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4.8
- 4.9Food
- 4.8Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.5Value
Noise • Moderate
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Selden Standard
$50 and over
Contemporary American
Make a reservation
2 people
Mar 10, 2025
7:00 PM
- Good for special occasions
- Innovative
- Neighborhood 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.
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).
- Phone number
- Price$50 and over
- CuisinesContemporary American, Farm-to-table, American
- Hours of operationDinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
- Dress codeSmart Casual
- Parking detailsStreet Parking
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
What 251 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
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 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.
251 Reviews
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Swati
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.03 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 3
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VIPWashington DC
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3.017 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
- Overall 3
- Food 3
- Service 3
- Ambience 3
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Beth
Detroit
5 reviews
5.05 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 4
- Ambience 5
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Wilmington
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5.01 review
Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Li
Detroit
1 review
5.01 review
Dined 4 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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LLT53
Detroit
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 4
- Ambience 5
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Jackie
VIPDetroit
9 reviews
5.09 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on March 1, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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HaileyM
Denver
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on March 1, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Diane
VIPDetroit
31 reviews
5.031 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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FAQs
Selden Standard is rated 4.8 stars by 251 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
2 people
Mar 10, 2025
7:00 PM
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).
- Phone number
- Price$50 and over
- CuisinesContemporary American, Farm-to-table, American
- Hours of operationDinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
- Dress codeSmart Casual
- Parking detailsStreet Parking
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa