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.
Came here to celebrate our birthdays and had an excellent experience from start to finish. The food was thoughtful, well-executed, and clearly rooted in Southern and Creole flavors without feeling heavy or overdone.
We ordered the fried NC catfish with red beans and rice, which was perfectly crispy on the outside and tender inside — easily one of the standout dishes. The gumbo was rich and comforting with great depth, and the crawfish and shrimp croquettes were balanced and flavorful with a smooth red remoulade.
For dessert, the beignets were a highlight — light, fresh, and generously dusted with powdered sugar. They even made the moment special by serving them with birthday candles, which was a really nice touch.
The atmosphere felt intimate and celebratory, making it ideal for a special occasion. Service was attentive without being intrusive, and everything came out at a relaxed, enjoyable pace.
Highly recommend Seraphine if you’re looking for a spot in Durham that’s great for celebrations, date nights, or simply a memorable meal.
terrie campbell
Dec 13, 2025
4
Great ambiance, the food was good. Not as good as expected for the price point.
The BBQ shrimp was good. The boiled oyster was good but the sauce was amazing. She kept ordering bread to dip in the oyster sauce. The server never told us the bread was not complimentary. However the fried shrimp appetizer was delicious.
The server enter my shrimp and grits no bacon as shrimp and grits no mushroom. The person who delivered the food kept trying to deliver it anyway so one of the people who ordered the regular shrimp and grits felt forced to take it.
They then ordered me another which came out about 10 afterwards.
The server apologized for entering it wrong but made no offer of restitution.
Not exactly creole by flavor but delicious.
The experience made up for the lack of communication and price.
I would try it again once more before making a final decision if this is go place when visiting.
Amy Shair
Nov 30, 2025
5
This was our first time eating a full meal there. We had gone one night for a drink and dessert and the ambience and dessert made us wanna come back.
Service was excellent. We started with oysters dragoo annd oysters Rockefeller – they did not disappoint! Entrées included the catfish, red drum with crawfish etoufee, cavatelli, and the Crudo on their specials menu. The food was cooked to perfection and very flavorful.
For dessert, we ordered the Keylime pie and beignets which were delicious. Their Keylime pie is the best in the Triangle.
Mario Alex Gonzalez
Oct 2, 2025
5
Arguably one of the best restaurants in Durham, Seraphine is the perfect example of escalating an already fantastic cuisine into the fine dining space. Evolving their cajun dishes into complex and perfect variations of classics, the food is nothing short of incredible. From the sauces on their appetizers to their entrees that will blow you away, this is a must stop. It also happens to be in the awesome Tobacco district, which is super cool to walk around and explore.
This is my new favorite restaurant in the area. The NC oysters fresh and salty, would have ordered another dozen but went with about everything else on the menu! Fried shrimp, Caesar salad, drum fish, and on and on. Soooo good!
Margalit M
Sep 22, 2025
5
Loved my first dinner at this restaurant. Really friendly hostess who greeted us upon arrival. Our table was not quite ready so we had a few moments to hang out at the very cool bar with all the vibes. Our waiter was super knowledgeable about everything in the menu and all the specials. Our group tried an assortment of small appetizers and a couple large plates. I highly recommend the artichokes, shrimp and grits, and the etoufee. Really lovely flavors and balance in each dish. We paired everything with a lovely rose wine at a very reasonable price point. Dessert was key lime pie and banana pudding. All of us agreed, the key lime was the clear winner. I'll be back again for sure!
Alex Ledbetter
Jul 19, 2025
5
If I could give 10's across the board, I would! The atmosphere speaks to the food: imagine French Quarter New Orleans. I loved the exposed brick, the raw wood, the lights, and chandeliers. Even the granite behind the alcohol bottles is exquisite.
We had the privilege of Hannah K. being our guide on our first visit and she was so attentive, very thorough in her description of the dishes, and just a sweet soul in general. We lacked for nothing.
I picked Seraphine for my wife's birthday and it was fantastic! We had the Fried Okra for starters and we could have licked the plate clean. My wife had the half plate of oysters along with the Shrimp and Grits. What was amazing is that the taste of the dish was never quite the same in each bite so it wasn't boring after the first couple of bites. There was no cheese in the dish but you definitely get the impression of cheese and grits.
I had the Cavatelli Arrabbiata and something about it spoke to my soul. I have never had this dish in any form in my entire life but it was such a comfort meal. Once again, I had to fight everything within me to not lick the bowl. We will definitely be back to try some of the other dishes and to see what new dishes make the menu.
