Standby Menu (Update 2025)
Standby is a trendy New American Cocktail Bar located in Detroit, MI. Known for its hipster vibe and top-notch drinks, it offers a variety of utilities including reservations, takeout, delivery, and catering. The menu, revamped by renowned chef Matty Matheson, features delicious dishes like Crispy Pork Belly, Fully Loaded Sweet Potatoes, Brick Chicken, and the famous 8oz Bistro Burger. The bar serves innovative cocktails like the Snake in the Grass and the Black Beretta. With attentive staff, a cool atmosphere, and a rotating food menu, Standby has become a go-to spot for many occasions. Whether celebrating a birthday, toasting to a promotion, or just treating yourself, Standby promises a memorable dining experience. It's the perfect place for a date night, team outing, or girls' night out. Standby truly deserves its reputation as the best restaurant and cocktail bar in Detroit.
Food Menu
FOCCACIA
Bloody Mary Butter
MAPLE ROASTED CARROTS
Miso-Tahini Dressing, Sunflower Seeds, Shaved Brussels
SOFT PRETZELS
Served with jalapeno cheese sauce
ARANCINI POPPERS
Jalapeno, Cheddar, Blueberry Ferment
CITRUS BEET SALAD
House Made Boursin, Dried Orange & Cranberry, Fennel
COCONUT CALAMARI
Coconut Milk, Pineapple Marmalade, Fermented Chili
KARAAGE
Fried Chicken, Togarashi, Slaw
BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
SHORT RIB
Cheesy Grits, Braised Collards, Poblano Cornbread Crumble
THAI PORK SKEWERS
Peanut Sauce, Fried Shallot, Chili Oil
STANDBY BURGER
House made everything bun, burger sauce, served with fries.
HANDCUT FRIES
Burger sauce, ketchup
POACHED GULF SHRIMP TOSTADAS
Served with avocado, pickled onion, shaved lettuce, queso fresco, salsa macha
CHILE ROASTED MUSHROOM TOSTADA
Served with avocado, pickled onion, shaved lettuce, queso fresco, salsa macha
STEAK TARTARE TOSTADA
Served with avocado, pickled onion, shaved lettuce, queso fresco, salsa macha