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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
summer berries, aerated goat's milk, rye toast, aged balsamic
Tomato
watermelon, vanilla, yuzu juice, pistachio, accompanying herbs
Oyster*
champagne poached, crème fraiche pearl, lemon sorrel, caviar
Tuna*
green tomato, cucumber, basil seeds, fresh wasabi, buttermilk
Consommé
alaskan king crab, trout roe, red rice, jasmine, lemon balm
Second
Egg*
62 degree egg, john haulk grits, lady edison ham, carolina shrimp
Scallop*
coconut jam, finger lime, avocado, lemongrass-sweet corn broth
Beef Tartare*
summer truffle aioli, uni, egg white caviar, charred onion toast
Ricotta
hearts of palm, chanterelle mushrooms, buttered frog legs, lemon
Foie Gras
carolina peach, japanese pancake, benne seed granola, verbena ($10 supplement)
Entrées
Lamb
black garlic, caramelized yogurt, romanesco, apricot, mint, pistachio
Turbot
miso cured egg yolk, char roe, laurel aged rice, okra, tomato dashi
Halibut
radish, white wheat berries, fennel, water cress, meyer lemon
Chicken
truffle pasta, braised turnip, buttered farm kale, button mushroom
Duck*
pickled red plum, farro verde, umeboshi, shiso, foie dumpling, corn
Beef*
amaranth, pickled eggplant, miatake, rye berries, squash, sherry jus, shaved truffles ($20 supplement)
Dessert
Tea
frozen milk tea, rose jam, bergamot, orchids, white chocolate
Blueberry
frosted geranium, blueberry vinegar ice, chamomile, crème fraîche
Coconut
lemon shortbread, anise hyssop, lemon curd, fennel marmalade
Cherry
hibiscus, iranian pistachios, szechaun milk chocolate, sakura tea
Summer
popcorn powder, corn custard & ice cream, cinnamon vanilla toffee
*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
panna cotta, blueberry compote, almonds, housemade granola
Acai Bowl
$10.00
chia seeds, coconut, bee pollen, blueberry, banana, manuka
Young Lettuces
$10.00
farm tomatoes, locatelli, country ham, peanuts, benne seed
Kale Salad
$19.00
shrimp, barley, fennel, pancetta, parmesan, basil dressing
Tuna Rice Bowl*
$13.00
sesame, cucumber, radish, scallion, bamboo rice, quail egg
Eggs
Two Farm Eggs*
$14.00
roasted fingerling potatoes, choice of breakfast meat
Fried Green Tomato Sandwich
$13.00
farm egg, avocado relish, bacon, garlic aioli, pimento bread
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, 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 & Waffles
$17.00
fried chicken, sweet potato waffle, pecan butter, honey
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*
$13.00
seaweed salad, cucumber, radish, bamboo rice, quail egg
Pork & Buns
$14.00
cucumber slaw, cilantro, five spice ginger caramel glaze
Roasted Beets
$12.00
blue cheese, pistachio, red plum, mâche, white balsamic
Young Lettuces
$10.00
farm tomatoes, locatelli, country ham, peanuts, benne seed
Summer Gazpacho
$12.00
heirloom tomato, watermelon, grilled shrimp salad, yuzu
Entrée Salads & Sandwiches
Soup & Sandwich
$14.00
tomato soup, fried green tomato, bacon, pimento bread
Kale Salad
$19.00
shrimp, barley, fennel, pancetta, parmesan, basil dressing
Caesar Salad
$17.00
romaine, free range chicken, aged parmesan, croutons
Blue Crab Salad
$22.00
mâche, avocado mousse, melon, green kosho vinaigrette
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
Tagliatella Pasta
$16.00
spinach, summer squash, oven dried tomatoes, parmesan
Carolina Chicken
$19.00
spin rossa polenta, okra, country ham, sherry cream
Miso Roasted Cod
$25.00
black rice, farm kale, scallions, tomato-ginger broth
Salmon*
$21.00
bok choy, mushrooms, fennel, rice noodles, lemongrass
Beef Tenderloin*
$25.00
roasted potatoes, haricot vert, bacon lardons, steak sauce
Scallops*
$27.00
eggplant, summer succotash, pearl onions, basil-pesto broth
Desserts
Flower Terrarium
$12.00
sugar sphere, violet espuma, bergamot ice cream, honey
Ice Cream Float
$11.00
sarsaparilla ice cream, chocolate cake, coffee soda, passion fruit
Creme Brulee
$12.00
hazelnut infused crème brûlée, nutella, brown butter, apricot
Cherry
$10.00
goats milk mousse, cherry glaze, dark chocolate pudding, thyme
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, blueberry, 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
vanilla panna cotta, blueberry compote, almonds, granola
Breakfast Pastries
$7.00
whipped butter, assorted jams & jellies
Specialties
Bravas Potato Hash*
$16.00
sunny-side egg, chicken, tomato, onion, arugula
Old-Fashion 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.