Spurlock: (734) 769-0592

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