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Herons
The Umstead Hotel and Spa, 100 Woodland Pond Dr
Cary, NC 27513
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Dinner Menu
Three Courses $95, Wine Pairings $45 / Four Courses $105, Wine Pairings $60 / "The Art Tour" $150, Beverage Pairings $90
First
Beet
fruit de cocoa, almond, malt, lychee, yogurt powder
Crab
kohlrabi, iced pear d'anjou, sea beans, caramelized miso
Oyster*
buttermilk, horseradish, chive aioli, white grapes, foil
Hamachi*
radish jam, green apple juice, shiso, Japanese wasabi
Butternut
frozen coconut, lime, pickled young ginger, shiitake
Second
Egg*
62 degree egg, john haulk grits, ham, carolina shrimp
Scallop*
farm sunchokes, citrus, warm bean salad, vadouvan
Lobster
parsnip, rye, hazelnut, coffee infused lobster broth
Ravioli
sweet onion, black bread, ginger-mushroom essence
Foie Gras
apple, puffed grains, sweet potato bread, spice crumble ($10 supplement)
Entrées
Elk*
slow roasted quince, pomegranate, rutabaga, roasted beet
Turbot
cauliflower, caviars & roes, savoy cabbage, apple, fine herbs
Trout
farm carrots, swiss chard, pickled onion, yuzu-ahi dolce broth
Duck*
sweet potatoes, gooseberry, bao bun, consommé, aged sherry
Beef*
asian pear, potato, pickled peanuts, gai lan, korean bbq glaze, shaved truffles ($20 supplement)
Dessert
Bananas
en papillote, rum caviar, vanilla ice cream, puff pastry, caramel
Mont Blanc
chestnut ice cream, honey crisp, apples, oxalis, white chocolate
Chihuly
pear sorbet, sake granita, coffee cream, distillation, anise hyssop
Black Walnut
ice cream, rose jam, iranian pistachio, hibiscus, cocoa tuille
Pumpkin
sugar blown sphere, espuma, burnt cinnamon milk chocolate
*May be cooked to order. May be served raw or undercooked or contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Fruit & Salads
Yogurt Parfait
$8.00
tonka bean panna cotta, pear compote, pecan, house granola
Açaí Bowl
$10.00
chia seeds, coconut, bee pollen, strawberry, banana, manuka
Young Lettuces
$10.00
apple, red onion, blue cheese, country ham, walnut vinaigrette
Kale Salad
$19.00
shrimp, barley, citrus, pancetta, parmesan, fennel dressing
Tuna Rice Bowl*
$15.00
sesame, cucumber, radish, scallion, bamboo rice, quail egg
Eggs
Two Farm Eggs*
$14.00
roasted fingerling potatoes, choice of breakfast meat
Ham & Brie Sandwich
$14.00
over-medium egg, chutney, watercress, apple, sourdough
Crab Benedict*
$18.00
blue crab, canadian bacon, english muffin, hollandaise
Egg White Omelet
$15.00
cremini, portobello, & oyster mushrooms, field greens
Herons Featured Omelet
$15.00
roasted potatoes, seasonal ingredients, local cheese
Specialties
Bravas Potato Hash*
$16.00
sunny-side egg, smoked chicken, tomato, onion, arugula
Smoked Salmon
$16.00
everything bagel, cream cheese, red onion, capers, dill
Super Oats
$12.00
goji berries, raw almonds, cocoa nibs, blueberries, cinnamon
Old-Fashioned Pancakes
$12.00
traditional, blueberry, chocolate chip, banana, maple syrup
Brioche French Toast
$12.00
seasonal marmalade, toasted almond crumb, vanilla cream
Chicken & Waffle Benedict
$17.00
fried chicken, sage waffle, prosciutto, mustard hollandaise
Shrimp & Grits*
$19.00
tasso ham, cheddar, crispy egg, cremini mushroom jus
The Truffle Burger*
$18.00
fried egg, bacon, truffle cheese, aioli, bibb, herb fries
Steak & Eggs*
$22.00
new york strip, two farm eggs, house fries, steak sauce
Breakfast Meats
$6
Turkey Bacon
Pork Sausage
Smoked Bacon
Chicken-Apple Sausage
North Carolina Country Ham
*May be cooked to order. May be served raw or undercooked or contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Small Plates
Tuna Rice Bowl*
$15.00
seaweed salad, cucumber, radish, bamboo rice, quail egg
Duck & Buns
$14.00
apple radish slaw, cilantro, basil, yuzu, hoisin barbeque sauce
