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Herons
Modern New American
Fine dining inside The Umstead Hotel and Spa, Herons draws much of its menu from the property's own farm, which gives the kitchen a reason to be smug and the plates a reason to back it up. The chef holds a James Beard semifinalist nod and a Forbes Five Star, and the wine list runs deep enough to require a second read. AAA Five Diamonds. Dress accordingly.
Four honors, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- AAA Five Diamonds
- Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Five Star
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Southeast · Steven Devereaux Greene
One number, weighted & current 92
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
- Shrimp and grits Michelin Guide
Nearby in the record closest first
- The Umstead Hotel and Spa Stay · 93
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