Met up with a friend for lunch. She's been here plenty of times -- this was my first go, so I let her take the lead on ordering. Solid decision. We were seated immediately, which I always appreciate. The space is pretty big with a modern feel, and there's plenty of parking out front (no circling the lot like a hawk -- love that). Even though they gave us the lunch menu, we went à la carte. Ordered: tandoori chicken, butter chicken, coconut shrimp, butter naan, and rice -- all medium spice where applicable. The tandoori chicken was tender and well seasoned -- no dry chicken nonsense here. The butter chicken was exactly what you want it to be: rich, creamy, tomato-forward, and comforting. But the one that caught me off guard a bit was the coconut shrimp -- creamy, slightly sweet, and a little more mild than "medium" heat, probably because of the coconut milk, but still really good. And listen... the butter naan? Fresh, warm, and absolutely necessary. Both the butter chicken and coconut shrimp were made for dipping. No shame in wiping those plates clean. Service was great. Staff was kind, checked in on us without hovering, and kept our water filled without us needing to flag anyone down. Overall -- easy, enjoyable lunch. Good food, good service, no complaints. I'd definitely come back. read more

it was my first time here and i was impressed by how busy it was at 3-4pm on a sunday afternoon. it feels like the perfect spot for families, friends, and even date nights. service was attentive here and there, did feel forgotten during the checkout process as we were placed in a corner that might be hard to see. portions were great for ordering a la carte or family style. parking was easy and plenty, shared with the neighboring motel. we ordered the combo appetizers, mango lassi, chicken bomb biryani, and chicken tikka masala. combo appetizers: 8/10 i'm familiar with samosas, but it was my first time trying the other two appetizers. they were all really great! paired with the tamarind chutney, which was honestly life changing, and the mint cilantro chutney, it was such a strong start to the meal. mango lassi: 8/10 refreshing, smooth, and a solid option if you're craving something fruity and refreshing. chicken bomb biryani: 8.5/10 really well seasoned and spiced. we ordered medium and it had great flavor without being overwhelming. chicken tikka masala: 100000/10 not even kidding. rich, creamy, perfectly spiced, and the chicken was incredibly tender. easily the highlight of the whole experience. read more

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I'm really disappointed with our experience at Clay Oven Grill and Bar. It took an hour for our food to come out and we only ordered for two people. There was no clear communication or update about the delay, which made the wait even more frustrating. When I politely asked a staff member when our order would be ready, I was cut off mid-sentence instead of being given a helpful response read more

Stopped in to grab a quick bite for lunch and their lunch special was perfect. The service was a little slow because they were slammed, but that's a good sign. Our server was apologetic and very accommodating once we placed our order. It was a sunny 105 degree weather so it was nice to be indoors even if it was a little dark it kept us cool. read more

Clay Oven Grill & Bar - Spicy chicken curry, spicy chicken Saag with rice and Garlic Basil Naan - Indian Near Me - Vacaville, California

First off, the interior of this restaurant is very nice with a full bar. Everything looked beautiful, from plates, linens to plating of the dishes. As for the food, have I had better, yeah but it was still very good. We ordered Chicken Biryani, Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Curry and some Garlic Naan. Nothing just really stood out. Enjoyed the CTM more than Butter Chicken though. Spice levels were on the lower end. Pricing and portions were great though. read more

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Really good Indian food in Vacaville! Restaurant looked nice, and the food followed as well. The chai was really good and hit the spot. Goat cheese naan was flavorful and complimented the butter chicken well. The platter was good value and taste. read more

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Clay oven is the go to for Indian food. I always order the coconut chicken curry with rice and goat cheese naan. The staff take their jobs seriously and always deliver the best service. I also love that when I call in they see my last order so it makes it much easier. Its a perfect place for a date with ambient lighting and a calm atmosphere. Highly recommend. read more

