This is the second time I tried their chef’s tasting course dinner. I have tried their regular course dinners numerous times. Although a bit more expensive than their regular course dinner, I believe that most people will find the chefs tasting course dinner to be a significantly better dining experience. I would give the regular course dinners about three to four stars, both in terms of taste and presentation. The chef‘s tasting course dinner deserves five stars on both and is as good as many course menus that you find in Manhattan or Los Angeles. Regardless of the course dinner selection, the service is impeccable and the wine selection is wonderful. There are even some very interesting nonalcoholic beverage options for those who choose to not drink alcohol.
came here for lunch. it's recommended to reserve a spot before you do, so we did. Service was quick and attentive, the food itself was alright, our lobster rolls were lightly chewy and bland. Maybe it was just the dish, but we weren't sure we would come back for that price wheelchair friendly location, outdoor seating is available and quite nice with a view of the greens however, free parking is available a few steps away from the hotel or you may valet for a fee
Where do I begin….???? My family had quite a bit of milestones this year but due to pandemic conditions and restrictions, we were unable to celebrate any of them. Mother’s Day was slowly approaching and I heard that Herons had re-opened for fine dining, so I thought yes, we can go there for brunch. Unfortunately, we found out the week of Mother’s Day that we were all exposed to the Covid virus which then resulted in positive test results……so much for that idea……..When we were all healthy again, I decided to do something special to celebrate all of the missed milestone achievements (3 birthdays, 2 graduations - High School and College, and Mother’s Day). It was due time for us to have a well-deserved combined celebration and where better to do it than to book a few nights stay at The Umstead Hotel and Spa Resort. Dinner at Herons: We made reservations to have dinner at Herons on our second night stay at the resort. We got dressed in our formal wear and went down to the restaurant. We were greeted with a lovely smile and professionalism and escorted to our table immediately. There we met our absolutely fabulous server, Carlos; he was assisted by Mandy I believe. Carlos is an excellent and knowledgeable server with a great balance of charm and professionalism. He understood and shared in our excitement for our various celebrations. He was fully engaged in ensuring we had the type of service and experience expected of a restaurant with such high caliber as Herons. We had a four course meal. Each dish and items that were brought to the table were unique In presentation, the way the dish was culminated, and the flavors. The texture was just right with the perfect balance of moisture and tenderness. Everything was exceptional! We were intrigued and sat anxiously anticipating the next treat to come from the kitchen. The chefs had us fully engaged with our mouths watering for the next dish. We were equally impressed by the synchronization of our meals being served. All dishes arrived at the same time and were presented to us with class. Any questions we had were answered immediately with a smile and appropriate level of detail. We felt comfortable and appreciated. There were five of us dining together and every single person echoed the exact same sentiments. The experience that we received made our long awaited celebrations worth the wait. I have recommended you before but now I am inclined to escalate my level of recommendation for your restaurant and staff. Truly impressive food and dining service! Well done Chefs, Carlos, and the entire Herons staff! We had extremely high expectations and you met them effortlessly!
Easy to see why this restaurant is one of the best in the Triangle. Very elegant setting with indoor and outdoor seating areas. Light music from the piano. We both ordered the tenderloin from the bar menu. Very tasty, just the right size. Probably 6 ozs. Vegetables were very flavorful. Will definitely visit again.
This was the best dining experience I have ever had in my life, and my better half says the same. Herons delivered above and far beyond. For the occasion that he and I were celebrating, nothing less would have done. I'm so grateful that this place gave us the experience that it did. The atmosphere to this exraordinary and artful establishment was regal to say the least. Come hungry, for it is indeed filling. As a symphony progresses, so too does this meal. Movements, Bridges, a Crescendo and Decrescendo. They treat everything with the utmost care and precision. It was the very definition of elegance. I hope to go again, someday.
