This is a fun upscale Indian restaurant! I wanted my party to be seated in the cellar but they said it was closed (didn't disclose a reason) so they seated us in what I believe was the parlor instead - which was also pretty. Got the Khuroos E Tursh - would recommend! The cream sauce was sweet and delicious. I LOVED the rice that came with the dishes - it already had some flavor and the texture was similar to Thai broken rice. Naan is a great value - 4 pieces for $5. Ordered the Jalapeño cream cheese naan and it had a generous portion of cream cheese inside. However it wasn't spicy which I was expecting - the jalapeño pieces just tasted like bell peppers but it needed a kick of spice. I would try the palak paneer naan next time instead. We were too full for dessert but the options sounded quite tasty. Something was cracked us up a bit was that their straws don't sit in the glasses well - they kept rising to the top of our waters Service was great but it just took a little time for them to set up our table after our reservation time. read more

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I was check 44 at the bar table t1 I am regular at Clay Pit. I get the vegetarian dishes today I got my normal dishes I get. Vegetable korma excellent. Dal Makhani no spices and watered down. And the Puri the wheat cups with chic peas inside all potatoe. I visited at 3:28p and it was way different than normal. I just only liked the Korma today .& spoke to manager who surely would recognize me I am always there and never complained. Ways of money today I don't eat the makhani or puri Server at bar was great and I've had him twice this week. Manager saying he will talk to Cook doesn't help. Manager said see you next time was rude and he's seen me in there a lot read more

All of this was delish! The food is amazing- definitely my fave was the paneer saag and the chicken pakoras. The goat curry was also a solid choice. Kinda pricey but I will say the portions are big- I ate the saag in three separate meals. Liked the cheesy naan. The Jalepeno cream cheese naan was interesting- don't think I would get it again. It's good on its own just I don't feel like it fit well with the dishes. The inside is also super beautiful- it's warm and inviting and the decor is stunning. Service was also fantastic- super thoughtful and kind. read more

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I'm not the biggest fan of Indian food, but I would give this 4 stars for the service and the food was pretty solid. I got the Vidaloo curry with a side of rice. I don't think I've tried this dish before, but it's less saucy than of the curries. Pretty good size portion for the price. I also tried the Jalapeño & Cream Cheese Naan. It was interesting, not the biggest fan of cream cheese stuffed things. read more

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Went here tonight for a work event. We tried a little bit of everything! Great service with friendly staff and all the appetizers and main dishes were packed with flavor. Nice atmosphere inside as well. Recommend for large events or a happy hour! read more

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After coming here for the Yelpies, I took my girlfriend to Clay Pit for dinner just before New Year's. We did not have a reservation and were sat immediately. It is a long, narrow space that feels reminiscent of an older era rather than a modern restaurant, which gives it a cozy and charming feel. We both ordered a drink, with me getting a French 75 and my girlfriend ordering one of their specialty winter cocktails. Our waitress was attentive throughout the entire visit, consistently checking in, refilling our waters, and making sure we did not need anything else. We are simple people and both ordered the Butter Chicken with Garlic Naan. I got mine spicier than my girlfriend. The food came out fairly quickly, and I finished all of mine without hesitation, while also taking a few bites of my girlfriend's Butter Chicken. I know it is a basic menu item, but it was exactly as good as one could hope. Sometimes you just want the basics done well. I do feel like it is a little pricier for what you get, and maybe pricier than it deserves, but you are paying for consistency, quality, and a more elevated Indian dining experience. I am just not sure how quickly I will be coming back. RIYL: Eating naan bread like a machine read more

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We decided to go here on a whim and had a fun time! This place is a cute spot for dinner dates; you could definitely dress up a bit here too with their (electric) candle lit tables! I will say it gets a bit chilly so bringing a light jacket wouldn't hurt. It's dark and cozy in here! Service was great! We did not have a reservation but were seated immediately on a Sunday night. The food was yummy, it wasn't heavy, and I felt perfectly full at the end of my meal! Order: - korma with paneer - vindaloo with chicken - 2 orders of garlic naan read more