Came here one time and I really enjoyed it. The service was friendly, which always matters, and the food was solid. I ordered food for the weekend and everything came out good -- the catfish was especially on point. We also got the potatoes and they were really good too. We didn't have to wait too long to be seated, and we also didn't have to wait long for the food to come out, which I appreciated. Overall it's a nice spot, and I'd definitely recommend it. We went on a Friday night and it was packed, but that's expected. Still a good experience and I'd come back again. read more

I love this Indian Food Restaurant. It is so nice and inviting inside. I feel welcomed when I go here. The food is amazing!!! What did I get? Butter Chicken - 5* Chicken Tikka Masala - 5* Seafood Platter - 5* Garlic Naan - 5* Lemon Drop - 5* The butter chicken is soo good. Ordered it Medium Spicy. It hits all the flavor notes that makes you want more and more. Same deal with the Chicken Tikka. The gravy is so silky smooth and is the perfect accompaniment for the Garlic Naan. The Naan was cooked perfectly!!! Now to the seafood platter. It had Tandoori Salmon and Prawns served on a bed of grilled onion and peppers. This is a decadent dish that blew my taste buds away. If you like Indian Food like I do you owe it to yourself to dine at this fine establishment. read more

Clay Oven Grill & Bar - Butter Chicken - Indian Near Me - Vacaville, California

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Just joining the already massive 5 star review bandwagon. This restaurant is beyond a 5 star experience. This restaurant deserves a friggin Nobel Peace Prize. I'll just leave it at that. read more

Clay Oven Grill & Bar - Indian Near Me - Vacaville, California

Food is meh The taste of Indian food is not there Bad Service as well If we don't get up and ask for service, no one will come. Then suddenly the waitress became attentive after our food arrived We still give a $10 tip read more

Clay Oven Grill & Bar - Chicken Tikka Masala (Clay Oven Specialty) Grilled Salmon Tika Masla Chicken Biryani Goat Cheese Naan - Indian Near Me - Vacaville, California

Good service and great food, freaking amazing as usual. Love the environment and just the wholesome service from everyone, top to bottom read more

Clay Oven Grill & Bar - Super good food - Indian Near Me - Vacaville, California

Delicious food, Great service [Vacaville CA] Had a lunch date with my daughter and met her here at Clay Oven in Vacaville. The restaurant has a nice covered outdoor patio seating area. Inside has a sophisticated ambiance with a spacious dining room and lounge with a full bar. They have both table as well as booth seating. We were given a booth. We placed our order for Chicken Tikka Masala and Butter Chicken and a side order of Butter Naan. The dishes came with basmati rice and can customize according to your taste - mild, medium or spicy. I did not want any kind of spice on mine... so negative zero spice, please. My daughter specified the same for her Tikka Masala. I have to say that I enjoyed the dishes very much... delicious succulent boneless Butter Chicken and delightful creamy Tikka Masala. Wait service is attentive and fast. Overall good customer service and pleasant first time experience. Can't wait to return. Location is easy to find off of Highway 80, restaurant has lots of parking. Review #3745 read more

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The food was delicious, flavorful and presentation was also nice. This was our 2nd time coming to this place and food and service was consistent. We ordered chicken Stina Marsala, eggplant that was grilled and fish pakora. All delicious, read more

Pretty good food, Punjabi Indian cuisine. Went with a couple of friends,we enjoyed ourselves and the food the atmosphere was read more

I went with friends and we all enjoyed our food and drinks very much. The chicken was a little dry, but the sauce was flavorful and the naan was delicious. The portions were reasonable and the service was pleasant. The decor is lovely. I would go back again. read more

Hands down the best Indian food in the state. The flavors burst in every bite, the decor is beautiful and the service is always great.

