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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 pm
Booked 56 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • 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.

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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.
  • Area
    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, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Canje x Zoé Tong

    19 Jan 2025 only
    Enjoy a collaboration between Zoé Tong and Canje celebrating Chinese culinary influence and fusion in the Caribbean. We will be featuring a special, one-night only menu where every dish will exemplify how these two cultures come together. This menu will be a la carte and no prepayment is required. *PLEASE NOTE: The standard Canje Dinner Menu will not be available*
  • New Year’s Eve @ Canje

    31 Dec 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 $130 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!

What 2,073 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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Canje offers "phenomenal" Caribbean-inspired cuisine with standout dishes like jerk chicken, roti, and ceviche. Guests praise the "exceptional service" and vibrant atmosphere, though the noise level is often noted as very loud. The restaurant is highly recommended for its unique flavors and "amazing" dining experience, making it a must-visit in Austin.

2,073 Reviews
  1. Michael

    New York City

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food a d service. Everything we had was delicious. Stand outs were the wild boar hotpot, plantain chips, and pineapple.

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  2. John

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a good experience here. A little loud when the restaurant is full.

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  3. Gianine

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Wow…the food was outstanding. It arrived kind of cold, though the place was packed so I assume the wait staff was slammed. It is a very loud restaurant so if you’re going for an intimate or romantic meal, this would not be the place.

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  4. Anjie

    Austin

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely experience all around! Friendly,welcoming staff, and really good eats. It was our anniversary and everyone was super sweet congratulating us. I loved the elevated twists taken on some of my favorite Caribbean dishes, we’ll definitely be back!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing meal with great service. Highly recommend.

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  6. Scott

    Austin

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great experience! Went with some friends and it was the first time for us all. We were seated promptly and the service was fantastic. Our server took time to explain the dishes and gave us plenty of time to make our decisions. We shared a variety of dishes family style and everything was delicious! Everyone that came to the table was so nice. One even helped to get us seats at a neighboring bar for some after dinner drinks and coffee. The complimentary valet parking was the icing on the cake.

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  7. Alex

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful, love the staff, setting and all. I'm Guyanese, so I'm familiar with the food.

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  8. Kyle

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vibe for a dinner date! Celebrated a promotion and the whole staff had signed a card. Really kind gesture and welcoming service. Food was really fresh and flavorful. Will gladly be back!

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  9. Ross

    Austin

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous. Unique. Inspired. Everything a restaurant should be. We will be back. RR

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  10. Lauren

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My experience at Canje was fantastic. Knowledgeable staff guided us through the meal from start to finish. Bravo!

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FAQs

Canje is rated 4.9 stars by 2073 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 56 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.
  • Area
    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, 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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