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    Gandy Dancer

    3.6 (747 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    GANDY DANCER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Upscale
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Happy Thanksgiving
    Nick K.

    Really neat building. The old Ann Arbor train depot constructed in 1880. They sure don't build them like they used to. The Amtrak depot is located next door and is a laugh compared to an original. Worth the stop just to admire the building. We went for the Thanksgiving dinner which was the traditional fare. You had numerous options beyond turkey for a few more dollars including Chilean sea bass. The price was reasonable and they expected to serve 950 guests. Well managed to handle that many people and our server, Chloe, was very attentive.

    Lobster bisque (Cup)
    Cheryl J.

    You Must try this restaurant. I had been wanting to try this restaurant for a couple years so I gathered up some folks and we went. There was about 30 of us who arrived by Amtrak which is a Hop, Skip, and. Jump away-right next door. This is a very cozy place to visit. The decor was fitting and was very comfortable. We even had an opportunity to clap as a train passed by . We visited the bar before our table was ready and enjoyed the bartender as we sipped on our first drinks. The staff was very pleasant and accommodating. Now let's talk about the food ... Delicious. First of all, you have to check out the menu before you go so you can decide what you want, but when you see it in person, don't change your mind , I only changed it back. I had the surf and turf. Of course, I couldn't finish it all and it was delicious the Second Time Around - in my Shalamar voice(s) You really should visit this one!!!

    Prime Rib French Dip Prime Rib French Dip

    The steak was extremely disappointing. It had almost no flavor at all, and what made it worse was that the server never asked how we wanted it cooked. That's a basic standard at any restaurant. Overall, very unprofessional service and poor execution.

    New York Strip Steak with Jumbo Shrimp Scampi topping
    Tonia S.

    I went here on a Friday night with a party of six. Parking was easy, which is always a major plus. Shortly after being seated, we asked to move to a larger table with more legroom, and the hostess was very accommodating. Service was friendly and efficient throughout the evening. I ordered my steak medium-well, but it came out medium, so I had to send it back briefly. Aside from that, both the food and service were great.

    $58 "prime rib"

    Went for dinner on my daughter's graduation, excited to try their "prime rib". Very disappointed, picture can justify the comment.

    M. Spencer H.

    Perfect stop for Happy Hour. We had such a blast. The pomegranate martini was fantastic but the cocktail that stole my heart was the Purple & Blue. I absolutely adore a flip and it was delicious. Enjoyed the appetizers (dumplings and the sliders), totally worth it.

    Jessica D.

    The food was decent, there could've been more variety. The service was very fast and friendly at the area that I was seated in and was a very comfortable and comfy. @ cozy

    Kimberly K.

    The Gandy Dancer is located in the historic Kerrytown part of Ann Arbor. It's the old train station from years ago that's been converted into a restaurant. They kept it historic with the stone building, dark wood throughout, and left some of the original signs up. They have a covered outside area for the warmer months and a massive inside. I've been here at least 10 times and have never had a bad meal. In fact, all the meals I've had have been exceptional. I've been lucky to get a table by the window each time. What's cool about that is you'll usually see a train go by since it's right next to the (newer) Amtrak station. People clap when the train passes and it's a neat thing to see. Now onto the food and drinks! They have an expansive wine menu as well as their signature and classic cocktails. I would say they are known more for their seafood but don't count out a good steak because they excel at both. I tend to lean a little more towards the seafood here because of the dishes they prepare are unlike anywhere else I've been. My favorite dish is their Parmesan crusted King Cove Sole topped with lump crab and a lemon caper beurre blanc sauce. It's served with fresh asparagus and their coconut jasmine rice. I've also tried their filet and was equally impressed. They are also known for their Sunday brunch and reservations are recommended because they do fill up fast. I would recommend reservations in general for dinner. I've come in the afternoon for lunch and had no trouble being seated immediately. Everything from the service, to the historic ambience, to the food and drinks have always been consistently good. While I'm not close to Ann Arbor the Gandy Dancer is always high on my list as a date night spot or an afternoon lunch catching up with friends.

    Doug R.

    Lisa rocks! Attentive without being obsequious. A wonderful defect-free experience. I had a bit of time between two appointments at the hospital and Gandy Dancer was convenient. The burger was advertised as one-half pound and I believe it indeed was one-half pound. And; it was served medium rare, exactly as ordered. The seafood soup was served hot and was tasty. I love the olde train station vibe. Will I return? Yes.

