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Canje

$31 to $50
Caribbean

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2 people
11:00 PM

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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.

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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

  • Location
    1914 E 6th St ste c, Austin, TX 78702
  • Phone number
    (512) 706-9119
  • 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
  • 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

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What 2,207 people are saying

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Canje in Austin offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "excellent service." The restaurant shines with flavorful Caribbean dishes like the jerk chicken, wild boar pepperpot, and roti. While some note it can be loud, the "unique and delicious" cuisine and the attentive staff make it a must-visit.
2,207 Reviews

  1. Samantha

    Austin

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were dining with a friend who was vegetarian and the staff were very accommodating. All of our food was amazing! It made me appreciate the food even more.

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  2. Chris

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Was great to try something new! Definitely a recommendation for friends and family to come to now.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We let our waiter curate our meal and it did not disappoint. The ceviche and fish entree were the standouts of the meal but everything was delicious. The ambiance and drink were also top notch! Would highly recommend Canje!

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  4. Kimberly

    VIP

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never lets us down! The servers, the food, the ambiance – just absolutely amazing! Each dish brings the perfect amount of flavor. 🤍🤍🤍

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  5. Kevin

    VIP

    New Orleans

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our 7th visit to Canje. We had a wonderful time with friends. We enjoyed the food (the west indian curry was fabulous), the drinks and the ambience in our secluded booth.

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  6. Carter

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was SO good and our server was very welcoming and made sure we had a great time!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef Erik is one of the best out there. He is truly a student of the game, and it is evident in the flavors and presentation of each dish he sends out. We will be back!

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  8. Sean

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Review from a Trini. Food was fabulous. Plantain chips appetizer was great and came with a callaloo based dip which was interesting. Jerk chicken was spicy but more so for my wife than for me. Chicken was very moist. The tomato choka that came with it was unique. I would say that it is a bit different from the tomato choka I was accustomed to growing up, but it still tasted pretty good. Butter roti was amazing and a must get in my opinion. It can be used to dip and eat some of the other entrees that come with sauce (eg the tomato choka that comes with the jerk chicken). The tres leches was one of the best I’ve ever tasted and a must get in my opinion. Service was great as well. We will likely be back (if we can get a seat)

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa boi!!!! Food was tight

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing experience with a large group for dinner (including adults and kids) on a weekday. The food is amazing and very unique. It was a little too noisy and the lights were dim, which works great for a date, but not as helpful for bringing kiddos. The staff was super friendly and very accommodating! Would return again for sure!

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Canje is rated 4.8 stars by 2207 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 105 times today
Google Map for Canje

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

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (512) 706-9119
  • 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
  • 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

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