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Rude and entitled staff
Went to celebrate my sons birthday and were greeted extremely rudely. The manager was actually very aggressive and rude. Definitely someone who does not understand he is in the customer service industry. I would not recommend and will avoid like the plague!!
Hands down some of the best food I've had in a long time!
Hands down some of the best food I've had in a long time! Came during a work trip and this place was recommended by a few people, plus my own research showed that it would be a place I would like. Upon arriving, we were warmly greeted by 2 hostesses. They informed us our table was getting set and would be seated shortly. It was a Tuesday night, and the place was still buzzing with energy and had a trendy ambiance. Our server, Kat, was incredibly kind, professional, and very attentive. She greeted our table of 4 right away, offered the specials and filled our waters. She recommended 8 dishes between the 4 of us, and it was indeed the perfect amount since the food is more of a tapas style/ shared plate dining. I was very happy about this because it would have been sad to not get to try all of the dishes! The dishes came out as they were ready, which was staggered. I appreciated this since it gave us time to enjoy every single dish, and the table was never over flowing with plates. We started with the sweet potato flatbread special and the Ricotta Gnocci. And OMG I savored every single bite. The plates were wiped clean as these were both phenomenal. The flavors, texture....everything! The gnocchi literally melts in your mouth. Next we got the Roasted cauliflower and Grilled Michigan Pork. Again...more amazing dishes both with so many complimentary flavors layered in every bite. The next dishes were the Pan Roasted Half Chicken and Smoked potatoes. I don't know what they did to that chicken but it was the best chicken I've ever had; the edges were crispy and the inside was juicy and flavorful. Then we got the Papparedelle pasta...this was so good we ordered another one because we also had one more guest show up. The last dinner dish we ordered was the Trout. Out of every dish this was probably my least favorite even though it was still delicious. I think it was more of a texture thing and the fact that it's a whole fish. Last but not least we had to get a dessert to round out the perfect dinner. We decided on the Chocolate Hazelnut Bar...and wow, was that the best way to end the night. Not overly heavy, but light, with different textures and flavors. Even though I wasn't a fan of how they laid out their wine menu (doesn't say the wine varietal, just says tasting notes) they had a good variety of speciality cocktails and wines. We tried the How Many Licks and Modern Medicine before switching to wine. I hope to visit Detroit again just so I can eat here! If it doesn't have one already it should at least get a Michelin mention, because this entire menu is 10/10.
A delight
A marvel...from the welcome to the plate everything is perfect. Tasty dishes, spicy at the right dose. homemade bread. Impeccable service. We ate the double side of pork with pineapple puree and slices of jicama. And the fish plate. Homemade carbonara pasta. The wine is excellent In short, go there! Book, even if there are several services it is preferable
Top notch restaurant! One of Detroit's best foodie
Top notch restaurant! One of Detroit's best foodie restaurants! Great service and ambience. If you are not into foo foo, bourgeois food Do not go there. So if your looking for a burger this not for you. I am not a fan but respect the fine culinary arts. A+ Restaurant! My wife and in laws LOVE it!
Visited this restaurant back in December for my birthday
Visited this restaurant back in December for my birthday dinner per recommendation from friends living in Detroit. Thankfully, we made a reservation ahead of time -- the restaurant was packed! Located a little outside of downtown, we Ubered there. We ordered the grilled whole trout, pappardelle, and a vegetable (I forgot which!) all the food was amazing and so were the drinks! Three dishes was the perfect amount of food for two people.
Always sensational.
Always. Ever since it opened, each meal I've had at Selden has been perfectly prepared. We are lucky to have such a gem in our city.
so as a local metro Detroiter I've been to Southern
so as a local metro Detroiter I've been to Southern standard and it really lives up to the hype. It really lives up to. It's the food the service the ambience everything that has to do with Southern standard is really good. Anybody who's coming for the NFL draft wants a experience and like you know great food great times their brunch is off-the-wall. Their lunch is off-the-wall their dinners off the wall. Anything you get at SOUTHERN standing you want me disappointed I mean, the weight staff is amazing if you take the time to explore Detroit and you want something to remember, I would say yes this is fantastic.
Just had a word class meal in Detroit.
Blows away 99% of NYC at a fraction of the cost. Best chicken I have ever eaten. Can't wait to take foodie friends.
Finally had a chance to visit Selden Standard.
We had heard great things about this restaurant and made a reservation for a Saturday night. We walked to the restaurant from our apartment so I can't speak to the parking too much but it looked like there was street parking. We had to wait for our table to be ready when we first checked in but it seemed pretty busy and our table was near the kitchen so it was nice seeing where all the cooking was being done. Once we were seated we started off with the Vacation Friends and How Many Licks cocktails which were both rum based and we really enjoyed them. We started with bread and butter which you can ask for and then the oysters and beef tartare as our appetizers. Our waiter was also very good with sharing advice and explaining the menu to us. I really liked the beef tartare and the lettuce that it came with gave it a really good freshness to the dish. We had the pappardelle and the Michigan Grilled Pork as well and both of those were also delicious. Definitely a great spot for a dinner date and we will be back to try more of the menu!
