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Herons is indeed a very nice restaurant. What knocks it off the list for me is that it's located in a hotel. Probably a pretty petty gripe. Just feels like one too many business meetings/dinners I've been to. On the other hand, for a truly romantic weekend, a hotel stay coupled with dinner might be very nice.
Second Empire certainly is on Raleigh's "short list" and should be visited at least once. We also like the Bloomsbury Bistro at Five Points which is less-known. 518 West is where we went for our last "celebration", but there doesn't seem to be much as far as "out of the way tables" for privacy.
And of course, there is always the Angus Barn, a Raleigh "legend". Some people way underdress IMO for the place but it's still considered one of the primo "places to celebrate an occasion". I have a friend who works there--PM me and I can get you set up with him for top-notch service and a good table.
We did Heron's for our anniversary this year. We stayed at The Umstead that night as well. It was lovely.
Ruth's Chris and An are two places that are quite nice for anniversaries and such if you're in Cary.
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