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Selden Standard, Detroit, MI
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Selden Standard

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$50 and over
Contemporary American
3921 2nd Ave, Detroit, MI 48201-1713

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Hot spot

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.

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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 Foundation finalist and four-time semi-finalist. Selden Standard was also twice named a James Beard semi-finalist for Outstanding Restaurant (2024, 2025), 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 336 people are saying

Selden Standard reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Best Food

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Innovative

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Contemporary American

  • Detroit

    Best Food

  • Detroit

    Innovative

  • Detroit

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Selden Standard is a culinary gem in Detroit, celebrated for its "amazing service" and "exquisite food." Diners rave about its "creative dishes," ideal for sharing, and the consistently "outstanding" menu. The atmosphere is lively and modern, making it perfect for special occasions. A must-visit for food enthusiasts!

336 Reviews

  1. Victoria

    Indiana13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff was great upon entry and wished us a happy anniversary. We sat at the chefs table, which we always recommend. The food was fantastic as always and came out promptly. This is out of character for Selden, but the music choice was too aggressive for the evening - techno straight out of a 2000s movie. Our waiter also didn’t checked in on us during our meal so we didn’t get a chance to order wine with our meal. Not a big deal, just out of character for the service and ambiance we usually experience at Selden.

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  2. John VIP

    Detroit38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent and creative food delivered with outstanding service.

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  3. Alex

    Detroit1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The communal table is a little weird and tight spaced

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  4. Bryan

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was top notch. The service style is excellent and rarely leaves you with things on your table you don't need. The food is delicious and fun. I highly suggest going with the flow and ordering several dishes and sharing them all.

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  5. D VIP

    West Palm Beach3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wish we lived closer to dine there frequently! It was outstanding!

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  6. Meagan

    Northern MI1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing culinary experience-friendly staff that pays excellent attention to detail, wonderful cocktails and the food was terrific. We look forward to visiting again!

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  7. Julie

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great atmosphere, appealing menu and great service! Each visit makes us want to come back for more!

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  8. Steve Gold

    Detroit6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We've been to Selden Standard about a half-dozen times, including for my retirement party. The food is as good as any I've eaten anywhere, and I've been in many cities in many countries. The mushrooms they served Linda and me last night were just great. If we'd ordered four plates of just those we'd have gone home full and happy! But we also ordered the cauliflower, the charred sweet potato, and the walleye (before having desert). The walleye was also tremendously good; ditto the sweet potato. The cauliflower was a half-step behind its veggie cousins, but still very good. For desert we shared the "pudding cake," and that was the least successful dish. Certainly tasty, and an ample serving, but I wouldn't order it again. (I think I had the "Pavlova" rhubarb desert last time and loved it.) All in all, we were very happy with the occasion - it was Linda's birthday! - and we'll be back soon.

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  9. Terry VIP

    Baltimore13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Blown away by the amazing food. We ordered 7 different things on the menu and one was better than the next. Great cocktails and wine. Allison was an amazing server. Will definitely be back if we ever find ourselves in Detroit again!

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  10. Steve VIP

    Detroit29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is one of my favorite restaurants. Service was very good considering it was a Saturday 7pm reservation. Food was excellent, we had 8 different dishes, but staff had no time to chat or tell you much detail about the food preparation. Still one of the best places in the city. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.

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Selden Standard is rated 4.8 stars by 336 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today
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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 Foundation finalist and four-time semi-finalist. Selden Standard was also twice named a James Beard semi-finalist for Outstanding Restaurant (2024, 2025), 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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