Clay Pit, Grill & Curry House
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’ expectations every time they visit us. We offer fresh, innovative
Indian cuisine at moderate prices, along with an extensive selection of wines,
house drinks, and draft and bottled beers.
At Clay Pit, we have the best
traditional Indian dishes, such as Chicken Tikka Masala & Saag Paneer, alongside
unique menu items like our Curried Mussels appetizer featuring fresh mussels simmered
in a garlic & red wine curry sauce; signature entrees such as the Khuroos-E-Tursh
– a stuffed Chicken Breast in a Cashew-Almond Cream Sauce; and sumptuous
desserts including our Chai Spice Crème Brulee & Mango Cheesecake, which has
been featured in Bon Appetit magazine. Our menu also offers a wide selection of
grilled items cooked in a clay pit oven called the Tandoor; as well as exquisite
curry dishes featuring meats, seafood and vegetables simmered in savory sauces
that are spiced to order.
This culinary art is showcased in a sophisticated
setting with a casual elegance and upbeat energy. Clay Pit’s distinctive
architecture and design features a stylish décor with subtle Indian touches. The
concrete bar is stained in rich earth colors with Indian spices, red wine &
coffee grounds. World music, Jazz & classical Indian music fill the space,
perfectly complementing the tasteful ambiance.
At Clay Pit, we have devoted
meticulous attention to our selection of wines, specialty drinks and beers to
perfectly complement the food. Our bar features over 100 bottles of wine from
around the world; signature house martinis, mixed drinks like our Mango Pina Colada;
and a great selection of domestic and imported draft and bottled microbrews. Our
happy hour features a great Indian tapas menu and daily food and drink specials.
Clay Pit is known for knowledgeable and personable wait staff, who understand
that many of our guests may not be familiar with Indian cuisine, and look forward
to helping guide you through the many intriguing choices.
The original
Clay Pit, in Austin, Texas, was opened in 1998, and has received local and national
recognition as one of the best Indian restaurants in the country, by the media
as well as our guests. In 2001, our restaurant was featured in Bon Appetit magazine’s
annual Restaurant Issue as one of America’s top ethnic restaurants. Closer
to home, Clay Pit has been the reigning best Indian restaurant in Austin for the
past four years, according to the Austin American Statesman & Austin Chronicle.
We have also been named as one of the top 35 restaurants in Austin. |