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Serena Restaurant & Bar
- Restaurants
- Durham, NC
About this business
Serena Restaurant and Bar offers food, service and atmosphere unlike anything in our area. In our first year of doing business we've gained a reputation for fresh, delicious and healthy foods for lunch and dinner. We've become one of the few places for professionals of Research Triangle Park to socialize after work. And we've been an oasis of food and comfort to hotel guests from all over the world who visit the Triangle.
Location details
5311 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC, 27703, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Healthy Alternative to RTP Fast Food Fare – Great place to get away from the office for lunch and avoid the usual fast food option in RTP. Offering not only soup, burgers, sandwiches and wide variety of unusual salads (to which one can add meat) but also branching out into hot entrees at fairly reasonable price range of 8 1-13 dollars. Had a delicious hot gnocchi entree recently that included wilted spinach, bacon, freshly-grated cheese and dried cherries, all tossed in spanish olive oil - different and interesting flavor co... read more
An Oasis of Fine Food in RTP. – I'm so happy to have discovered this restaurant. Lunch choices around RTP range from the mundane, to the downright inedible for the most part.This place is miles above the competition... Serena has excellent food, a friendly atmosphere, and very reasonable prices. I highly recommend the salads, and their chicken cordon bleu is one of the best I've ever had. p.s. Try the macaroni and cheese... You won't regret it.
Fun little place – I live less than a mile from Serena but hadn't tried it out yet. I definitely put it on the spot - I placed a reservation for Valentines dinner site unseen. We were thrilled with the staff, the atmosphere, and the food. We were able to watch the NC State game, sample the awesome drink specials, and really enjoy a nice evening out. I got a salad with my meal that was fantastic. My main course was the paella - as spicy as I've ever had but very enjoyable. The dessert was recommended to us by our friendly ser... read more
I'm torn on how to rate this place.... – We came here for dinner, and left with mixed opinions. I hope that the owners, etc. will read this because I think the place has potential to be a nice place for dinner. -The drink selections were great w.r.t. beer. They also had a blueberry mojito that was well liked by my friends. -The server was very nice and seemed smart enough, but I think they hadn't invested the time to teach her the ropes of serving. She was not able to recommend getting more appetizers for the size of our gro... read more
Disappointing, undistinguished food – My friend and I ordered two appetizers and split an entree. The goat cheese discs and veggie stuffed potato skins were nothing special. Neither tasty or completely objectionable. The crab and lobster ravioli, however, were laughable. The ravioli were orange and black striped discs resting on a bed of lemon cream sauce. Orange, black, and yellow! The colors were garish and unappetizing, but the taste, the taste is another story! The filling tasted more like tuna than anything else. I was ... read more
Business response:
In regards to the Crab and Lobster ravioli we are very surprised to hear you didn't like it. This was one of our most popular dishes in 2007 and we took it off the menu only because our supplier had trouble getting enough of it to us. It'll be back in 2008 in a slightly different style because our guests have been asking for it! If you don't like something we serve, *please* tell us when you're here. This helps us, and any other responsible restaurant, correct problems and adjust things to suite your taste. If we knew you di... read more
Great chicken sandwich with carmelized onions – Good, efficient place to have lunch, as many people already know. Very clean and spacious, you don't feel crammed in. I haven't tried it for dinner yet, but they are open for dinner and I will go back and get the salmon. I just really love the chicken sandwich with carmelized onions, even the bread is great, so I get that every time at lunch. Everything is made to order. It's a semi-service place, and the girls really move to get you your lunch quickly. There is nothing else li... read more
Serena Restaurant and Bar, I'm hooked now!!!!!!! – From the contemporary decor to the convenient RTP location, Serena Restaurant and Bar was a very pleasant dining experience. I ate there this week for lunch with a friend. It was my first dinning experience there and this place absolutely exceeded my expectations. The lines were long but the courteous staff kept eager patrons moving along promptly. I had no trouble eating there during my one hour lunch break. I was delighted at the moderate prices for such appealing choices ... read more
wonderful discovery... – I loved this place! And I am not an obvious employee/infatuated person (ahem...see below...). The place was recommended by a co-worker last week and I've been back twice since then! The atmosphere was great, service top of the line and the food outstanding. I had an amazing salad and the manager even came over to make sure I liked it! He was extremely personable and spoke with me for a few minutes. Although one of his bartenders looked sick and I hope it wasn't the food that did her in...lol! I would... read more
RTP's Little Spanish Temptress – Are you frustrated with waiting alone in traffic for over an hour after a long day at a dead-end job? If so, Serena is the one you've been looking for. If you want innocent, she has a unique blend of Spanish-American treats served in an enchanting, yet subtle, ambience. If you want naughty, you can taste her sweet nectar from a full service bar that soothes away the stresses of the day and gets you in the mood. So don't deny yourself the temptation of Serena's allure and see her soon.
Frequently asked questions about Serena Restaurant & Bar
How is Serena Restaurant & Bar rated?
Serena Restaurant & Bar has a 3.6 star rating with 34 reviews.
When is Serena Restaurant & Bar open?
Serena Restaurant & Bar is closed now. It will open on Monday at 11:00 a.m.
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