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Selden Standard

$50 and over
Contemporary American
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Selden Standard

4.8
$50 and over
Contemporary American
Detroit

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2 people
21:30
Booked 67 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Lively

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 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (313) 438-5055
  • 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.
  • 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).
  • Area
    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

What 113 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

NoiseModerate

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 stands out as a culinary gem in Detroit, offering "outstanding food and service" that consistently impresses. Known for its inventive, farm-to-table menu, this restaurant excels in both flavor and presentation. Guests rave about the "excellent wine selection" and vibrant atmosphere. Whether dining at the chef's counter or on the patio, expect a "wonderful experience" every visit.

113 Reviews
  1. Bill

    Philadelphia

    176 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    176 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here. We were very impressed the food was awesome, great recommendations from our server. Our server and everyone else was very good. We loved it so much we are going back on Sunday. And we are all from out of town. Great place with a great vibe.

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  2. Ellie

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great place to come to for dinner. Drinks great food phenomenal. A must when looking for a great experience.

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  3. ted

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat at the bar and loved the ambiance and staff. Very knowledgeable and every recommendation was excellent.

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  4. Timothy

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant in Detroit. Consistently great food, outstanding service. Good value.

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  5. Joseph

    Atlanta Metro

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food fun times. Would visit again. Excellent selection

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was amazing. The service was great too. Just need a little ambiance to make it perfect. Maybe some candles on the tables? Music? Tablecloths?

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  7. Ryan

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here is always impeccable and the staff are so knowledgeable and good at what they do. Price is high, but you are paying for a quality that is unmatched anywhere else in the city. Worth every penny.

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  8. Odie

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Selden is ALWAYS a solid choice! Can't recommend them enough!

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  9. Gabriela

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, drinks and service! We had a little bit of everything, with wine recommendations from the server that we’re fabulous, and then a dealer’s choice dessert drink that was mind blowing. Thank you!!

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  10. Francisco

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our advice is: dont put too much effort on deciding, as everything is absolutely amazing! We've been coming here everytime we came to Detroit since 2022 and we've seen our share of new dishes everytime... and tried them. No regrets whatsoever!

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FAQs

Selden Standard is rated 4.8 stars by 113 OpenTable diners.

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Selden Standard

4.8
$50 and over
Contemporary American
Detroit

Make a booking

2 people
21:30
Booked 67 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.
  • Area
    Detroit
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • 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
  • 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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