For four star Indian, try Clay Pit in Austin. Here's a place to get good food. Try this spot for cheap eats in the Downtown neighborhood. It's known for its vegetarian offerings. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice an elegant atmosphere. This place features private rooms and lunch.
The cool bar and expansive space in the old Bertram building have made the Clay Pit a draw for young downtown diners in quest of authentic Indian food. Waiters bring entrees in separate bowls or platters, also...
citysearch.com - expert review - 06/27/2006
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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Horrible, Terrible, YUCK. Bad food (cold), Bad Service, Arrogant Management...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's not my favorite Indian place in town, but it feels 'date-ier' than strip center restaurants. It has a Modern/Urban interior that tends to get a bit loud. A cool space, though. Good speciality…
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty Simple Americanized Indian Food. Wait was a bit on the long side, and food is OK to the Good side. Only useful with a group to try a bunch of different food.
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Jazzy Indian food. So, if you don't mind jazz infused in your Indian food, this "contemporary" spot might be for you. The samosas were packed so tightly with goodness, I thought they might explode,…
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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I love eating here, the food is quality and the old building (where located...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With this restaurant I can honestly say that every time......is like the first, hahaha. One of my greatest passions in life is gettin' my feed on, and nothing quites satisfies my loins like a plate of…
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Listen, I like Clay Pit, I really do. It may not be the most authentic Indian place in the world, but it is pretty tasty. My main problem with Clay Pit is the attitude. It's just one of the symptoms…
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Atmosphere Food = Fantastic. This is the kind of restaurant you can take anyone to dinner whether it is a date or just a casual night out with friends. The decor and food will ensure that whatever…
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After trying out the Bombay Grill and still craving really stellar, authentic Indian food, I decided to try out the Clay Pit, which is on Guadalupe at 16th Street. I've read a lot of good reviews on…
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food. We ordered the mussels appetizer, which was the most flavorful dish of the evening - and perfectly cooked. The rest of the food was great, although my husband (who traveled to India in…
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've had a lot of experience with Indian food- basically because I LOVE IT VERY MUCH. So, I've eaten many currys, chana masalas, and mulligatawny soups in all different cities/states/countries.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My Austonian Friends introduced me to this "pit" and boy am I glad they did. It's a "must eat" whenever I am in Austin.
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dinner here is pretty good - they've got a tasty menu, and some good spicy dishes. That said, there's a lot of good Indian food in Austin, and a lot less pricey than CP. Happy hour, though, is a nice…
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was treated to dinner here almost a week ago and cannot stop talking about it. I've had Indian before and never was over the moon - but for some reason the combination of appetizers, entrees, bread…
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Clay Pit makes me MAAAAD ... but I still eat there ... only for the Weekday Buffet though. The service at Clay Pit is poor, the water glasses are often dirty, and the sometimes nice staff is often…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Clay Pit both for dinner and for the lunch buffet. Dinner's pretty good; there's a wide selection on the menu, and the specials are very tasty. Lunch is... not as good. I don't know…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have only been here for dinner, I have never had the buffet. All of my experiences have been positive so far. I usually order the coconut curry chicken with the basil and garlic naan bread - it's…
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My all-time favorite for dinner in Austin. I've been to a lot of Indian restaurants around the country, and this is one of my faves. The chutneys are wonderful, especially paired with the garlic naan.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ok, first of all, buffets are never a good idea, anywhere, anytime. so stick with dinner time at the clay pit and follow these steps, which my boyfriend and i have perfected with over three years of…
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't have a lot of experience with Indian food, but this is the best that I've had. I've had take out a couple of times, and then dined in the private room last week. I've tried several things,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It has a really nice atmosphere, but if you want real Indian food...not the place to go. Granted, its supposed to be "modern"...I, however, thought it was just plain gross.
