Gandy Dancer

Name: Gandy Dancer
Address: 401 Depot St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States, 48104
Telephone: (734) 769-0592
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

6137 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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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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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

4 May 2024

19:00

Booked 89 times today

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak, American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–21:30
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
Area
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, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Detroit / Eastern Michigan
Seafood
Detroit / Eastern Michigan
Most Booked
Ann Arbor
Best Food
Ann Arbor
Best Ambience
Ann Arbor
Best Value
Ann Arbor
Good for business meals
Ann Arbor
Great for fine wines
Ann Arbor
Romantic
Ann Arbor
Good for special occasions
Ann Arbor
Most Booked

6,139 Reviews

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DawnC
Detroit
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Gandy Dqncer is a classic. Service is great and the ambiance cannot be matched
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Franky
Washington DC
55 reviews
vip
2.0
55 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was meh. Service was poor although our server was extremely nice and pleasant. Not rushing back.
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MikeK
Toronto
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
For a busy graduation day lunch it was very nice.
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LaurieB
Philadelphia
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We were there for a late lunch graduation weekend. After being seated, nobody came to our table for over 15 minutes. We asked another waiter if someone was assigned to our table. He said he'd take our order which he did. Another 10 minutes and another waiter came by to confirm our order and said he'd bring out bread. More time passed, no bread. Asked again. Table next to us gets seated. Waiter comes over and tells us they don't have one of the items we ordered. Brings some of our apps. One app (which was my entree) was the stuffed portobello mushroom. While I couldn't taste any mushroom, it was loaded with olives which I cannot eat and wasn't listed on the menu. Rest of the party's entrees came which they enjoyed. Waiter sent manager over who apologized and said they are redoing the menu to add olives in the description. Women's bathroom ran out of toilet paper. Valet were efficient and friendly.
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Great
New York City
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I understand it’s graduation weekend so the menu is consolidated. The service was good but the food was okay. They didn’t have the vegetarian options for the meal as listed on the menu. The ambiance at this place is always good. Love the covered open glass seating in the back.
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Linda
Detroit
20 reviews
vip
3.0
20 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
My food was good but not great, I had a Caesar salad with blackened salmon. The waiters
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ImHungry
New York City
26 reviews
vip
2.0
26 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Sadly, it doesn’t get much worse. It’s a pretty restaurant but that’s where it ends. No idea how this place gets good reviews. The host could not have been colder and seemed annoyed we were there. Our server was so distracted and could not care less about our experience. He disappeared for 30 minutes at a time, leaving our wine glasses empty. He is in the wrong field and should find other work that doesn’t involve details or dealing with other people. The steaks were ordered medium rare, but came out well done. I’m not sure they used any seasoning of any kind on any of our entrees or appetizers. No idea how this place gets good reviews. With so many restaurants to choose from, this would be on the bottom of any list.
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Meggie
Detroit
59 reviews
vip
4.0
59 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was our anniversary and they sat us at a lovely table near a window. We had escargot which is not easy to find on a menu these days. Husband had Halibut that was exceptional. I had encrusted snapper that disappointed due to dryness, Our wedge salad was great as always. We will return for the lamb which I had my heart set on but was not available that day.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
13 reviews
vip
3.0
13 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was just ok on this visit and not very hot. Steak was prepared closer to medium well than what we asked for, which was medium. Rice was clearly made earlier in the day. Our server was nice but was more attentive to his larger tables, which made our experience this time just ok.
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KathyM
Detroit
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love, love, love the Gandy. They go above and beyond to make your experience wonderful! Also, a big shout out to the woman who offered to help me get my 95 year old mother out of her wheelchair and into a restaurant chair. Thank you, that was SO thoughtful!
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QuietSpot
Detroit
79 reviews
vip
5.0
79 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great lunch experience and will be back for sure.
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MelissaH
Detroit
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great seating outdoors-the food was delicious and not something we can get other places. Will definitely be back! Thank you to our waitress!
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OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food. Great servers and host. It was a really great and memorable night.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
If you want to dine in here with a big party (i.e., 8-10+ people), make sure you call ahead of time or else your party will be divided.
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 26 April 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We had such a great time last month we came back again. This time our Main Dishes weren’t as good. Not bad but also not delicious. Appetizers & drinks were great. Good salad. Waiter was a little disconnected. Very polite but didn’t clear dirty dishes, fill water glasses & finally at dessert we asked him to clear up the empty glasses. Didn’t ask if anyone wanted coffee but I somewhat called it out as he walked away from table. He & manager were very polite & generous when my friend decided she didn’t want the main dish she ordered because it wasn’t as expected. She ordered a new dish. They were supportive. Atmosphere was really so nice, we sat on the side near the train and it felt very cozy.
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 26 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful historic building. Great food and great service.
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KrisO
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 24 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience top to bottom. Nice job taking care of us Kyle!
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BogdanV
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 21 April 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice restaurant. Food is ok and stuff is friendly.
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 20 April 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
First of all, the waitress was new and I think some of the issues were due to that. She was very nice, doing her best and we tipped her well. We had the lobster bisque (delicious), gazpacho (mostly croutons and sour cream, would not order again), scallops with pea and mushroom risotto (delicious but I didn’t care for all the thick slices of mushrooms) and prime rib. The prime rib arrived cold. By the time I finished the scallops my partner got a new prime rib that was very dry. Would not order again. It took a long time to get drinks (the Spicy Cucumber was awesome) and the side of asparagus. The creme brulee was delicious. We ended up being rushed at the end (with food and paying the check) because of how long things took and we had a concert to get to. So a little hit and miss but we would go back again.
