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Herons, Cary, NC

Herons

4.8
4.8
3107 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 34 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
    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

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Experiences

  • Valentine's Dinner

    USD 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 3,107 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
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • 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, consistently praised for its "impeccable service" and "phenomenal tasting menu." The ambiance is elegant and conducive to lingering over beautifully presented courses. While some guests noted occasional inconsistencies, the restaurant remains highly recommended for special occasions with its "artful presentations" and "wonderful attention to detail."

3,107 Reviews

  1. Stacey

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dining at Herons was a wonderful experience. Each course was delicious and the service was outstanding.

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  2. Mark

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is a real treat. It is expensive but it is a real food experience and not just a meal. Incredible food. We had 4 courses, and then they bring a little something between or before all courses, such as little breads, a pre-dessert, they even brought these little 'corn dogs' that were actually duck, and presented so that they looked like the plant called cat-tails. It is not cheap, but it is an experience that you will like talk about and remember for a long time.

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  3. Jane Whitehill

    VIP

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never have had a bad experience here. In fact if I want a guaranteed excellent meal, this is a favorite. Crystal was our server and I have had the pleasure of sitting at her table on several occasions Always a pleasure. Enjoyed my sea bass. Great desserts!

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  4. Deborah

    VIP

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was lovely. Impeccable service, very knowledgeable and friendly wait staff, food was gorgeously presented, and everyone had a good sense of humor.

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  5. Lisa

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was wonderful and Crystal was an excellent server. Knowledgeable, personable and attentive. She made our whole dining experience a pleasure!

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  6. cathy

    VIP

    Raleigh

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a treat and a pleasure to visit Herons - never a beat missed - pretty perfect !

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  7. Joy

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Heron’s is a once in lifetime experience and would highly recommend to anyone looking for amazing fine dining! The chef pre-fix menu is absolutely worth it.

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  8. Sue

    VIP

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days 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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  9. Paul

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    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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  10. Kamila

    VIP

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    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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FAQs

Herons is rated 4.8 stars by 3107 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 34 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
    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
  • 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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