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
How this place always gets "Best of Austin" for Indian restaurants is beyond me. Perhaps it's the only Indian restaurant people know. Certainly it's got the nicest tablecloths. Maybe Austin…
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK, I moved here from San Francisco and I'm very spoiled when it comes to eating out. I introduced someone to Indian food for the first time @ this restaurant. I ordered and he picked it up. It wasn't…
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice. First time for a dinner with a group of 8 girls, in Dec 2007. Each ordered an entree and shared a couple of appetizers. Everything was EXCELLENT!! I had never had Indian food this…
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think the flavor combinations and spice quotient are perfect. Not too mild, not too spicy. The thing (they call it something different) that's usually just called "vegetable korma" is dee-lish!…
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a review of their HAPPY HOUR menu only. Clay Pit's mussels in tomato-y broth stuff is one of my favorite things to eat ever. The broth stuff is creamy and perfect with the naan. The garlic…
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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Clay Pit Contemporary Indian Cuisine is a nationally acclaimed, high-energy, contemporary Indian restaurant and bar with a warm and inviting ambiance, and a dedication to service and exceeding our guests'...
restaurant.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard absolutely wooonderful things about this place for years, since a lot of my friends were going to school in Austin. Everyone always raved about the food... and I finally got to try it this…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Blehhhhhhhhhhhhhh! I've only eaten the buffett and it was hard to pinpoint exactly what the dishes were. Basically what they were serving was various flavors of slop. There was cream flavored slop,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoy The Clay Pit for its dinner time atmosphere. You can be dressy or casual and either is fine. The setting can be casual or slightly romantic depending on your mood or the occasion. The food is…
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dang ol' Clay Pit. Extremely erratic buffet action. The buffet is cheap, no doubt. Sometimes I like all 4 main dishes they have; other times I have to eat salad, naan, and mango dessert because it…
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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The buffet is minimal for the price. They usually only have two main dishes...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just throwing this out there, I'm pretty new to world cuisines... Indian being one of them. I sampled some tasty Indian food while I was in Seattle (even though I got ill at one place) and was…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A mediocre indian food experience. All of their food was bland and just plain crappy. Naan wasn't fresh, meat was dry and lunch buffet felt like a rip off. Did I mention they're pricey? Stay away.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here three times over a two year period (would go more often but i don't live in Austin)
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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Great chicken korma and great drinks. Love the atomsphere esp. downstairs! A must atleast once a month!
citysearch.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have a feeling the people who enjoy this restaurant are the same people who have never had Indian food before in their life. It's like Indian training wheels, but worse. If I can help it, I'll never…
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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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....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really strong 4 stars for the Clay Pit! I went with a group of 8 last night and they made every effort to get us seated quickly despite having a pretty full house. Other restaurants in Austin have…
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Last night we were seated in the "romantic" zone under the building and learned about the tunnel that led to the BROTHEL across the street. This building was a general store and, to avoid arrest, fine…
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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I am not an expert in Indian food, nor am I Indian, but I do love Indian food, and have eaten at several places in Austin and a few in other major Texas cities as well as in Europe. Clay Pit's food remains my...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Indian food for gringos. It looks like a damn Pottery Barn catalog inside, which makes all the whiteys feel less threatened, I suppose. No pictures of Ganesh or Shiva fornicating in this here place!…
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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This restaurant has never been about 'authentic' Indian food. I mean, no respectable Indian restaurant would ask you if you wanted a korma "hot, medium or mild" the way they do at the Clay Pit. But at least...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've given the Clay Pit a few chances, because so many people love it, I think I must be wrong. But I'm just not feeling it. Their prices are very high for indian food...so I expect service and food…
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good but the price is a bit expensive if you dont get the buffet... I dont understand how some of their curries can be so expensive and it be not as tasty. The serving size is small and…
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Here's another add for the list of "Places I like that make me feel awful." Seriously, I love the Clay Pit. It was my first intro to Indian food and the place where I fell in love with Saag Paneer and…
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I visited this place yesterday. It was an impromptu decision by few of my friends and I should say that I am pretty impressed. It wasn't my first time. I used to visit this place for lunches when I…
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The only Indian restaurant I've been in in Austin that doesn't make you feel lonely when you walk in the door. But that's not the only reason to come here. THE FOOD! It's so friggin' amazing! One…
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I chose to eat dinner at this place for a celebration with some friends because even after living in Austin for a total of more than 10 years, somehow I had never eaten here before. I've been…
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first time visiting this restaurant. I made reservation during the week, which I highly recommend if you are going there with a large group. Our group was supposed to be six people but two…
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love. Love. Love. Malai kofta korma is my favourite. Great as a date place if you get a table downstairs.... it's all rough stone with arched, low ceilings (if you're tall you'll have to duck), dim…
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum. Great Food. We really like Indian food and have enjoyed many dishes. For intimate dinning experience reserve a table down stairs.
