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Selden Standard, Detroit, MI
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Selden Standard

$50 and over
Contemporary American

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7:00 pm
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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
  • 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 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).
  • 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

Experiences

  • Six-Course Winemaker Dinner

    USD 150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    26 Feb 2025 only
    6:00 pm
    Join us for a 12-wine, 6-course Michigan wine pairing dinner featuring both Sean O’Keefe, winemaker at Mari Vineyards, and Andrew Backlin, winemaker at Modales. Each are leaders in bringing organics and low intervention approaches to Michigan winemaking, and the two have collaborated on a series of six thematic flights comparing and contrasting northern and southwestern parts of the state. Chef Andy will present an original six-course tasting menu to accompany the wines which will include bottles pulled from the wineries' libraries of favorite past vintages.
    Six-Course Winemaker Dinner photo

What 232 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 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 food," "outstanding service," and "creative seasonal selections." The atmosphere combines modern and cozy elements. Diners enjoy unique flavor pairings and a welcoming staff. While noise levels can be high, the "impeccable" dining experience and innovative dishes make it a must-visit.
232 Reviews
  1. Joshua

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for an anniversary dinner and booked the chefs counter for two. Smoked potatoes and roasted mushrooms for an appetizer and both were absolutely phenomenal. Dinner was grilled octopus and duck leg confit, can't tell you the last time I truly smiled taking a first bite of a dish but it was made wonderfully. Food and service couldn't have been better.

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  2. Seldon

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Best octopus in my life who ever cooked that needs a raise

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  3. Brian

    VIP

    Detroit

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nikki provided excellent service! The food was outstanding.

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  4. Adrian

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    one of the best restaurants in detroit. the things they do with flavor combinations are insane

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  5. Pamela

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing!! Our server made amazing recommendations for wine, food, and dessert and we were blown away by it all! We have never had a dish there we did not love.

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  6. Jack

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect atmosphere for a date night with the significant other. We got 2 appetizers and 2 entrees and they were both really good. The cocktails were delicious as well. Service was exceptional. We will definitely come back.

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  7. Chris

    VIP

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous start to finish. The food options are unique and delicious. Our service was top notch. This is a must go to spot in Detroit.

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  8. tricia

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was wonderful, from the food to timing of the course. We were sat at a large table with people we didn’t know which we enjoyed but others may not. We don’t have a single complaint.

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  9. Nathanael

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food! Each dish was carefully crafted. Service was kind and helpful. Would eat here again.

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  10. Bill

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    182 reviews

    5.0

    182 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alee was our server and she was absolutely amazing. Her suggestions for food were spot on. Now the food, it was amazing. You cannot go wrong with anything you get here. We are from out of town and this is our 4th time here and every time its spot on.

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Selden Standard is rated 4.8 stars by 232 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 41 times today
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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 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.
  • 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
    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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