Clay Pit - Korma Vindaloo Garlic & Basil Naan - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

So I have been here twice now. The first time was a couple of years ago during our annual Austin visit and the second time was just a couple of weeks ago for the Yelpies event. When we came a couple of years ago the quality was amazing (still is I might add). The ambiance of the restaurant mixed with the incredible service and delectable food made for a most enjoyable dinner. Some of the best Indian food I have ever had. I absolutely love the cucumber salad, Chicken Pakoras, samosas, & Madras soup. Killer spot with killer vibes and even more killer food. read more

Clay Pit - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

I had picked up DoorDash or Grubhub orders from here several times over the last decade randomly and it always looked really great and everyone always seemed to be enjoying themselves, so I was thrilled when I was invited to dinner at Clay Pit a few nights ago. I knew the atmosphere was fantastic, but now I can also say the food is delicious! My favorite dish was the Chicken Pakoras which went next level when you squeezed lemon juice all over it. The Butter Chicken was pretty good, and the Garlic naan was fantastic! read more

Clay Pit - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Clay Pit is a vibey restaurant that serves a variety of Indian staples and a few things that may make your ears (and taste buds) perk up. The tuna bombs are a featured item and should be on everyone's list to try. The best way I can explain it is Indian ceviche with the fresh, raw tuna being seasoned and served in a puri like chip. The sauce that comes with it truly turns it into a flavor bomb. The korma sauce is beautifully made and has the perfect balance of sweet and spice (if you get the hottest level, which I recommend). But the real star for me was the jalapeno cream cheese naan. It was so unexpected and delicious. The savory naan, spicy jalapenos, and cool cream cheese was the trifecta you didn't know could exist in Indian food. It's a must! Also, the service is impeccable! Lu is the sweetest and most patient waitress. She was able to help us answer all of our questions and made sure we had the best possible experience! read more

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The Clay Pit is an Indian adventure! Wonderful food, a culinary experience. The wait staff was knowledgeable and friendly. The Service was great, It was a very busy afternoon crowd, and we still got our orders in a timely manner. Ambiance was great. Old historic stone building in downtown Austin. Very interesting! All in all..a fun and wonderful experience! Highly recommend. And they ask you what degree of heat you would like in your sauce, so it fits every palate. read more

Clay Pit - Lunch Vindaloo Bowl, rice, chick peas, chicken, salad, veggies. Sooo good! - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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. read more

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The Clay Pit is an Austin staple. It's delicious, consistent, and popular. So imagine my surprise when the host was rude to one of the ladies in my lunch party! She originally told the hostess we had 5 but turns out, it was actually 6. When she informed him, he huffed very loud and rolled his eyes. and this lady is the most kindest person I work with. After he set the table, she thanked him and he completely ignored her. I was immediately turned off by the experience. and shocked that someone WORKING a service job could treat someone this way. I had the lamb tikka masala and it was delicious. But I don't think it was delicious enough to be treated ugly. I also did not enjoy the fact that, if you order multiple orders of one thing (ex naan or samosas) they plate the double order together. I wanted my own personal order therefore, this was annoying when trying to divide up what was solely mine. Our server was kind but he was a bit hyper cause me to be anxious. lol. Overall, I would love to eat here again but if the host continues to treat patrons like he did today, I will not continue to patronize this place. read more