    Media luna
    Pallavi S.

    This restaurant is a bit of drive from my place but the beautiful location and the building itself is so much worth it. This is built inside a former train station and it shows in classic yet retro vibe. They offer complimentary valet parking . The service overall was impeccable and the food was delicious. I had the best butternut squash soup there. The shrimp appetizer was amazing too. For my order of chicken schnitzel , I felt that the potato croutons were a bit less but no complaints on the taste. My friend ordered smoked mozzarella ravioli with chicken and liked it . The restaurant offers a huge selection of seafood as well. For desserts we had media luna and it was immensely flavorful. Our server was polite, funny and quite knowledgable on the menu. I will definitely visit again to enjoy the beautiful ambience and fine dine setting. May be I will time it to see a train passing by outside :)

    Bread
    Penni S.

    This was a last minute selection for our anniversary dinner. We loved the architecture of the old train station with brick walls and wooden beams overlooking the train tracks. We weren't dressed up but our server made us feel at ease and started our meal off with bread and pate which we enjoyed. We were reminded of our engagement meal at The Pier in Harbor Springs that started with pate and ended with a ring on the pier 31 years ago. I indulged in the Nuff Said bourbon cocktail, which is appropriately named. He had the chicken schnitzel and I had the snapper & shrimp. Both meals were presented beautifully and tasted great. We had to take some home with a slice of key lime for later. This meal was excellent and we are already planning what we're going to order next time. The atmosphere, food, and service were top notch.

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    3 years ago

    Amazing drinks and unbelievable nice historical building. Food was delicious and service very personable and responsive.

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    Staff was phenomenal! Valet parking. Great atmosphere. Food was good. Expect a larger bill as its pricey, but surely a place to visit.

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    Ask the Community - Gandy Dancer

    Do you still have Sunday brunch?

    No they don't, and about a month ago, June 2022, I asked if they were going to resume it at some point and they said no. Prices and supply chain issues.

    Do they take reservations for a group of 30 adults on Saturdays?

    Hi, Sumaia! For a party of that size we would suggest calling the restaurant directly at (734) 769-0592 to see if a private room or a standard reservation would work best.

    Do you take reservations?

    Hello, Heidi - yes we do! Feel free to visit our website to book a reservation: https://www.muer.com/gandy-dancer/.

    What time does lunch end?

    https://www.muer.com/gandy-dancer/locations.asp - the hours are listed here. HOURS Monday -… Read more

    What parking is available?

    There is a small (I think metered?) parking lot across the street, and they also offer valet parking. If neither of those work out, there is metered street parking nearby as well.

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    Real Seafood Company Ann Arbor - Bread

    Real Seafood Company Ann Arbor

    3.5(504 reviews)
    0.7 miDowntown Ann Arbor
    $$$

    I was extremely impressed with the care of the employees and how delicious my food was…read more I'm in a season where I have to omit certain major allergens from my diet for safety reasons (allergens that are not easy to substitute or to eat out in general), and real seafood was able to go above and beyond to accommodate these allergies. We were able to call a few days prior so that they can make special side dishes that were Allergen friendly. We were celebrating our 13th anniversary and though I couldn't eat a lot of the special food When celebrating, everything still felt very special and the things that I could eat were absolutely phenomenal. I was very impressed. I would say this is a high 4, with one star down because even after talking to the manager and reminding the weight staff, the kitchen still brought me out two types of dairy with my appetizer, which led me to be a little paranoid the rest of the meal. After looking through the ingredient list which were provided promptly and graciously my trust was restored, but I always get a little bit nervous when it comes to allergies when I see that the staff in Kitchen and front staff are not communicating well. It was still a lovely meal, and I appreciate them going above and beyond to accommodate my allergens. I got the crabcake, surf and turf, a special request drink from the bar that was nonalcoholic, and a sorbet with fruit. I'm still dreaming about the crabcake and surf and turf. It was so good and cooked perfectly. I can't wait to try to re-create the crabcake at home. I was astounded at how delicious it was. I really enjoyed the fresh mango and strawberry in the salad that came out with a crabcake. Even though the crabcake sauce and the salad dressing both had dairy and were served with my appetizer, it was yummy without those sauces. It would've been nice if someone offered me an alternate sauce or had thought to tell me that they contain my allergy and I thought we were on the same page. I got a cherry limeade drink from the bar and it was very delicious. I don't normally get drinks but it was kind of fun to get something fruity and fun for a celebration. The bread was delicious and didn't contain the allergens so I was able to enjoy it without butter. I am not normally a sorbet girl and I probably wouldn't have normally ordered dessert here but since we were a celebrating, I wanted to try some thing sweet. I couldn't believe how good the sorbet was. It was a little rich, but it was so tasty. I think it would've been really excellent paired with a very light not overly sweet vanilla bean cake. It was so fruity and rich that it needed something to balance it out. I'm not complaining. It was excellent in a very nice end to the meal. Overall, 4.5 stars all of the stuff was lovely and it was nicely decorated for Christmas. Thank you so much for the lovely anniversary dinner!

