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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 / Eight Course Kaiseki $150, Beverage Pairings $90
First
Beet
poached rhubarb, aerated goat's milk, rye toast, purple oxalis
Asparagus
parmesan panna cotta, ossetra caviar, brioche, cured egg yolk
Oyster*
champagne poached, frozen crème fraiche pearl, lemon sorrel
Tuna*
green tomato, cucumber, basil seeds, fresh wasabi, buttermilk
Consommé
dungeness crab, trout roe, tapioca, ginger, jasmine, lemon balm
Second
Egg*
62 degree egg, john haulk grits, lady edison ham, carolina shrimp
Scallop*
morel mushrooms, potato, dashi-onion crème, allium-whey broth
Beef Tartare*
spring truffle aioli, sea urchin, tosaka, charred onion toast, chervil
Ricotta
poached lobster, white asparagus, braised cabbage, white poppy
Foie Gras
strawberry, japanese pancake, benne seeds, szechuan peppercorn ($10 supplement)
Entrées
Lamb
black garlic, caramelized yogurt, romanesco, ramps, mint, pistachio
Bass
bamboo rice, snow peas, fava beans, cucumber, ginger-ham broth
Halibut
radish, white wheat berries, chickpeas, fennel, cress, meyer lemon
Chicken
truffle pasta, braised turnip, buttered farm kale, button mushroom
Duck*
coriander, coconut, green strawberry, farro verde, matcha, foie bao
Beef*
amaranth, pickled eggplant, miatake, rye berries, kohlrabi, sherry jus (shaved truffles $20 supplement)
Dessert
Coconut
coconut ice cream, curry, green smith apple, tapioca, tiny basils
Mango
mango sorbet, cucumber, yuzu, lime, grated pistachio, hyssop
Strawberry
japanese shaved ice, rose jam, rhubarb, strawberry, elderflower
Pisco
dulce de leche ice cream, pisco, passion fruit, cinnamon, lemon
Chocolate
black raspberry sorbet, chambord, raspberry violet merinuge
*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, rhubarb, mache, white balsamic
Young Lettuces
$10.00
asparagus, snow pea, pickled onions, peanuts, benne seed
Spring Gazpacho
$12.00
heirloom tomato, strawberries, pickled shrimp salad, yuzu
Entrée Salads & Sandwiches
Soup & Sandwich
$14.00
fennel soup, fromage blanc, english peas, scallion, lemon, mint
Kale Salad
$19.00
shrimp, oranges, barley, fennel, pancetta, parmesan, basil dressing
Caesar Salad
$17.00
romaine, free range chicken, aged parmesan cheese, croutons
Blue Crab Salad
$22.00
mâche, avocado mousse, yuzu kosho, green tomato, basil
Lobster Roll
$19.00
buttermilk roll, celery, house made pickles, house made chips
Umstead Burger*
$18.00
vine ripened tomatoes, pickles, choice of cheese, herb fries
Entrées
Carolina Chicken
$19.00
spin rossa polenta, mushrooms, country ham, sherry cream
Miso Roasted Cod
$25.00
toasted barley, farm kale, pickled ramps, allium consommé
Salmon*
$21.00
endive, hon shimeji, scallions, rice noodles, lemongrass broth
Beef Tenderloin*
$25.00
roasted potatoes, asparagus, bacon lardons, steak sauce
Tagliatelle Pasta
$16.00
spinach, mushroom, asparagus, fava, green beans, parmesan
Scallops
$27.00
fennel, spring succotash, pearl onions, basil-pesto broth
Desserts
Creme Brûlée
$12.00
lemongrass custard, burnt sugar, ginger chantilly cream
Red Velvet Martini
$11.00
cream cheese mousse, poached rhubarb, cocoa nib gelato
Lagrima
$12.00
dark chocolate, vanilla-tonka bean parfait, raspberry sorbet, berries
Buttermilk Panna Cotta
$10.00
homemade blueberry jam, "BLiS" maple syrup, cornmeal financier
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, strawberry, banana, manuka
Young Lettuces
$10.00
asparagus, snow pea, pickled onions, peanuts, benne seed
Kale Salad
$19.00
shrimp, oranges, barley, fennel, pancetta, parmesan, basil
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
English Pea Toast*
$13.00
62 degree egg, fromage blanc, english peas, lemon, mint
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
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
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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General Info
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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.