Herons is the signature restaurant of The Umstead Hotel and Spa, open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.   The intimate 98-seat dining room features a full-view kitchen, curved ceilings, original artwork and floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the terrace, lawn and lake.   Outdoor dining is delightful in the spring, summer, and fall.

Executive Chef Scott Crawford masterfully redefines American cooking by presenting classic ideas deftly translated with local, seasonal ingredients and precise technique, brightening each ingredient’s flavor and purpose.  Each seductive dish is a sensual experience – a work of art.  The Umstead is pleased to offer homegrown fruits, vegetables and herbs from our nearby dedicated farm.

Herons has been recognized by Food & Wine, Condé Nast Traveler, and Southern Living, in addition to receiving numerous accolades and awards including Five Stars from Forbes Travel Guide and Five Diamonds from AAA.

To make a reservation at Herons, click here or call 919-447-4200.