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Herons, Cary, NC

Herons

4.8
4.8
3098 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 31 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.

  • Valentine's Dinner

    US$318.26 per person

    Prepaid

    13 Feb 2025 - 14 Feb 2025
    Join us in Herons for a special Valentine's dinner! Herons will be offering a 5 course tasting menu, with a choice of entree, for our guests to enjoy. This holiday menu will be offered on Thursday, February 13th and Friday, February 14th. Reservations are prepaid only and nonrefundable.

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 3,098 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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

    Great for scenic views

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    American

  • Raleigh

    Best Overall

  • Raleigh

    Best Service

  • Raleigh

    Best Ambience

  • Raleigh

    Great for brunch

  • 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.

3,098 Reviews

  1. Sue

    VIP

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    New menu is trying a little too hard. tuna was very salty. overall disappointing experience

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  2. Paul

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A little pricey but worth it. Nothing like it in RDU area. True master chef culinary experience.

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  3. Kamila

    VIP

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the staff were super friendly and very polite and helpful.

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  4. Brian

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was slow and we were left waiting for about 30 minutes to even place an order, and they were not very busy on this weekday evening, for instance. That said, every establishment is allowed a night off once in a while - especially when every other visit was paired with luxury and top-notch service.

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  5. Hoffmann

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and top notch food! Each course was accompanied with a small bite/palate cleanser beforehand. Wonderful experience!

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  6. Jonathan

    Raleigh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I like the overall dining experience in Herons. It is good for celebration and anniversary considering the price of the meal.

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  7. Jim

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food that exceeds expectations and outstanding service

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  8. Cao

    VIP

    New York City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Herons is an upscaled restaurant, the ambience is very elegant, the deco is stylish and service is excellent. Food is also great. I have been to this restaurant three times. This time, we had an Asian themed lunch, which greatly exceeded all our expectations. I hope Herons continues with this tradition and offers other ethical cuisines Like Indian, Spanish or Mediterranean.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Troy

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Good food. We did the New Years Eve experience. All in, it was $750 a person.

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  10. Paula

    VIP

    London

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful Menu option for New Year celebrations! Tasty and then impeccable service and ingredients! Highly recommended for holidays celebrations

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FAQs

Herons is rated 4.8 stars by 3098 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 31 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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