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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
7:00 p.m.
Booked 75 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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

  • 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
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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

Experiences

  • Valentine’s Day @ Canje

    Feb 14, 2025 only
    Join Canje on Love Island to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year. We will offer a seafood-forward, 6-course menu priced at $125pp. Please note that we cannot accommodate coconut, fruit, allium, and nightshade allergies. Seafood-averse or allergic individuals will enjoy a vegetarian menu. 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.

What 2,148 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

NoiseModerate

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  • Austin

    Best Food

  • Austin

    Best Value

  • Austin

    Best Food

  • Austin

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Canje offers an exceptional dining experience with "delicious and unique flavors" blending Caribbean and Texas influences. The "outstanding" service is attentive, and the ambiance is vibrant, though often lively. Highlights include the Pink Pineapple, Oxtail Pepper Pot, and "must-try" Roti. Perfect for those seeking "imaginative" and "authentic" cuisine in Austin.
2,148 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious and the presentation was beautiful. Enjoyed all of the plantain. Rum punch was boozy and tasty. Dish that stood out the most was the one sent to us from the kitchen. IYKYK!!

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  2. alexandra

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very cutesy, i have been there before and already knew the food was bussin, and the service is excellent, but my boo had not been there and enjoyed it as well 10/10

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  3. Taylor

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrating my birthday was amazing here! Amber is an icon and the kitchen staff was so kind. Everyone was amazing and the food was incredibly memorable. Thank y’all !!

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  4. Jim

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great menu, lots of flavor. Attentive service. Impressive!!

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  5. Val

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If Austin ever needed to pick a place to represent the best of it- Canje should be it. Food, vibe, people, the vision behind the dishes could only be described as putting the best the Caribbean culture has to offer into dishes. The nuance and complexity made even the unrecognizable taste simple and familiar. It's on my Top 10 List of Best US Culinary Experiences. It was so good I'm writing this review in my Uber. Ya'll can take all my money.

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  6. Ally

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Run, don't walk. Pepper pot all day. This is such a wonderful place, the food is amazing.

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  7. LiAnne

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is an excellent place to go if you are vegan/vegetarian!!

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  8. Jennifer

    Central Texas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, ambiance, and service. Absolutely will go back.

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  9. Lf

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time and good experience. I'd say that the food was good but seemed like a few portions were small, particularly the grouper which came in two very small chunks rather than as a full filet. So small that among the four of us, not everyone was able to get a bite. Dessert was pretty but mostly underwhelming (tres leches, black cake, and ice cream) and could have passed for more roti, which was delicious. Service was sensational, thanks Alex, which helps make the food and experience better. Suggestion for restaurant is to bring serving spoons with the dishes, please!

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  10. Ashleigh

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This has got to be the best food I’ve ever had at a restaurant. Everything was seasoned so perfectly and portions were a great size. Definitely will be back

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FAQs

Canje is rated 4.9 stars by 2148 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 75 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • 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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