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Canje

$31 to $50
Caribbean
1914 E 6th St ste c, Austin, TX 78702

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7:00 PM
Booked 102 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Hot spot
  • Good for special occasions
Traditional meets modern in this new age Caribbean cuisine restaurant brought you by Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph of E&R Hospitality Group.

Named after the Canje pheasant, national bird of Guyana, Canje pulls inspiration not just from mainland Guyana, but from Jamaica to Puerto Rico, and all the islands in between. Our menu explores the cooking techniques, ingredients, and many expressions of vibrant food across the region.

Tucked away on the east side of Austin, this lively environment brings a unique cocktail program boasting both spirit forward and fruit driven cocktails and a small selection of natural wines alongside our inventive food menu.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Tavel Bristol-Joseph

From the OpenTable editors: The music is loud, the jerk chicken is hot, and the cocktails are colorful at Canje, the East Austin hotspot from chef and Guyanese native Tavel Bristol-Joseph. In a lively space decked with palm fronds and tropical wallpaper, dig into Caribbean-inspired dishes like Guyanese-style roti and West Indian curry that earned Bristol-Joseph his first James Beard nod.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Caribbean
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 706-9119
  • Website
    https://canjeatx.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Canje offers full service catering and we would love to bring our unique cuisine to the privacy of your home or office! For more information, please visit the events tab on our website and our events team will reach out to you right away.
  • Private party facilities
    We would love to host your group with us for private events at Canje! Our Private Dining Room seats up to 16 guests, otherwise we offer patio and restaurant buy-outs. For more information, visit the events tab on our website and our events team will reach out to you right away.
  • Location
    1914 E 6th St ste c, Austin, TX 78702
  • Neighborhood
    East Austin
  • Cross street
    On 6th street just east of Chicon Street.
  • Parking details
    Canje offers limited parking spaces in our private lot otherwise street parking in the neighborhood.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Canje Block Party 2025

    $10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 26, 2025 only
    4:00 PM
    On Monday, May 26th, Canje will host our dearest friends at our THIRD annual Block Party! Enjoy our cookout with our friends from Five o Four, Good Hot Fish, and Mezquite. The island vibes will be immaculate with music by Jamie Dredd and the All the Vibes crew. This price includes (1) food OR drink ticket, but feel free to buy as many tickets up front as you’d like. More food & drink tickets available for purchase on-site, as well as limited edition Canje merch. Street parking available. Ride share encouraged. Please note that you may arrive at any time from 4:00-9:00; you do not have to arrive at 4pm. See you soon!
    Canje Block Party 2025 Photo

Menu

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What 2,294 people are saying

Canje reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Austin

    Best Food

  • Austin

    Innovative

  • Austin

    Best Food

  • Austin

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Canje offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." The menu showcases flavorful Caribbean-inspired dishes like jerk chicken and roti, praised for their "bold flavors." The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, ideal for celebrations. Guests rave about the "attentive staff" and memorable experiences, making it a must-visit in Austin.
2,294 Reviews

  1. KC VIP

    Austin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Flavorful! The dishes are not too big, but filling. I think it is worth a try to see if it is your thing. It is our thing and the Caribbean vibes were a hit. We will be back!

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  2. Rohit VIP

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Caribbean style food. Heavier on the spice level (in a good way!). Ambience is fun (a tad in the darker side). Music and atmosphere is definitely on the higher end of the energy scale. Will absolutely go back!!

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  3. Roman

    San Antonio1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for attentive and personable services at the bar area. We will be back soon

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  4. LA VIP

    San Francisco16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food…great original flavors, although very spicy. For a three year old restaurant, their conscious decision to retain an extremely high noise level is less customer focused than i prefer for my future dining options.

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  5. Laura

    Austin5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience, as usual. The food was delicious and unique. The service was also great. One of the best dining experiences in Austin.

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  6. Tierra

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I brought my mother and daughter here this evening to celebrate Mother’s Day and very much so as expected. Once again my expectations were overly meet.. we all definitely enjoyed everything and will most definitely will be back again.. only thing I would say I was disappointed they took the prawns off the menu.. PLEASEEEEE bring those back lol but still everything was DELICIOUS

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  7. Esther VIP

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to Canje for my birthday and had an exceptional experience! Every dish we ordered was amazing, and my parents absolutely loved it. This was my second visit, and it’s still one of my favorite restaurants in Austin. I tried the desserts for the first time — they were incredible, and I even got a complimentary one! Highly recommend checking out Canje if you haven’t already

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  8. James

    Austin14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Emily took great care of us! They were very attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu! The food was excellent, especially the smoked avocado escabeche and the jerk chicken! I will definitely be back!

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  9. Benson

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    fast service. amazing, suave servers. fantastic omakase

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  10. Sylvie VIP

    Houston75 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came to celebrate our anniversary and they made it very special. All the food was delicious and drinks were strong. Service was meticulously.

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FAQs

Canje is rated 4.9 stars by 2294 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 102 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Canje

1914 E 6th St ste c, Austin, TX 78702

Additional information

  • Cross street
    On 6th street just east of Chicon Street.
  • Neighborhood
    East Austin
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Caribbean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Canje offers limited parking spaces in our private lot otherwise street parking in the neighborhood.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://canjeatx.com/
  • Phone number
    (512) 706-9119
  • Catering
    Canje offers full service catering and we would love to bring our unique cuisine to the privacy of your home or office! For more information, please visit the events tab on our website and our events team will reach out to you right away.
  • Private party facilities
    We would love to host your group with us for private events at Canje! Our Private Dining Room seats up to 16 guests, otherwise we offer patio and restaurant buy-outs. For more information, visit the events tab on our website and our events team will reach out to you right away.

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