Clay Pit - Garlic & Basil Naan - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I've always loved Clay Pit because of one dish they make that never disappoint and that is the Chicken Tikka Masala. They perfected this dish and honestly I can not have it any where else except for here. The Chicken Tikka Masala is flavor is creamy yet not heavy and Smokey. The chicken is never dry in it. The garlic naan was lacking garlic. Not sure what happened but I felt they were stingy with the garlic this dining experience. I also notice there were not many chicken pieces in the chicken tikka masala compare to previous dining experiences here. I am not sure they are cutting cost serve less chicken but I felt there was a lot of sauce compare to chicken. My friend got the chicken vindaloo and she was not a fan of it. 1/5 Service was great and our waitress was super attentive. She refilled our drinks and often check in with us. We had made reservations for Friday an early dinner. There was plenty of tables available and hardly any crowd. The restaurant had updated some decor and added rechargeable lamps lights to each table. Do I recommend this place? Yes! Chicken tikka masala is a must try. read more

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This place was recommended to us from a fried .We came for weekly date night, it did not disappoint. The lower level is gorgeous perfect for a date night . The server LuLu did a wonderful job with recommendations for our first visit. The appetizers were scrumptious, the entrees were made to perfection.I love exotic food full of spices and heat, this was exactly what we asked for. Drinks were also nice and refreshing. I'd love to come back and taste other dishes to put up more reviews. If you love exotic spices and flavors this is the place to try Thank you Clay pit for a wonderful evening we enjoyed the experience. read more

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Came to Clay Pit for a Yelp Event and got to try a wide variety of food items and rice-beer. My favorite was the butter chicken and channa masala! Can't wait to come back for the biryani read more

I heard great things about this place and was excited to finally try it. If you're near downtown Austin and looking for a chill vibe with good food, this spot is definitely up your alley. First, parking. It wasn't great. Even though there are nearby parking lots, they're crazy expensive. Be prepared to spend around $25 per hour. If you manage to find cheaper parking, consider that a win, but definitely plan ahead. Second, the service was great. Everyone was friendly and very helpful with walking us through the menu and explaining the different options. Lastly, the food. It was good, and let me tell you, the butter chicken is the move. Super flavorful, the chicken was tender, and paired perfectly with the rice. Add the garlic bread and it all comes together really well. We also tried the korma, which was tasty and fine, but not the best I've had before. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this place and would come back again in the future. read more

Clay Pit - Butter Chicken on the right. Korma on the left side. - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This was an interesting place. I really liked the aesthetic. Our server was super friendly and cute. I really liked her. The hostess was also very nice when I arrived and asked about parking. The food was OK. It was good but not amazing. It won't be the best Indian food you had however it's a good place for a casual dinner with friends in a cool looking building and again, the service was great which made it an enjoyable dinner. It's part of the ghost tour and is supposedly haunted which added to the novelty of it. I got the lamb tikka masala hot (it wasn't very hot but it was good) and I had to try the jalapeno cream cheese naan. I don't know if I'd get it again but I liked to novelty and it wasn't bad but I think I prefer garlic naan. We shared a calamari appetizer and that was actually really good. It was crispy and light. We were pleasantly surprised at how good it was. They also had 2 non-alcoholic mocktail selections, which was nice. For a group dinner, it's not bad. For one entree, naan, mocktail and 20% tip, the total was $42.31. read more

Clay Pit - Jalapeno cream cheese naan - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Wonderful atmosphere. Several different forms of seating depending on your group size. The food was pretty good. I really liked the butter chicken but found the Korma to not be very flavorful. The rice and naan were worth it. The parking is very tricky. 15 bucks in their parking lot?! What?! So you have to find a meter or garage. Service was okay. Slow and had to keep asking for things like refills, needed to be more attentive. But server was kind and answered questions well. read more

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Honestly was a bit surprised to see gentrified Indian food. Honestly it's kind of impressive, but my comparison is Indian food from the bay area, which is definitely markedly different. We came in on a Monday night and the wait wasn't so bad at all. The ambiance is actually pretty nice and the presentation of the food is great, but I actually think the service and taste fall a bit short of what could have been. We got a few dishes including the Chicken Tikka Masala and the Vindaloo but they ended up just being okay, nothing to write home about. The service was pretty good, they came around a lot and asked us how we were doing on the daily. I think it's a bit pricey, so if we were asking for value this may not be the best place to go to. If I were to compare this to Californian Indian food, I would say California definitely beats this in terms of flavor but loses in service but strangely for the same cost. So take that how you will.... read more

