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Selden Standard

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

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Selden Standard

4.9
$50 and over
Contemporary American
Detroit

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 62 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails

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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.

Executive chef: Andy Hollyday


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

  • 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
  • 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.
  • Award-winning
    1. OpenTable Icons 2026
    2. OpenTable Icons 2025
    3. OpenTable Icons 2024
  • 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

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Selden Standard.

4.9

4.9
(1126)
  • 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 Overall

  • Detroit

    Best Food

  • Detroit

    Innovative

  • Detroit

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Selden Standard offers a "phenomenal" dining experience with "outstanding" food and "impeccable" service in a chic atmosphere. The menu features "unique offerings excellently prepared," with standout dishes like tagliatelle and butterscotch pudding. "Service is always 5 stars," making it a perfect spot for special occasions.
1,126 Reviews
  1. Mikael

    Monaco5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely waiter, good food, nice ambiance but a little loud.

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  2. Eric

    Detroit2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every time we eat at Seldon Standard it is an outstanding experience!

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  3. Matt

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Disappointing meal. I'd dined here a dozen or so times previously over the years and always found it outstanding. I have considered it one of the top few restaurants in the Detroit area. This time, every dish felt like it had too many ingredients, some of them superfluous, and all five dishes we shared were much too salty. I'll go back and hope this was a onetime fluke and not a sign of decline. On the plus side, the service was friendly and competent and great at accommodating a member of my party with celiac disease who follows a strict gluten-free diet.

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  4. Arnold

    Detroit15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    In a busy place like this, there is absolutely no need for piped music.

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  5. Gary P

    Detroit14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything from drinks to food to service were top notch!

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  6. Brandon

    Detroit1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Worth the price! Service was spectacular! We went for our anniversary and they helped make it so special. Our dessert had a happy anniversary message in chocolate, then even gave us each a complimentary glass of champagne. And the food just melted in our mouths. It was absolutely delicious!

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Steve

    Detroit4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sat at the bar, had a real nice time.Food was excellent

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  8. Beverly

    Detroit16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    After viewing the menu, my friend looked at me and said, I don't think there is anything for me. We ordered our drinks and continued to view the menu. We started with the oysters which were quite tasty, followed by the squash, which was packed with flavor. The swordfish arrived, wow, every morsel was delish, lastly the ribs arrived- fabulous!. Looked at my friend and said so there was nothing on the menu that pealed to you, we both laughed. The food here continues to evolve, always a treat to dine at Selden!

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  9. Crystal

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 29, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful place! The ambience was lovely, and the service was definitely five-star. Food came out pretty fast with a large crowd and was very tasty. Will definitely go back

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  10. Elijah

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 28, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal as always. The tagliatelle right now is out of this world. 10/10

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Dining areas

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
  • 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.
  • Award-winning
    1. OpenTable Icons 2026
    2. OpenTable Icons 2025
    3. OpenTable Icons 2024
  • 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

FAQs

Yes, Selden Standard is a popular pick for special evenings, with multiple guests celebrating anniversaries and reviewers praising its attentive service and date-night atmosphere.

Selden Standard is often busy at peak times, guests report waits, two-hour lines and fully booked Friday evenings, so reservations are recommended. Other visits can feel much calmer, with some reviewers calling the vibe “very quiet” or “not overly loud.”

Selden Standard feels rustic and casual, built around wood‑fired cooking and seasonal small plates. Guests praise the chef’s counter and communal tables, and many describe a fun, energetic room that can also feel relaxed and not overly loud.

Yes, Selden Standard is welcoming to families: guests describe family dinners and parents dining with young children, and staff are observed handling booster seats for little ones.

Selden Standard is built around small plates meant for sharing; many guests say ordering several plates left them comfortably full, sometimes with leftovers.

Selden Standard seats guests in a main dining room and at a lively bar and chef’s counter, with a lovely outdoor patio, communal tables, and a private/side dining room available.

Smart casual is the guide, polished but relaxed, and guests often dress up a touch for special occasions like anniversaries.

For a lively night out, Friday evenings are popular, reviewers note Friday nights often have every table taken.

Yes, Selden Standard has outdoor seating: reviewers describe a rear garden patio with raised beds (guests even mention kitchen staff harvesting herbs) and call the patio beautiful.

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Selden Standard

4.9
$50 and over
Contemporary American
Detroit

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 62 times today
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