If you like the place, a review isn’t going to change that. You’ll keep going back, and you’ll take other people with you. If you don’t like the place, you’ll say “I agree” and won’t go…but it’s obvious that most of the comments tended to agree with the review.

Fred had reviewed many restaurants, and I have even eaten with him at a couple of reviewed meals…I think what is being missed is the fact that it really didn’t matter that the meal was bad…it’s what happend afterwards. If service is bad, tip suffers. We all know that, but what is often missed is that the customer knows when the fault lies with the kitchen and not the server. The server doesn’t taste the food, they deliver the food…I know that I can have a REALLY BAD meal and still tip 15-20% to the server if they try to make it right…Server here appears to have tried, but management screwed the pooch…not once, but twice. Customer service is just that, service. I have worked in restaurants as a server/busser/manager and yes its a pain to deal with a bad experience, but you have to do it or the customer will ultimately speak with his/her wallet and not return.

Ultimately, its one guy’s opinion (which, coincidentally was backed by several others) and its really not worth getting that worked up over. I haven’t eaten there and probably never will b/c I live in Florida, not b/c of Fred’s blog…Heck, it may even boost business with people saying “It cant be that bad….can it? Lets find out.”

It might just have been a bad night…who knows but the lack of attention to trying to fix the matter is what seems to have cost them the return of FF business.

Fact of the matter is that some people will care about the service, some about the food, some about the price…but Fred looks at all three…and yes campers I have whole heartedly disagreed with him in the past…even when we shared the same meal. I went back…he didn’t.

All the events which you included in your review happened to my party. The only difference was they occurred on a Sunday evening around 7pm. The restaurant was not full and in fact, we sat in an otherwise empty dinning room next to the railroad tracks. Problems developed initially with a 10 to 15 minute wait after being seated. Long time waiting once drink orders were placed and even longer waits for apps. Again we were the only party in this room. Service was so poor and spotty that several trips were made to the front desk to ask for the server which did not result in any better service. Like the writer, there were entree problems, Salmon under cooked, and the Prime Rib over cooked. Efforts to correct the issues were poor. No manager ever appeared at the table. On our way out, I did speak to the manager who agreed to call back the next day. Like the reviewer, I opted not to hold my breath! They never contacted me despite me leaving several messages.

When my visit occurred, I was new to Ann Arbor. Since my then, I have learned of many others with similar experiences as you described including a former Dancer staffer.

In recent times when searching for a dining alternative, I have considered the Gandy Dancer, but have not ventured forth. Based on your review, my decision was right.

Thank you for your insight.

Maybe you’ve never been on the bad end of paying for something that wasn’t quality. I am glad, it shouldn’t happen.

You should sit in water. Your pants are on fire!

Your post is clearly a lie. I just read up there that their Seafood is awesome from a very satisfied customer who is absolutely not an employee of the restaurant.

I am so glad to know that I wasn’t alone in feeling that this business has gone downhill.