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Gandy Dancer

  1. Ann Arbor
  2. Ann Arbor Seafood
  3. Ann Arbor Breakfast & Brunch

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Gandy Dancer
"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."
Address: 401 Depot St , Ann Arbor 48104, MI, US
Phone: +1 734-769-0592
State: MI
City: Ann Arbor
Zip Code: 48104


Opening Hours

Monday: 11:30-20:30
Tuesday: 11:30-20:30
Wednesday: 11:30-20:30
Thursday: 11:30-21:00
Friday: 11:30-21:00
Saturday: 12:00-21:00
Sunday: 11:30-20:30

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Reviews
We had a reservation at Gandy Dancer on July 31, 2022 Sunday. It was a celebration of our wedding. We have heard so many wonderful things about this restaurant and that is why we selected it. The restaurant is absolutely gorgeous and well-maintained. My husband really enjoyed lobster bisque the restaurant was out of oysters. The reason for 2 stars is the following incident - I ordered Ultimate Mix Seafood Trio $39.50 and according to the website and their menu, it should have the following components: salmon, crab cake, coconut shrimp, coconut ginger rice, and fresh vegetables. When I got my food, I noticed there were no vegetables. The waitress Zoe told me that rice was my vegetable. I showed her the menu and the Google photos of this particular dish. She rolled her eyes and brought me broccoli on a separate plate. If you consider rice to be a vegetable, please remove "fresh vegetables" from the menu, otherwise it is a decepve trade practice. In terms of the actual dish - coconut ginger rice did not have coconut flavor, only ginger. And the salmon piece was very dry and close to the end of the tail most high-end restaurants do not serve such undesirable pieces.
Came for lunch after a doctor appointment at UofM and was happy it wasn't too busy. Amazingly beautiful restaurant with rich history of being a historic train depot. Lots of character with stone walls and track side dining. I did not care for the French Dip sandwich I got but my son's burger looked really good and he said it was. Not enough meat on the French dip and lots of fat on the meat that was there. The French fries were so good. I am looking forward to coming back for dinner and trying a dinner entree. But for 60 bucks for a cheeseburger and a French dip sandwich is pricey. The staff was super friendly and warm. You also have to pay for parking and it is across the street. They do offer valet, either way your paying whether they do it or you do it. The lunch menu had more fish options than not, so if you don't like fish the pickings were slim.
We arrived on time for our reservation January 16, 2022. . The lady in front, who greeted us, was very warm and welcoming. She escorted us to our seats by the window next to the train track. Our waiter, Rodney, was very nice and helpful. He seemed busy but was very attentive to my table. The Dynamite Scallops were amazing. The Prime Rib was cooked to perfection. I recommend Gandy Dancer and I look forward to coming back in the future.
Great location! Love the converted train station. The menu was fantastic as was the food. Normally this would be 5 stars but I pulled one because I got the distinct impression they were trying to juice the check as much as possible. Don't get me wrong, it's pricey but not too pricey but all the questions, follow-up, etc led that way. As far as the food goes we tried the scallop, shrimp, and brie appetizers. They were all good, though the Brie was a bit less salty than I'd prefer. For an entree I had the scallops which I thought were amazing. All in I'd go back for sure. Great experience overall
The place had a cool industrial vibe. The food was very good. We had the firecracker and coconut shrimp and both had good flavor, we liked the coconut shrimp a little more. The salmon was very good and the steak had a nice char and flavor to it also. Staff was all very nice and the drinks were good as well. We drove 45 min to go and would go back!
I have nothing but wonderful things to say about the Gandy Dancer!!! My husband and I hosted our 1-year wedding anniversary party here so we could invite everyone we couldn't invite to the wedding COVID restrictions, you know? Kristina, our event coordinator, was fantastic from the moment she picked up the phone and said, "Thank you for calling the Gandy Dancer, I can help you," to the very end of the party I didn't have to worry about a single thing. My husband and I met with Kristina once at the restaurant to go over the schedule for the event. She pointed out some places we should change things in the schedule so everything would flow better and all her ideas were fabulous. We were in constant contact via email, so whenever I had questions or wanted to add or change something, she could make a note of it The day of the party, my husband and I arrived about 15 minutes after the party had started to be announced and I was pleased as punch to see that everything was going smoothly. After we were announced, a server immediately came up to me and offered me a mimosa. It was amazing. I felt like I was on movie set The wait staff kept everything moving so I didn't have to worry about anything. I just enjoyed the party. If I have another anniversary party down the line, I want to do it here The food and drinks were amazing. We were able to do a brunch because I had signed the contract for a brunch before the Gandy Dancer stopped offering it. I was so happy they honored the contract because I had promised all my guests a brunch. We gave our guests the option of a summer fruit waffle, a lobster and brie omelette, or crab cakes Benedict. For dessert, they could choose vanilla bean ice cream or artisan cheese cake. I think everyone loved the food. I know I did! Parking: Free valet; you can also park across the street at the meters, but I don't know why you would Wheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp into the building and the free valet parking takes care of the wheelchair-accessible parking. There is a second floor and the only way to access it is via the stairs. There is no elevator. They will rent out the second floor for events
Terrific lunch with great view. I parked on High St even though there is complimentary valet parking and plenty of metered parking across the street. My son's birthday is three days from now, but they still have him a complimentary dessert with a candle. A manager came by unannounced during our visit. I always think that's classy. My son and I were underdressed in a t-shirt and jeans, but we weren't treated any differently. The building was Ann Arbor's Amtrak station until the 1980s. A train came by while we were eating. Features: Wednesday at lunch there were few customers. One party asked to be seated in a less desirable room with no other people.
The Gandy Dancer is the closest thing to a perfect meal I have ever experienced. If you try one dish, I thoroughly recommend the 'Dynamite Scallops' starter pictured below on the right. We also especially enjoyed the 'Ultimate Seafood Mixed Trio'. Situated in the old Ann Arbor train station, the Gandy Dancer offers a truly unique atmosphere, with classy decor naturally with a Victorian to early 1900s theme and soothing music. We were seated next to a large window looking out onto the rail track - a train even passed during our meal, leading to a round of applause from the diners. This gem is surely one of the best places to dine in Ann Arbor.
The service was really good, and staffs were super friendly, but my food didn't taste any better than the U of M dining hall. The freshness of the ingredients definitely needs to be improved. The mashed potatoes had dry shell on the surface; the texture was granular, like it was microwaved; lemon chicken was mildly dry, and unfortunately the flavor didn't go into the chicken; the gravy is too salty. The cheese cake tasted no different from the one you can get from the Whole Foods. Given that everyone rates this restaurant highly, I guess the only reason of why my food was so-so is that the chef was so tired that they were not in the mood of cooking good food.
I went here with some friends for a birthday dinner and had a great time. There's a great atmosphere, great decor, and very friendly and professional staff. It's got a high-end feel to it. You'll see trains go back as it is located right by the tracks. There is plenty of parking and it is free after 6:00 p.m. The menu was geared towards seafood but also had steak, duck, pasta. Everything was delicious, but especially the swordfish, the lobster bisque, and the scallops. The scallops were unforgettable. Our winter brought out a crème brûlée with a candle for our birthday girl, and this was a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for more than just a meal. This is somewhere great to go for a nice night out or to celebrate a special occasion.
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