Grey Orchard Opens in Round Rock — Modern American Dining Lands on I-35

There’s a new name to know along the I-35 dining strip. Grey Orchard, an upscale modern American restaurant, soft-opened July 9 in the old Denny’s spot at 2700 N I-35. As a result, Round Rock’s stretch of chains and fast-casual staples just got a serious upgrade.

Fitzgerald arrived in Austin with Michelin Guide credentials from Atlanta’s the White Bull. Meanwhile, Sun’s résumé includes a stint at Eleven Madison Park in New York. He also opened Austin spots Cedro Scratch Italian & Bar and Mia Italian Tapas & Bar. In short, this isn’t a first-timer’s menu.

The concept is seasonal American food “shaped by subtle Asian influence.” The menu backs that up: think a wild mushroom salad and a double smash burger. There’s also tempura bang bang shrimp, duck bánh mì, and basil fried rice. Overall, expect the kind of artful plating that made Fig a local favorite

Inside, the space leans warm and neutral, with an organic layout of bench seating, tables for two, a prominent bar, and a semi-private room for small groups (larger group bookings are available too).

Grey Orchard is still in its soft-opening phase, so expect a few things to shift before the full opening later this month. We’ll keep an eye on it and update this post as it settles in.

See ya ‘Round the Rock!