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Herons

One of only 79 Forbes Five-Star restaurants in the world, Herons is the signature restaurant of The Umstead Hotel and Spa and annually acclaimed among the best restaurants in Raleigh, North Carolina. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, the intimate, 98-seat dining room features a full-view kitchen, a meticulously curated private art collection and floor-to-ceiling window views of the surrounding gardens and grounds.

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

  • 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.

  • PARKING

    Complimentary Valet Parking Available

Menus

Chocolate Dessert at Herons

The Herons culinary team masterfully redefines American cooking by infusing classic concepts translated with local, seasonal ingredients and precise technique, brightening each ingredient's flavor and purpose. Select between an a la carte or chef's tasting menu, showcasing The Umstead's culinary farm and drawing inspiration from the art and nature theme of the property. 

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.

 

Reservations
To make a reservation at Herons, visit us on open table

or call 919-447-4200

2025-08-19

Umstead Uncorked Wine Tasting

Dive Into Greece

Join us for our August Uncorked tastings as we journey through the wines of Greece. With a winemaking history that spans thousands of years, Greece offers an incredible array of indigenous grape varieties and regional styles shaped by its mountainous landscapes and coastal influences. Sommelier Hannah Seligson will guide you through a tasting that ranges from crisp, mineral-driven Assyrtiko to aromatic, expressive reds like Xinomavro.

2025-08-28

Umstead Unbottled Wine Masterclass

Hello New Zealand

Join Sommelier Hannah Seligson for an educational masterclass exploring the diverse wine regions of New Zealand. Through an in-depth presentation and guided tastings, you’ll learn about the unique climates, soils, and grape varieties that define New Zealand’s signature wines, including its world-renowned Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir.

2025-08-20

Umstead Uncorked Wine Tasting

Dive Into Greece

Join us for our August Uncorked tastings as we journey through the wines of Greece. With a winemaking history that spans thousands of years, Greece offers an incredible array of indigenous grape varieties and regional styles shaped by its mountainous landscapes and coastal influences. Sommelier Hannah Seligson will guide you through a tasting that ranges from crisp, mineral-driven Assyrtiko to aromatic, expressive reds like Xinomavro.