    1-13-2026 Met our son here for my husband's 66th bday and…read morewhile we appreciated the free entree we found the food about average, esp the steak which my husband said was a bit tough and overcooked. I tried the paella and it was tasty but also a bit too overcooked (rice and chicken). Our server was kind and attentive and the interior was pleasant.

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    Real Seafood Company Ann Arbor - Oysters on ice in the bar

    Oysters on ice in the bar

    Real Seafood Company Ann Arbor - Warm bread and butter

    Warm bread and butter

    Real Seafood Company Ann Arbor - Paella Valenciana - it's a lot folks!

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    Paella Valenciana - it's a lot folks!

    Black Pearl Ann Arbor - Seafood Carbonara ($28) - Linguini, shrimp, scallops, pork guanciale, confit garlic, peas, roasted peppers, spinach, parmesan, parsley

    Black Pearl Ann Arbor

    3.8(434 reviews)
    0.7 miDowntown Ann Arbor
    $$

    Second time here and might be my new favorite spot. The food is phenomenal really gets your taste…read morebuds going. Then the service is even better amazing staff , then to top it all off the atmosphere is out of this world, amazingly designed and I design house.

    Decided to give this another try. It had been a long time. I really want to love this place since…read morethe ambience is nice. We've definitely had better service especially in Ann Arbor. The servers are not very friendly, helpful or welcoming. Service is very slow even on slow nights. No one seems to care either. Given the exceptional service at other restaurants it is a deterrent for returning. Drinks are reasonably priced and a good selection. For being scratch made they are not able to accommodate allergies well. Most things are marinated or prepped ahead. Besides Sushi or ordering plain noodles there isn't much I could order. My husband did enjoy the Burger and would order it again. I just wish there was more I could eat. For the Sushi its not anything outstanding. The flavor of the Crab Salad isn't our favorite. The Black Pearl Roll unfortunately, is not worth the pricing. $25 for a roll with mostly cucumber. It's also not very consistent in sizing. Once it was so large I could barely fit it in my mouth and the other times very small. If you plan to charge $25 for a Sushi Roll it should contain a good amount of Sushi. I can go across the street and get amazing Tuna Tartare for under $15 with plenty of Tuna.

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    Black Pearl Ann Arbor - Dining area 9pm Friday on home football nights

    Dining area 9pm Friday on home football nights

    Black Pearl Ann Arbor - Sweet Potato Gnocchi ($26) with Grilled Shrimp (+$9)

    Sweet Potato Gnocchi ($26) with Grilled Shrimp (+$9)

    Black Pearl Ann Arbor - Vegetarian Pistachio Pesto Pasta ($20) - Linguini, pistachio pesto, confit garlic, peas, roasted peppers, spinach, parmesan, parsley

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    Vegetarian Pistachio Pesto Pasta ($20) - Linguini, pistachio pesto, confit garlic, peas, roasted peppers, spinach, parmesan, parsley

    JJ’s Crab House Hibachi & Seafood - Cajun Fried Chicken (4), Corn, Snow Crab & Shrimp

    JJ’s Crab House Hibachi & Seafood

    4.1(57 reviews)
    4.2 mi

    I've been going to JJ's Crab Shack for years and it never misses. Every visit is just as good as…read morethe last. My favorite is the snow crab, shrimp, and mussels seafood boil with a mix of Cajun and garlic butter. SO GOOD! The service is always fantastic. There's a woman who works there, wish I knew her name, who is always so friendly and welcoming. She's very helpful and really makes the place feel so inviting. This place better always be around!!! It's a must-hit whenever I'm in the Ann Arbor area. Highly recommend.

