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Clay Pit is a nationally acclaimed, high-energy, contemporary Indian restaurant located in the historical Bertram building in beautiful downtown Austin. We are a locally owned business proud to fill the niche for great Indian food in a sophisticated, casually elegant setting.
Classic & updated dishes with over 100 wine selections plus happy hour in a brick-walled setting.
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Address: 1601 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512) 322-5131
Website: https://www.claypit.com/
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Ashish Bhosale
The food was good overall and met expectations. A few dishes were quite tasty, though some could be improved with better seasoning and consistency. Portions were fair, and the menu offered a nice variety of options. Service was pleasant and timely. Overall, it’s a decent place for Indian food and worth a visit if you’re in the area, with some room to grow.
… moreSummer Siddiqui
Clay Pit never disappoints! This is easily one of our favorite spots in Austin—from dinner date nights to bringing friends and family, it’s always incredible. The food is absolutely outstanding, especially the Lamb Kadhai (so flavorful and perfectly cooked!) and their fresh, perfectly soft naan. The drinks are not only delicious but also so beautifully presented.
The interior is stunning—warm, elegant, and such a vibe—and the service is consistently amazing every single visit. Nav even stopped by our table to personally check on us and make sure everything was perfect, which was such a thoughtful touch and made our experience even better.
They also have a fantastic party hall for events, which is a huge plus. Overall, Clay Pit continues to be our go-to, and we can’t recommend it enough! 5 stars every time.
… moreThe interior is stunning—warm, elegant, and such a vibe—and the service is consistently amazing every single visit. Nav even stopped by our table to personally check on us and make sure everything was perfect, which was such a thoughtful touch and made our experience even better.
They also have a fantastic party hall for events, which is a huge plus. Overall, Clay Pit continues to be our go-to, and we can’t recommend it enough! 5 stars every time.
Bonus Mom
The food is absolutely amazing. And so is the service. Thank you Sebe. She is professional and friendly and offered several suggestions and recommendations. It was quiet this afternoon. We had dahi puri and tandoori tudke for appetizers. Both were delicious but the tudke won hands down. Hubby and I both had old favorites, lamb vindaloo and tikka masala. First time for our son and he tried butter chicken. All the food was delicious. Added bonus is the story of the hauntings. We will definitely be back.
… moreDanielle Pena
I want to preface this by saying the staff, food, and atmosphere were incredible. My friend and I would definitely recommend to anybody looking for a good Indian cuisine restaurant. That being said, the experience we had was definitely interesting.
We sat at the bar and were very excited because we’ve never sat at a bar before. We ended up seated near this customer who was just non stop jibber jabbering to anybody who would listen. First, it was another customer that he made stay and listen to him for about fifteen minutes. Poor guy was just trying to get a drink. He found his next victim very easily, as it was the bartender. He would ask a plethora of nonsensical questions and would have really strange critiques, justifying the questions by saying he, too, was a bartender. The questions were fine at first and could be taken normally but eventually they just became invasive and hypercritical. The bartender, lovely man named Peter, was answering them with grace but anybody would have reached a breaking point with the sheer amount of questions. It genuinely sounded like an interrogation and Peter was the target. The questions ranged from, “How do you not know *insert nichest Star Wars fact in the world*,” to “How much do you get paid?” or “If my girlfriend wanted the butter chicken but I ordered her the mussels, how mad would she be?” and “How spicy is spicy?” The questions were rapid fire and nonstop. We were there for around an hour and he did not relent.
This being said, Peter and our other server we didn’t get the name of, were incredible. If you can stop by, definitely do.
… moreWe sat at the bar and were very excited because we’ve never sat at a bar before. We ended up seated near this customer who was just non stop jibber jabbering to anybody who would listen. First, it was another customer that he made stay and listen to him for about fifteen minutes. Poor guy was just trying to get a drink. He found his next victim very easily, as it was the bartender. He would ask a plethora of nonsensical questions and would have really strange critiques, justifying the questions by saying he, too, was a bartender. The questions were fine at first and could be taken normally but eventually they just became invasive and hypercritical. The bartender, lovely man named Peter, was answering them with grace but anybody would have reached a breaking point with the sheer amount of questions. It genuinely sounded like an interrogation and Peter was the target. The questions ranged from, “How do you not know *insert nichest Star Wars fact in the world*,” to “How much do you get paid?” or “If my girlfriend wanted the butter chicken but I ordered her the mussels, how mad would she be?” and “How spicy is spicy?” The questions were rapid fire and nonstop. We were there for around an hour and he did not relent.
This being said, Peter and our other server we didn’t get the name of, were incredible. If you can stop by, definitely do.
renegadegeeK
Really enjoyed our first time dropping in. The repurposing of the old building structure is very cool for a quaint dining experience. Our service was friendly and helpful, and we agreed that the cauliflower was the big hit w its crispness and pack of flavors. The menu has plenty of options without being too big. I also enjoyed the lamb and was glad that I could choose my level of heat. Will be back for sure!
… moreIbrahim D. Bahati
Claypit is your place to get that best of Indian food. It’s near UT Austin campus and the customer service was great. They also have halal options for lamb and beef which was amazing. I loved the food and drinks and it was not noisy like most restaurants I have gone to. Definitely recommend
… moreRick Lanza
Delicious food! One of the highlights of Austin. We found this restaurant by accident, just driving by after visiting the Capitol.
Top notch Indian food, great service and a nice location.
Couldn’t be happier!
… moreTop notch Indian food, great service and a nice location.
Couldn’t be happier!
Martin Liittjohann
I ordered the lamb korma it was very delicious. I would recommend hot as medium didn’t have enough spice for my liking-delicious nonetheless. Service was fast and the waitress was nice. It is a very beautiful restaurant!
… moreAracelis Figueroa
Clay Pit absolutely exceeded expectations from start to finish. Every dish we ordered was packed with flavor and beautifully prepared. The appetizers set the tone immediately — fresh, well-seasoned, and the perfect balance of spice. Each entrée was just as impressive, rich in flavor and clearly made with care. You can tell there’s real attention to detail in the kitchen.
And the gulab jamun for dessert? Incredible. Warm, perfectly sweet, and the ideal way to end the meal. It truly tied everything together.
The service matched the food — attentive without being overbearing, consistently checking in, and quick turnaround times between courses. The entire experience felt smooth, welcoming, and well-coordinated. Clay Pit delivered on every level. Highly recommend.
… moreAnd the gulab jamun for dessert? Incredible. Warm, perfectly sweet, and the ideal way to end the meal. It truly tied everything together.
The service matched the food — attentive without being overbearing, consistently checking in, and quick turnaround times between courses. The entire experience felt smooth, welcoming, and well-coordinated. Clay Pit delivered on every level. Highly recommend.
Miriam Smyth
We recently hosted a wedding reception dinner in Clay Pit’s Bertram’s Hall for 55 people. Shay was fabulous – responsive and super-helpful throughout the planning phase. Additionally, he was hands-on and incredibly supportive on the evening of the dinner – even providing a last minute special meal for a guest who had dietary restrictions following recent surgery. The Hall was recently refurbished (painted, etc.) and looked great. The food, of course, was fabulous. The cost for renting the Hall was reasonable. I am happy to highly recommend Clay Pit!
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