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4.8
- 4.9Food
- 4.8Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.6Value
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Selden Standard
$50 and over
Contemporary American
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2 people
23 Mar 2025
March 2025
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7:00 pm
Experiences are available.
About this restaurant
- Good for special occasions
- Innovative
- Neighbourhood gem
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.
Staff spotlight
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 styleCasual Dining
- Price$50 and over
- CuisinesContemporary American, Farm-to-table, American
- Hours of OperationDinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
- Phone number
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeSmart Casual
- Private party facilitiesSelden 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.
- DescriptionSelden 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).
- AreaDetroit
- Cross StreetSelden St. and 2nd Ave.
- Parking detailsStreet Parking
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine
Experiences
Mallorcan Winemaker Dinner
USD 150.00 per person
Prepaid
9 Apr 2025 only6:00 pmBiodynamic winemaker Bàrbara Mesquida Mora will be traveling from her vineyards on the island of Mallorca to join us for a pairing dinner featuring five of her wines (and a few others, just for fun). Chef Andy will prepare six courses to match. Bàrbara is a pioneer in regenerative farming on the island, and after leaving her family business to strike out on her own, she has come to tend several parcels of vines including both indigenous and international grape varieties. Her wines are elegant and food-friendly, and we're delighted to welcome her to Detroit. We hope you'll join us!
What 271 people are saying
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Best Food
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Innovative
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Contemporary American
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Innovative
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Contemporary American
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Selden Standard delights with its "best dining in Detroit," showcasing "amazing food" and "outstanding service." This modern, industrial gem offers a "unique wine pairing experience" and dishes like blackened walleye and pavlova. While some find the atmosphere loud, the "exceptional dining" and "creative flavors" make it a must-visit.
271 Reviews
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- Overall 5
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- Service 5
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5.0Dined 5 days ago
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5.0Dined 6 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
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Louisville40 reviews
5.0Dined 6 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
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Orlando6 reviews
4.0Dined 7 days ago
- Overall 4
- Food 4
- Service 4
- Ambience 5
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Detroit1 review
5.0Dined 7 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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kevin VIP
Detroit1 review
5.0Dined 7 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
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Anthony VIP
Toronto3 reviews
5.0Dined 7 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Mary VIP
Detroit8 reviews
4.0Dined on 15 March 2025
- Overall 4
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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FAQs
Selden Standard is rated 4.8 stars by 271 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a booking
Experiences are available.
3921 2nd Ave, Detroit, MI 48201-1713
Dining areas
Additional information
- DescriptionSelden 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 StreetSelden St. and 2nd Ave.
- AreaDetroit
- Hours of OperationDinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
- Price$50 and over
- CuisinesContemporary American, Farm-to-table, American
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Dress codeSmart Casual
- Parking detailsStreet Parking
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine
- Phone number
- Private party facilitiesSelden 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.