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India Clay Oven Restaurant and Bar - Richmond District

3.8
3.8
59 Reviews
$30 and under
Indian
We are located in the Richmond District near Seacliff San Francisco. We offer a mix of modern style with traditional roots, from our handmade paintings representing the incredible Indian culture to our fabulous interior and stylish décor.
Come see the granite, marble floor, open windows, fabulous interior, and our side walls made of glass with high ceilings; Experience our romantic music, and dine on our copper dishes on which we prepare delicious authentic Indian dishes using a centuries old traditional Clay Oven method of cooking that allows us to quickly char roast meats, poultry, and seafood at up to 1000 degrees. The Clay Oven also bakes traditional Nan Breads crisp or chewy. All entries are individually prepared to your specified taste and seasoning.

We can easily accommodate 180 people. and also 30 people at the Bar. Come and experience our refined customer service and the highest standard of dining brought to you by our attentive staff and our fabulous food.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Daily: 10:30am - 2:30pm; Dinner: Sunday Daily: 4:00pm - 10:30pm Lunch Buffet
  • Phone number
    (415) 751-0505
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Please contact the restaurant for further details.
  • Private party facilities
    Weddings, birthdays, rehearsals or graduation dinners can be accommodated on-site. Please contact the restaurant for further details.
  • Neighborhood
    Richmond District
  • Cross street
    25th Avenue
  • Parking details
    Restaurant Validated parking for 1 hour after 4:00pm.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 59 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.8
3.8 based on all time ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 3.6Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

59 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The food was delicious with many menu options. The ambiance was relaxing and quiet. The food came out fairly quick.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food with beautiful ambience. It’s a neighborhood gem!

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  3. DineDontEat

    San Francisco

    43 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Restaurant was clean and inviting. Service prompt. Food on point. Parking is a challenge but located a spot on Geary St and the walk was easy. Worth coming back.

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  4. Floe

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Good food and service, the place was empty at lunchtime . They used to have a buffet, not anymore with covid.

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  5. Allaboutthemeow

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2021

    overall4food3service3ambience3
    food was pretty good. they stayed open extra minutes for us to do a pickup and that was rad.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service

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  7. CleanAirGal

    San Francisco

    111 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    111 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2020

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    It was average. The food was too spicy for all of us. I guess they should have asked us about our spice preference and/or we should have remembered to tell them when we ordered. The server was very nice but he didn't get our order right so we had to send stuff back that we had not ordered and then wait for the items we had ordered. This happened throughout the meal. I'm Indian and used to like this place but this is my second underwhelming experience here so I won't be back. The ambiance is nice. The bathroom was disgusting. Even my boyfriend was scared to use it and that says something!

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  8. LauraW

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Came here for Mother's Day. Beautiful atmosphere and a great experience!

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  9. Alice

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    India Clay Oven was very welcoming to our group of 9, and dealt with several dietary limitations quite graciously. Pleasant, efficient service, a comfortable atmosphere and delicious food -- we were very happy.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2018

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Waited an hour, really, for even a glass of wine, and more for dinner. We were 7 people at 7:45 res

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  11. JaredS

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2018

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    This one you won’t need to reserve. First, quick highlights: spacious (partly because empty when we were there) and good rich chai. Most other things were between OK or underwhelming. We had Kashmiri veg curry and biryani. Curry was an unidentifiable creamy stew and rice was poorly cooked. Tandoori chicken which was perfectly acceptable.

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  12. MichaelR

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2018

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    I love going to for Indian Food at the Clay Oven. We ordered a variety of dishes and everything was excellent. There were four of us. Saag Paneer is my favorite plus chicken tikka masala, lamb Rogen josh, and the naan bread was awesome!

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  13. JayG

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2018

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Excellent food! The food was tasty and prices were good.

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  14. RichardD

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2018

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Delicious stood from different areas of India. No wait to be seated. Staff is friendly and efficient.

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  15. mikehs

    San Francisco

    141 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    141 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2017

    overall1food1service2ambience3
    We have eaten at India Oven many times over the years and the experience has been good, not fantastic. Sunday the place was empty and they must have been serving the rejects from Thursday's buffet. Food was not served hot, appeared to be have reheated several times, chicken dish had five small pieces of chicken. Server(s) apparently were enjoying an afternoon nap as they did not come by until we were almost through with the meal. While we were there only one small group was seated. Apparently, the neighborhood knew something we did not.

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  16. GordonM

    San Francisco

    93 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    93 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2017

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Typical Indian buffet, nothing special to recommend it.

    1 person found this helpful

  17. aleksandrovsk

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2017

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Food was very average but it was an easy enough option for us and the kids. Not likely to return. There are better options for the price and service.

    1 person found this helpful

  18. RoyC

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2017

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    very good food, very good service, low prices, all good.

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  19. Helene

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent first time at this traditional Indian restaurant. The dishes were very tasty and well executed. The portions are quite generous, and the price is right.

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  20. RichK

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2016

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Excellent Indian food at a reasonable price. Great neighborhood place

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  21. somessound

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2016

    overall3food4service4ambience2
    Very good food and service. Ambiance a bit lacking with mostly empty dining room.

    1 person found this helpful

  22. Steveo

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2016

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    One of my favorite restaurants, but the experience this time was below expectations. The waiter took his time offering menus and taking the drink order. No welcoming comments or suggestions about the menu. Took some time to get our food even though we were the only ones in the restaurant at the time. Food was very good, as usual. Every waiter should take Lesson 1 in the restaurant business: treat every customer as a friend who would want to come back and see you again.

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  23. OptimusDiner

    San Francisco

    100 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    100 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2014

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Met a friend here for dinner and I got stuck in traffic due to an accident and they couldn't have been nicer regarding the reservations. They took our order right away and we got served quickly but were not rushed at all even though we were the last ones to leave. Food was delicious and served hot and the server even asked the degree of "spice" we wanted - that was much appreciated even though we both like spicy food. This is always a consistently excellent place to go for Indian food.

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  24. Linda

    San Francisco

    107 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    107 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2014

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Friendly service. Excellent tandoori. Complimentary appetizer and rice pudding. Will go back.

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  25. mops1234

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2013

    overall1food2service1ambience4
    First off, the food was okay. We had Saag Paneer and Chicken Tikka Masala, along with Naan and rice. The rating of 2 stars is the wait staff. Upon entering, I mentioned we had the reservation. They kept saying that we didn't need to make a reservation. Then when it came time to order, they kept pushing more of the appetizers, naan and rice. We said okay to a second serving of rice and then ended up taking it home. We also had a discount for the second entree which they did not honor. Too many other choices in the City for Indian food. Pick another restaurant other than this one.

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  26. Alsin1000

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2013

    overall2food2service1ambience4
    We have been here a lot of times and this was the first time we did not have a great experience. Let's say it was an unusual off night for them.

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  27. CALiving

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2013

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Went on a Monday night for dinner with my 25 year old son and 82 year old mother. Everyone was happy. Service was attentive, but not overly so. Food came quickly and was tasty. Nice ambience, quiet and good for conversation.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2012

    overall2food2service1ambience4
    Not what it once was. Food was flavorless and service was awful. I used to go all time, but I won't be Cingular back anytime soon.

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  29. DineDontEat

    San Francisco

    43 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2012

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    We arrived on Christmas Eve with reservations and our table was not ready and waited for 10-15 minutes. Escorted to our table that had place settings for 2 out of the 8 people seated. When the server brought glasses, silverware and plates it was as if he had never set a table before. Not the best way to start a dinner. Also, garbage on the floor as we entered the establishment and floors so slippery we shuffled our way to the table for fear of slipping and falling. So here's the deal: Their food is good. Chicken Masala wonderful. But I'm going to look for another restaurant to celebrate Christmas Eve. All the other stuff takes away from the dinning experience. Too bad.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2012

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    One of the few restaurants in SF open for Thanksgiving. The restaurant was only one quarter filled at 7 pm. The food was good and plentiful and the wait staff was excellent. Table linens were impeccable and the overall ambiance was very good. It was worth driving out to the Sunset to enjoy a good meal at a fair price.

