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Herons

4.7 (788) $$$$ $$$$ American, Modern

Description

Summary: A four course tasting unfolds in an elegant room with open kitchen views and a garden-sourced menu.

Herons at The Umstead Hotel offers a refined culinary theater where the full view kitchen engages guests and the dining room stays elegantly hushed yet lively. The seasonal menu highlights ingredients sourced from the property's garden, local farms, and exotic locales, presented in artful arrangements. Diners may select three, four, or eight courses, with wine pairings and a rotating array of dessert fantasies, all within a sophisticated business casual atmosphere.

Awards

AAA
5 Diamonds
Forbes
5 Stars
OAD
Ranked # 329 in Top Restaurants of North America 2025
Ranked # 350 in Top Restaurants of North America 2024
Ranked # 515 in Top Restaurants of North America 2023
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La Liste
Score 86.0 / 100 2025
Score 82.5 / 100 2023
Ranked # 28 in the World 2025
Ranked # 862 in the World 2023
Gayot
1 Toque
1 Toque
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Location

The Umstead Hotel and Spa, 100 Woodland Pond Dr, Cary, NC 27513

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