Selden Standard

Even though their menu changes often and you may not be able to experience the exact same food we had tonight, please believe that every dish we ordered from start to finish was amazing and the service was just as impeccable! You have to go no matter the occasion from business to a nice dinner and if you can, request to be sat in Ryan’s area, they need this man at every restaurant because his attention to detail was beyond words, quite frankly make this man the manager if he doesn’t have it coming already!!! Overall 6 of 5 stars cause sh*t!

Type of place where everything on the menu is amazing. You can really expand horizons and try something you wouldn’t normally order. Service is also really excellent. In my experience if they are running slow they’ve brought out extra plates or if they randomly had given a chipped glass comped the drink without it being mentioned.

This is the best restaurant in the city, if not the state, and you’re making a mistake if you’ve come this far and not booked a reservation yet! My partner and I recently dined on 7/10/22 and if there’s one thing that can enhance an already excellent dining experience, it’s a quality server. I will *always* ask for, and recommend, Andrew to be my guide through the always rotating plates at Selden Standard. On our trip, we got beef tartare, spicy green salad, potato gnocchi, roasted carrots, and a full sea bream as our entree. For dessert, we split a strawberry tart and half of an ice cream sandwich. They somehow find a way to make the simplest sounding dishes something extraordinary. For as long as I live within driving distance, I will consider Selden Standard *the* destination for a foodie’s dream date night. So, book your reservation now, ask for Andrew, and let the very knowledgeable staff guide you through a food experience you won’t soon forget.

We loved this place, every dish was excellent, so far my favorite place in the greater Detroit area! Also the staff was really nice and you can tell they like working there! It’s also very cozy if you like cozy places! This place and Oak & Reel are easily the top two Detroit restaurants I’ve found so far!

We hosted our wedding rehearsal dinner here on June 30th, and it was FANTASTIC. We had 19 guests in total and utilized the private dining room and were served by Andrew. He was absolutely amazing with keeping up with drinks and our busy group. Everyone was raving about the food, service and drinks. All of our out of town guests were in shock with how perfect everything was.

First of all, the price on yelp are completely different. Half dozen of oysters is $20. Octopus is $26 or $28. Grouper is $34. Food is ok, service is pretty good. If you have been to very fancy restaurants in NY or any big cities. You don’t have to try this one.

I am comfortable and confident making this statement: Selden Standard is THE BEST restaurant in Michigan. I visited Selden Standard for the first time in 2018 and have been a returning customer ever since, never once having a dish any less than a 10/10. Words to describe Selden: Dreamy, Euphoric, Exquisite. It awakens and introduces you to taste buds that you didn’t know existed. Selden Standard is a consciously and seasonally sourced farm-to-table restaurant. The local farms and small businesses that they use are listed at the bottom of their frequently rotating menu. The service is beautiful, passionate, caring, unpretentious and patient. The Wait Staff are all incredibly knowledgeable about the cuisine on the menu and are alway eager to guide you in the right direction. Andrew is a personal favorite, as his service is above and beyond. I recommend Selden for a romantic date night OVER a steak house recommend reservations! OR a solo foodie trip at the Chef’s Counter. I would say 3 plates PER person to share is a great place to start. My personal favorite seasonal items are their rabbit, swordfish, trout, and vegetable carpaccio. Pictured below are dishes from our latest experience on May 8, 2022: Warm Spinach Salad with poached egg, Rabbit Ragu with pistachio pesto, BBQ Celery Root with grits and chow chow, Roasted Potatoes with miso and pickled pepper, and Pork Milanese.

Great experience and food! Solid service and cozy environment! The charcoal grills and wood oven are mesmerizing to look at if you dine at the chef’s counter. Highly recommend it +++

Best restaurant in Detroit. Menu items added weekly to incorporate seasonal offerings. Food and drink at its finest. Curated wine list featuring small batch vintners. Great staff. Bartenders are long timers who know their customers. Never ever a bad meal.

Outstanding! We sat at the bar where we could see the cooks working the wood burning oven and grill. Cocktails were awesome! My companion had the In Case Of Rapture, and I had the Indifference Cherished. Both were outstanding. The menu changes regularly. The dishes that we had may not be available. We started out with the oysters on the half shell which didn't stand a chance. We shared the Agnlotti and the Lemon Chitarra. The pasta is house made and wonderful and the sauce, spot on. We also had the house made bread, which may or may not be available. Be prepared to spend a little money, but it's well worth it. Have a nice dinner, then go a few blocks and enjoy a concert with the DSO.