Herons
Additional information
- Dining style
Fine Dining
- 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
- Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress code
Business Casual
- Executive chef
Steven Devereaux Greene
- Catering
Please contact Terri Nier of The Umstead Hotel at 919.447.4131 or at terri.nier@theumstead.com for catering in the Hotel Event Space.
- Private party contact
Tammie Burdick: (888) 778-7425
- Neighborhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Experiences
Four-Course Prix Fixe Menu
Multiple dates availableOne 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.Chef's Multi-Course Art Tour
$250.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates availableThe Herons culinary team masterfully redefines American cooking by infusing classic concepts translated with local, seasonal ingredients and precise technique, brightening each ingredient's flavor and purpose. Chef Greene's multi-course Art Tour Tasting menu showcases The Umstead's culinary farm and draws inspiration from the art and nature theme of the property. The Art Tour features 8-15 courses and cannot be adjusted to accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies in order for our guests to experience the culinary vision in its entirety. Please contact reservations if you have any questions.
Popular dishes
Menu
Smoothies
$10
Strawberry Pomegranate
Chocolate Cherry
Pressed Juices
$10
Beet Lemon
antioxidant, detoxification
Carrot Ginger
vitamins a & c, immunity
Kale Apple
vitamins b & c, energy
Turmeric Pineapple
vitamins c & b6, relaxation
Fruits & Grains
Fresh Sliced Fruit** ^$12.00
Açaí Bowl** ^$14.00
banana, kiwi, strawberry, granola, bee pollen, honey
Super Oats** ^$13.00
goji berries, almonds, cocoa nibs, blueberries, cinnamon
Yogurt Parfait^$12.00
tonka bean panna cotta, blueberry, almonds, granola
Breakfast Pastries**$8.00
whipped butter, assorted jams & jellies
Specialties
Old-Fashioned Pancakes**$14.00
traditional, blueberry, banana or chocolate chip
Smoked Salmon$18.00
everything bagel, cream cheese, cucumber, capers, dill
Two Farm Eggs* ^$18.00
roasted yukon potatoes, choice of breakfast meat
Crab Cake Benedict*$25.00
blue crab, canadian bacon, english muffin, hollandaise
Egg White Omelet** ^$16.00
white cheddar, cremini, shiitake, portabella mushrooms
Herons Featured Omelet$17.00
roasted potatoes, seasonal ingredients, local cheese
Breakfast Meats
$8
Turkey Bacon
Pork Sausage
Smoked Bacon
Chicken-Apple Sausage
North Carolina Country Ham
Sides
$6
Fresh Fruit
Roasted Potatoes
Buttermilk Biscuits
Buttered Local Grits
What 2,410 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
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- 4.9Food
- 5Service
- 4.9Ambience
- 4.6Value
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Scenic View
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American
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Raleigh
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Raleigh
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Extra space between tables
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
FAQs
Herons is rated 4.9 stars by 2410 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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100 Woodland Pond Drive Cary, NC 27513
Additional information
- Cross street
Harrison Avenue
- Neighborhood
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
- 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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number
(919) 447-4200
- Catering
Please contact Terri Nier of The Umstead Hotel at 919.447.4131 or at terri.nier@theumstead.com for catering in the Hotel Event Space.
- Private party contact
Tammie Burdick: (888) 778-7425