The Clay Pit
(310) 476-4700
145 S Barrington Ave
(at Sunset Boulevard)
Los Angeles,
CA
90049
34.0644
-118.4693
Neighborhoods: West LA, Brentwood
Hours:
Sun-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm
Sat 5pm-10pm
Price:
$$
Last updated 7.06.09
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In Short
A refreshing change from Indian restaurants that festoon their dining rooms with kitschy gewgaws, this one has a sophisticated urban look, with soft lighting, contemporary art and marble walls. The menu ventures well beyond the standard chicken curry and tikka masala. Even tandoori dishes are eclectic, with unusual entrees such as tandoori sea bass and steak. Each table comes stocked with a bevy of fresh dipping sauces, including the atypical coconut cream.
User Reviews
MadzFaves
June 06, 2008
I love Clay Pit. I'm craving it right now. I don't get the other users -- the food here is delicious! Yeah it's slightly pricey, but I'd pay the extra few bucks for Clay Pit over other Indian restaurants. The ambiance is great...dark and soothing which helps when you're eating the delicious but spicy lamb vindaloo. And, again, not sure what the other reviewers are talking about, but the service here is consistently very good -- and I eat out on a regular basis all over the Los Angeles area and have experienced a wide array of levels of service. The waiters here spoil you! They serve the food in a genteel and classy way, heaping the delicious entrees right onto your plate. And when my glass of water is running low they're right there to refill it. I love the chill and quiet atmosphere that allows me to fully enjoy the rich spices of the meal. I would cry if Clay Pit ever left Brentwood!
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gourmetfan
December 17, 2007
This restaurant is over-hyped and over-priced, not as great as it is made out to be, especially if you are a vegetarian (like me) and are used to good, spicy Indian food. I am an Indian living in Los Angeles and my husband and I were looking for a good Indian restaurant in our area since most of the Indian restaurants in LA aren't that great and serve bland food with not too many vegetarian options. So when we read about Clay Pit and the great reviews given about it by many people, we decided to go there one day for lunch with my parents. But when we went there, we were in for a major disappointment. There were only two vegetarian items on the buffet, which was a big turn-off for our group, all of whom are vegetarians. Plus, we found that there were no appetizers and soups on the buffet and there was also no dessert on the buffet. The waiter told us that if we wanted appetizers or dessert, we have to order them from the menu, and the items on the menu were all expensive. Also, the food on the buffet was very bland and we prefer Indian food to be very spicy and filled with plenty of vegetarian items. Also, the buffet was very expensive (about $13 per person). Moreover, the service was very disappointing since they did not refill the items on the buffet on time and no one came to take our orders for beverages. So, we decided never to go there again since it was a total rip-off. I advise you, dear friends, never to try it if you like hot and spicy Indian food, if you are a vegetarian and if you like good customer service.
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calbearz
August 04, 2007
I am an Indian from India who's been to Clay Pit twice. Food - it is really quite average. Nothing special. Since the restaurant considers itself an upscale Indian restaurant and charges according, I really expected a lot more. SERVICE - The single worst service I have seen in my 15 years in the US. The waiter/s were always on edge, weren't friendly, rude and curt. Our waiter actually told me "Say please or you don't get it." And he was not kidding around. I could not believe it. The first time when I went here the food was ok, not great but ok. Later on, I had to take people to an upscale Indian place so thought I would try this again. Trust me, my guests were NOT impressed. I also spoke to the manager who listened but didn't do too much to solve the problem. Ambience - was good for an Indian restaurant. Parking is ok in the lot behind the restaurant but they do have valet.
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Parking:
Parking can be tight in this area--go for the $5 valet.
