Clay Pit is a nationally-acclaimed, high-energy, contemporary Indian restaurant located in the historic "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. Our Chefs, waiters, bartenders, and floor manager are all top talents with a strong desire to create memorable visits for our guests. We have 5 private rooms that can host parties from 10-150. Parties of up to 300 can be accommodated with a restaurant buy-out. We have a wide variety of catering services from simple drop-offs to full-service catering for party of all sizes. In 2018, we were inducted into The Austin Chronicle's elite Virginia B. Wood Hall of Fame which honors restaurants that have "proven themselves influential beyond the scope of everyday dining, and they're unwavering in their dedication to quality, flavor, creativity and service". Also in 2018, Austinites voted us to be Best Indian Food in Austin in the Austin American Statesman's Best of the Best awards.