Seraphine

First off, as someone who frequented Tyler's back bar when it was open, the owners have done an amazing job transforming the space into a feeling of luxury. I even had to ask where the bathroom was because the space did not remind me of the Tyler's I used to know and love. I first came for a prix fixe menu on Valentine's which got me to try things that I wouldn't normally choose. Everything was fantastic-- you can't go wrong. Since then I have brought multiple friends back because it is so good. One thing I highly recommend is getting dessert (something I usually don't do). I have never loved banana pudding before (and the key lime pie is also the best I've ever had). So save room for dessert! The drinks are also fantastic (my favorite is the hurricane)! They are priced around $15 which is standard for fancy Durham cocktails. The service has been fantastic each time, although I would say the servers are more formal (which I get it, it's a nice place). Overall, a fantastic addition to the fine dining scene (although I would be happy to just come and sit at the bar and eat banana pudding while sipping on a hurricane).

I tried a lot of food (we ordered the gumbo to start, 2 small plates, and 3 mains) and all of it was super! My favorite was my main which was the fried catfish with rice and beans... it was so yummy and perfectly flavoredThe service was good, great pace, friendly waiter who wasn't too overbearing The restaurant is beautiful, I loved all of the different shades of teal/blue on the walls and the Louisiana themed artwork Also, bonus points for a good bathroom with a cute mirror for a selfies

Absolutely outstanding food. Here's what we chose:First course: Dragos oysters along with the House salad that featured pickled blueberry, to balance the butter and cheese of the oysters. Yum.Second course: Boudin sausage along with Citrus roasted carrots. These 2 dishes complemented each other very well. Both were extremely good. Wow, truly.Third: shared the shrimp and grits, delicious. So good with the house hot sauce. If we get to go again, I'd want to try the gnocchi, too.Dessert: partner had key lime pie, very good. I had the banana pudding. The bananas were brûléed to perfection, but what was really memorable was the perfectly satisfying texture of the pudding.We sat outside at 7pm under the awning, and it was a treat to sit next to the light rain. Ambiance was set by the fountain and cafe lights. Service was kind, and we received a good suggestion to request only a light amount of whipped cream on the banana pudding after a big meal. The only request I would have would be that the light bulb in the outdoor ceiling fan above us be replaced so that we could see and appreciate our beautiful food better.

For me Seraphine lived-up to the hype: amazing oysters, and superb mains. Need to go back because there's a lot on the menu that looked just great. The service was super fast and friendly. The interior was impressively modeled with a casually upscale atmosphere. I'd definitely return. The restaurant is located in Durham's American Tobacco national historic district hosting the American Tobacco Campus (ATC), the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, and the Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC).

I absolutely loved everything about this restaurant from the decor to the food to the service! I first came to Seraphine for a friends 50th bday, we were just roaming around downtown Durham being spontaneous and she never had oysters so I took her to all the places I thought we would find oysters, The Durham Hotel Rooftop...The Counting House...but someone recommended Seraphine so we had to go. We got sat immediately at the bar, we told the bartender we were celebrating and they really treated her extra special and it was such a good night. So naturally I chose this restaurant for my birthday dinner and it was truly just as amazing as I remembered. The Drago Style Oysters are such a good starter, then for my main dish I got the Gnocchi. Everything was delicious and the service was even better!

Yum yum yum yum yum. Love it. Came here on a Sunday around 4 or 5. Love the croquettes with spicy sauce wow. Amazing. Cajun boiled peanuts are pretty good. My first time trying southern style boiled peanuts. Fried artichokes are tasty and toddler approved. Same goes for the gnocchi. Service was very friendly and attentive. The vibes are warm and intimate.I'd like to try the fried fish or shrimp and grits next time. And the scallops sounded amazing as well. If you're looking for outdoor seating, it was totally booked up when we arrived so plan accordingly if you want to sit outside. Oh, the restroom was super cute too and they had peppermints, floss, and tampons available for the ladies.

I'd go back!I think the service was definitely above average. Everyone was super nice and attentive. They were the opposite of understaffed! Which is probably good. I also really liked the ambiance. We sat outside and it was so nice. They have a fountain and the tables are cute and comfortable.The food was good too! Portions were about what I would expect. I really loved the catfish. It was tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. My one critique was that I got a French 75, and they put it in a wine glass? I feel like it's more fun in a champagne flute.

This is a great restaurant for a date night , birthday dinner or just a night that you feel like splurging on fine dining because everything about this restaurant is upscale. The food was super flavorful and delicious -- I went with a big group and tried many different menu items. I really enjoyed the scallop dish that they had as a special and the oysters.

Seraphine has a dark, romantic atmosphere that is great for date nights! Our server was friendly and happy to give us recommendations. We ordered the Gumbo, Shrimp and Grits, and Catfish with Red Beans and Rice. We were big fans of the Gumbo! It was flavorful but not too heavy, and the sausage inside was delicious. We also really liked the Shrimp and Grits -- a good balance of sauce and toppings. In comparison, the Catfish was a bit underwhelming, and the red beans were a bit too salty for our liking but had a nice kick of heat. Overall, we'd love to come back again in the future!

LOVED this place. All I can say is wow. Surely one of the best spots in the area. We started with the Drago style oysters and then split the scallops, bbq shrimp, Cesar salad and key lime pie.My favorite thing was the catch of the day: the scallops. They were cooked perfectly and served on top of a butternut squash sauce. The fried pieces on top added the perfect amount of texture. The shrimp were very large and also well cooked. The bbq was tangy and delicious with a tiny kick. The oysters were delicious and served with warm bread.This is definitely one of the nicer and more expensive places but the service was wonderful. The ambiance was moody and pleasant. We will be back!