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Herons, Cary, NC

Herons

4.8
4.8
3117 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 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
  • 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

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Experiences

  • Valentine's Dinner

    $318.26 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 13, 2025 - Feb 15, 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.

  • Easter Brunch

    $45.47 - $149.39 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 20, 2025 only

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 3,117 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 Ambiance

  • 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 Ambiance

  • 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 a "wonderful dining experience" with "excellent service" and "top-notch food." Guests rave about its "elegant ambiance" and "inventive dishes." The restaurant is praised for "impeccable service," making it ideal for special occasions. Though some find it pricey, many agree that it's "worth the price" for a "memorable" meal.

3,117 Reviews

  1. Rosa

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating both our birthdays, January 23rd and Jan 24th. We were very pleased with our table assignment, server, food, etc, We were surprised to receive a dessert in remembrance of our birthdays.

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  2. Andrew

    VIP

    Raleigh

    333 reviews

    5.0

    333 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice, exceptional dining, great service, very good food. Beautiful setting.

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  3. Jane

    Raleigh

    64 reviews

    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent special lunch experience all around. Especially great beet salad and great service

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  4. Anthony

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience, will most certainly be back again!

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  5. Brandi

    VIP

    Charleston

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dining experience and excellent food! We always enjoy!

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  6. Alicia

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Heron’s is phenomenal and they made my anniversary brunch experience the best! Everything from the service to the food to the kindness of the staff was exceptional! I will be back!

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  7. Amanda

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service is was amazing and the food was delicious.

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  8. michael

    Raleigh

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A birthday brunch with friends found a great setting at Herons. We were able to order from a broad selection of menu choices and enjoy great food and service in a beautiful setting

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  9. Noelia

    Mexico City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went on a Friday for breakfast, and from the moment we walked in, we could feel the excellent service. They welcomed us with a shot of juice. To drink, we ordered the delicious beet lemon and coffee, and they were always attentive to refilling our cups. The Açai Bowl was amazing, the Smoked Salmon was perfectly served, and the Herons Featured Omelet was also very tasty. The kitchen staff spoiled us with two orders of pancakes. I can’t wait to go back and highly recommend this place. It’s not one of those pretentious and overpriced restaurants where the only good thing is the hype, absolutely everything here is a delight!

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  10. Andres

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience! Incredible food presentation, wonderful customer service and an outstanding ambiance. Will return in the future!

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FAQs

Herons is rated 4.8 stars by 3117 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Herons

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
  • 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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