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Inside the main dining room. They have private rooms off to the side too.
Outside the Umstead Hotel and Spa where Herons restaurant is located. You can valet or self-park for free.
Pre-Course 2 of 4. Chef's play on bacon, eggs, and toast. Quail eggs, bacon mousse, edible nest.
Pre-Course 1 of 4. English pea macarons with creme fraiche and Siberian caviar.
Inside the main dining room. They have private rooms off to the side too.
Outside Herons restaurant, located inside the Umstead Hotel and Spa. Entrance and check-in counter.
Pre-Course 4 of 4. Elderflower pickled rhubarb, lime, and other stuff I forgot.
Pre-Course 4 of 4. Elderflower pickled rhubarb, lime, and other stuff I forgot.
Lilac cocktail at the hotel bar. $16. Cathead vodka, creme de violette, blueberry, lychee, yuzu.
Herons Breakfast Restaurant ·$$$$

Condé Nast Traveler calls it a 'culinary gem' and diners have no reason to disagree. Herons, found inside The Umstead Hotel and Spa, invites diners to relish authentic American fare in a charming setting. John Childers, Chef de Cuisine and Executive Chef Steven D. Greene weave a magical culinary experience, offering delights like luscious crab cakes, hollandaise and other contemporary American preparations. Its impressive wine list features more than 1500 exquisite selections, allowing guests to sip their chosen blends. The arresting art works and the ornate interiors add to a phenomenal experience, exaggerated by some picturesque views of the nearby lake.

Website: theumstead.com

Phone: (919) 447-4200

Closing soon · 2 PM

  • Tue 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

100 Procedure Cir Cary, NC 27513 ·155.19 mi

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Amenities

  • Wifi
  • Family friendly
  • Business center

Reviews

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4.5 330 reviews
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45 3 star
23 2 star
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Shekeira W. 09/26/26

Enjoyed my AMEX Platinum benefit stay at the Umstead hotel and spa and of course had to stop by Heron's after 4 PM late check out to experience the cocktails and appetizers. I was seated at a very...

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Zebukiel H. 06/30/26

We booked the art tour experience for my wife's birthday, with some friends. Due to travel, covid was caught and we called them to see what could be done. They said no refunds but can use the...

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Melanie M. 09/12/26

We came here for my birthday dinner and I can't speak highly enough about the experience! The food, the service, and the vibe were all impeccable. I can't wait to come back again!

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Alexandra H. 03/19/26

Came here to celebrate a date night and had such a wonderful time. There's complimentary valet parking, which was great so we didn't have to worry about finding a spot. We had a reservation and...

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Holly K. 12/22/25

Heron's is a lovely spot to spend a special occasion at. My husband and I have been twice now for our anniversary and are wowed each time. (They also knew it was the second time we spent our...

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