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Herons, Cary, NC

Herons

4.9
4.9
3086 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
23:30
Booked 36 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for fine wines
Herons, the signature restaurant at The Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary, North Carolina, offers an exceptional fine dining experience for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Located close to Raleigh, North Carolina, Herons is known for its locally inspired, seasonal menus and stunning garden views, Herons showcases a full-view kitchen and an elegant, art-filled dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows. Every detail—from the fresh, regionally sourced ingredients to the curated wine list—reflects a commitment to artistry and culinary excellence.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–1:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (919) 447-4200
  • Website
    https://www.theumstead.com/dining/herons
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Steven Devereaux Greene
  • Catering
    Please contact Kayla Turner of The Umstead Hotel at 919.447.4131 or at kayla.turner@theumstead.com for catering in the Hotel Event Space.
  • Location
    100 Woodland Pond Drive, Cary, NC 27513
  • Area
    Cary
  • Cross Street
    Harrison Avenue
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking for Herons; self-parking available as well.
  • Entertainment
    Our sumptuous surroundings are enhanced by live music every day of the week at The Bar and Lounge of The Umstead Hotel and Spa.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Experiences

  • Four-Course Prix Fixe Menu

    Multiple dates available
    One of only 64 Forbes Five-Star restaurants in the world, Herons is the signature restaurant of The Umstead Hotel and Spa and annually acclaimed among the best restaurants in and around Raleigh, North Carolina. Features a full-view kitchen, a meticulously curated private art collection and floor-to-ceiling window views of the surrounding gardens and grounds.

  • White Truffle Dinner

    US$552.08 per person

    Prepaid

    5 Nov 2024 - 30 Dec 2024
    Tis the season gourmands across the country wait for, White Truffle season! This rare treat is only available from Autumn through December, and merits a special White Truffle Tasting Menu during the month of December when the truffles are at their peak. Available only in Herons starting November 5th, 2024, the menu showcases the “white diamond of Italy”, balancing the flavors of this rare truffle in with seven courses of carefully selected ingredients, providing a sensory experience unlike any other. Reservations are required. Due to the importing of the truffles, seatings must be purchased a minimum of 72 hours prior to the date of reservation. Seats are $425 plus tax and service charge with wine pairings available for an additional cost.

  • New Year's Eve Dinner

    US$422.18 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Ring in 2024 with an exceptional dining experience at Herons, setting the stage for a remarkable year ahead. Savor a luxury five-course tasting menu, showcasing caviar and truffles, expertly crafted by Executive Chef Steven Greene and his talented team, as you embrace the arrival of the New Year. Dinner is $325 plus tax and gratuity, with optional wine pairings for an additional charge offered tableside or as a prepaid option if preferred. Please call us if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies.

Menu

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What 3,086 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Best Overall

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Best Service

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Best Ambience

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Great for fine wines

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Romantic

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    American

  • Raleigh

    Best Overall

  • Raleigh

    Best Service

  • Raleigh

    Best Ambience

  • Raleigh

    Innovative

  • Raleigh

    Great for fine wines

  • Raleigh

    Romantic

  • Raleigh

    Great for scenic views

  • Raleigh

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Herons offers an exceptional dining experience with "impeccable service" and "phenomenal tasting menus." Guests rave about the "artful presentations" and exquisite attention to detail. Nestled in a beautiful setting, Herons is perfect for special occasions, providing a memorable atmosphere and innovative dishes that consistently impress.

3,086 Reviews

  1. Christopher

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Crystal offered helpful suggestions and delivered considerate professional service at lunch. Our food was excellent. Try the butternut soup. And the pear dessert stunned the table with an unexpected optical illusion and refined flavor profile. We need to remember to dine more frequently at Heron's, not just for special ocassions. It's a great value at lunch; more affordable than we remembered.

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  2. Eric

    Wilmington

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding in every sense. Service, food, ambience. Not cheap by any means, but overall a wonderful experience.

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  3. Cherie

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Abbey our server was wonderful - highly recommend her!! Abbey and the Pastry Chef were the bright spots in a mediocre meal. We are not a fans of the Asian inspired menu (we have been here multiple times and always loved our food before this menu). My Filet was over cooked zero pink (asked for medium). We have many good Asian, Ramen etc restaurants in Cary at much better prices no reason for Heron’s to have an almost exclusively Asian inspired menu which was mediocre in taste. Our Desserts were very very good!!! Sadly won’t be back until the menu changes.

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  4. David

    VIP

    Western NC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is hands down one of the best restaurants in the southeast. Every single dish was perfection.

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  5. Kijun

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a wonderful experience. 10/10 for food, service, ambience. Perfect engagement celebration.

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  6. Joan

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Servers work as a team really well. Excellent food, customer service and ambiance.

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  7. Frank

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The tasting menu with wine pairing was a phenomenal experience, would definitely recommend for celebrating a special occasion.

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  8. Michael

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it. Food was amazing. Can’t wait to go again.

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  9. Sara

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Most spectacular dining experience in the South. Every course, every bite was unique and delicious. Amazing service and ambience.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve dined at Herons many times before, and were excited about this dinner but left disappointed. Our service was slow (I was left without water for about 15 minutes, our plates weren’t cleared timely, and waitstaff hardly checked on us), and the typically spectacular food was simply not good. Unfortunately, after this experience, I am not inclined to return.

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Herons is rated 4.9 stars by 3086 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
23:30
Booked 36 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Herons

100 Woodland Pond Drive, Cary, NC 27513

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Harrison Avenue
  • Area
    Cary
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–1:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking for Herons; self-parking available as well.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Steven Devereaux Greene
  • Entertainment
    Our sumptuous surroundings are enhanced by live music every day of the week at The Bar and Lounge of The Umstead Hotel and Spa.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Website
    https://www.theumstead.com/dining/herons
  • Phone number
    (919) 447-4200
  • Catering
    Please contact Kayla Turner of The Umstead Hotel at 919.447.4131 or at kayla.turner@theumstead.com for catering in the Hotel Event Space.

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