    JJ's was the new spot for us to try on a recent weekend, and we are glad that we gave it a shot…read more Located on the busy Carpenter Rd stretch between Packard and Washtenaw, JJ's offers a few tables for dining in and looks to run a brisk carry out business. We ordered to-go, and the food could have been ready in as few as 10 minutes. The employee taking my order asked if I wanted it that soon, or later, and I appreciated her accommodating my request for a bit later. Once the food was picked up and back home we dug into the bag. Flaky crab and plump shrimp were surrounded by pork sausage and baby potatoes. Our hands were dripping in the butter sauce by the time we finished, but we didn't mind. Even with the "no spice" seasoning level, we enjoyed the mild heat from the food. JJ's is a great spot for trying something new and one that I hope you'll check out soon too!

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    JJ’s Crab House Hibachi & Seafood - Front

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    JJ’s Crab House Hibachi & Seafood - This is after arriving home and going for seconds! (I did add in some noodles from next door!)

    This is after arriving home and going for seconds! (I did add in some noodles from next door!)

    JJ’s Crab House Hibachi & Seafood - Rotten potatoes that were in the crab boil bag

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    Rotten potatoes that were in the crab boil bag

    Aventura - Ensalada de Raíces ($14) - grilled carrot, poached parsnip, spiced goat cheese, chiogga beet, candied pepita, cider mustard vinaigrette

    Aventura

    4.1(1k reviews)
    0.5 miDowntown Ann Arbor
    $$$

    Bottom line up front...some of the best tapas I've had! Went with 5 friends and it was awesome…read moretrying all a bunch of different things. We did 2 paellas and like 8 tapas which was enough for everyone. Even with a bottle of wine and couple of drinks it was very reasonably priced. Great service. Fun atmosphere. We may have been a tad loud but it was so fun! Highly recommend. Will be go to Ann Arbor recommendation. Sorry no pictures, too busy getting after it.

    So glad to be back! This time we sat in the center of the restaurant and that was kind of a bummer…read more There's no decor and it's dark and the chairs are not comfortable. Service was great! We celebrated a bday and my cousin got a churros- which was TO DIE FOR! Soft and crunchy, melt in your mouth. Nice cinnamon and sugar with a dark chocolate ganache dip. Great combo of sweet and savory! We had the blue tuna tapa and it was soft and delicate. We shared but I really think it's a one person dish. The steak with romesco sauce tapas was OK but not my favorite. The meat was too chewy for me. Good size to share The tiny starters: glazed pineapple on goat cheese crostini was good but not worth re-ordering. Yes- shareable. The star is the oxtail paella!! Wow, rich, crunch, juicy and the vinegar from the peppers was a great compliment. Good drinks and wine selections. Next time I'll stick with the seafood selections and the oxtail paella.

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    Aventura - Espàrrecs rostits ($16) - grilled asparagus, romesco, marcona almond, salt cured egg yolk, sherry vinegar

    Espàrrecs rostits ($16) - grilled asparagus, romesco, marcona almond, salt cured egg yolk, sherry vinegar

    Aventura - Churros ($12) - with spiced chocolate and caramel

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    Churros ($12) - with spiced chocolate and caramel

    Mani Osteria & Bar - Puttanesca Pizza ($17) - garlic cream, roasted tomato, red pepper, Calabrian chili, caper, garlic. Pretty salty.

    Mani Osteria & Bar

    4.2(1.1k reviews)
    0.5 miDowntown Ann Arbor
    $$

    Went here this afternoon with my family and very much enjoyed the entire experience. Staff were…read moresuper friendly, the whole place was very classy. The bread was fantastic. I felt like the portion wasn't super big for bread that was not complimentary, but it was so good. Very light and the honey butter was excellent. The soup was also nice, i liked that it was chicken meatballs. We got all 3 of the d&l chicken. They were able to do a substitution for my mom with some garlic and that was very appreciated. My one note is that i would have liked a noodle base for my chicken, it needed something for all of the very strong sauce, something to soak it up if you will. They also have an inciardi print machine which is an added bonus! Overall it is a good place to be for a nicer than average meal. Still casual enough but can be fancy too.

    Good spot and fantastic service. Has an upscale vibe and not too expensive. Good food and good…read moreportions. I had the carbonara on my first night going there and I wasn't a fan of it probably because they use tagliatelle. Didn't taste authentic like what I've had in Italy. The second night I had the pappardelle bolognese which I highly recommend. For dessert I had the cannoli - maybe I just don't like cannoli but it did look good and authentic. The tiramisu looks amazing though.

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    Dining area

    Mani Osteria & Bar - Arancini ($11) - tomato, basil, mozzarella, romesco

    Arancini ($11) - tomato, basil, mozzarella, romesco

    Mani Osteria & Bar - Puttanesca Pizza ($18) - Calabrian chili, oven roasted tomato, olive, red onion, parmesan

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    Puttanesca Pizza ($18) - Calabrian chili, oven roasted tomato, olive, red onion, parmesan

    Pacific Rim - Korean-Marinated Ribeye ($30) - with sesame crispy rice, sauteed julienned vegetables, quail egg and Korean chili sauce.

    Pacific Rim

    4.1(602 reviews)
    0.6 miDowntown Ann Arbor
    $$$

    Korean-Marinated Ribeye (5/5): Very generous portion of meat that was tender and nicely grilled…read more The crispy rice was fantastic and the veggies paired nicely with the meat. Definitely my go-to entree. Thai-Style Calamari (5/5): One of THE main reasons I love Pacific Rim so much. This is the best calamari appetizer I've had. Lightly breaded and fresh. The sweet chili sauce is perfect. Thai Peanut Noodles (4/5): The noodles had great texture and the Thai peanut sauce was delicious. The tofu wasn't really crispy and I personally would've loved the option to add some meat. Lamb Dumpling (4/5): Lots of meat in the filling and didn't taste gamy at all. Limited time special. Shrimp Shumai (4/5): Really enjoyed the wonton wrapper. Shrimp flavor came through nicely. Limited time special. House Salad (4/5): Light and fresh. The soy based dressing was sweet, slightly acidic, and not at all overpowering. Warm Chocolate Cake (4/5): Delicious cake with a warm, gooey inside. I personally don't like coconut or chocolate and fruit desserts, but I still enjoyed this a lot. Creme Brulee Tasting (4/5) : Green tea, pumpkin spice, and ginger creme brulees. Loved getting to try a little bit of each flavor (green tea was my favorite). Spiced Caramel Pear (3/5): Not my favorite since I don't generally like cooked fruit. The mascarpone cream and shortbread were good though. RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this)

    Still my favorite restaurant in Ann Arbor!! Menu is pretty…read moremuch the same for past 30 years but that's a good thing because everything is great!! Decor is clean and comfortable. People who work here are the nicest. Can't wait to go back!!

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    Pacific Rim - Tuna Tartare with Taro Chips

    Tuna Tartare with Taro Chips

    Pacific Rim - Tuna Tartare with Taro Chips ($10) - Diced tuna, avocado, wakame seaweed, scallions and togarashi. Served with housemade taro chips

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    Tuna Tartare with Taro Chips ($10) - Diced tuna, avocado, wakame seaweed, scallions and togarashi. Served with housemade taro chips

    The West End Grill - Burger and truffle fries

    The West End Grill

    3.9(159 reviews)
    0.7 miDowntown Ann Arbor
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    Ok, so I was so pleasantly surprised by this place! I can't believe I had never been here before!…read more We made a reservation for 4 and were seated right away at a cute table with booths that were tall so it felt a little bit more private. The wait staff were super friendly. The drinks were also really good, and the spicy margarita may honestly be my favorite one in Ann Arbor! The appetizers and entree (we got the duck) were also tasty, but portions were on the smaller side. Timing of the meal was perfect, and I would definitely come back!

    We came for the steak and it did not disappoint! I got the Steak Frites and it was cooked perfectly…read moreand cut up! The portion was perfect for me. Their ambiance is really nice with saxophone music playing, unique wall paper, and pretty lights. Our server was really friendly and helpful. I will say, my plate had a stain on it when I first sat down so I asked for a fresh one. The waitress let us know that typically dinner takes a whole of 1.5 hours. She said she times it based off of how we eat. For example, she brings the drinks and appetizers out first and then once we finish that, she brings the salad or soup. And then from there, she brings the entree's. Their beignet bread was delicious with the garlic butter (I even asked for seconds later on)!! Their salad was also really tasty (I got the lemon dressing one) and it comes with croutons that are just like the beignet bread but made in smaller sizes and slightly crispier. We enjoyed calamari and fig with bacon appetizers. Everything was very tasty! We will definitely return! Bathroom was clean but the seat was just super low (like for a child). We parked at the nearby lot and it cost $9 for about 2 hours.

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    The West End Grill - I love mushrooms so I was delighted by this app. A trio of mushrooms was served on pastry with a tasty port sauce.

    I love mushrooms so I was delighted by this app. A trio of mushrooms was served on pastry with a tasty port sauce.

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