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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
19:00
Booked 68 times today
  • 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 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
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Menu

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What 144 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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

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.

144 Reviews

  1. Michael

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place so much I even stop sometimes for “second dinner” or after-dinner drinks if I dine elsewhere. One of my favorite places in Detroit, hands-down!

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  2. Ursula

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious! Worthy of stellar reputation!! We will be back!

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  3. Michael

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great meal at Selden. Everything is top notch. Pork rib was loco. Same with the duck breast and the octopus.

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  4. Stephanie

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been coming here for years, don’t live here anymore but anytime I’m back visiting, this is top of my list to visit. Always exceeds expectations. Love the chefs counter. Agnolotti is always a must. Whatever the seasonal offering is.

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  5. Mike

    New Orleans

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Drinks were good, and relatively unique. 7/10 Sides were small, but good. 7/10 Short rib was fatty and very small for the price. 5/10 Blackened Walleye was good. Cooked well and just the right texture. Taste was there, but there was an abundance of the menu listed “chow chow” which seemed to be pickled veggies. 8/10 Salmon was soft and a weird texture. Taste did not make up for it and was not deboned properly. 3/10 Market farm raised beef was good. Cooked to order and dressed interestingly with green olives, had a great taste and the cut of beef was satisfactory. 8/10 Atmosphere was great. Service was great. Expectations were higher than the resulting amount and quality of food received.

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  6. Mary

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner at Selden Standard. Ahsley our waitress was very attentive as were the servers who brought out each dish. Explaining what each one was and confirming that there was none of the allergy items I had mention. The food was delicious and I loved the small plates so that we could try everything. Will definitley be back.

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  7. Kelley

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner tonight Everything was delicious!

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  8. Anthony

    Detroit

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fantastic! Place lived up to its reputation.

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  9. Lisa

    VIP

    Detroit

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can’t wait to return! Pork special was exceptional!

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  10. Bradley

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were excellent! Wait staff was good as well.

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FAQs

Selden Standard is rated 4.8 stars by 144 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 68 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 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
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • 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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