Herons

Herons reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Siping VIP

   Raleigh2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   We did the tasting menu and it was just ok. We’ve had better food and experience at Heron.
   

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   Amy

   Raleigh14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Herons is our favorite spot for brunch and Priya is the best!
   

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   Mark

   Raleigh15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Stellar! Chef Stephen Greene and his team create a dining experience like no other. The culinary creations are as creative as they are delicious. The service is exceptional, and the staff is perfectly attentive to every detail. Quite simply, the best!!
   

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   richard VIP

   New York City102 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   We arrived about 2 hours ahead of reservation to enjoy some time at the bar prior to dinner. The initial impression was not good. Juan the bartender was cold and mechanical, like he could not be bothered. We ordered truffle fries with our drinks. He mumbled and the fries never showed up until 45 minutes later because he did not put order in. Not a good first impression. Thankfully, another bartender showed up named Sean. He was very friendly and sociable, so he saved the night. As far as dining experience, staff was attentive, friendly and pleasant. The food is not rushed, allowing you to enjoy each course. The presentation is very nice. I would say half of the food was great and the other half, fair. Beet salad was great, quail missed the mark.Pheasant, great. Carrot dessert, imaginative and tasty. Oysters, -they should let you know are cooked, let down if you want just out of shell. Lobster, good. Halibut, not crazy about it. My main complaint would be the decor of the dining room does not match the food experience. For a high end restaurant, the decor feels like your in a regular eatery. Total mismatch there, especially at this price point. Even the bar area is better appointed. Finally, they should train the waitress to let you know that after 11pm, valet closes and you need to see front desk for keys. We were waiting for 15 minutes outside until another couple went inside to find out what was going on. We were given our keys and had to fetch our own car. Overall, the experience, which should have been amazing, fell flat.
   

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   Suzanne

   Raleigh8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We ate at Heron’s to celebrate our 36th Anniversary. We ordered a selection from each of the four courses. My husband and I both got the Omikase. The sushi was outstanding and we have eaten Sushi in quite a few restaurants. I ordered the Lobster and my husband ordered the Hamachi. Both were beautifully presented and delicious. For our entrees I ordered the Duck and my husband ordered the Halibut. The preparation of the Duck and the confit was excellent. The layers of flavor with the Halibut were wonderful. They accommodated some change requests with dessert and the chocolate and carrot cake were both a fantastic finish. Service was top notch and not overbearing. The pacing was perfect between courses and we spent 2 1/2 hours for four courses. When we lived in CT., we ate at Blue Hill at Stone Barn for our 25th anniversary-and Heron’s was certainly of the same caliber. We will be returning.
   

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   Olya

   Raleigh1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Heron’s never disappoints. First class experience!
   

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   Amelia

   Fort Lauderdale2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of the best restaurants and great food I have ever had!!
   

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   Matt VIP

   Atlanta20 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Truly amazing service and presentation. The food was some of the best I have ever had.
   

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   Ron

   Raleigh1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 10, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Awesome experience . Everything was unforgettable and worth every penny and time.
   

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    Chris

    Atlantic City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Exceptional service and excellent food. If you have the opportunity to experience an evening at Herons do not pass it up.
    

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