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Selden Standard, Detroit, MI
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Selden Standard

$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 49 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails

Why they're an Icon

From the OpenTable editors: Regulars keep swinging back to Selden Standard for small plates and craft cocktails in a cool industrial space that USA Today named one of the best restaurants of 2024. Local and seasonal produce shows up in dishes like charred octopus from the woodfired oven and seasonal fresh pastas like sweet corn agnolotti. Catch the show at the chef’s counter or hang in the back patio lined with flower murals.

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Philosophy

Nothing brings us more joy than a great meal with friends. Sharing that experience is at the heart of why we opened Selden Standard. Our concept and our dining room are rustic and casual -- come as you are -- but with an ever-present eye for quality, creativity, and fun.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (313) 438-5055
  • Website
    http://www.seldenstandard.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Selden Standard can host a variety of events for 10 to 30 people. Facilities include a large semi-private table in the main dining room, an outdoor patio, and a private dining room with A/V gear. Our events manager will be happy to work with you on a custom menu from our seasonal offerings; please visit our website for more information.
  • Location
    3921 2nd Ave, Detroit, MI 48201-1713
  • Description
    Selden Standard’s fare features flavors born in local farms, captured at the peak of the season, prepared in their wood-fired oven, and served small plates-style in shareable portions. Complementing the menu are wines from small producers, distinctive brews, and cocktails to suit the seasons. Selden is rustic and casual, but with an ever-present eye for quality, creativity, and fun. Chef Andy Hollyday is a 2023 James Beard finalist and four-time semi-finalist. Selden Standard was named a semi-finalist for Outstanding Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation (2024), and has been named Restaurant of the Year by both the Detroit Free Press (2015) and Hour Detroit (2016).
  • Neighborhood
    Detroit
  • Cross street
    Selden St. and 2nd Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Menu

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What 98 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Best Overall

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Best Food

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Innovative

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Healthy

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Contemporary American

  • Detroit

    Best Overall

  • Detroit

    Best Food

  • Detroit

    Innovative

  • Detroit

    Healthy

  • Detroit

    Contemporary American

  • Detroit

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Selden Standard delivers an "exceptional dining experience" with inventive, locally-sourced cuisine and a relaxed, vibrant ambiance. Known for its outstanding service and "always interesting wine choices," it remains a top choice for upscale dining in Detroit. While noise levels can be high, the "phenomenal" food and warm service make every visit memorable.

98 Reviews

  1. David

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The hostesses were accommodating and communicative. The wait staff was welcoming and informative. The duck with mole blanco was wonderful and unique. The grilled haloumi was perfectly balanced between sweet, salty, and savory. The squash cheesecake was the perfect mixture of sharp, sweet, and creamy with delicious accents of toasted wheat. Overall, a first class dining experience.

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  2. John

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food! Great drinks! Great service! What more can you ask for!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Grand Rapids

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated at a high top for 2 people that overlooked the kitchen. My wife and I are average sized humans and we felt the table was a little cramped for shared plates, but this was the only negative thing to say about our evening. The service was outstanding with napkins, plates, and cutlery replaced with each course. The restaurant was filled with conversation and some fun music, about what you would expect with shared plates being the main theme. The drinks were great, the view from our table was superb. We had a look in on the open fire grill and the stone oven while also being able to watch the bartenders put on a show making cocktails. Food was top notch and came out spaced perfectly. We had the beef tartare, Carrots, octopus, and duck. This was an excellent date night, anniversary meal (if you’re ok with loud) or a great double date, I think 4 people here fits the menu size for their shared plates pretty well.

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  4. Margaret

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Got caught off guard with assignment to "communal" table. Don't recall any mention of it on reservation, which was made week b4

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  5. Michelle

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unreal food and great service Best dish was the bolognese and ricotta gnocchi

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were excellent. I highly recommend Selden Standard. We will definitely be back!

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  7. Liz

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! Everything we tried was amazing and had such unique flavor. My husband is somewhat picky with sauces, etc. and loved every item we had. Looking forward to coming back and trying some other dishes. We went with the cabbage, potatoes, carrots, salmon and steak. Amazing. All amazing.

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  8. Benjamin

    London

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this restaurant! It’s by far one of the top restaurants in Detroit. The grilled cabbage and halibut were delicious!!

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  9. Eric

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an amazing dining experience. Every single plate was delicious. Ordered Gnocchi, mushrooms, carrots, New York strip, & Salmon. Could not recommend enough.

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  10. KYLE

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time with my team and customers. Tried a bunch of stuff that was new and some solid favorites. Definitely plan to come again!

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FAQs

Selden Standard is rated 4.8 stars by 98 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 49 times today
Google Map for Selden Standard

3921 2nd Ave, Detroit, MI 48201-1713

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Description
    Selden Standard’s fare features flavors born in local farms, captured at the peak of the season, prepared in their wood-fired oven, and served small plates-style in shareable portions. Complementing the menu are wines from small producers, distinctive brews, and cocktails to suit the seasons. Selden is rustic and casual, but with an ever-present eye for quality, creativity, and fun. Chef Andy Hollyday is a 2023 James Beard finalist and four-time semi-finalist. Selden Standard was named a semi-finalist for Outstanding Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation (2024), and has been named Restaurant of the Year by both the Detroit Free Press (2015) and Hour Detroit (2016).
  • Cross street
    Selden St. and 2nd Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Detroit
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.seldenstandard.com/
  • Phone number
    (313) 438-5055
  • Private party facilities
    Selden Standard can host a variety of events for 10 to 30 people. Facilities include a large semi-private table in the main dining room, an outdoor patio, and a private dining room with A/V gear. Our events manager will be happy to work with you on a custom menu from our seasonal offerings; please visit our website for more information.
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