Ambiance: My go to place in Vacaville for Indian food. The decor is nice and they have a nice patio for spring and summer days. Conveniently located next to the Vacaville outlet malls. Food: The food is served hot and fresh and very quick. I love the butter chicken. You choose the mild, medium or hot for spice level. The thick sauce is amazing with the garlic naan. On this night I wasn't to hungry so I had the chicken wings appetizer which were hot fresh with a crispy shell and perfectly seasoned. It came with 8 wings. My husband had the basil chicken. The portions were good and the pricing was decent and equitable. Service: The servers are pleasant and professional. Parking: Parking is pretty good. They share a parking lot next to Motel 6. Overall: read more

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The food, service and ambiance was awesome. Will come back to try some more dishes. read more

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They could add a bottle or pitcher of water to the tables! Overall the service was pretty good. People were pretty nice. Very friendly people! Especially the younger ones! read more

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Solid Indian restaurant but nothing to write home about. I tried the chicken curry (medium spice), chicken tikki masala, Thai fried rice, samosas, and garlic naan. I loved the garlic naan--it was very fluffy and flavorful. The Thai fried rice was bland to me. The other dishes were good but not spicy enough for me. Usually medium spice is all I need, but it tasted mild. The restaurant was spacious and pretty busy on a Saturday evening at 7pm. The servers were nice and our food came out quickly. read more

It's been quite some time since I've visited this Indian restaurant. It's been around forever but by no means is it my favorite in the area. There are some things I do like though, so we'll highlight those things along with the other not too favorable parts of my experience. The inside has a nice ambiance, and there's some cute outdoor seating available too. They have a bar inside, and offer a Happy Hour, however we didn't get a menu or any info about that from the staff. The booth tables are really large which is nice, however I can see how some may struggle with fitting comfortably within the booth if they're a little more heavy set. The new menu booklets they offer look modern and are aesthetically pleasing, however functionality wise, they're trash. The pages do not lay flat, the text font is small and hard to read in the dim lighting. I mean, I am visually impaired because I wear glasses but it was 5 PM and I'm 30 y/o so.. I don't think that had any thing to do with me lol Also, we had 3 adults in our party but they gave us 2 menus. Weird. Samosas- these were okay. They give you 3 samosas but they're tiny and the outside wrapper was crispy but a little thicker than I would prefer. Comes with mint and tamarind chutneys of course. Papdi Chaat- these are similar to nachos! If you've ever had samosa chaat, it's all of that on top of crunchy crackers, but minus the samosa! The crackers hold up all the sauces and toppings really well and give the dish a great crunch! The toppings include chickpeas, potatoes, some spices, sweet and tangy chutneys and diced red onions. It's an appetizer but tbh I love to save it to eat along side my main meal because it's such a flavor bomb. The flavors are really fresh and vibrant against the heavier curries I would normally order. Would get this every time. Butter Chicken - It's pretty standard butter chicken. Flavor was nice, not too sweet, and you can choose your spice level. We got medium spicy but it wasn't that spicy. My sisters have ordered the Hot level before though and don't recommend that as it's too spicy, so medium is where we'll stay. All chicken dishes are chicken breast.. standard practice but not my preference. CTM (chicken tikka masala) - Another basic dish I always get. Theirs is not too tomatoey or tangy, and while similar to the butter chicken profile, it feels a little more light on the butter and cream. You can choose your spice level for this one too. Medium was not spicy enough for us with this dish either. Once again, all chicken dishes are chicken breast. Seekh Kebab - comes out sizzling on a bed of onions and bell peppers. The meat looked so flavorful and juicy but taste wise it was just meh. It tasted like a sausage with more Indian spices, and texturally it just had a chew/bite to it that I didn't love. Considering it's ground meat, I think it means that the meat has been over processed to where it's tough. We tried it with our left over chutneys, which wasn't bad and then we tried dipping it in our curries which actually wasn't a bad pairing. As a stand alone dish, it was just okay and I would skip this for the future. SIDE NOTE - They actually forgot our dish so when we mentioned our dish was missing, they told us 5 minutes. That was lie and when we asked to remove it, they said it's already on the grill. They let us know we could take it to go, which kinda defeated the purpose of our order so we said we'd just keep it if it would only be a couple minutes. 15 minutes later, it came out. EYEROLL. Sad part was it wasn't even worth the wait :( Naan orders are good sized pieces, but we ordered 2 orders of garlic for the 3 of us and killed it. They have a few diff flavors of naan but we always get garlic. Nice garlic chunks visible and the naan texture is fluffy. Rice comes in one dish for the table. It was a good amount for 3 of us as we also ordered two naans. IDK if they offer free refills normally but they did offer one to us as our last dish came out after we were done with our meal. We didn't accept it though as we were full. Mango lassi - Standard. Sweet and yogurty. Mango lassi just never feels cold enough to me though so I would personally prefer it if it was poured over ice. Service was okay. They were quick on water refills but they didn't really check on us after our food came out, which is why we didn't have a chance to ask about our last dish. It was NOT busy, so that excuse isn't valid here. Two different people helped us so IDK if this was where the miscommunication occurred but it would help if they had servers that were a little more attentive. We also had a couple appetizer dishes stacked on the side for removal, but they didn't really bother to clear those out of the way until the end of our meal. This makes a difference when all the dinner ware is large and bulky. Will I be back? Yes. Is it my first choice? Not really. read more

