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Canje

$31 to $50

Caribbean

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 83 times today

Lively
Hot spot
Innovative

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 2,218 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Innovative

Review summary

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Canje offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "incredible service." The Caribbean-influenced menu delights with dishes like "jerk chicken" and "curry Wagyu beef," while the cocktails are "outstanding." Though the atmosphere is lively, it can be "very loud," making intimate conversations challenging. A must-visit in Austin!

2,218 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner VIP
Austin2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I’ve been multiple times and enjoy bringing friends and family visiting Austin here because the food and cocktails are consistently good. They were able to move my grandparents and I to a quieter section of the restaurant and were extremely accommodating overall. Great service and pleasant staff. It is on the pricy side ($110-130 per person), but the flavors are varied and unusual compared to other restaurants in the area.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the perfect date spot in Austin! Incredible service, delicious meal, and incredible ambiance.
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Jake
New Orleans3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything I had was absolutely fantastic. One of the best meals I’ve ever had in Austin. Will definitely be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best meal in years…an I’ve eaten at some renowned places…
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Austin4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So much food couldn’t tell you what my favorite thing was. Basically everything is worth their bite in gold.
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Jennifer
Los Angeles4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Canje is such a special place. The staff is informed and friendly and the food is exceptional. You can taste the love that goes into making it.
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raghuveer
Denver1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A must try and one of a kind experience, simple menu yet very tasty and thoughtful. Best place to plan for occasions
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and food! Absolutely must try the roti!
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Samantha
Austin7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
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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Chris
Austin3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
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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Canje is rated 4.8 stars by 2218 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 83 times today

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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