Clay Pit

4.4 (878)

$30 and under

Indian

1601 Guadalupe St., Austin, TX 78701

About this restaurant

Romantic
Innovative
Good for special occasions

Clay Pit Contemporary Indian Cuisine is a nationally acclaimed, high energy restaurant located in the historical Bertrams building in beautiful downtown Austin. Clay Pit has been voted best Indian restaurant in Austin and is recognized for a warm and inviting ambience, a dedication to service and for exceeding expectations.

At Clay Pit we offer fresh, innovative Indian cuisine at moderate prices, along with an extensive selection of mixed drinks, beers and a wine list recognized with the Wine Spectator Magazine Award of Excellence.

Clay Pit offers the traditionally favorite Indian dishes like Chicken Tikka Masala and Saag Paneer, alongside unique selections like our Curried Mussels appetizer featuring fresh mussels simmered in a garlic & red wine curry sauce; signature dishes such as Khuroos-E-Tursh, a stuffed chicken breast in a casher-almond cream sauce and sumptuous desserts like Chai Spiced Creme Brulee and Mango Cheesecake, which has been featured in Bon Appetit.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Indian
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 2:30pm, Saturday - Sunday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm -10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm -11:00pm
Website
http://www.claypit.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Balinder Singh, Navdeep Singh
Catering
Clay Pit offers several private onsite dining options, including a banquet room that can accommodate up to 250 guests. We have a tradition of collaborating with our guests to create a menu befitting the celebration. We also offer a wide variety of options around catering off-site events.
Private party facilities
Clay Pit offers several private onsite dining options, including a banquet room that can accommodate up to 250 guests.

Location
1601 Guadalupe St., Austin, TX 78701
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
16th Street
Parking details
Clay Pit offers self parking in a 22 car private parking lot at the north end of the building, available after 6p on weekdays, after 2:30p on Saturdays and all day Sunday. There is also ample metered street parking available around the restaurant building.
Public transit
Capital Metro offers a stop right across the road in front of the restaurant.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Cucumber Salad$7.00
arugula, beetroot, tamarind dressing, truffle oil
Madras Soup$6.00
lentil, tomato, coconut
Vegetable Samosas$8.00
potato & pea, mint mixed chutney
Vegetable Pakoras$8.00
cauliflower, onion, potatoes, chickpea batter, mint mixed chutney (gluten-free ingredients, fried in oil used for glutinous items)
Crispy Brusssel Sprouts$9.00
tamarind-chili sauce
Crispy Cauliflower$10.00
with curried hummus
Tandoori Broccoli$8.00
marinated grilled broccoli, tikka masala sauce
Dahi Puri$8.00
Not available for takeout or delivery; semolina puffs, potatoes, chickpeas, yogurt, mint & tamarind chutneys
Calamari$10.00
onions & jalapenos
Curried Mussels$12.00
garlic & red wine sauce
Papadum$4.00
Cumin seasoned lentil crackers with chutney

Curry House & Biryani

Tikka Masala$18.00
tomato & butter cream sauce; choice of chicken, lamb, paneer, or vegetables
Jerra Saag$18.00
chopped spinach, roasted cumin, spices; choice of chicken, lamb, paneer, or vegetables
Korma$18.00
almond-cashew-pistachio cream sauce; choice of chicken, lamb, paneer, or vegetables
Clay Pit Achari Curry$18.00
spicy Indian-style pickle sauce with onions & yogurt; choice of chicken, lamb, paneer, or vegetables
Biryani$18.00
Stir-fried rice with spices; choice of chicken, lamb, paneer, or vegetables
Goat Biryani$21.00
Stir-fried rice with spices, bone-in goat meat

