Selene
SoHo, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Selene is worth booking for a polished Soho dinner when the brief is modern coastal Greek, a good-looking room, and enough energy for a date or group night. Order around seafood, flame-grilled dishes, herbs, citrus, and shared plates; choose bar seating if dining solo or keeping the night more casual.
About Selene
Selene is a New York City restaurant focused on Modern Greek cooking, with a price point of $75 per person and a smart casual dress code. It is best framed around what is known: a Greek meal built on seafood, grilled items, and confirmed signature dishes rather than an award hook, chef story, or service format.
The strongest planning move is to order from the confirmed signatures. Whole grilled branzino, charcoal-grilled octopus, fried zucchini chips, crudos and tartares, lamb chops, and grilled halloumi give a clear picture of the restaurant’s Modern Greek direction. Build the meal around those known dishes rather than relying on menu details.
Book it for Modern Greek cooking in New York City
Selene’s appeal is direct: Modern Greek food in New York City at a $75-per-person price point. That makes it a useful choice when the group wants a meal that feels planned without relying on claims about awards, room design, chef background, or a particular service style.
Smart casual dress fits the restaurant’s listed guidance, so it is reasonable when guests want to look put together without treating the meal as formal fine dining. If you are comparing it with other New York City dining rooms by mood, price, or format, the New York City restaurants guide is the better place to cross-shop.
What to order from the known signatures
Lean into the dishes that define the restaurant’s confirmed identity: whole grilled branzino, charcoal-grilled octopus, crudos and tartares, fried zucchini chips, grilled halloumi, and lamb chops. The pattern is clear enough to guide ordering: build the meal around seafood and grilled dishes, then add one crisp or cheese-based plate to keep the table balanced.
For a smaller party, choose a seafood centerpiece and a few confirmed signature dishes rather than trying to cover every option. For a group, the known signatures make it easier to order broadly across the table: branzino, octopus, Selene chips, halloumi, and lamb chops offer a practical mix of confirmed dishes.
Where it fits in a New York night
Selene is best understood as a planned Modern Greek meal in New York City.
Planning details
- Location
- 23 Grand St, New York, NY 10013
- Website
- selenesoho.com
- Phone
- (212) 279-9199
Venue details
Ambiance
Contemporary coastal Greek restaurant with glowing interiors, multi-level dining room and glass atrium, combining Aegean-inspired warmth with a stylish, almost clubby downtown Soho atmosphere, suited to intimate evenings and lively groups.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- whole grilled branzino
- charcoal-grilled octopus
- fried zucchini chips (Selene chips)
- crudos and tartares
- lamb chops
- grilled halloumi
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- Getting there
- 23 Grand St, New York, NY 10013
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Selene?
details for Selene identify it as a Modern Greek restaurant in New York City with a listed price of $75 per person. Bar dining details are not confirmed here.
What are alternatives to Selene in New York City?
Look at other New York City dining rooms if you want a different cuisine, mood, or price point. Selene makes the most sense when you specifically want Modern Greek food at a $75-per-person price.
Is Selene good for solo dining?
Selene can work for a solo diner who wants Modern Greek food in New York City and is comfortable with the $75-per-person price point. A focused order could center on a small selection of signature dishes rather than trying to cover too much.
What should a first-timer know about Selene?
Go in expecting Modern Greek cooking. Signature dishes include whole grilled branzino, charcoal-grilled octopus, fried zucchini chips, crudos and tartares, lamb chops, and grilled halloumi.
How should I judge a meal at Selene?
Judge Selene by its confirmed Modern Greek identity, $75-per-person price, smart casual dress code, and known signature dishes.
Is Selene worth the price?
Yes, if you want Modern Greek food in New York City and are comfortable with a $75-per-person price point. The value case is strongest if the signature dishes, especially the branzino, octopus, Selene chips, halloumi, and lamb chops, match what you want to eat.
Is Selene good for a special occasion?
Selene can suit a planned meal in New York City if Modern Greek food, smart casual dress, and a $75-per-person price point fit the occasion. Avoid relying on claims about awards, room features, or service format when deciding.
