Standby is a restaurant in Detroit’s 48226 area offering creative American cuisine and inventive cocktails in a relaxed, dimly lit dining room. Its setting brings together casual comfort, cozy atmosphere, romantic appeal, trendy style, and an upmarket feel, making it a welcoming choice for a range of occasions.
Whether you are meeting friends, enjoying a meal on your own, planning a date night, or looking for a late-night bite, Standby provides a setting designed for comfortable dining and attentive table service.
The menu includes comfort food, small plates, dessert, and options suited to lunch and dinner, along with a full selection of alcohol, beer, cocktails, and wine. Guests can also enjoy happy-hour drinks and food, while the on-site bar, great beer selection, great cocktails, and great wine list add to the experience.
Fast service makes Standby a convenient option, whether you are settling in for a full meal or stopping by for drinks and shared plates. Dinner reservations are recommended, reservations are accepted, and guests should be aware that there is usually a wait.
Standby offers dine-in, takeaway, delivery, and on-site services, giving customers flexibility in how they enjoy their meal. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and a wheelchair-accessible toilet. Additional amenities include a restroom, Wi-Fi, and free Wi-Fi. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted.
Rated 4.60 out of 5 based on 1,276 reviews, Standby is located at 225 Gratiot Ave, Detroit, MI 48226, United States. For more information or to contact the restaurant, call +1 313-241-5719.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Standby
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Bloody Mary Butter
Miso-Tahini Dressing, Sunflower Seeds, Shaved Brussels
Served with jalapeño cheese sauce
Jalapeño, Cheddar, Blueberry Ferment
House Made Boursin, Dried Orange & Cranberry, Fennel
Coconut Milk, Pineapple Marmalade, Fermented Chili
Fried Chicken, Togarashi, Slaw
Cheesy Grits, Braised Collards, Poblano Cornbread Crumble
Peanut Sauce, Fried Shallot, Chili Oil
House made everything bun, burger sauce, served with fries.
Burger sauce, ketchup
Served with avocado, pickled onion, shaved lettuce, queso fresco, salsa macha
Served with avocado, pickled onion, shaved lettuce, queso fresco, salsa macha
Served with avocado, pickled onion, shaved lettuce, queso fresco, salsa macha
Hear from our valued guests
Our diner in this restaurant was about great. Our server Angel was very welcoming and attentive. The food was amazing .we shared three starter and all of them were delicious. …
Standby is easily one of my favorite spots in Detroit. The food is consistently excellent, and the menu is thoughtful, elevated, and somehow still not intimidating. The cocktails are some of the best in the city, and the bartenders clearly …
Common questions about Standby
Standby is located at 225 Gratiot Ave, Detroit, MI 48226, MI 48226, United States.
You can reach Standby by calling +1 313-241-5719.
Standby has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 1276 customer reviews.
Standby features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Standby features the following service options: Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Standby features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great wine list.
Standby features the following popular for: Dinner, Solo dining.
Standby features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Late-night food, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Standby features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Standby features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Standby features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket.
Standby features the following crowd: Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Locals, Tourists, Transgender safe space.
Standby features the following planning: Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations, Usually a wait.
Standby features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Standby features the following parking: Free parking garage, Free parking lot, Paid parking garage, Paid parking lot, Plenty of parking.
Business Features
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