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Herons
- American
- Cary, NC
About this business
Condé Nast Traveler calls it a 'culinary gem' and diners have no reason to disagree. Herons, found inside TheUmstead Hotel and Spa, invites diners to relish authentic American fare in a charming setting. John Childers, Chef de Cuisine and Executive Chef Steven D. Greene weave a magical culinary experience, offering delights like luscious crab cakes, hollandaise and other contemporary American preparations. Its impressive wine list features more than 1500 exquisite selections, allowing guests to sip their chosen blends... read more
Location details
100 Woodland Pond Dr, Cary, NC, 27513, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Christmas Dinner We went to Herons for our Company Christmas Dinner. The service was excellent and the interior was nice. I would like to be able to see the view in the daytime -- because I wasn't sure what it overlooked. Might have been a SAS campus building? My food was good - steak -- not the best I've ever had, but pretty good. The dessert - some chocolate concoction was excellent. My husband had some sort of gumbo dish -- and he said it was the best he'd ever had. Definitely pricey - but a good place for a special dinne... read more
Everything was fantastic MINUS the MANAGER!!! – You can thank the manager of Heron's for losing two stars, otherwise I would have rated this a 5-star. The restaurant is not only beautiful but the food was fantastic. Our waitor was very kind, helpful and knowledgable of the menu and food items. The only problem I had with the restaurant was the manager. He seemed to follow around the employees like they were children, which made me very uncomfortable. I also caught him yelling at one of his employees in clear view of the rest... read more
Don't waste your time or money – My friends and I dined at Heron's tonight for the first time. What a disappointment!!! Our initial reception was excellent which led us to expect a wonderful evening, but it was not to be. Our waiter was obsequious at first and then seemed to forget that we were there. My salad came out 10 minutes after everyone else had been served and when it arrived it was both hot and cold. A friend ordered the "Fire and Ice" which he promptly sent back as inedible; frozen lettuce with hot bacon grease po... read more
Outstanding Dinner – My wife and I had the privilege to spend our 10th wedding anniversary dinner at Herons last Friday August 22. This is by far one of our best dining experiences that we ever had. We both have years of experience in the food and wine industry in Los Angeles, New York City and Raleigh, both in front and back of the house. As a professional artist I have to acknowledge the architectural beauty and interior design of the restaurant. When we arrived the maitre d'hotel and the hostess were very accommodating to... read more
What a waste of an evening – I was pretty disappointed with my experience here. My meal was only $200 for two, so for an upscale dinner that isn't too bad. I felt like they wanted so badly to be Manhattan and are not even close. I paid $16 for a scallop appetizer. Two scallops, tiny, cold, and gritty. My wine was not brought to the table before any course, the food always made it first. Tut tut. To their credit they did remove the scallops from the bill. The hubby ordered Lamb chops with braised lamb on top. $32, for one sma... read more
Delicious meal, outstanding service – We had dinner w/ a couple of friends from out-of-town and had a magnificent evening. The staff was attentive w/o being stifling, knowledgeable w/o being pretentious. The amuse-bouche was a delightful shredded apple treat that set the standard for the meal. Each of us ordered a fish entree and we were completely pleased w/ the freshness and perfect preparation. We have eaten in every restaurant in the Triad and Triangle which seems to be generally considered "outstanding", and none exceed... read more
Afternoon Tea - great atmosphere – My friends treated me for the afternoon tea. I can say it was pricey, but worth the atmosphere, and the courses served with the tea selection were excellent. A classical guitarist was playing softly, the day we visited. I would come for special occasions only, because of the price.
Excellent service, but unfortunately, not so excellent food – We visited Herons based on the hype and excitement around its grand opening and was quite disappointed. The service was indeed excellent and the servers were attentive and friendly. However, the food was horrible. The seafood dishes were extremely bland and others were either too salty or flavorless. We ordered the Kobe beef which was tender, but was not cooked properly. The lamb chop did not taste fresh and was very gamy. The fish was bland and tasteless. The sou... read more
Beautiful meal! – I went last night with my best friend and we had a very nice experience. The staff is attentive without being over-bearing, everyone from the host to the woman who brought us the bread was very congenial. We had the chef's tasting menu, which was probably the best meal of both our lives. Every detail was perfect, the wine was wonderfully matched. The place is expensive, but it's a five star restaurant, so we were prepared. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants a lovely meal and who wan... read more
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How is Herons rated?
Herons has a 4.7 star rating with 846 reviews.
When is Herons open?
Herons is closed now. It will open at 9:00 a.m.
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