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Clay Pit
1601 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78701
+1 512 322 5131
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#37 of 113 restaurants rated by Real Travelers

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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 nuts, raisins, and exotic spices -- raise this brainchild of a husband-and-wife team and a New Delhi-trained chef to gourmet status. The starter of perfectly cooked coriander calamari is served with a piquant cilantro aioli. For an entree, consider khuroos-e-tursh, baked chicken breast stuffed with nuts, mushrooms, and onions and smothered in a cashew-almond cream sauce, or one of the many dazzling vegetarian dishes. A bargain buffet and a variety of wraps made with nan make this a great lunch stop while touring the nearby capitol. Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

Price

$6.95 lunch buffet; main courses $9-$16,M

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Reservations

Reservations recommended

Hours

Mon-Thurs 11am-2pm and 5-10pm; Fri 11am-2pm and 5-11pm; Sat-Sun 5-11pm

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