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  31. Arosefinch

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2012

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, clean, tasteful and pleasant decor, spacious and quiet (which is rare) in The City. The service is always excellent without being overly friendly.

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  32. DeafCustomer

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 4, 2012

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Great place for Indian! Can be romantic or casual. Will come back!

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2012

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    India Clay Oven: The waiter disappeared for long periods of time and we had to ask another waiter to help us. The music was too loud so it was noisy even though the restaurant was mostly empty. I noticed none of the diners were Indian. The wine was poured from the last of an open bottle even though we were dining early, and it was too warm and not good. The lamb was over-cooked and dry. The only vegetables, even in the vegetarian dishes, were peas. Overall this is by far the worst dining experience I have had in a very long time.

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  34. Marce

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2012

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    I am wondering why we did not receive points for our reservation?

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  35. leneh

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2011

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    This is one of my favorites..Too generous helpings so never room for desert..Probably just as well!

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2011

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    India Clay Oven was a wonderful dining experience for my fiancee and myself. It's definitely helpful to review their online menu before dining there (though not necessary), as it has full-colour photographs of nearly every item on the menu; very helpful, considering the confusion that sometimes comes from trying to visualize a type of food from a different culture, no less one you've never eaten before. The food was amazing, and the chicken was cooked to perfection, crisp and flavourful on the outside, and juicy on the inside. All of the sauces that came along with the meal added wonders to it, and the chai tea came in a big mug and at perfect drinking temperature, yet cost only two dollars! One of my best dining experiences!!

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2011

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Why we have never had dinner at this restaurant is beyond me. This place is great and the food is AMAZING!!!!!. I have Indian food before but this tops it all. Great food and service.

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  38. Tookie

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 13, 2011

    overall2food1service3ambience4
    All the dishes taste the same, hot and no flavor. the chicken masala was so orange that after lunch I looked at my fingers, they were stained from the dye of the chicken. Unnatural.

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  39. Sandy

    San Francisco

    99 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    99 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2011

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dining in every way. Service was attentive and friendly; beautiful Indian murals on walls; and the food was delicious and authentic: Benghan Barta, spinach naan, lamb vindaloo, rice pudding were each the best we've had outside of India. Not greasy! the ambiance was relaxing and beautiful. O! you can park in front of restaurant for free if you have a bit of luck. There are a couple of designated parking spots.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2011

    overall1food2service1ambience3
    Immediately upon our arrival at the restaurant, we eagerly ordered our food (primarily because we only had 45-60 minutes to eat and pick up our son at a sport practice). Although the food was "fair", what disappointed us the most was the extremely slow service (slow even though there were only a few other small parties in the restaurant). We suspect the waiter completely lost our order, however, he did not seem concerned about it when we confronted him asking about our order (30+ minutes after ordering). In fact, he couldn't repeat our order to us. He appeared to chat with other waiters about our situation and they appeared to be laughing. When our food came, there was no discount...and we had to leave quickly to get our son. Not good!

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FAQs

India Clay Oven Restaurant and Bar - Richmond District does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. India Clay Oven Restaurant and Bar - Richmond District also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 751-0505.

India Clay Oven Restaurant and Bar - Richmond District is rated 3.8 stars by 59 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for India Clay Oven Restaurant and Bar - Richmond District

2436 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA 94121

Additional information

  • Cross street
    25th Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Richmond District
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Daily: 10:30am - 2:30pm; Dinner: Sunday Daily: 4:00pm - 10:30pm Lunch Buffet
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Restaurant Validated parking for 1 hour after 4:00pm.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (415) 751-0505
  • Catering
    Please contact the restaurant for further details.
  • Private party facilities
    Weddings, birthdays, rehearsals or graduation dinners can be accommodated on-site. Please contact the restaurant for further details.
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