Specialties of the House

Butter Chicken$19.00
tomato & butter cream sauce, bell peppers, onions
Nariyal Curry with Chicken$18.00
Goan-style yellow coconut curry
Khuroos-e-Tursh$21.00
chicken-breast medallions stuffed with spinach, mushrooms, & onions in almond-cashew-pistachio cream sauce
Goat Curry$22.00
slow-cooked bone-in goat, onion, tomato, spices (Halal Meat)
Goat Saag$22.00
slow-cooked bone-in goat in chopped spinach sauce (Halal Meat)
Kothmir Salmon$22.00
with Goan yellow curry sauce, served with basmati rice and a small arugula salad with cucumber, garbanzo beans, radish, and beetroot

Vegetarian Delights

Daal Mahkni$16.00
black lentils, tomato, garlic
Portobello Mattar Paneer$18.00
portobello mushroom, peas, paneer
Kofta Korma$16.00
potato rounds in cashew-almond-pistachio cream sauce
Malai Kofta$16.00
potato rounds in tomato and onion curry
Channa Masala$15.00
garbanzo beans, ginger, coriander, tomatoes
Yellow Daal Tarka$16.00
yellow & red lentils, cumin, onion, ginger & garlic
Aloo Ghobi$16.00
cauliflower, potatoes, green peas
Nariyal Curry with Vegetables$18.00
Goan-style yellow coconut curry

Tandoor

Tandoori Kebabs$22.00
mix of clay oven roasted meats – malai chicken, chicken tikedar, and boti kebab (lamb)

Naan

Plain Naan$4.00
Fresh bread baked in the Tandoor
Garlic & Basil Naan$4.00
Cheesy Garlic Naan$5.00
Not available for takeout or delivery
Jalapeño & Cream Cheese Naan$5.00
Mirchi Naan$4.00
Savory naan with onions, peppers, and desi chili flakes
Tandoori Roti$4.00
Unleavened wheat bread
Buttered Roti$4.00

Sauces

Mint-Tamarind Chutney
- Large$3.00
- Small$1.00
Tamarind-Chili Chutney
- Large$3.00
- Small$1.00
Raita$4.00
Achar (Mixed Pickle)$1.00

Sides

Side of Rice$3.00
Onion Plate$3.00
Side Sauteed Veggies$4.00
Side Raw Veggies$3.00

Desserts

Gluten-Free Mango Cheesecake$8.00
gluten-free cookie crust, mango puree
Gulab Jamun$8.00
Not available for takeout or delivery; milk pastries, graham cracker-almond soil, vanilla bean ice cream, rose petals
Mango Ice Cream$7.00
Not available for takeout or delivery; mango, rosewater, pistachio, mango puree (contains eggs)
Carrot Halwa$9.00
Not available for takeout or delivery; corn-pistachio-cocoa soil, vanilla bean ice cream
Rasmalai$9.00
sweet paneer patties, Pheni (vermicelli noodles), honey, pistachios, rosewater, rose petals

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Coffee$3.00
Ginger Beer$3.00
Hot Masala Chai$3.50
Iced Masala Chai$3.50
Iced Tea$3.50
Juice$3.50
Mango Lassi$4.00
Mango Lemonade$3.50
Mocktail$4.00
Soda$3.00
Topo Chico$2.25

Reviews

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4.4

(878)

