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Tilefish in Coconut Broth - Canje, Austin, TX
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Canje

$31 to $50
Caribbean

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 66 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Innovative
  • Hot spot
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

  • 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

  • New Year’s Eve @ Canje

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Ring in the New Year at Canje with a six-course menu that celebrates prosperity, unity, and the resilient spirit of Caribbean heritage; a journey through flavors and stories rooted in ancestral wisdom, cultural fusion, and the celebration of a hopeful future. Please note: This menu is $125 per person. Our standard a la carte menu will not be available. All checks will include a gratuity of 20%. If you need to modify or cancel your reservation, please let us know as soon as possible. Less than 24 hour notice may result in a $50 cancellation fee per person. Please let us know at the time of booking if you have any dietary restrictions by adding them to the “special request’” area. Call us at 512-706-9119 with any questions!

Menu

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What 2,105 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Canje offers "absolutely incredible flavors" with a vibrant Caribbean twist, making it a standout in Austin. The menu features must-try dishes like jerk chicken, ceviche, and roti, complemented by inventive cocktails. While the atmosphere is lively, it can be "very loud." Service is "amazing," ensuring a memorable dining experience.

2,105 Reviews

  1. Glenn

    Las Vegas

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just a fantastic experience with food, service and the overall vibe. Recommend it!

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  2. Nicole

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a LOVELY dinner. The entire team were so kind and thoughtful. Loved our server, Conner! Food blew us away. No notes. Can’t wait to return.

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  3. Taylor

    Austin

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Canje never disappoints. Get the pepperpot, the griot, and the smoked avo escabeche. You must have the roti to soak up all of the juices. Finish off with the black cake (ask how that’s made) and the tres leches.

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  4. Richard

    Austin

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Recently visited Canje for dinner with my family, hoping to experience authentic flavors, especially given all the hype and its reputation as one of Austin’s best dining spots. Unfortunately, it didn’t live up to expectations. First off, the prices are unreasonably high for what’s offered. While I understand paying for quality and creativity, the lack of basic pairings with certain dishes was baffling. Serving pepper pot or curry without bread to complement them is both surprising and disappointing. These are staple accompaniments that elevate the meal and make it feel complete. The food was ok, just ok… the prawns were particularly bad as they were spoiled, fritters were stodgy and pork shoulder dry. While the ambiance and presentation may be trendy, the noise in this restaurant was deafening, couldn’t hear the person talking across the table. It’s hard to justify the cost when the fundamentals of the cuisine seem overlooked. For a place that prides itself on authenticity, this felt like a missed opportunity.

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  5. Brooklyn

    Austin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I can’t say enough good things about this restaurant. The ambiance was amazing from the decor, to the lighting, to the music. Everything I ate was fresh and seasoned to perfect.

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  6. Sladja

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were outstanding! We can't wait to come back!

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  7. Beth

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My 4th visit to Canje! Continues to elevate the experience each time. Can't wait for the 5th! The food, the service, the ambience--truly one of my favorite places here in the ATX.

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  8. Zahirah

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great service and food. No complaints at this gem of a restaurant. Perfect fusion of Caribbean flavors

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  9. Brooke

    Austin

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second time eating here, and it was so much better than I remember (and I remember falling in love with the food)! Our server was so kind and helpful, the food was phenomenal -we got the ceviche, Jamaican bread and cheese, pepperpot and roti on the side- and the drinks were amazing (the First Dance is my favorite cocktail all time). I highly recommend this restaurant, especially if you want to try a new cuisine that you don’t see in every city!

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  10. Becky

    VIP

    Austin

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Canje is one of the best restaurants in Austin - the food is consistently good. Last night we enjoyed the avocado escabeche, plantain chips, West Indian curry, and jerk chicken + rice and roti. Every bite was delicious. As good as it is, Canje is one of those increasingly common super-loud restaurants. But, last night we sat on the covered patio and it was perfect. We'll definitely come again for excellent food and a comfortable setting.

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FAQs

Canje is rated 4.9 stars by 2105 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 66 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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