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Clay Oven - Reviews

385 W Portal Ave, 94127 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
590

Reviews

79%

Satisfaction

108

negative

16

neutral

466

positive

What people say about Clay Oven

Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Maryam J.
Review date: 09/21/2025
10
Excellent Food and Service, Will Return!
My experience at this restaurant was excellent. The food and service were both top-notch. We tried all the dishes and found them to be good, with the Okra and tandoori chicken being particularly noteworthy. We finished our meal with some chai and Kheer. I will definitely be coming again.
  • food10
  • service10
  • Okra9
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Rajesh C.
Review date: 09/20/2025
9
Excellent Service and Food
My experience at the restaurant was excellent. The service was outstanding, with Mahavir providing exceptional attention. Chef Narindar prepared the food exactly as requested, and the quality was very good.
  • service10
  • food9
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Family
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
J C.
Review date: 09/14/2025
9
Delicious Indian Buffet Experience
My family and I were craving Indian food and stumbled upon Clay Oven in West Portal. They offer a lunch buffet that is available until 2: 30 PM. Upon entering, we were greeted by friendly staff. We were offered a choice between à la carte and the buffet, and we opted for the buffet. The foods were fresh and hot, with a great variety including goat, beef, and pork. While I wasn't familiar with all the names, they were helpfully described. The spice level was just right, making it delicious! This is definitely a place we would come back to.
  • friendly staff10
  • foods9
  • variety9
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
David C.
Review date: 09/13/2025
9
Amazing Lunch Buffet with Great Veggie Options!
We got so lucky finding this amazing lunch buffet. I found a ton of great veggie options. The food was super tasty and flavorful! I will definitely be back!
  • veggie options9
  • food10
  • lunch buffet9
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Edith T.
Review date: 09/13/2025
9
New Lunch Buffet Variety is Surprisingly Good
My experience at the restaurant was a pleasant surprise! The lunch buffet has a new variety that is surprisingly good. The ingredients were fresh and very flavorful. We enjoyed it very much.
  • lunch buffet9
  • ingredients9
  • food9
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Preethi K.
Review date: 09/08/2025
9
Clay Oven: Delicious Indian Buffet Experience
My experience at Clay Oven was fantastic! I had lunch with friends and we were impressed by the great variety of dishes on the buffet. Each dish was full of flavor and well prepared. The price was very reasonable for the spread offered. The host was warm and welcoming, which truly enhanced the experience. It's definitely a spot worth visiting for anyone craving good Indian food.
  • buffet9
  • dishes9
  • price9
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Loan G.
Review date: 09/07/2025
9
Delicious food, friendly service!
We love this place! The food is delicious and the service is friendly. Sometimes when it gets busy the server might forget something, but just kindly remind them. Overall, we definitely recommend trying this place ☺️
  • food10
  • service9
  • server6
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Leah S.
Review date: 09/02/2025
10
Best Naan Ever, Great Value!
My experience at this restaurant was excellent, offering great value for money. The food was delicious, especially considering the great price, which was particularly true for lunch. I must highlight that the naan was the best I've ever had! The service and atmosphere were also top-notch, both receiving a perfect score.
  • value10
  • food10
  • price9
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
gtechsys
Review date: 08/17/2025
9
Great Lunch Buffet with Delicious Specialties
My experience at the restaurant was excellent, particularly with the lunch buffet. The service was great and the food tasted really good. I especially enjoyed the fish pakora and tandoori chicken.
  • lunch buffet9
  • service10
  • food9
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
mike M.
Review date: 08/16/2025
4
Just Okay, Limited Buffet Options
My experience at the restaurant was just okay. It wasn't special, and I found that there wasn't much food available in the buffet, especially when arriving early. The food was rated a 3, service a 2, and atmosphere a 2.
  • food3
  • food availability3
  • buffet3
  • service2

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