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Meme
Greensboro
47 reviews
vip
4.0
47 reviews
Dined on 17 April 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
This restaurant is a unique destination designed beautifully. You can catch a glimpse of an occasional train passing through at high speeds. The tables settings create a classic comfortable dining experience. Although the restaurant was very busy the kitchen staff somehow kept the flow of plated dishes coming ! The Staff works extremely hard and teamwork is evident. The dynamite Mahi Mahi was prepared wonderfully. The new York strip was cooked to perfection and trimmed well without any fat.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 17 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great birthday party for my son 21 st anniversary… Food , win , champagne, cocktails… fish , chop pork , tuna tartar , desert … all great and good .. A great place with very kind people.. Best restaurant ever ! Thanks
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 11 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to Gandy Dancer for my daughter’s 21st Birthday. We’ve been to Ann Arbor about 9-10 times in the last three years and it was the best meal we’ve ever had by UoM! Please give our compliments to Chef Mark Sanchez! The oysters were very high quality and ever appetizer, entree and desert was 10/10
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience and the waiter was wonderful!!!
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JannieD
Philadelphia
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 7 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful building, great place for a special meal
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FlatRockRay
Detroit
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on 6 April 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great dining experience. Always great food and ambiance. Although we were in no hurry, the time to dine was about 2 hours.
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ScottW
Detroit
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 6 April 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We enjoy coming here. A bit pricy but good variety of different menu items.
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elizab
Detroit
14 reviews
vip
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on 5 April 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Gandy Dancer is a favorite, the food is always good and usually so is the service. This time, however, the service was lacking. Our waiter was very nice but not good. We didn't have time to finish our appetizer before our salads came. He asked if we wanted him to bring it back. "There's no room on the table and we're still eating," we told him. Then we had to wait a very long time to receive our salad. We had to ask for bread, ask to have our water glasses filled. One of the main entrees was not hot and what should've taken a few minutes took so long that I was almost done with my meal before the other entree was brought back. I tried to hold off but my meal was getting cold. Waiter checked on us one time only. We had to rely on another waiter to help us. Disappointed but perhaps he is new. I'll be back I just won't sit at his table. Food is great, however.
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Expensive but worth it! Parking can be a pain but not terrible. Really good food
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shazam
Detroit
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 2 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious, and our server was great. Love the ambiance. Will definitely revisit.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 31 March 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Terrible food. Undercooked and bad flavor combos.
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 31 March 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were seated at table for 4 along wall across from West windows and there was a table of 8 at window. The tables and chairs were so close waiters and diners could not get through. We had to ask to be moved - this should have been thought of before anyone was seated. Once we were moved, it was a pleasant experience with very good food.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 31 March 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friend and I just enjoyed an outstanding Easter dinner!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 31 March 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent! Food was really good. Drinks okay
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SacMan
Sacramento
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 31 March 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Nice location and beautiful dining area. Service was excellent, if not exceptional. The shrimp Scampi was ok, but the shrimp overcooked.
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FKMAA
Detroit
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on 30 March 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience - great food, great atmosphere, really classy place.
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RWandFriends
Hawaii
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 29 March 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was Sarah Kate. She could not have been more friendly and knowledgable! She was one of the best servers we have had in a long time, and we dine out at least twice a week. Our table was never in need for anything; she anticipated our every need. The kitchen sent my food out incorrectly, and she had it re-preprepared and out to our table in minutes. The speed of the correction was stellar! And kudos to the manager for bringing the correct plate out to me with an apology and to verify my meal’s correctness. And cannot forget the rest of the staff. The dining room staff were superior to other establishments! If we had a finished plate at the end of the table, within moments it was removed. Everyone was very friendly, and truly seemed to like working at the Gandy Dancer. Thank you again for a wonderful meal.
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 29 March 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about our experience was wonderful. We really appreciated that it wasn’t too noisy - even with a table of 9 we could all hear eachother. Great service, atmosphere & menu
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RobertW
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 29 March 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The place is a great place for seafood. Order the dynamite scallops, awesome
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KiaH
Detroit
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 27 March 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience with great people. Always a good time
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DoreenM
Miami - Dade
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 26 March 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always enjoy going to the Gandy Dancer! e celebrated Easter early and it was special with a wonderful choice in dinners. Always a treat !
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Gandy Dancer is rated 4.6 stars by 6137 OpenTable diners.

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

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

4 May 2024

19:00

Booked 89 times today

Order delivery or takeout

401 Depot St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Additional information

Cross Street
Main Street
Area
Ann Arbor
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–21:30
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, Takeaway, 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

Gandy Dancer

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

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