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In-Room Dining

Enjoy the flavors of Herons from the comfort of your guest room. Our in-room dining features beautifully plated dishes, seasonal specialties, and personalized amenities—all delivered with the elegance and ease of a Five-Star experience.

Reservations: 919 447 4091
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Hours

Menu Hours:

  • Chef-prepared Sushi, beautifully plated and made to order | 5:00PM to 8:30PM Tuesday- Saturday
  • Breakfast available | 6AM to 10:00am Monday-Friday | 6:00AM to 1:00PM Saturday- Sunday
  • All Day menu | 10:00am to 10:00PM Monday-Friday | 1:00PM to 10:00PM Saturday- Sunday 
  • Late-night offerings | 10:00 PM to 12:00am Sunday- Thursday | 10:00pm to 1:00am Friday-Saturday

Menus

At The Umstead, in-room dining is more than a convenience, it’s a curated extension of our culinary philosophy. Each dish, crafted by the award-winning Herons culinary team, brings the elegance of our Forbes Five-Star restaurant directly to the comfort and privacy of your guest room.

From artfully presented breakfasts with fresh-brewed coffee and house-made pastries to late-night desserts and Champagne served on your balcony overlooking the lake, every moment is designed to be both indulgent and effortless.

Guests may also enjoy selections like handcrafted sushi, locally inspired entrées, and seasonal specialties — all plated with the same thoughtful detail and artistry found at Herons.

Our personalized in-room amenities, including curated wine and cheese pairings, chocolate-dipped strawberries, fruit platters, and celebratory Champagne, transform a beautiful stay into an unforgettable one.

To place an order simply dial In Room Dining 4091 or use In Room Dining tablet

2026-11-03

Umstead Annual White Truffle Dinner

’Tis the season gourmands across the country wait for: White Truffle season!

Available for a fleeting time each November and December, this rare delicacy merits a special tasting menu when the truffles are at their peak. Beginning Tuesday, November 3, Herons invites guests to experience the “white diamond of Italy,” beginning with a welcome of delicate canapés followed by a thoughtfully composed five-course White Truffle Tasting Menu.

Designed to highlight the delicate flavors of one of the world’s rarest truffles, each course brings together carefully selected ingredients for a sensory experience unlike any other.

2026-11-28

Tea with Santa

Join us this winter for our annual Tea with Santa events. Let your children ages 10 and under delight in this magical event as they enjoy a special visit with Santa and let him know what is on their wish list this holiday season. Santa will share photos of his favorite memories as he tells stories of his helpful elves and reindeer. Tea with Santa includes photography, a small gift, and hot chocolate service with savory and sweet morsels.

2026-11-12

Herons × DRC *Fully Committed*

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Dinner

Iconic and elusive, the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti exists in a realm beyond ordinary wine: where mystique and craftsmanship converge. From the sacred slopes of the Côte d'Or, it yields wines of breathtaking elegance and depth, bottles that speak in whispers and linger in memory.

To taste DRC is to experience Burgundy at its most transcendent.

On Thursday, November 12th, Herons invites you to an unforgettable evening honoring the legend of DRC.

2026-10-27

Evenings with Krug

The 2026 Krug Ambassade Dinner at Herons

The Umstead Hotel and Spa is honored to enter its second year as an official Krug Ambassade, joining a select collection of culinary destinations around the world united by an appreciation for exceptional hospitality and the singular expression of Krug Champagne.

This fall, Chef Steven Devereaux Greene brings that partnership to the table at Herons with a four-course dining experience inspired by the season at One Oak Farm.

Drawing from ingredients harvested just beyond the restaurant, each course will be thoughtfully paired with a different expression of Krug Champagne, creating an evening that celebrates the relationship between season and the glass.

2026-10-20

Umstead Uncorked Wine Tasting

Australia: Beyond the Shiraz

Our Uncorked series is relaxed and focused on discovery. This October, journey through the diverse wine regions of Australia, from the powerful Shiraz of Barossa Valley to the elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay of Tasmania. Discover the regions and producers that have helped shape Australia into one of the world’s most dynamic wine countries.

Skip the jetlag and let Wine Director Simon Kaufmann guide you through a curated selection of Australian wines, moving beyond the expected to uncover both celebrated expressions and unexpected discoveries along the way.

2026-11-13

Herons × DRC: A Second Selection

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Dinner

With our first Domaine de la Romanée-Conti dinner fully reserved, Herons invites you to a second evening on Friday, November 13th devoted to one of Burgundy’s most coveted domaines. A new selection of Grand Crus offers another rare opportunity to explore the wines that have shaped its extraordinary reputation. This intimate evening will be hosted by The Umstead Wine Director and Advanced Sommelier, Simon Kaufmann and will begin with Champagne in the Private Dining Room before guests settle in for a tasting of the featured wines below.