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Clay Pit
- Indian
- Austin, TX
About this business
Set in an attractive stone building, Clay Pit serves mostly North Indian food. The chef Maqbool Ahmed is the real McCoy, having served a stint at the Oberoi Hotel in New Delhi, and has brought his panache for the tandoor to Austin. A must eat at this restaurant is the tandoori platter bedecked with chicken, lamb, broccoli, tomatoes and even zucchini. As always, Indian restaurants are a haven for vegetarians and this is no exception, serving dahl, paneer and a lot of veggie curries.
Location details
1601 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Good food but small portions – We went here dinner and the food was excellent. It was really crowded on a Saturday night and the wait was about 20 minutes. However, the food made up for the wait. The bad part is that the portions are very small and it's a bit pricey. Our server was polite and friendly and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. We would go again and recommend this if you dont mind the price and small portions
Exquisite experience, great food – We went a few weeks ago with some friends, it was my 3rd time there. It gets better every time I go. We ordered an assortment of dishes to pass, and everyone was happy with what they had. For Indian Cuisine, I would highly recommend this restaurant. They also had a lunch buffet going - I'm not sure if this is still true, but a lot to choose from there.
tandoor nirvana – We are frequent diners, and can't resist the opportunity to rave about our favorite restaurant. I don't know what changed to kick it up so many notches beyond neighborhood restaurant, but IT IS GOOD! Chefs go beyond the norm in Indian food, and it is worth the wait. Make reservations to enjoy the rack of lamb, peshwari naan, and tandor shrimp appetizer
happy karma – We are devotees of the Clay Pit and have even traveled to Dallas to try the new restaurant. The new menu offers up many new delicious items and we might have a new favorite in the finger-licking goodness of the Seafood Curry and Red wine sauce.
A "shift" in good food? – Hi, All...I'm a Brit, living near Austin, and so, hard to please where good Indian food is concerned!! We've eaten @ The Clay Pit several times and always enjoyed this great restaurant...until the last couple of visits. I work for Princess Cruises, and eat @ Indian restaurants all over the world, and my last couple of times @ The Clay Pit have been an unexpected disappointment. Any personnel changes in the kitchen? Our recent meal was not up to the restaurant's normal high standard. The Chicken Korm... read more
ethylmax – We visited recently for the second time. Our party of three decided to spend the evening talking and eating appetizers. It was a great way to experience the different flavors and cooking methods. Food was great and the waiter didn't hover so we were allowed to socialize without constant interruption. Highly recommend the place.
Excellent – Went for the first time and was impressed. Although the service could have been better the food was very good. Got the lamb jeera saag and had enough left over to take home for lunch the next day. I recommend reservations - tried to go once before and left b/c of a wait time of > 1 hour.
THE BEST IN AUSTIN – Although there are many dining options from which to choose from in Austin, The Clay Pit is the BEST!! My wife and I have NEVER had a bad experience there. The food is always TOP QUALITY. I don't understand why there are poor reviews. Other than not liking Indian food, if you can honestly rate Clay Pit as a 6 or under, it is a wonder that people could like any other restaurant in Austin.
a star is reborn – My wife and I are faithful devotees of Clay Pit, but haven't been in lately because of travel and work. Imagine our surprise to sit down to a new menu! All is as it should be, still the hottest restaurant in town with a 30 minute wait on a Sunday (worth it). We are addicted to the curried mussels and dream of the chicken in cashew cream. Kudos for your new wine menu!
Frequently asked questions about Clay Pit
How is Clay Pit rated?
Clay Pit has a 4.2 star rating with 7,628 reviews.
When is Clay Pit open?
Clay Pit is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.
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