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Herons, Cary, NC

Herons

4.8
4.8
3127 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
  • 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.
  • 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

Experiences

  • Herons A La Carte

    Multiple dates available
    Our new à la carte menu offers a selection of individually priced dishes, allowing you to customize your experience to your tastes. Indulge in the freshest ingredients, handpicked from One Oak Farm, where sustainability and quality meet. Our menu features seasonal vegetables, and vibrant herbs, all sourced locally to bring you the very best of the farm in every bite.
  • Chef's Tasting Menu

    Multiple dates available
    The Herons culinary team masterfully redefines American cooking by infusing classic concepts translated with local, seasonal ingredients and precise technique. Chef Steven Greene's 5 Course Tasting Menu showcases The Umstead's culinary farm and draws inspiration from the art and nature theme of the property. In order to enjoy this menu as intended, this experience requires the participation of all guests attending. Please contact reservations if you have any questions, or if there are any allergies or dietary restrictions within your group.
  • Valentine's Dinner

    US$318.26 per person

    Prepaid

    13 Feb 2025 - 15 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.

What 3,127 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

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Best Ambience

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Innovative

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Great for scenic views

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    American

  • Raleigh

    Best Service

  • Raleigh

    Best Ambience

  • Raleigh

    Innovative

  • Raleigh

    Great for fine wines

  • Raleigh

    Romantic

  • Raleigh

    Great for scenic views

  • Raleigh

    Good for special occasions

  • Raleigh

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Herons offers a "fantastic experience" with "outstanding food" and "exceptional service." Guests love its elegant ambiance and inventive menu, making it ideal for special occasions. While some note noise issues and occasional menu missteps, the overall dining experience is often described as "amazing" and "memorable," highlighting the restaurant's consistent quality and appeal.

3,127 Reviews
  1. Charlie

    Pinehurst

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I can not begin to express how much we enjoyed this meal. We did the tasting menu, and not a single regret about it. It was a wonderful selection, the taste progression was clearly done with thought, every bite was exquisite, and we finished the meal quite full. Since I am unable to eat mushrooms, a few changes were made for me, but I didn't feel like I was missing anything. 100% will go again. A wonderful place for a true fine dining experience.

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  2. bryan

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing. Staff was very knowledgeable and extremely polite. Loved it

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  3. David

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding, 5 Star experience. I highly recommend!

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  4. Bruce

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 4 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about the evening was magnificent. We thouroughly enjoyed ourselves.

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  5. Mark

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Out of the 3 entrees ordered, only one was cooked as ordered. Was disappointed in the food all around. Will not return.

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  6. Jessica

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best best best experience my husband has ever had of our 20 years of being married!

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  7. Stephanie

    VIP

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience all round. Outstanding food served in extraordinary ways - a superlative experience for the most discerning foodies. Service was excellent (attentive but not intrusive) and the restaurant setting was charming. Best place in the area for a special occasion.

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  8. Howard

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Amazing flavors and presentation.

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  9. Alfred

    Richmond

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A beautiful evening of fine dining. Interesting and inventive menu, beautiful service and gorgeous dining room

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  10. Marcie

    VIP

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Heron’s was nothing short of amazing, as always! We were seated near the front and the noise level from the bar was quite distracting - I wish there was more of a buffer between the two spaces.

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Herons is rated 4.8 stars by 3127 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
  • 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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