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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
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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

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

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 from the four-course prix fixe 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

2025-04-20

Easter Brunch at Herons

Celebrate with us! 

Gather with family and loved ones for a memorable Easter Sunday brunch at Herons, where Executive Chef and four-time James Beard semi-finalist Steven Devereaux Greene presents a beautifully curated four-course menu with choices showcasing elevated seasonal flavors.

2025-05-11

Mother's Day Brunch at Herons

Celebrate with us!

Gather with family and loved ones for a memorable Mother’s Day brunch at Herons, where an exquisitely curated four-course choice menu highlights the best of the season in an elegant setting.

2025-04-22

Umstead Uncorked Wine Tasting

Discover the Delicate Nuances of Rosé

Sip your way through the world of rosé in this vibrant tasting experience. From crisp and refreshing to rich and complex, discover the many expressions and shatter your misconceptions of this beloved pink wine.

2025-04-24

Umstead Uncorked Wine Tasting

Discover the Delicate Nuances of Rosé

Sip your way through the world of rosé in this vibrant tasting experience. From crisp and refreshing to rich and complex, discover the many expressions and shatter your misconceptions of this beloved pink wine.

2025-04-29

Umstead Unbottled Masterclass

Spring Awakening: Embracing the Flowering Notes in Every Glass

Celebrate and learn about the fresh, fragrant side of wine.  This masterclass highlights aromatic varietals bursting with blossom and perfume, revealing how certain grape varieties, terroir and winemaking bring floral notes to life in every glass.