Herons
$$$$ • American, Vegan, Vegetarian
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The Umstead Hotel and Spa, 100 Woodland Pond Dr, Cary
(919) 447-4200
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Herons Reviews
We’ve chosen Umstead Hotel and Spa for a pampering celebration of our anniversary. It was a great experience! Beautiful clean rooms and hotel ambiance, relaxing SPA with all possible amenities, amazing couple massage session and delicious dinner. Hotel stuff made our celebration special with the complementary treats and a champagne in our room. We definitely will be looking forward to come back!
Absolutely beautiful experience! Thank you! 💎
Horrendous customer service. Cancelled the spa appointments we had made months in advance for our anniversary with less than an hours notice and provided absolutely no alternatives or compensation. You get better service at a midrange Marriott. Could not get us into our room early. Made absolutely no effort to fix the situation they created. 0/10 recommend.
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Hours
| Monday | 11:30AM - 2PM 7 - 10AM |
| Tuesday | 7 - 10AM 5 - 8:30PM 11:30AM - 2PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30AM - 2PM 5 - 8:30PM 7 - 10AM |
| Thursday | 7 - 10AM 11:30AM - 2PM 5 - 8:30PM |
| Friday | 5 - 9PM 11:30AM - 2PM 7 - 10AM |
| Saturday | 5 - 9PM 7AM - 1PM |
| Sunday | 7AM - 1PM |
Herons is a special restaurant that offers an exceptional dining experience. Each course is fine and fun, with creative touches and the freshest ingredients. The food is amazing, and its presentation is top-notch. The service is perfect and professional, making guests feel like royalty, with excellent wine pairings. The atmosphere is calm, sophisticated, and inviting, making it a great spot for a date lunch or dinner. The staff is friendly and accommodating, providing great recommendations and offering a gluten-free menu that includes almost everything on the regular menu. The restaurant itself is immaculate and clean, with a lovely gift shop and beautiful grounds perfect for a stroll. While it may be more expensive than other local options, Herons is well worth the cost, and it has been described as the best food in the area, especially the oysters and lobster. Guests have praised the chef's creativity and the hospitality, describing the experience as more than just a meal, but an artful display of care and craftsmanship. The Fall tasting menu received high praise, with dishes like quail, oysters with caviar and butter foam, and flounder being particularly memorable. The staff's attention to detail and warm service make every visit special. Some visitors noted that the ambiance could be improved with nicer tablecloths and silverware to match the restaurant’s upscale reputation. Overall, Herons provides a memorable, high-quality dining experience with excellent food and service.