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, as an Indian, I will be extra critical. There really are not too many options for good Indian food in Austin - quite sad, actually, given the relatively large numbers of us working the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There honestly aren't many choices for indian food in Austin, so I visited the Clay Pit in spite of hearing several negative things about it. Apparently the most wonderful dirty martini I've ever had…
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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We dined here early evening with out toddler. Service was good. Food was excellent - excellent combination of spices, good quality of meat. My wife wanted a dish a little hotter than I did (we were sharing...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe most of the other reviews were by people who don't eat much Indian food. I have no idea how this place got an average of four stars, but let me at least do my small part to create a more…
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love their twist which you choose your protein with the combination of their great curry sauces. Cheese (Paneer ), chicken, lamb, beef, shrimp are usually not a option but a forced menu item like…
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've loved Indian food for many years. When I was an undergrad I had a friend from Bangladesh who introduced me to food from that part of the world. As a grad student I had another friend, also from…
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really good food! If you eat in the basement, watch your head. I bashed my head on the brick ceiling by the side, and I'm five feet tall. I saw two other people smack their heads too. I can't believe…
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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Whether you get the buffet or order from the menu, it's all delicious. The restaurant is interesting, too. It's housed in a really old building, and there are dining rooms downstairs that appear to be old wine...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I always get the chicken korma - the korma sauce is fucking sinful, it is so rich. The basmati rice they serve is spiced perfectly. Mmm, god, I love it. My boyfriend and I always come here for…
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I've been here 2 times now. Both times it was very good. The most recent time we went, the bar area was packed and I thought great long wait. Apparently not. People were just drinking. Can't…
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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I will have to say this place has changed for the worse. Once again we go on a Thursday night to a semi-busy establishment. Our first encounter is a manager which in turn is the owner and has attitude like you...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love the building that The Clay Pit is in! The food is usually tasty, but it is far from being my favorite Indian food in Austin (though I don't know any better in the downtown area). Last time I…
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
TRADITIONALISTS...EXPECT FUSION... Personally , it's my favorite indian restraunt from here to san francisco... Everything is delicious. sauces are rich and decadent...go outside the box, and try…
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For Indian food in Austin, this place is excellente! The sauces are so delicious and the ambiance is great. They also have a nice wine selection and they are pretty nice to kiddos too. I just talked…
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's delicious!! I love their appetizers and their seafood medley is absolutely amazing. They are great with their meats, perfectly marinated, and they've got a great variety of stuff. When I'm in a…
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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I normally stay miles away from buffets, but the lunch deal at The Clay Pit can't be missed. Wonderf...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was more than a little hesitant to check out this place since my one previous experience with Indian food left me less than impressed (however, I attribute that to having it cooked by students for a…
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the food; but, the service is often unacceptable - so no 5 stars. The Good - Curry Crab Cakes, Shrimp Tandoori w/ Masala Sauce, Garlic & Basil Naan. FYI these are offered 1/2 price during happy…
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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The staff at the Clay Pit was friendly and the decor was comforting. The parking lot is only available after 6pm, so don't expect free parking for an early dinner or lunch. But after 6pm parking is sufficient....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I wanted to take guests out for Indian food, this is where I would go. It feels more upscale than any of the other places I've visited. Also, it's the only Indian restaurant I know of downtown.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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I don't understand why there has been so many bad reviews on here. Every time I've been to The Clay Pit, I've had a great experience. The atmosphere is lovely, the service is good, and the food is amazing....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have only eaten at two other indian speciality restaurants in my life and those were in New York. Therefore, I can certainly confess that I am not adequately equipped with Indian food knowledge to…
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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I had never eaten Indian food before but I thought it was quite interesting. Luckily my date knew a little about Indian food otherwise I would have had no idea what to do. The service was about a 2.5 out of 5....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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I hate to say it, but we had a really lousy dining experience at the Clay Pit on July 28, 2007. Having heard so many positive things, I was looking forward to the dining experience. However, reality set in...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
man this place is great! dont know if its just because of my lovely company that i am always blessed with or just the food. i really like all the different breads they make. The lentil soup ROCKS!…
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Meh. Pros: Cumin Saag (yum), Malai Kofta, Garlic Naan, usally adequate service and environment, mango lassi
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Every dish is good in this restaurant. I'm not kidding. I haven't found any dish that I don't like. I like their curry dishes, lamb and Kabuli Chicken. Kabuli Chicken is full of nuts flavor. I like it…
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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Oh, Baby! It was yummy! The staff was also friendly and let us come in before they opened. The gin based drinks are spectacular! Awesome decor and the food was tasty!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not the most authentic place ever.. but really good food. The chicken samosas and the butter chicken are my favorites. The naan is really good, but you kinda can't go wrong with that!
