Enjoy Louisiana-style cuisine at Seraphine. The restaurant includes a cozy patio with ironwork details in the heart of American Tobacco Campus. The mouth-watering menu features raw and broiled oysters; gumbo with tasso ham, andouille, chicken and okra; crawfish and shrimp croquettes, and of course, beignets for dessert.
The shrimp & grits, catfish w/ rice & beans and barbecue shrimp are good with lots of flavor, but the portion size is very small. We didn't like the appetizer of fried oysters, not worth $9,lack of flavor and super tiny. a friend ordered the crab croquettes ( she was so disappointed in the 3 super tiny croquettes). The beignets lacked flavor. The cocktails were great! Beautiful, pleasant, and soothing ambiance and good service.
Jennifer Harris
Sep 21, 2024
3
The ambiance and service were amazing, but the food does not give any big New Orleans flavor. Every single dish fell flat on flavor for me. Best thing I had was the Ceasar salad.
Millie Kwan
Sep 1, 2024
5
Seraphine is a great addition to the downtown Durham food scene. It's location in ATC is right next to the parking deck on the south end. We made the mistake of booking on a Durham Bulls night so traffic was a little crazy and we paid for parking. Otherwise the setting for the restaurant is great with a nice patio. The dining room is pretty with great exposed wood ceiling and posts. Service was best and personable and efficient. Cocktail and mocktail were very good and the food was absolutely delicious. The rabbit etouffe was big enough for 2 people and delightful. Also the green beans ala plancha were terrific. Definitely recommend and we'll be going again!
Yuchen L
Aug 8, 2024
3
Overall, disappointed with the food given the rave reviews I was seeing. The gumbo was way too salty. This was my first time trying a boudin sausage but it lacked flavor and texture. The shrimp and grits are pretty good.
Their bloody virgin mocktail lacked depth.
Wenyi Zhou
May 5, 2024
5
Absolutely phenomenal! I came here alone to celebrate finishing my last exam in Law School and was blown away by the food and service at Seraphine. The food was just as decadent as they are shown in the photos. I nearly had a heart attack eating the Drogo’s style oyster (they were probably meant to be shared). They were that good. Eric R, my server, was a true professional. You can tell a lot about a restaurant by observing how they treat their solo diners. He was attentive, knowledgeable about the food, and gave me just the right amount of space. I will sure come back when my parents are in town for my graduation, and I recommend anyone who’s reading this to try Seraphine out!
Anh B
Apr 27, 2024
5
We were in town visiting and had dinner with friends at this lovely spot. Food, drinks, service, ambience, everything was incredible! Our table shared the oysters and the fried artichokes, we also had and a few orders of the gumbo, all of which were so fresh and delicious. I was especially impressed by the main entree I ordered, the shrimp and grits…it was so flavorful and well made, I savored every bite!
We felt so well taken care of! It was right at the start of dinner rush when we came in and Sean was so attentive from the beginning to end of our meal.
We were in awe with the decor, from the fountain and greenery outside, to the cozy, romantic vibe inside and at the bar…and of course, the stunning wallpaper and touches of gold in the bathrooms were so chic and beautiful. There’s character in every corner of this restaurant and definitely made me feel like I wasn’t in Durham anymore the minute I stepped into this place.
My husband and I had the pleasure of meeting the owners at the bar after dinner, who were such a delight…so personable and down to earth. We loved hearing about their vision for this restaurant and seeing everything come to life.
Overall an amazing and unique dining experience at such a gorgeous restaurant, we already cannot wait to come back here the next time we’re back in town.
Raymond Vagell
Apr 24, 2024
5
Came here for dinner and thoroughly enjoyed the food and experience. Our server was very friendly. Vegetarian options are plentiful.
The fried artichoke came with a creamy lemon sauce which was divine. The Dragos-style oysters are buttery, garlicky, and cheesy. For entree, we ordered the gnocchi which was substituted with mushrooms instead of ham. Also the blackened scallop which was their catch of the day. Comes with roasted asparagus and a delicious creamy parsnip (I think) sauce.
Overall, we enjoyed our dinner and we look forward to coming back and trying other menu items.
Geoff .Hayth
Jan 7, 2024
5
Incredibly good. Service, ambience, and food all were excellent.
We sampled several dishes and thought all were wonderful. Highly recommend the “dragos style oysters” and Parisian Gnocchi. Adding to our rotational list - very exciting to get another great add to the Raleigh-Durham area.
Xiomara Nieves
Dec 22, 2023
5
I rarely leave reviews, but I had to for this amazing restaurant. The staff is extremely kind, and the food was fantastic! The environment was so perfect, we will defintley be coming back! Would recommend the shrimp and grits, gumbo, bbq shrimp, and of course the beignets!!
Nicole
Dec 20, 2023
5
Great atmosphere and delicious New Orleans style food! Location is adorable, but a bit difficult to find. Definitely try the gumbo, the drago style oysters, and the spinach salad, and the boudin sausage. The beignets were ok, and the gnocchi was a bit thick. However, the food was good overall, and the service was great! Thanks Jade!
greta vanderloop
Dec 12, 2023
5
Wholeheartedly recommend Seraphine, this charming place showcases authentic Creole Soul Food.
Note for the Culinary Team: The creations of all your dishes are impeccable + and leave a memorable impression. Each dish exceeded expectation, coming from a person growing up in Wisconsin + rarely eats creole or southern comfort food.
Let’s talk detail: Attention to detail in the restaurant does not go unnoticed. The flatware is gold to compliment their restaurant colors {hunter green + salmon pink}, the string lights nestled in the bar walls really showcase the bar products + lights up restaurant. The unique plates for each dish were well selected; gives a southern comfort touch to the food. The fountain outside is a beautiful touch.
Furthermore, the service team was on top of each person enjoying the restaurant. Being seated at the bar, each bartender went out of the way to ensure everyone was taking care of. To me, this means, water glasses filled, appropriate flatware at your place, plates, and you’re enjoying the experience. Can’t wait to come back to try everything else! Cheers.
Taylor B
Dec 6, 2023
5
TL;DR
Food = exquisite.
Vibes = golden.
Shawn = incredible.
We came for an informal, intimate baby shower! The atmosphere was perfect. The food was delicious. The service was impeccable. The hostess even helped us surprise the mom-to-be with an out of town guest. Everything was lovely!
Shawn listened to our orders, made suggestions, kept our drinks filled, and even shared a few jokes! We will for sure go back and ask for Shawn!
We ordered oysters DRAGOS STYLE, BBQ Shrimp, beignets, gnocchi, catfish, gumbo, and other orders I can’t remember. We were only disappointed in the texture of the beignets; they were a too bread-y. But definitely worth a taste— maybe we got a fluffy batch.
Daniel Debrecht
Dec 2, 2023
5
Wonderful food/drinks. Everything that was recommended to us was amazing. The Spinach Salad, Gnocchi, and Shrimp and grits were some of the table favorites. Best all around dining experience I have had in quite sometime. (Oysters pictured)
