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Herons

Begin your day with breakfast or lunch at Herons, where we serve refined, casual fare in a relaxed setting. Reservations are encouraged, though we are pleased to welcome walk-ins when space allows.

In the evening, Herons transforms into a signature dining experience, one of only 83 Forbes Five-Star Restaurants and Michelin Recommended. We invite you to savor our tasting menu, the truest reflection of our culinary philosophy using ingredients from our One Oak Farm. An à la carte menu is also available for guests who prefer a personalized selection. Dinner service is offered by reservation only.

Reservations: 919-447-4200
Reserve a table online
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Hours

  • Breakfast

    • Monday - Friday | 7:00am - 10:00am

  • Brunch

    • Saturday - Sunday | 7:00am - 1:00pm 

  • Lunch

    • Monday - Friday | 11:30am - 2:00pm

  • Dinner

    • Tuesday - Thursday | 5:00pm - 8:30pm
    • Friday - Saturday | 5:00pm - 9:00pm
    • Sunday - Monday | Closed

Details

  • PARKING

    Complimentary Valet Parking Available

  • DRESS CODE

    Herons offers a luxury dining experience to all our guests; we request that you dress appropriately for the dining room at dinner time. Jackets are requested, but not required. Ripped clothing, shorts, casual sandals, and athletic wear are not permitted.

Menus

Chocolate Dessert at Herons

Begin your day with breakfast or lunch at Herons, where we serve refined, casual fare in a relaxed setting. Reservations are encouraged, though we are pleased to welcome walk-ins when space allows.

In the evening, Herons transforms into a signature dining experience, one of only 83 Forbes Five-Star Restaurants and Michelin Recommended. We invite you to savor our tasting menu, the truest reflection of our culinary philosophy using ingredients from our One Oak Farm. An à la carte menu is also available for guests who prefer a personalized selection. Dinner service is offered by reservation only.

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

To explore the full Herons dinner experience, menus, wine program, and culinary events, please visit the Herons website.

www.heronsnc.com.

For Reservations:
Please call 919-447-4200 or Visit Herons on Open Table.

2026-05-10

Mother's Day Brunch

Celebrate her at Herons

This Mother's Day, celebrate her with an elegant brunch in Herons. Our four-course menu with choices highlights the freshest flavors of spring, offering a gracious and heartfelt way to gather and create beautiful memories together.

2026-05-18

Artist Reception with Jennifer McCurdy

The Umstead Hotel and Spa is pleased to present Inside the Curve, an exhibition featuring new works by renowned ceramic artist Jennifer McCurdy. Known for her sculptural porcelain vessels inspired by the natural world, McCurdy’s work captures the movement of wind, water, and flame through intricate carving and fluid form.

Working with translucent porcelain, McCurdy shapes each piece on a potter’s wheel before cutting and manipulating the clay to create a sense of motion that continues to evolve during the firing process. The resulting vessels reveal dramatic shifts of light and shadow, with many finished in luminous gold leaf interiors that reflect warmth and depth.

2026-04-27

Beauty Uncorked

A Spring Soireé with Natura Bissé

Spring into the season with a relaxing evening in our Spa.

Guests will be greeted with sparkling wine and a charcuterie display before settling in for an intimate, guided session with a licensed esthetician from Natura Bissé. The evening features a tasting of four wines paired with four spa product demonstrations, curated by our Umstead Wine Team, offering a sensory exploration of skincare and self-care.