Roasted Roots
$12.00
beets, celeriac, radish, chick pea, mâche, frisee white balsamic
Young Lettuces
$10.00
apple, red onion, blue cheese, country ham, walnut vinaigrette
Beef Barley
$13.00
carrot, pearl onion, celery, turnip, parsley, chive, tarragon
Entrée Salads & Sandwiches
Soup & Sandwich
$14.00
butternut squash, ham, brie, chutney, toasted sourdough
Kale Salad
$19.00
shrimp, barley, pancetta, citrus, parmesan, fennel dressing
Caesar Salad
$17.00
romaine, free range chicken, parmesan, anchovies, croutons
Hot Smoked Salmon
$19.00
watercress, lettuce, pickled mustard seeds, apple cider glaze
Lobster Roll
$19.00
buttermilk roll, celery, pickles, lemon aioli ,house made chips
Umstead Burger*
$18.00
vine ripened tomatoes, pickles, choice of cheese, herb fries
Entrées
Ramen
$16.00
soft poached egg, hon shimeji, kale, bean sprouts, vegetable broth
Carolina Chicken
$19.00
spin rossa, brussels, onions, mushrooms, country ham, sherry cream
Flounder
$24.00
house pasta, leeks, butternut squash, kale, arugula pesto broth
Salmon*
$21.00
couscous, roasted cauliflower, bacon, capers, almond, curry sauce
Beef Tenderloin*
$27.00
yukon potato puree, black salsify, carrots, spinach, steak sauce
Scallops*
$25.00
carolina gold rice, celery root, maitake, apple, black garlic broth
Desserts
Cheesecake
$12.00
Yuzu cheesecake, green tea streusel, sake nuage
Sundae
$10.00
vanilla ice cream, sorghum caramel, chantilly, chocolate sauce
Black Walnut
$11.00
ice cream, hibiscus cake, pistachio, rose jam
Dark Chocolate
$12.00
ganache, peppermint ice cream, cocoa crumb, black cardamom
*May be cooked to order. May be served raw or undercooked or contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Pressed Juices
$10
Beet Lemon
antioxidant, detoxify
Carrot Ginger
vitamins A & C, immunity
Kale Apple
vitamins B & C, energy
Turmeric Mandarin
vitamins C & B6, relaxation
Fruits & Grains
Fresh Sliced Fruit
$10.00Acai Bowl
$10.00
chia seeds, coconut, bee pollen, strawberry, banana, manuka
Super Oats
$12.00
goji berries, raw almonds, cocoa nibs, blueberries, cinnamon
Oatmeal Gratin
$8.00
brown sugar, bananas, golden raisins, brown butter walnuts
Yogurt Parfait
$8.00
tonka bean panna cotta, pear compote, pecans, house granola
Breakfast Pastries
$7.00
whipped butter, assorted jams & jellies
Specialties
Bravas Potato Hash*
$16.00
sunny-side egg, chicken, tomato, onion, arugula
Old-Fashioned Pancakes
$12.00
traditional, blueberry, banana or chocolate chip
Smoked Salmon
$16.00
everything bagel, cream cheese, red onion, capers, dill
Two Farm Eggs*
$14.00
roasted fingerling potatoes, choice of breakfast meat
Crab Cake Benedict*
$18.00
blue crab, canadian bacon, english muffin, hollandaise
Egg White Omelet
$15.00
cremini, portobello, & oyster mushrooms, field greens
Herons Featured Omelet
$15.00
roasted potatoes, seasonal ingredients, local cheese
Breakfast Meats
$6
Turkey Bacon
Pork Sausage
Smoked Bacon
Chicken-Apple Sausage
North Carolina Country Ham
*May be cooked to order. May be served raw or undercooked or contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
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Hours
Monday:
6:30am - 9:00pm
Tuesday:
6:30am - 9:00pm
Wednesday:
6:30am - 9:00pm
Thursday:
6:30am - 9:00pm
Friday:
6:30am - 10:00pm
Saturday:
7:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday:
7:00am - 1:00pm
About Us
Herons is the signature restaurant of The Umstead Hotel and Spa, open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. The intimate 98-seat dining room features a full-view kitchen, curved ceilings, original artwork and floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the terrace, lawn and lake. Outdoor dining is delightful in the spring, summer, and fall.