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
clay pit for happy hour is my summer time secret.....we go lots cuz the appetizers are half off....OMG!!! mussels with curry sauce and garlic naan bread...i eat all the mussels out and take the sauce…
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Eh. There are good things about the Clay Pit - friendly staff, really cool building in a spot that makes it an oasis for downtown city/state/county employees looking for a lunch that doesn't end with…
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This might just be my favorite restaurant in Austin. I can't comment on the authentic Indian-ness of the food, but I can say that everything I've tasted at The Clay Pit has been delicious... You can…
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Good: :: very neat building the restaurant resides in. i like the history behind it...too bad the tunnel is closed off now. it would have been a neat thing to see after dining! even if it is…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The building in which The Clay Pit is housed is really cool. I almost didn't mind waiting 45 minutes for a table because the bar had a fair amount of ambiance: upscale, but friendly, and the smell of…
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The food is way too tame and is actually bland and not worth the money. The naan are good and the service is good and that's about it. This is worse than yuppified Chinese food. There's nothing…
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whoa! Glad we had a great experience here. I'm spoiled having had amazing Indian in both NYC and LA, but when we arrived at this place one night on a whim, it was ten minutes until closing time.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Bland food. Nice environment. Convenient location.
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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The food isn't good enough for Clay Pit to survive in most cities, but Austin has so few Indian options that it rates average. The food is dramatically overrated, terribly inconsistent, and shrouded in...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
had my first experience here for my friends birthday last night. i wouldn't say i was impressed but i thought the food was decent. i had the veggie tikka masala which was alright. i liked the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry, but I had to create an account just to provide this place with a poor rating. I love Indian food, both northern and southern, and this quasi-fusion concept is horribly executed. I have gone…
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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Its all about the Bombay Aloo. I am a HUGE potato fan and their Bombay Aloo potato dish hits the spot just right. Their pappadaums are amazing also, a great throw back to my childhood and the many pappadaums i...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Paying this much for Indian food is like paying $15 for a burrito at a Mexican place. I can get better Indian food elsewhere for half the price.
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Clay Pit is very good indian food. They allow you to decide how 'hot' you want your food and do a very good job matching it with your order. I generally like more heavily spiced dishes, and…
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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I love food. I was recently diagnosed with Celiac Disease and had to cut gluten out of my diet. The constrictions have made my life a little more difficult but my taste in food has become more specific. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had dinner and drinks at the clay pit on a Thursday evening. The place was very busy, so we didn't get a table right away, but they sat us at a small table by the bar for drinks & apps, which was…
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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Having tried a few other indian food places; some buffet, some regular dining, some "fast food"-ish, I ALWAYS come back to Clay Pit. While a bit more expensive than other places, the taste is truly worth it....
citysearch.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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I have been to this restaurant a number of times over the past years. The food is consistently good, nicely spiced, and creative. The service has always been gracious. The main factor that keeps me from going...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Even on New Year's, this place had nice staff, attentive service and great food! My not-very-original tikka masala selection was still a bite of indian perfection.
