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Gandy Dancer, Ann Arbor, MI

Gandy Dancer

4.6 (6674)
$30 and under
Seafood
401 Depot St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 101 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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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Menu

Gandy Dancer's menu was last updated on 2/1/2022.

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What 6,674 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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 Ambiance

  • Ann Arbor

    Great for brunch

  • Ann Arbor

    Great for fine wines

  • Ann Arbor

    Good for special occasions

  • Ann Arbor

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gandy Dancer offers a charming dining experience in a historic train depot setting with "excellent food and service." The ambiance is "relaxing," and the "seafood tower" and "lobster bisque" are highlights. While prices are on the higher side, the quality and setting make it "worth it." Perfect for special occasions.

6,674 Reviews

  1. Michael

    Detroit3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lobster bisque was good, Steaks and mash potatoes were barley warm. Management offered free dessert but didn't take advantage of that. Just left with half of our steaks. All in all a disappointing anniversary celebration.

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  2. Lisa

    Detroit1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our experience and will be back again! Thank you

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  3. Bob VIP

    Detroit106 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the ambience at the Gandy Dancer! Food is delicious and perks for Landry's members very good.

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  4. Denise

    Detroit3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to celebrate my sister's birthday and we were not disappointed. She had never been before and it was a very special time for all.

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  5. Gregory VIP

    Detroit29 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been here many times. The ambiance is wonderful, old world charming. We had a limited menu to choose from as it was U of M Graduation day and they were quite busy. Food was good, not spectacular as it usually is. The service was outstanding and there were plenty of staff to make sure we felt well taken care of. Will return but will want to make sure there are no restrictions on what we can order.

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  6. Michelle

    Cleveland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visit for us while in town for graduation. Restaurant is beautiful, and our waitress was very pleasant and attentive. The food Steaks and Prime Rib were delicious. Would definitely recommend.

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  7. Kari

    Detroit1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lovely experience we had celebrating our UMich Grad at The Gandy Dancer! We had a lovely round table near the fireplace and enjoyed the beautiful surroundings. Bill gave us wonderful and kind service and the meals were delicious. Kudos to your staff for handling many Grads and their familles this weekend. It has to be a lot. We had coconut shrimp for an app, several had the filet and chicken dish, all reported wonderful. I enjoyed the crab stuffed salmon. Also the mojito was delish! Thank you again for a fantastic experience. Looking forward to visiting again.

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  8. Lori

    Detroit1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu that was online was not the same as the one they gave us. We may have chosen to go elsewhere if we knew that prior to going.

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  9. Robert

    Denver9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding, intelligent, professional, caring service from Matthew Probably the busiest day of the year the food was not as well prepared as it is usually at the Gandy Dancer

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  10. Kent

    Seattle22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Michigan graduation celebration! Food and beverage were excellent! Walt staff was very attentive.

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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 6674 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 101 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
    Order direct
  • 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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