Amazing every time we come! The food and service is beyond
Amazing every time we come! The food and service is beyond expectations! Great ambiance indoor and outdoor.
We had a blast at the chef's counter.
Everyone was so nice to my teen and the food was delicious. Highlights were the gnocchi and salt cod. Bunet dessert was SO GOOD.
The food is GREAT.
The lamb pappardelle was my favorite. Portions are SMALL. Expect to spend $$$ if you want to experience the full menu and want to leave with a full stomach. We were a party of 5, ordered 7 dishes and two desserts. I definitely ate again when I got back home. The vibe was unnecessarily clubby? The music was loud and we could barely hear each other from across the table. Also didn't realize our seating was at a shared table in the back. Would have definitely thought it meant more privacy but the music was so loud. To be fair we should have asked if it could be turned down since we were somewhat separated from the main dining floor.
We've been wanting to try this Restaurant for a while! We
We've been wanting to try this Restaurant for a while! We finally went this weekend. We were able to get nearby street parking easily! We were seated promptly. The atmosphere was upbeat and fresh. And our server was friendly and attentive. All of our tapas were good, but not great or unforgettable. The only real disappoint was the beet salad. The first bite, I literally said "Wow"! But the rest of the bites were so incredibly salty, it was almost inedible (and I am a salt freak). If it was less salted, it would have been fantastic.
Great brunch!!! Cool place! Great food!!! Will be back for
Great brunch!!! Cool place! Great food!!! Will be back for sure! Great staff and people!
Class act
Selden Standard has always been a stalwart class act. One of my top 3 restaurants in the area. We avoid seed oils at home, and I always add a note to all my reservations that we "prefer to avoid seed oils." Not ONE restaurant has ever asked about this until tonight. Kudos to Selden Standard and our server on a VERY busy night. She talked with the chef and brought back a menu that could be modified to avoid seed oils. (See pic). The food and service were outstanding, as always. Do NOT miss Chef Andy's pastas.
Detroit's finest
On a recent trip to my hometown of Detroit had dinner with my sister and her husband. I chose the restaurant from a thorough web search and Selden Standard turned out to be the perfect pick. Everything clicked: the friendly, knowledgable service, the inviting atmosphere, and the thoughtfully prepared, delicious menu. There wasn't a thing we ordered that wasn't delicious. Per our server's suggestion, we picked 5-6 dishes to share. We decided each of us should order a couple of items we were most into trying. I went with the squid ink rigatoni and for the fried green tomatoes—both completely lovely. My sister chose a broccoli appetizer that was very tasty (and trust me, I'm not even into broccoli) & the grilled chicken with white BBQ. Bro-in-law got the steak and an order of roasted mushrooms. Everything was successful, I have no complaints about anything. For the rest of my trip I was recommending this place to anyone who would listen; I often got responses along the lines of , "I know, isn't it great!?" Selden was easily the culinary highlight of my trip. I'm eager to return and will plan on it next time I visit.
NOT OPEN FOR LUNCH - DINNER ONLY
I did not eat here for lunch because they are only open from 5pm-10pm daily. Why list this as the second best lunch spot in Detroit when only open for Dinner?
Far from "standard"...outstanding!
We had reservations for a Monday night which meant the restaurant was very busy. Nevertheless, our table was ready. But, we started at the bar which has excellently trained bartenders. Great selection of gins and bourbons. Dinner: G had hake w/ clams and salsa verde. V had pappardelle w/ lamb ragu. We shared an excellent green salad. Wine selections were varied and moderatley priced. If you are in Detroit (a very "happening place," don't miss this restaurant.
Perfect for Dinner Programs
Selden Standard was an excellent venue for my dinner program. The room accommodated 30+ people, the AV setup they provided worked well, and the service was faultless (thank you, Kayla and Michelle.) They served multiple courses comprised of excellent dishes: best food I've ever had in an event setting.
Lovely dinner at Selden Standard
Great dining experience on a cold Spring evening. We each had two dishes and we were so full we didn’t want dessert (darn it). I enjoyed the roasted parsnips and the amazing celery root parmigiana. The parmigiana was one of the best things I’ve ever eaten. It was crispy and firm with a rich tomato sauce. My husband’s vegetable carpaccio was fresh and interesting, and his grilled lamb was perfectly grilled. Our waitress was informative and friendly; she gave excellent advice and helped make a perfect evening.
Anniversary Dinner
We dined with friends who were celebrating their wedding anniversary on January 3, 2023. Selden Standard exceeded our expectations in all regards. The food, drinks, and service are the gold standard for restaurants.
Fabulous
One of the finest meals I have had in the last 5 years. Food itself is incredible as is the service!
Outstanding
We had a large group of people with varied tastes. Everybody loved Selden Standard, and with good reason. This was a great dining experience, featuring a fun and unpretentious setting, great food, excellent drinks and terrific service. We would very happily return.
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