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I've tried Clay Oven in person and through DoorDash. It's my favorite Indian spot in Vacaville. We usually get the basic chicken tikka masala or butter chicken. Their goat cheese naan is the best! Definitely worth the extra couple bucks for the upgrade. The naan is actually filled with goat cheese and an herb. In person the ambiance is surprisingly more upscale than you would expect for the area (near the DMV, hotels, Home Depot, gas station and car dealerships). I think they even have a banquet room you can reserve. This is a place where you can take someone on a date night. The portions have always been satisfying and usually enough for a second meal. The only drawback is I think rice for the curries is not included but you can order it as a side. I also enjoy their mango lassi. I appreciate that they add a food safe tamper tape to the cup opening. read more

Recently visited this place because we were within the area. Prior to our visit, we'd always stop by and see that this restaurant was super busy. We ordered via Uber eats to big up our order. Quick and easy. We ordered their pani puri, samosas, butter chicken, saag paneer, and naan. Everything had great flavor and was delicious. Both entrees we chose the hot option, and man the chicken was really hot! We still enjoyed our meal regardless. read more

If you're looking for an authentic meal with no frills this is your place. Casual, clean and just good family style dining. We love trying a new dish or 2 and ordering our favorites and trying something new! Definitely a spot to keep in the rotation. We've never had a bad experience. The dining rooms are spacious and clean perfect or a group too. read more

Clay Oven Grill & Bar - Garlic Garlic. Basil naan, Chicken Tikka Masala, Saag Paneer and Tandoori Chicken - Indian Near Me - Vacaville, California

Their delicious chicken tikka masala lunch special! So worth it! Great customer service as well, always checking up on you. read more

Clay Oven Grill & Bar - Their delicious chicken tikka masala lunch special. So worth it! - Indian Near Me - Vacaville, California

I've been a handful of times, but we went last night so a friend could try it. I felt bad for her because the service was awful! Never had an issue in the past, but last night everyone was incompetent! We all asked for rice and he said it comes with them meal. Then brings one bowl for all of us to share. Was not even close to enough k we ask for more and now we have to pay. Should have just gave us what we asked for. The rarely checked for us to Have refills. We had to flag them down several times. In the beginning we asked for several checks and they said no problem them gave us just one and we sat for a long time to find someone to tell. We ended up just going to the front to pay and let them know. They fixed it. The food was still delicious, but might just do take out in the further. read more

Clay Oven Grill & Bar - Chicken Tikka Masala Garlic naan Their complimentary rice - Indian Near Me - Vacaville, California

We love this place. I have tried several dishes & I am always happy with my choice. Their dal soup is one of my favorites. I like medium spice. Husband always gets the shrimp tikka Marsala spicy. He loves it so much he's afraid to try something else. We rarely have to wait for a table. The servers always take our drink & food orders in a reasonable amount of time. If needed we can be in & out quick for lunch, or we can take our time enjoying our meal & chit chatting. They check on us, make sure we have enough drinks, but never rush us out. The place is clean & the decor fits very well. We have been here many times & I am sure we will be back many more. read more