4.5Food
4.2Service
4.2Ambience
2.3Value

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878 Reviews

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AmyE
Austin6 reviews
4.0
Reviewed on October 25, 2019
1. Overall 4
I didn't think I liked Indian food, was forced to go with a group from work. Clay Pit has made me an avid Indian food lover!
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AustinHJ
Cincinnati7 reviews
5.0
Reviewed on July 29, 2019
1. Overall 5
Great sunday buffet! Kind staff and very delicious food. Highly recommend.
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SaraB
Houston4 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 4, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
When we arrived, they could not find our reservation which was made through Open Table. We were told that since last 3 months they are not working with Open Table. We were surprised but told that we are the second customer today made reservation by Open table. We were told that we have to wait 45 minutes. We have waited and ate our meal. Could you tell me truth who is correct., Open Table or Clay Pit?
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OpenTable Diner
Portland2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 11, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wait staff really friendly and fun. Food always great. Had a great time.
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OpenTable Diner
Western NC3 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 11, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food! Such great options! Service was pretty good but could have been a little more attentive!
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Joey
Austin4 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 5, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal
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DennisC
Austin10 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 4, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Server made great suggestions both for food and wines.
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Gut5130
Washington DC4 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 1, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
New Year’s Eve traffic caused much delays but the Food was well worth it !
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NanciK Gold
Austin71 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 1, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favorite restaurants in Austin. Always good food, good service. I always request to eat in the old wine cellar downstairs or the front room. Both rooms offer a quieter more quaint atmosphere.
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Greg
London82 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 1, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Although we had reservations, we were asked to sit and wait. It was just 2 of us. We watched as large groups were seating, including smaller groups that arrived after we did. We asked for a status and was told we would get a table in the cellar as soon as it was cleared. Then, they seated us upstairs. We asked why, then, we were taken in the cellar where a few empty tables sat. The service and food was good once we sat down.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Indian
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 2:30pm, Saturday - Sunday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm -10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm -11:00pm
Website
http://www.claypit.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Balinder Singh, Navdeep Singh
Catering
Clay Pit offers several private onsite dining options, including a banquet room that can accommodate up to 250 guests. We have a tradition of collaborating with our guests to create a menu befitting the celebration. We also offer a wide variety of options around catering off-site events.
Private party facilities
Clay Pit offers several private onsite dining options, including a banquet room that can accommodate up to 250 guests.

Location
1601 Guadalupe St., Austin, TX 78701
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
16th Street
Parking details
Clay Pit offers self parking in a 22 car private parking lot at the north end of the building, available after 6p on weekdays, after 2:30p on Saturdays and all day Sunday. There is also ample metered street parking available around the restaurant building.
Public transit
Capital Metro offers a stop right across the road in front of the restaurant.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Small Plates

Cucumber Salad$7.00

Madras Soup$6.00

Vegetable Samosas$8.00

Vegetable Pakoras$8.00

Crispy Brusssel Sprouts$9.00

Crispy Cauliflower$10.00

Tandoori Broccoli$8.00

Dahi Puri$8.00

Calamari$10.00

Curried Mussels$12.00

Papadum$4.00

Curry House & Biryani

Tikka Masala$18.00

Jerra Saag$18.00

Korma$18.00

Clay Pit Achari Curry$18.00

Biryani$18.00

Goat Biryani$21.00

Specialties of the House

Butter Chicken$19.00

Nariyal Curry with Chicken$18.00

Khuroos-e-Tursh$21.00

Goat Curry$22.00

Goat Saag$22.00

Kothmir Salmon$22.00

Vegetarian Delights

Daal Mahkni$16.00

Portobello Mattar Paneer$18.00

Kofta Korma$16.00

Malai Kofta$16.00

Channa Masala$15.00

Yellow Daal Tarka$16.00

Aloo Ghobi$16.00

Nariyal Curry with Vegetables$18.00

Tandoor

Tandoori Kebabs$22.00

Naan

Plain Naan$4.00

Garlic & Basil Naan$4.00

Cheesy Garlic Naan$5.00

Jalapeño & Cream Cheese Naan$5.00

Mirchi Naan$4.00

Tandoori Roti$4.00

Buttered Roti$4.00

Sauces

Mint-Tamarind Chutney

Tamarind-Chili Chutney

Raita$4.00

Achar (Mixed Pickle)$1.00

Sides

Side of Rice$3.00

Onion Plate$3.00

Side Sauteed Veggies$4.00

Side Raw Veggies$3.00

Desserts

Gluten-Free Mango Cheesecake$8.00

Gulab Jamun$8.00

Mango Ice Cream$7.00

Carrot Halwa$9.00

Rasmalai$9.00

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Coffee$3.00

Ginger Beer$3.00

Hot Masala Chai$3.50

Iced Masala Chai$3.50

Iced Tea$3.50

Juice$3.50

Mango Lassi$4.00

Mango Lemonade$3.50

Mocktail$4.00

Soda$3.00

Topo Chico$2.25

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable