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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.
5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite ethnic restaurant in Austin. Service is always great and food is delish (try Vindaloo chicken)! Just don't go during the peak time -- it can get busy (because its soo good!)
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Indian food with a nice, fun atmosphere. It may not be completely authentic, but everything is tasty. The curry clams are amazing.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think I am an expert in Indian food even though it's my favorite, because I've only been exposed "real" indian food so I don't have a comparison. However, I love the Clay Pit dearly. I went...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ouch. This was one of the worst dining experiences I've had in awhile. Hopefully, I'd be able to update this place some time in the future so that it'd get a better rating. My sister had taken me and...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another unexpected great dinner out in Austin! I was just going with the flow for choices of restaurants and ended up at Clay Pit. Right when I walked it, I liked it. Comfortable couches to wait while...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I finally got to try this place out last week and it lived up to the hype. It was my coworkers birthday so a big group of us thought it would be a great place to try. We were sat in the back room and...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
FundamentallyIt is not traditionalbut it is de-lish(summer)the buffet containszero Scoville unitsarrive before noon.(autumn)Good rice puddingstay away from the saladsand the fruit pudding(winter)
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I first went to Clay Pit with low expectations. I came away pleasantly surprised and find something new to love every time I go back.The location is great, in a part of Central Austin that doesn't...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have never written a review before, for any restaurant, but decided to after our experience last night. We have been going to The Clay Pit pretty regularly for the last couple of years. The food is...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Solid Indian food in a beautifully decorated space. It was a bit too large for me (rd: seemed commercial) but the food was perfect.I had the coconut shrimp and the suace was perfect mild. Overflow of...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Even after the holiday review below, I decided to give Clay Pit another try.This time, I got the paneer tikka masala.No Christmas experience here. Instead, I got cajun. The nan was dense and tough,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm in love with this place. If you're looking for a great lunch bargain, hit the Clay Pit's lunch buffet. The freshest fruit and veggies, and the tastiest Lamb Vindaloo, Vegetable Tikka Masala, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Clay Pit. Wow. I can't express my love for you enough.Birthday dinners, business lunches, wedding parties, you've always come out to play and brought the big guns. The chicken, the potatoes, the...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been to many indian restaurants but this place is really good. The bar tenders are a little stuck up but the drinks are usually really good as well. My favorite curry dishes include: Tikka...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went there with a business associate yesterday. Not knowing much of Indian food, I found it a bit better than I expected. However, it was lunch buffet. I didn't think buffet provided me with in-depth...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place never fails to disappoint. And it's strange, because the food, in a vacuum is quality... it really is... but like everyone else says... It's not really Indian food. If you come for Indian...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have only been here for happy hour. Half price apps in the bar area! Samosas, mussels (yum), calamari, crab cakes and lots of other yumminess. They have a ginger infused vodka drink that I must...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, let me admit that I am no expert on Indian cuisine. That being said, Clay Pit is not traditional Indian, but rather an interesting version of the country's fare that I find pretty...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I love Indian food. This place is not Indian food. I'm really not that picky. I love Americanized Indian food as much as the next college student, but there was absolute nothing in the buffet here...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I liked the lunch buffet. It was inexpensive and had a good selection.Their curries were flavorful. The tandori chicken was good. It's about on-par with other Indian food restaurants in Austin.
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is not REAL Indian food. It's a watered-down, Americanized version of Indian food, which is fine and completely edible. But, if you want the REAL deal, go to Sarovar or Bombay Bistro, but just...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had the most AMAZING evening out last weekend thanks to Clay Pit! Or should I say, thanks to the guy with dreadlocks working at the bar. :) That guy was a PRO! After spending the entire day moving...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing compares to good Indian food. Heck, even bad Indian food is pretty awesome. This place fails, but not because of the food. Heck, i don't even know what the food tastes like, and frankly i...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I love it here. The food is excellent and the atmosphere also. Table service is stellar but again, the bar tenders have the "Austin attitude of not really being attentive or caring if...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for drinks and appetizers with a few friends the first time. I left in love with the red curry sauce. I ordered the curried muscles and when they came out the muscles were good but the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this restaurant!Any restaurant that takes the time to label the vegan items on their menu is on my good side for sure. Their samosas and Aloo Gobi are the reason I go back. I once went three...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the best Indian Restaurants in Austin. Their Paneer biriyani is the best dish (One should definitely try this one). Even naan (except for Chicken naan - which I did not like), mix -veg...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't come here when I want Indian Food. If I really want Indian Food, I'll go to Swad. Or maybe, if I feel really extravagant I'll hop on the airplane and visit my Mom in Boston. No, I come to the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Probably the best Indian food that Austin deserves but spare me the fusion unless it involves cold water (old nuclear physicist joke - nm). Good enough food albeit pricey - the location ensures...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I want to give this place 4 stars so badly but I cannot in good conscience. It gets 3 stars for being close to work (capitol complex), being in a cool old building with tasteful not Indian bazaar...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh man, oh man. I LOVE this place!!! I had never ate at an Indian restaurant before but the contemporary cool outer design and inviting smells of the building begged me to come in and try one night....
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm certainly no expert when it comes to Indian food, but I lived in London for several months and pretty much survived on Indian food during my time there. I went to Clay Pit for dinner with my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you like Indian food, just go. If you've never tried Indian food, but have always been curious, just go. The Clay Pit is the real deal. I've had Indian food at many places, in Austin, and in...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this restaurant! The interior of this place is lovely and they give pretty hefty portions at dinner. I once ordered salmon and they gave me 3 big pieces on one plate! And the saag paneer we...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In my own naivety, I've always avoided Indian cuisine. Though never with much adamance as it's rarely been a suggestion made by my friends and family. But whenever it was proposed, a troubled look...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
There seems to be a deficiency in Austin in Indian food unless you go to the asian supermarkets up north, so we went in the Clay Pit very hopeful. We were utterly dissapointed!!It was a Thursday...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yesterday was the birthday of Rishi, my friend and colleague at the lab. Rishi is a vegetarian, but one of those vegetarians who doesn't like most vegetables. He seems to live on rice, beans,...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
chicken in my vegetarian dish...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
ok, i would give this place less stars, but my friends tell me it is good. maybe i just dont like indian food... the chicken and everything else seemed to be covered in something orange. if you like...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Even after I have tried out many Indian restaurants here in Austin, the Clay Pit is still my favorite. The wait can be a bit ridiculous at times so try to get here early if you do dine here, and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You can probably gather more specifics from other posts, but I just had to vouch for the fact that if you don't like what you know of as typical Indian food, or don't think you will like Indian food,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
seriously some of the yummiest indian food i've ever had. after being a vegetarian for 15 years, about a year ago i became a pescatarian...i eat a little fish every now and then. when i was there late...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love this place. I always go here with my family because the food is good for sharing in groups. make sure you make a reservation, because it's always crowded. My only problem with clay pit is that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Probably not the most authentic Indian food in Austin, and maybe not the tastiest (even though its at least close), but the atmosphere definitely makes it my favoriteSadly, there aren't many...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Naan was good. And that was about it.The drinks were expensive, small and nasty. The food didn't have nearly enough meat and was way too sweet. And the service was awful.Actually that is my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's official.I want the last meal I eat on earth to be the Chicken Tikka Masala from Clay Pit.If I got some of that, their basmati rice, and a good fluffy naan ... I'll be set.
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been staring at the "Write a Review" button for several moments trying to put together the proper words to describe the majesty of Clay Pit. I do not have the words. I feel like I can't write a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think Clay Pit offers good Indian food to most people's taste, the fact that you or I am not Indian. My Indian friends tell me this is not authentic Indian food. Their dinner is pretty good and at...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've always thought of Clay Pit as the only Indian restaurant I know where I actually like the ambience. I lot of the Indian places are very plain and they feel more like a cafeteria than a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been to The Clay Pit for the lunch buffet, but it has been consistently delicious for years. The curries are spicy but not too hot to eat as I have found in some Indian restaurants. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, Austin Yelpers are tough on this place! I think it's because they're invested in a ideal concept of Indian food instead of experience from trying authentic dishes, at least lot of descriptions...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As long as you go here not expecting authentic Indian food, you should have a good experience. First clue - when you see curried crab cakes and specialty cocktails on the menu, this is not your...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I took a friend here to repay her for letting me crash her place for the weekend. So I hopped on yelp and looked for Indian food in her area and this is what popped up. I saw both the good and bad...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, yeah, I know. This isn't "authentic" Indian cuisine, but The Clay Pit doesn't pretend to be the leader in authenticity. It's just solidly good food in a relaxing atmosphere. I'm fine with that....
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The lunch buffet gets 4 stars alone. Several salads, quite a few main dish options (veggie and meated), two desserts, naan on the table; all for $6.50. Its within walking distance from my work, so we...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Is the see and be seen of the Indian restaurants, at night at least? Everyone was so dressed up and seem very conscious of themselves and their surroundings. The space is nice, different from what I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Quite frankly, I can see the appeal of this restaurant. It's one of the prettier looking Indian restaurants in all of Austin with a great location. Then, with the lunch buffet at around $8 a pop, it...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to the Clay Pit with my sister for her birthday. I flew in hours before our dinner, so no reservation was made. Fortunately that evening, we arrived early and there was space in the basement...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Though variety was fairly small for lunch, the $6.50 price tag with a coupon totally justifies the 4 rating. The buffet offered really tender chicken tikka masala, fairly good tandoori chicken, and...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I adored this place. We ordered a lot of food, and everything I tasted was fantastic. My boyfriend is still raving about the curried mussels (an appetizer -- if you like seafood, try them!). I got...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife has been telling me about the Clay Pit for the two years we have been together and recently we had the opportunity to shoot in and try the lunch buffett....and then some. My Indian experiences...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Coworker: "We're going to the Claypit."Me: "Okay, I'll skip."Coworker: "Okay, we're leaving!"Me: "Fiiiiine, I'll go!"Coworker: "Have you ever had indian food before?"Me: "No. This better not make my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! Very, very good Indian Food. I had the Khuroos-E-Tursh which is a dish of medallions of chicken breast stuffed with spinach and mushrooms and cheese. The sauce was outstanding. My fiance and...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted some Indian food for my birthday. So my sister, who came from out of town, and I decided to try the Clay Pit. I had a craving for Indian food. Upon arrival, we didn't know we had to make a...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've had worse - and no - it's not the least expensive - but the location is terrific, the atmosphere is great, and it's consistent. Lower your expectations and have a GREAT time.
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This vegan loves Clay Pit.This Indian food valhalla on Guadalupe and 16th Street, has recently updated their menu - all vegan items are now marked with a handy little "v" symbol.As a kormaholic, I was...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I ooge out at the shared buffet spoon-handles. People don't wash their hands! Icky. This is not Clay Pit's fault.The buffet will leave you very full. Lots of naan! And they keep them coming.Gosh, I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe i haven't reviewed this place yet - -I've eaten here some 9 times in the past 7.5 months or so? Their lunch buffet is just such a fabulous deal, and most of their entrees are mighty...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There's a lot of hype about Clay Pit, but it didn't meet my expectations. My fiance and I went awhile back and while the decor and atmosphere was really nice, the food was OK. The food wasn't bad or...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally got to go!! Thanks, boss. I had the buffet- nom noms. The warm naan at the table was a nice touch. I love a buffet style where things are healthy and you don't feel guilty about a second...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I decided to dine at the Clay Pit for the first time this past Sunday night. Since we had never been there before we didn't know to call ahead and make reservations. We arrived around...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am sucked in by the nice atmosphere here - most of the ethnic food I eat is under flouresent lighting...Anyway, all I really ask is for my food to be temperate appropriate and there surely can't be...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I rescinded my last review after the last dinner I had here which was definitely 5 star worthy.Food: The Clay Pit calls its cuisine "contemporary Indian". I couldn't help but think that perhaps they...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
It disappoints me to absolutely no end that this place, after all these years, is still open and giving Indian food a bad name. To explain, I present a play: "Dinner at the Clay Pit: A Tiny Tragedy":...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In winter months, the curried mussels and garlic basil naan have gotten me through many a cold night. I have even ordered one bowl after another in the same visit! Best had during happy hour when...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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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?...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so I will admit that this was the first time that I have eaten Indian food. Having said that, I really enjoyed my experience at The Clay Pit. We get there for lunch and decide to pass on the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After being to really good Indian restaurants back in California and having family that is currently in this line of work, I can say this place is O.K. For the choices of Indian food in Austin this is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here once for the luch bufffet and would highly recommend it. Everything was good, except the nan which was undercooked and flavorless, but that's OK. It left more room in my tummy for the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten here a few times for lunch buffet and it was aiight. Not that huge a selection for the price. Service was decent. Parking impossible.The secret however, is to not go for the lowest...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Allright, this curry chicken is just damn tasty. (I order medium with white meat). I may be a gringo, but I've eaten at all manner of Indian restaurants all over the US (ok, none in India). I can't...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Shalimar is an ode written to the old country in the countryman's native language. Clay Pit on the other hand, is one written in the audience's own familiar language, albeit written with a graceful...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Enjoyed the lunch buffet once again with a friend. Stuffed ourselves.Also, the $1 off coupon is great too: http://www.sdhaustin.com/
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, good coffee, good service, and good atmosphere.
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Clay Pit, but I skip the buffet -- it's a true weak spot and costs them a star. I love taking my visiting sister and mother here for some mild but delicious curry -- they don't get much of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent chutneys. Excellent saag paneer, though when you ask for it spicy, it really comes SPICY. So be aware of that.My only problem with the Clay Pit is that it's just a little too expensive. The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Saturday brunch is great, although they recently raised the price (from $7.95 to $8.50, I believe). Lots of tasty options, both meat and veggies. I love, love love the brunch soups.
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Positives: lunch buffet is inexpensive if not an expansive choice. Tasty enough though.happy hour is enticing.dinner menu is interesting and the food is simple and flavorful.decor, architecture and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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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.
Pretty good Indian food. Bf was treating his friend and me, and wanted to go to this pricy Japanese resto, but then Clay Pit came up and we all agreed Clay Pit was better priced. Service can be...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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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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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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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.
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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2.0 of 5 stars.
Love: the rack of lamb, mango margaritas, fresh naanHate: slow service, waitresses with attitude, pricey
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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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) it is one of my ultimate favorite Indian restaurants So far, I have only tasted high quality...
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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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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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. Wonderful, fresh dishes with several good vegetarian options.
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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3.0 of 5 stars.
Meh. Pros: Cumin Saag (yum), Malai Kofta, Garlic Naan, usally adequate service and environment, mango lassiCons: spice and flavors are inconsistent, signature cocktails not impressive, portions are...
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.Incredible deals on appetizers including the BEST calamari in town and the BEST curried...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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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.
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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This is only the 3rd time I visit The Clay Pit--but I will probably not return. The food we ordered was tasty but the way we were treated was sour. Being in the hospitality business myself I have been well...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2006
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I don't know much about Indian food, but I feel like this is probably some of the best in Austin. I've gone for dinner several times, and it's great to order a few dishes with friends and share. The d...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/17/2006
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The Clay Pit has very good Indian food and good prices for lunch. Their menu looks somewhat expensive for dinner but I'm sure I'll try it sometime. Their chicken is excellent and the blend of spices...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What an ambiance and what a buy for the $6.95 lunch buffet! Loved this gorgeous modern Indian restaurant with a limited option, high quality buffet. Cream of garlic soup and sweet lassi were...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2006
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The Clay Pit has very good Indian food at very reasonable prices for lunch. I have not eaten there for dinner, but I agree with some others that it looks rather expensive for dinner. Their lunch buf...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/05/2006
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If you work in the downtown area, you've got to try the Clay Pit's lunch buffet. I've never been there for dinner, but their menu looks a bit pricey for my pocket book. However, their lunch buffet is...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/27/2006
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I was a bit nervous about trying Indian food, as I don't like things too spicy. However, one of my co-workers told me they had the best Indian flood in town and he loved going their for lunch. I was presently...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2006
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We have been regular diners at clay pit for over 4 years now. I have noticed a trend of decline in quality of both food and service. For example, in the past the sea food grill consisted of the mahi-mahi which...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Austin's best gourmet North Indian restaurant is housed in the historic old Bertram Building. Very elegant and stylish for an indian place; thoughtfully prepared, heavily spiced dishes.
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2006
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Beautiful restaurant, great service...terrible, terrible food. Tried every item in buffet - worst Indian food I've had in my life. Previous reviewer was correct in saying that the naan is delicious. I wish...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/23/2006
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First, I am a vegetarian and hence I make no comments on the non-veg dishes. Bad: long wait (even when there are some empty tables) and slow service. The place is expensive but not more than 10% compared with...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/12/2005
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The menu here is far more extensive than any of the other Indian restaurants in Austin, and while the prices are comparable, the food is much, much better. PROS: A must-try for any lover of Indian food. CONS:...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2005
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I ate here the other day, and I must say it was really tasty. The spices in the food and the cultural feel are all a valued assent in this restaurant. The service is very friendly and the dim setting...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/21/2005
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The Clay Pit has some very authentic South Asian cuisine. Their paneer items are really good. Also, their chicken cooked in the indian spices tastes really good. All in all, this was a great place aro...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/21/2005
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I use to think that Clay Pit serves an Americanized version of Indian food, in which case it would likely taste bad. But I decided to give this place a try and boy was I glad I did. The food tastes amazing! I...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2005
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This is the best place for Indian food. Everything on the menu is great! I would highly recommend the Palak Paneer. They also make great Naans. The setting is also very clean and almost romantic- like...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/17/2005
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This place was really interesting, especially since I went with a friend who wasn't Indian either. It's a nice environment with the dim lighting. I liked trying all their foods. Try the skewers...I...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/23/2005
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The daily lunch buffet does not have enough meat options. There are only TWO meat dishes (one of them being their bland and overdone chicken tikka) with WAY too many vegetable dishes. The waiters la...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/11/2005
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Clay Pit is a great place for lunch. The lunch buffet is probably the best deal they have. They also have coupons in various places (entertainment book, daily texan, etc)I think they discounts for...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/07/2005
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If you love Indian food, then this is a place you've got to try. I have yet to find a dish that I disliked. This is a great place for casual, business, or formal dining. The price is reasonable. The...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/04/2005
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Great FOOD and good service. Please keep it up, the work you are doing management. You guys are serving fine INDIAN cuisine with awsome service ( service can beIMPROVED). love the feeling of non corporate...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2005
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My wife and I are avid Indian food lovers and were very excited to find the Clay Pit. We've gone there several times and the food has always been good . . . but not great. No problem, there are many good but...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/23/2005
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At best, you have a 50/50 shot at getting service approaching reasonable. We've heard the place is haunted but after a recent dining experience we believe the only bad spirit present was the management who was...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/18/2005
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The ambience is very inviting, service is charming, and the food is a darling, but the prices are simply and plainly TOO HIGH. A must visit, BUT maybe ONCE a year.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2005
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This is a good place to go if you want to get Indian American food. I love Indian food for its bold, intense flavors but the food at Clay Pit did not give it its justice. The food is bland, dry, and over...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2005
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2005
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2004
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2003
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/20/2003
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/13/2003
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2003
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/17/2003
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2003
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2003
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Had heard this was the best in Austin. On a Thursday night we had to wait 45 minutes though there was hardly anyone ahead of us. The only place to wait was right next to the bar, inhaling bar-fly smoke. Once...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2003
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Clay Pit is definitely the best indian restaurant in town. Some might argue it's not "authentic", but my indian colleagues absolutely love it! I've never had anything I didn't like. I've eaten at all the other...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/25/2002
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We called first to see if it was family friendly....they said yes. We came... many tables empty, but we had to wait, then they put us by the bar. We had to wait forever for the check, then I went up and asked....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2002
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My wife and I frequently dine at the Clay Pit and take clients in for company dinners. We just want to say thank you for having such a wonderful establishment. Food never fails to impress. Awesome mussels, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2002
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I am open to different kinds of foods, but I have to honestly say that I absolutely did NOT enjoy "The Clay Pit" in the slightest bit. I went with 3 other people and 2 of us could not even finish 1/3 of our...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/06/2002
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My husband and I had our rehearsal dinner here. I was a little wary about serving Indian food to our relatives since the vast majority of them had never even tried it. I shouldn't have worried. Rajina and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2002
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We were actually promptly seated on a Sat night, while our friends said try to avoid the basement area we actually found it to be a really cool rommantic cubby, our waitress was awesome, even though we have...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2002
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I tried this place for the first time and said so when we were being seated after an hour wait. The host/mgr was gracious and encouraging. She went out of her way to see that we had a good time and our server...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/16/2002
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Not your average Curry house. The decor is catchy and there is a Bar! Sells genuine Kingfisher beer! A bit pricey for Curry Pros.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2002
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No heavy sauces, food seems healthy and fresh. Wait staff can be snotty and forget you. Entrees are too expensive. Stick to happy hour or lunch. Mango Pina Coladas are excellent.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2002
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An elegant setting -- a historic building with wood floors and exposed limestone walls, lit with soft lamps and votive candles, and sumptuous recipes, including creative curries and other sauces rich with...
frommers.com - user review
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located downtown in the landmark bertram building, this place has been voted best indian restaurant in the austin chronicle reader's poll. chef maqbool ahmed uses seafood as the focus of several unusual...
wcities.com - user review
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the best indian food i have ever had...
restaurantrow.com - user review
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contemporary indian cuisine with old-world care...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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'the restaurant, located in a historic structure not far from the capitol, has an inviting atmosphere. the long, main dining room is dominated by the gray stone walls of the last century, providing an...
austin360.com - user review
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what a concept: an authentic, exotic indian restaurant that is also hip and aware. housed in a fine, softly lit historical building with whitewashed stone walls and private parking, clay pit has become...
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