Absolutely my favorite Indian experience! The food is always delicious, the drinks are refreshing and the staff makes everything amazing. read more

Clay Oven was wonderful. It was our first time here, but we were impressed with the service and the taste of the dishes. The ambiance was also very nice. read more

Clay Oven is one of the best Indian restaurants I've ever had. Come try the food and drinks! Amazing! read more

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EXCEPTIONAL! The service is warm, welcoming, and professional. The food is outstanding! The chicken is consistently plump and juicy -- never dried out and rubbery (which has been our experience at other Indian restaurants). The restaurant itself is lovely. My husband and I have been a few times now, and last night we brought a few guests who were new to the restaurant (they were blown away). The only downside: we live in Folsom and don't get to Vacaville very often. We'd love Clay Oven to open another restaurant here. :) read more

Clay oven does't need another review telling you to come here. However, someone recommended a different Indian restaurant in Vacaville. I was soo tempted to try them out but decided to come back to clay oven and it reminded me that this restaurant is one of the best in all of Vacaville. Customer service is fantastic, ambience is great, but the food...the food is top tier!! And as long as they keep pumping out that magical goat cheese naan, I will forever be under their spell. Essence who? Nah clay oven for the win! read more

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I frequent this spot and love their lunch thali with butter chicken. I've had their tikka masala, butter chicken (very similar), lamb curry, and have tried all of their naan breads. I love their naan bread, best of the last 5 Indian restaurants I've been to. Garlic is my favorite. Service has been good - quick seating and fast for food. Ambiance is nice, large outdoor and indoor seating and cozy feel. Recommend. read more

We've been here 4-5 times, and can confidently say that at Clay Oven, you can expect 6 star food and 2 star service. There may be exceptions, but that's been the rule so far. The coconut curry (choose your own protein) is the best I've ever had. The saag paneer is right up there too. We prefer the tikka masala sauce to the butter chicken sauce, but it's a close call (the butter chicken has white meat and the tikka masala has dark meat, and they're both large chunks). The iced chai and mango lassi are both super tasty. I've had better samosas elsewhere, but as far as the mains go, Clay Oven is tough to beat. Portions are so massive that there's sure to be leftovers. Prices are typical compared to other Indian spots. There's a nice enough patio for when the weather is nice - not much of a view (just a motel 6 and the 80), but it's well-shaded. The issue you might find, though, is being forgotten. Then again, that's essentially happened to us inside the restaurant as well. No matter how busy it gets, it's really a roll of the dice. While never rude, the staff mannerisms generally range from aloof to inattentive to indifferent. Which is super sad, because the food they crank out is some of our very favorite Indian food we've ever tried. The solution? Takeout. read more

Food was delicious as always!! Fresh, cooked to our desired spice level, and plentiful. We have left overs for sure. Service today however was subpar. We had to ask 3 times for a water refill, condiment containers, etc., and no one checked on us during the meal at all. The staff were just very nonchalant. That's not usually the case but we haven't dined in in awhile. Minus 2 stars for Service today. read more

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Best Indian food in CA!! Me and my family have been eating g here for years now and they never miss. Great service & even better food. Every dish I've tried has been amazing, favorites being butter chicken, fried fish, their chicken wings, and chicken tandoori. Restaurant has calm & relaxing energy along with an upscale modern look. 1000000/10 read more

We went here after doing some shopping at Vacaville outlet. The foods are great and the prices are reasonable. It took some time for our server to bring the foods but its okay. Definitely coming back. read more

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Delish. Love this place, but I ordered a Chicken Tikki Masala lunch special the other day and it was $20! A small container of chicken, rice and naan. I'll be back, but not for lunch. read more

On the way home from the bay area hungry so family decide to stop by for some Indian food! Location just off the freeway , convenient , spacy, beautifully decor but need more lightly !! Everything we order was enjoyed with the option of spice level , portion sharable and pricing was affordable ! We did order some chicken masala to go but was surprise it doesn't include any rice read more

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