Gandy Dancer

About Gandy Dancer

Known for

• Restored 1886 building
• Outdoor patio seating
• Seafood, steak and pasta
• On-site bar and private dining room
• Brunch, lunch and dinner

What reviewers say elsewhere

• “Went there for 22nd year anniversary (was stated on our reservation) and they tried to put us at a two person take next to the kitchen entrance. Nope, I did ask for a better seat and moved us to the dinning area overlooking the tracks. T…”

  — Bryce Schonfeld, September 17, 2026 · google

• “We have always loved this restaurant so we decided to have our small, wedding reception here a few weeks ago. Unfortunately, it was not the experience were we expecting. This experience has now clouded how we feel about this restaurant w…”

  — Jodie Bonham, September 14, 2026 · google

• “We chose this restaurant for a special dinner and drove nearly two hours specifically because of its reputation as a seafood restaurant. The historic train depot is absolutely beautiful and the atmosphere is truly unique. While we were e…”

  — Jillian Hobbs, September 13, 2026 · google

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