Herons

Herons operates within The Umstead Hotel & Spa. The restaurant has received recognition from Food & Wine, Condé Nast Traveler and Garden & Gun and holds Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond distinctions; it is Michelin Recommended. It hosts culinary- and wine-focused events such as Umstead Uncorked and requests reservations—encouraged for daytime service and required for dinner—while providing complimentary valet parking. A smart dress code is requested for dinner service. The dining room is relaxed and refined by day and shifts to a formal, signature dining vibe in the evening; seating and design reflect a luxury hotel setting. The kitchen delivers modern, contemporary fine-dining with a farm-to-table focus that highlights produce and ingredients from the property's One Oak Farm. In the evening the team emphasizes a tasting-menu approach they describe as the truest reflection of their culinary philosophy. Specialties include à la carte dinner selections, breakfast and refined brunch offerings, and lunch featuring refined casual fare, supported by an extensive wine program with pairings.