Absolutely delicious food, drinks and atmosphere but even better service! Mike's attentive and enthusiastic care really made our meal special and memorable. From knowledge of the menu, to being active in engaging with us to tailor the recommendations- Mike took care of us. We are out of town and this was one of our only stops in Austin, but we this has become a must visit stop whenever we come back. Clay Pit doesn't just feed your belly, but also your soul. read more

Clay Pit - Tandoori Kebabs - Mixed - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Came here with a big group for dinner and it was pretty good!! The food is definitely an Americanized Indian palate but it was still pretty good and the ambience is great for a nice dinner/special occasion!! read more

We went to Clay Pit 4ish years ago when we were considering moving to Austin and had a fantastic meal. So last night we decided to go back when we were downtown and wanting a dinner bite. We stopped by at 8pm on a Saturday. Online, it said no reservations were available but when we went in, they said they could get us seated in 10min. We waited at the bar and then decided just to eat at the bar. The place was not full at all so even the 10 min wait was slightly confusing. We ordered two drinks - the chakra martini and the mule. They tasted exactly the same which was definitely disappointing. They were the same color, same flavor, just served in different glasses (and the mule had ice lol). Disappointing drinks aside, we shared a calamari and the mixed tandoori kebab with garlic naan. The calamari was delicious - albeit slightly oily. The tandoori kebab was delicious. Meat chunks were huge and tender. The masala sauce was also tasty. Garlic naan was great as well. We definitely enjoyed it all but it didn't stack up to our first visit 4 years ago. And the drinks being exactly the same but just served in different glasses was also a disappointment. read more

Clay Pit - Tandoori Kebabs (mixed) and Garlic & Basil Naan - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The clay pit is in a beautiful said to be haunted building. It is beautiful inside and everything is so clean. All of the staff was friendly from the time we were taken to Our seats till the time we left The food was amazing we will definitely be back Our waitress was Gwen she was very nice and informative I had the chicken Marsala and we got some Jalepeno cream cheese naan bread, which she recommended it was sooo good read more

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Adam and Ron are the best hosts and bartenders. The ambience is beautiful. Great place to have an event. read more

Clay Pit - Ron was an excellent host. Adam was so helpful held the door open for us. As well as make sure I had water to go while I was waiting. - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Clay Pit is still amazing even though they don't have a lunch buffet. The lunch bowls are all so tasty! Get some garlic naan for sure. And don't order your food spicy unless you're serious about spice!! read more

Clay Pit - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

I earned a Clay Pit gift card for a work milestone achieved and it was burning a hole in my pocket. My hubby is a meat and potatoes guy, so I got to choose whatever I wanted. So I selected Kothmir Salmon with Goan yellow curry sauce, served with basmati rice and a small arugula salad with cucumber, garbanzo beans, radish, and beetroot. In addition, I ordered garlic and basil naan. The salmon was pan seared and flavored extremely well. The curry was poignant and draped over the basmati rice. Each rice kernel was separate and distinct...not sticking together. The arugula salad was fresh with a tasty salad dressing. Recommend getting half the amount salad dressing as it weighed down the salad. My entree and salad were quite delicious. The naan was another story. It tasted like it came from the grocery store and was heated up in the microwave...sort of gooey when you chewed it. Likely I will not buy naan from Clay Pit again. The ambiance in the restaurant was nice. Dim lighting and spaciousness was the overall theme. The restaurant had an Indian vibe with with peacock feather stencils in the main dining room along with the restrooms and heavy curtains hung throughout the restaurant. There are also 8 tables in the cellar and a room upstairs used for parties. Speaking of peacocks, there are peacock cups used to serve the peacock drink...equivalent to a hurricane (you are only allowed 2 maximum). Since I was driving I did not have one. Let's talk about the menu ordering system. Initially, I tried placing an order over the phone with a BOT named Clay. He texted me a link to order but there was not a place to put in a gift card. So I waited until I arrived at the restaurant and ordered "to go" with the bartender, Pete. Even Pete could not put the order in and needed assistance from his manager. I parked in 15 minute "to go" parking. Fingers crossed that I would get my food before a tow truck came. Fortunately, that was the case. I learned from Pete that there is free parking south of the building after 6 pm. Will used that parking lot in the future... Overall, good dining experience... read more

