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Clay Pit

(512) 322-5131 1601 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78701
Neighborhoods :
Downtown
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Hours : Mon-Fri 11am-2pm and 5-10pm (till 11pm on Fri); Sat noon-3pm and 5-11pm
  • Payment accepted : Visa
  • Payment accepted : Cash
  • Payment accepted : Amex
  • Payment accepted : Mastercard
  • Price : 2 - Moderately Priced
  • Cuisine : Indian
  • Payment accepted : Discover
  • Reservations : Reservations recommended
  • Credit Cards : V
  • Credit Cards : AE
  • Credit Cards : DC
  • Credit Cards : MC
  • Credit Cards : DISC
  • Prices : $6.95 lunch buffet; main courses $10-$16
  • On the Menu : Try the Deci Cucumber Salad from the "Soup and Salad" section! It's light, fresh, and has just the right amount of spice.
  • Know Before You Go : Chef Maqbool Ahmed earned his stripes at the upscale Oberoi Hotel in New Delhi. His emphasis lies on traditional Indian food, but he also makes a foray into contemporary fare with dishes such as curried crab cakes and coriander calamari.

Yummy Indian food with lots of flavor.

allisonandluke from Citysearch03/15/2012 6:21 pm

Yummy Indian food with lots of flavor. Naan tasted fresh, a little oily. Food was hot and filling. Skip dessert. Great atmosphere.

When u need a break from the steak,

RandeeD from Citysearch02/18/2012 1:42 pm

When u need a break from the steak, this old standby has plenty of parking and awesome private dining

The Best Indian Food We Have Ever Eaten!

Brittany Nichols Shook from Citysearch01/27/2012 8:02 am

Clean, friendly, delicious. What more could you ask for? Seriously, when my husband and I visit Austin for a weekend, we eat there 2-3 times at least. Then, when it's time to head home to Fort Worth, we make a to-go order and pack it…

Excellent Food and Service

Chester Husk from Citysearch12/28/2010 2:11 am

This was our first experience with the Clay Pit. The greeting staff were plesant and efficient. We were seated within minutes of our arrival. The resturant area was very warm and inviting. We ordered from the House Specialities: …

Our top Austin choice for Indian food

jcrasco from Citysearch08/19/2010 4:29 pm

This is a dependably great restaurant...interesting food, attentive and knowledgeable service, good wine list, and charming ambiance. Pay no attention to those droids who were probably drunk and abusive to the staff...those aren't the…

Good but overpriced

jrhodes from Citysearch04/09/2010 6:42 am

The atmosphere is great and the service was good however the food was overpriced. I would go back but it's not going be a new favorite.

very good!

penguindust from Citysearch01/05/2010 11:56 am

My boyfriend and I went here on a whim because Phara's was closed. We were really surprised about how wonderful the food was! Our waiter was very sweet, he was attentive, and completely not what some of the reviewers below me said. The…

Clay Pit is the best Indian joint in Austin

Sabina G from Insider Pages07/27/2009 11:34 am

Definitely my favorite place to dine out in Austin. The ambiance is great, and unlike any other Indian Restaurant I have seen so far in the US. The food is exceptional. I especially recommend their Mango lassi.

Disappointment.

Sunson1 from Citysearch05/05/2009 2:34 pm

I went in for take out and repeated my order several times to the apathetic hostess that took my order (so, I didn't want them to get it wrong). My mistake for not checking it and when I returned home the order was wrong. I was very…

Love Love Love Clay Pit

Danyell681 from Citysearch04/22/2009 10:41 am

I have been there a few times with different co-workers and classmates. I have great food and service everytime. Friendly staff and good food, what more can you ask for?

THE WORST

ally9024 from Citysearch12/13/2008 7:38 pm

This is the worst I have ever seen. I dined here earlier and I can reassure you that I will NEVER go back! The owner/top manager needs to get off his high horse! Isn't the customer always supposed to be right? This man treated us…

Biggest mistake of my life!

viola78 from Citysearch11/21/2008 11:35 am

The Clay Pit used to be one of my favorite restaurants in Austin; until I decided to host my wedding reception there. It was the biggest mistake of my life! I planned my event with the owner months and months in advance and was told…

the ci ci's pizza of indian food

thewiz from Citysearch10/10/2008 8:30 am

bland food. think ci-ci's pizza of indian food. i swear the naan is just a regular old tortilla and veggie pakoras were pretty lame too. to be totally fair the veggie somasas werent all that bad then again they werent all that good. the…

Fancy stuff and wine selection is great!

sutangs from Citysearch09/13/2008 5:17 pm

So here's the deal. I am Indian, a great chef myself, come from a long line of chefs. The food here is quite nice. We got there at 8pm on a saturday, we waited an hour to eat. The reason I am giving 4 stars is because this place doesn't…

WTF

Olivvia from Citysearch08/14/2008 1:51 pm

If your in the mood for chicken tikka masala, DO NOT GO HERE EVER!!! I order Chicken Tikka Masala And got about 4 little pieces of chicken drowning in watered down masala sauce. I also ordered an extra side of Tikka Masala sause and it…

Elegant and Delicious!

sirenseye from Citysearch07/27/2008 7:42 am

I have not found a restaurant anywhere that I love as much as the Clay Pit! Their food is always ridiculously amazing, the drinks are different and fun, and the staff is attentive and welcoming. I would eat here every day if I could. …

Curry Heaven!

CaitlinQ from Menuism06/24/2008 7:21 pm

One word: Korma...and you've got to try this sweet curry from the Clay Pit! Korma is my favorite item on...

Really great contemporary Indian food - especially the

mytable from Citysearch06/17/2008 10:39 am

I love Indian spinach dishes of all kinds - try the spinach curry - really sumptuous! This review won';t let me spell the dishes so use your imagination - it's all great....and the curried mussels. The breads are great too....especially…

yummy!

brullmichelle from Citysearch04/24/2008 5:41 am

Great chicken korma and great drinks. Love the atomsphere esp. downstairs! A must atleast once a month!

Great food, brunch though small

conjunction3 from Citysearch03/15/2008 4:23 pm

I ordered the tandoori chicken and grilled veggies. It was very good, pretty healthy. The veggies had some yellow orange sauce/paste on it which i dont know, it was a little sour but really surprisingly good. My mother got the brunch…

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