Trish Martin
Jul 18, 2025
4
Great dinner before the show- walking distance to DPAC. Had to sit at the bar but our server was attentive and friendly. The dinner entree choices were limited but a nice selection of starters and small plates. The pickles and the sausage were fun to try. My scallops over succotash were delicious. We split the banana pudding which was like a bananas foster- different but tasty. Overall, I would go back and next time I will try the broiled oysters - they looked divine.
Karli Guyther
Jun 30, 2025
5
Seraphine is an amazing hidden gem in Durham’s American Tobacco campus that I can’t say enough about! As an Alabama native that is very picky about Cajun food, I was so delighted when I found this place! The oysters are so flavorful (and do NOT be afraid to ask for extra bread to dip in that delicious butter sauce)! You have to get the oyster shooter as well! And the red fish was out of this world. This is the perfect stop before a DPAC show, but make sure you make a reservation because this place definitely won’t be a secret for long.
John Lawler
Jun 25, 2025
5
Genuinely one of my favorite places downtown Durham - from atmosphere, variety of seating, food quality and execution, and location. I made a reservation - I recommend reservations if you intend on coming when there are other events going on around downtown.
Atmosphere and seating:
Excellent interior lighting. Immaculate bar setting and vibes. Gorgeous interior design and a beautiful outdoor terrace seating. Interior feels more formal, exterior feels more casual. Absolutely love the bar - it’s a spot to come and enjoy drinks at the bar itself even.
Food:
Executed each dish incredibly well. The apps I got all impressed me - excellent cook and presentation on artichokes with a creamy sauce, a rich and hearty on gumbo with a slight kick (ever so slight), a perfectly balanced bright and crisp tuna crudo, and exceptionally crisp and creamy, savory crawfish shrimp croquettes. They were all incredibly well done in flavor and texture.
The entrees were also great - hand crafted cavatelli with rabbit confit and a smokey pan seared scallops with a succotash base. Some of the best cooked scallops I’ve had in a long time. The beignets were good as well. A nice melt in your mouth chew and perfect pillowy shape.
Location:
Super convenient on ATC with multiple parking decks nearby. Great spot for early dinner before DPAC or a baseball game, or going out and having drinks with friends. I think it suits the spot well and I was glad to see a new finer restaurant come to ATC when I heard Seraphine was opening.
Service:
Great service! Our waiter checked up regularly, maintained a clean and lovely table presentation, was very friendly, and had great recommendations. The staff were all very pleasant and made dining here a very pleasant experience. 10/10 service.
Kay
Jun 21, 2025
5
They have gumbo without shrimp...something i have been looking for such a long time! The food was delicious, service was even better and they make a great margarita. Great outdoor patio with a nice water fountain.
It is kind of hard to find if you are walking from the square. Just keep going towards the parking lot and you will find it in the cut!
April H
Jun 18, 2025
4
Beautiful venue and good location. Great customer service! The broiled oysters were hands down the BEST. Outstanding flavor! The artichoke dish was very bland, my least favorite item that I ordered. The Crawfish and Shrimp Croquettes had potential but was a bit dry and overcooked. I will return to try other menu items.
Jay Horowitz
May 29, 2025
5
Serafine is a beautiful restaurant within walking distance of DPAC. We greatly enjoyed the entire meal and our waitress specifically asked if we were attending a show to ensure she timed everything perfectly for our evening. We tried the gumbo, shrimp and grits, boudin sausage, crawfish and shrimp croquettes, catfish, beignets and panna cotta. Everything was very good as were the Vieux Carre and Durm 75. We will definitely come back again before another show.
Tye Grant
Apr 6, 2025
5
The food was fantastic! we had the catfish , shrimp and grits , and the blacked striped bass and the dragos and rockafella broiled oysters. 10/10 I loved the atmosphere and the service.
Donny Chen
Apr 5, 2025
5
Everything we ordered was tasty, including dragons-style baked oysters, bbq shrimp, gumbo, calabash style fried seafood, fried catfish and red beans, duck fat fingerlings, fried artichoke hearts. Our server Lauren was delightful and very knowledgeable about the menu. We also tried all the desserts: key lime pie, banana pudding, pana cotta, and the beignets.
Liz Templeton
Mar 4, 2025
4
A beautiful venue in ATC, I will definitely be back in the summer to enjoy the patio.
Our server, Carmen, was exceptional. We wanted for nothing, she had an answer for every question, and great recommendations.
The blackened and broiled oysters were exceptional, as were the Vieux Carres. The shrimp and grits and beignets were good, but I would try something different bext time.
Overall a great experience and definitely with the flavor of a NOLA restaurant.