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We reserved Clay Pit for a graduation dinner since most of the other places in the area were long reserved for a Friday night. This place was one that still had availability and thus grabbed it earlier in the week before it was too late. Very interesting place. It's fairly large and the staff is mostly non-Indian. Pretty rare to see in Indian restaurants. However, they were all very friendly. We were seated shortly after arriving. We ordered a few small menu items to start (papad, crispy cauliflower). Those arrived fairly quickly and gave us some time to order the cocktails and main course. The cocktails were pretty good. I had one of the gin specials (forget the name of it, but it's on the specials menu). As for the main items, we ordered the following vegetarian items: Aloo gobi: pretty standard, though admittedly pretty mild in spice. Cheesy garlic naan: pass. Wasn't really any good. Maharani aloo: so this is actually an appetizer size, but it was in the specials menu. This is like a potato pinwheel. It was pretty good, but it was quite a small portion. Nariyal curry with paneer and vegetables: I only ordered this because the maharani aloo wasn't adequate enough and I wasn't crazy about the aloo gobi. It's not bad and the veggies were plentiful. However, the coconut curry is a bit too overpowering (or it's just my aversion to the coconut taste as a whole). All in all, this waffles between a 3 and a 4, but I'll give it a 4. It's a decent spot for Indian food in Downtown Austin, without a doubt. read more

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Hosted a professional networking event in the Parlor Room. Clay Pit's team was flexible and easy to work with. They made me look great as everyone attending loved the event. Really can't recommend this location enough for professional events. The mango infused vodka was also incredibly delicious. There's something for everyone on the menu -- NA drinks vegan delicious spicy abundant options several nearby options for street parking, too. I felt safe walking around at night to get back to the Hilton around the corner. Ambiance was very chic and well-travelled feeling. 10/10 great time. read more

We came here for lunch on the day my wife was on jury duty. We've been meaning to come here to try it out, and this was our chance. Needless to say we were very impressed as we both tried the Chicken Tikka Masala Bowl, which was creamy, flavorful and just the right amount of spice. The staff was nice, and even the manager(?) was even joking around with us which made for a great light hearted time. Overall, we would definitely come back. And parking was easy as the lot next door had a good amount of dedicated spots for the restaurant. read more

A time was had and tummies was full. There's so much to say about this beautiful space in AUSTIN and there's even a space to rent out for special events. They only cautionary concern is the parking but outside of that what is not to love about some authentic Indian food. read more

Very busy on Monday night! I would recommend having a reserve before. We sat at the bar, and the bartender was very nice! A great portion for a reasonable price. Especially in Austin, I also love the decor. read more

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The Clay Pit is my favorite Indian restaurant in Austin. The naan bread with the lamb vindaloo was perfect. Love the use of spices. A must visit. read more

I have always passed by Clay Pit since it is near UT Austin campus (within walking distance!). The vibes are really nice, big spacious area with lots of tables. There's a bar area for drinks and happy hour every day till 6:30. FOOD: most dishes were alright, but I overall rate Clay Pit highly because of their delectable Khuroos-E-Tursh. Chicken Tikka Masala (Mild): 6/10, it is okay, more tomato and acidic/sour-y (?) Good amount and size of chicken though! I wouldn't get this one again. Garlic Naan: 5/10, dry and not fluffy Khuroos-E-Tursh: 10/10 amazing, the best dish I ordered. So delicious. It has a sweet nutty sauce made of cashews, pistachio, and almonds. The cashew taste comes through but it is wonderfully creamy, nutty, and sweet. The chicken is tender and stuffed with spinach, but the sauce is what makes this a MUST GET DISH. All dishes come with a side of rice! The rice is yummy and fragrant. Service was good, everyone was nice, and food came out relatively quickly. I would come back for the Khuroos E Tursh and maybe try other items! read more