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the BEST happy hour in Austin, hands down: Sexy, airy space inside. Sexy people inside as well.
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I heard this place is haunted and slaves used to be kept in the basement and so I was hoping for a darker and dungeonier ambiance than what I got. As it turns out, it's more Splash Mountain than…
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Have i run out of Indian restruants to yelp about in Boston? Nope. But i miss clay pit...ok, what the hell i miss Austin!! This is such a fun place to eat. I have been there numerous times as a…
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their kormas are the bomb, particularly their Kabuli Chicken, which is a korma infused with cherries and other goodness. Their buffet is good if they have a korma on it, but their online buffet menu…
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I first went to the Clay Pit in 2000 I thought it was pretty ho-hum. Turns out I must have just ordered wrong. They've got an awesome selection of stuffed Nan breads (flat bread, but really…
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the most gloriously juicy and savory rack of lamb here....sloberrrrr ahhhhhhhh..... I always wanted to come to Clay Pit when I was in high school but it's in this kind of depressing building, and…
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2007
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Very good Indian food for American palates. Good variety, good portions (not the Cheescake Factory-obesity portions here). The sitting/waiting is problem. On several visits we had to wait 5-10 mins while most...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Clay Pit is my favorite Indian food in Austin. Well, it's actually the only Indian food I've had in Austin because it's always so good. The dining room has a warm atmosphere. Our server was…
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everytime I go here I have a good time. The food is always great, the service is ok. I feel they might be a tad understaffed. You just need to plan on being there for an hour. Oh, and that crap they…
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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I am a huge fan of the Clay Pit. The food here is spicy if you like, or creamy and rich if you prefer. I was sat in the converted cellar downstairs and loved it! It is very romantic and the service is actually...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ambiance shambiance. The food here is really good, clearly freshly prepared, etc., but this is a yuppified Indian restaurant, the Indian PF Chang's. If you are turned off by dining with a clad of…
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Powerful and delicate at the same time, the way Indian flavors (in my mind) should be. But then my first Indian restaurant experience was at the Clay Pit for a staff appreciation lunch. The way my…
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I thought the clay pit was beautiful. But it confused me. I came here with a guy that was obsessed with wine. And he began by having a very long convo with the bartender who held his own in wine…
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Clay Pit. Housed inside a beautiful, old stone building, the atmosphere is cozy and beautiful and the food is sublime. Come for lunch and get their fabulous buffet naan for $7; come for…
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, it's a tad pricier, but the building is really quite beautiful - it's worth it. If you want a "nice" Indian dinner, then here's the place for it. I don't know too many other Indian restaurants…
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have only been here for the lunch buffet - which is a pretty good deal. They normally have a meat curry and a veggie curry - Tandoori - a dessert, and a couple of vegetable options. As well as rice…
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the ambiance of the Clay Pit. The dim lighting helps make it feel cozy and personal with a touch of elegance. Make sure you bring a jacket or sweater because it can get cool if you are sitting…
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very unique food and a good waitstaff almost always ensure a nice evening at the Clay Pit. I've eaten there twice - once in a smaller crowd on the main dining floor and once with a large party in the…
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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Wow!, What can I say. Went on a Friday night, busy which I took as a good sign. We started at the bar area with the Mango infused martinis and apps (Samosa's and the Curried Mussels) Oh my gosh they're...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/22/2006
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I've been eating at The Clay Pit for years, and in recent months I have gone at least once a week. There are some select people there that are genuinely nice toward the patrons, but they are the exception....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2006
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my fiance & i went there on a friday night, with reservations, and it was wonderful! we did not have to wait, were seated promptly, had a very nice server and the food was amazing!! my fiance is from India so...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2006
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Both my husband and myself were very disappointed in this restaurant. After waiting an hour, the food that brought to use was very disappointing. This was probably the worst lamb korma and sag paneer i have...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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The Clay Pit serves Americanized Indian food and is a good stepping stone for beginners. In my opinion, the best dishes are located under "Specialties of the House." Khuroos-E-Tursh combines chicken breast...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/30/2006
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