Selden Standard is a seasonal restaurant at 3921 2nd Ave in Detroit's Midtown. It serves dinner only, from a menu that changes with the seasons, and a USA Today readers' poll once named it the best restaurant in Michigan. This guide covers the food, prices, hours and how to book.
About Selden Standard
Selden Standard is one of Midtown Detroit's best-known restaurants. Because the menu follows the seasons, there's no fixed list of signature dishes. What you eat in spring will be different from fall. Expect a cocktail and wine list alongside the food, and a dining room that works for a date or a celebration.
Menu and Prices
Check the current menu before you visit, since it changes often. Selden Standard is a splurge for most diners: OpenTable lists it at $50 and over per person with drinks, while AAA rates it at a more moderate level. Sharing several dishes is a good way to try more of the menu.
Hours, Location and Booking
Address: 3921 2nd Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
Phone: (313) 438-5055
- Hours: dinner, generally 5 PM – 10 PM. Listings disagree on which days it's closed, so confirm before you go.
- Reservations: available on OpenTable and recommended on weekends.
- Carryout: the restaurant has offered an evening carryout menu. Check what's currently available.
Frequently Asked Questions About Selden Standard
Where is Selden Standard?
Selden Standard is at 3921 2nd Ave, Detroit, MI 48201, in Midtown. Phone: (313) 438-5055.
What are Selden Standard's hours?
Selden Standard serves dinner in the evening, generally 5–10 PM. Listings disagree on which days it's closed, so check before going.
What kind of food does Selden Standard serve?
A seasonal menu that changes throughout the year, with cocktails and wine.
Is Selden Standard expensive?
It's a special-occasion restaurant for most diners; OpenTable lists it at $50 and over per person with drinks.
Does Selden Standard offer carryout?
It has offered a carryout menu in the evenings; check the restaurant's current options.
Details were checked against AAA, OpenTable and Fine Dining Lovers on October 29, 2026. Confirm hours and the current menu with the restaurant before visiting.