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it was our first time here and we'll definitely be back. we booked specifically for the cellar and even though we had a reservation and showed up early, we didn't get sat for thirty minutes after the booked time. normally, that'd be frustrating, and no offer was made to address it, but everything else was so good it really didn't affect the experience as a whole. the crispy cauliflower over hummus was amazing and the vegetable samosas came with the most delicious sauce. entrees were large (my leftovers being three meals for myself) and they included dessert because we were celebrating. the cellar was beautiful, and a special experience, but i'm excited to sit in the other dining rooms because they also looked great. thank y'all! read more

Clay Pit - Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The food was decent, not great, however the overall management service is what could be improved. The very first thing we noticed is that a family of 4 (2 well behaved kids) were turned away with over 70% of the tables empty well before the main dinner rush. You can partake in happy hour but you can't take your happy hour drinks to the table. You also can't have happy hour drink prices when you're at your table during happy hour. Having worked as a server during college I can understand the stressful aspects of the job while sometimes receiving little respect. Having something spilled on you as a patron can unfortunately happen. At least they offered to have dry cleaning paid which will be a hassle that I'll have to deal with. However, I think they should have done more to go out of the way and pay for at least a portion of the meal. Not certain how long this restaurant will be able to remain open with business practices like this. I certainly won't be back. read more

Incredible service and good food, Clay Pot brought it all. From a great atmosphere, tasty curries/food, entertaining and welcoming staff, you cannot go wrong when you come here. Bring your friends and family, Claypot is your next stop for a great Indian meal! read more

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This place was so delicious! Tried the different dishes from the people in my group and it was all so good (though I thought mine was the best ) I ordered the tandoor tukde and it was delicious. Our server was so nice and attentive, and super knowledgeable of the menu, also the restaurant was beautiful, very much an aesthetic I get into read more

Clay Pit - The Tandoori Tukde and Plain Naan - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

WOW. You must try this place. It's not your typical traditional Indian restaurant however, as an out-of-towner, Austin seems to have its own unique spin on foods which, is all the more reason to give this place a try. Something unique you must try? Get this: Jalapeno Cream Cheese Naan. YUM. Their appetizers, like their Loaded Masala Fries or their Crispy Brussel Sprouts, are a must try if you're feeling getting an appetizer or two. My friends and I also ordered their Butter Chicken and the Portobello Mattar Paneer and they were both delicious! The service was quick and the wait staff were super friendly. Even the bathrooms were clean! This place was super busy on a Wednesday evening so I can't imagine what this place is like on the weekends. But, this is all the more of a true sign that this place is good! Fun Fact: I asked the front counter girl a little of the history behind the building this restaurant is located in (because it seems so unique) and found out that the upstairs used to be a store and the downstairs used to be a brothel. Several years ago, businessmen would use the underground tunnels to the brothel, while telling others that they were simply going to "the market." She also said that this place has "haunted" elements to it and that it is included as part of a ghost tour of Austin that you can take. read more

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Came here for my birthday only to be very uncomfortable sitting in a stuffy atmosphere. I noticed the thermostat was set to 77 degrees! Very warm inside and uncomfortable throughout our meal. This visit, no ice in the water glasses. This visit, when our food came out, 2 out of three meals came with rice and forgot the 3rd rice. Server told us manager changed how they give out rice. "We'll give you more if you ask for it". We should get what we pay for and what is on the menu! Got to- go boxes and went back to my air conditioned home to finish our meal. read more