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Canje

$31 to $50
Caribbean
1914 E 6th St ste c, Austin, TX 78702

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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.

Why they're an Icon

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
  • 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.
  • 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

Experiences

  • Canje Block Party 2025

    $10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 26, 2025 only
    Multiple times
    On Monday, May 26th, Canje will host our dearest friends at our THIRD annual Block Party! Enjoy our cookout with our friends from Five o Four, Good Hot Fish, and Mezquite. The island vibes will be immaculate with music by Jamie Dredd and the All the Vibes crew. This price includes (1) food OR drink ticket. More food & drink tickets available for purchase, as well as limited edition Canje merch. The party is from 4:00 - 9:00pm. Street parking available. Ride share encouraged.

What 2,282 people are saying

Canje reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

Loved For

  • Austin

    Best Food

  • Austin

    Innovative

  • Austin

    Best Food

  • Austin

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Canje offers a vibrant dining experience with "exceptional service" and "unique Caribbean flavors". Guests rave about dishes like the "wild boar pepper pot" and "Guyanese-style roti". The ambience is "warm and rhythmic", ideal for both intimate dinners and group gatherings. Though some find it "a bit loud", the "friendly and knowledgeable staff" consistently impresses. Highly recommended for adventurous food lovers!

2,282 Reviews
  1. Kirby VIP

    Austin64 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always. Our Server Bridget, was awesome. Our group of four shared 9 dishes and they were all so good. I love this place for a special occasion or just a weeknight early dinner.

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  2. Hailey VIP

    Orlando5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I came to Canje to celebrate both mine and my boyfriend’s birthday, and it was truly unforgettable. From the moment we walked in, the service was absolutely amazing—warm, attentive, and made us feel so special. The food? Absolute perfection. Every dish was packed with flavor and beautifully presented. And the music was the cherry on top—always such a vibe and made the whole night feel like a celebration. Canje never misses. We’ll definitely be back!

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  3. Sonia

    San Antonio7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for our son’s birthday & Canje made it so special! The food was fabulous! Drinks & desserts were awesome!

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  4. Alberto

    Atlanta3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Me encantó; comida espectacular, muy sazonada y deliciosa; si no estás a acostumbrado a muchas especies escobe bien tus platillos, esta Fantástico. Para mí un poco fuerte el Volumen, aunque si es torerable !

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  5. Isabel

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff here made my special occasion night amazing! Love the vibe, people, and food!

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  6. Amber

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Canje SHOWED OUT! I had the pleasure of dining with them for my birthday dinner and it was nothing less than superb! The food was amazing, the staff was friendly and super kind! They gave me a hand made and signed card (that I forgot 😭). Overall the experience was a 10/10! I will be back!

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  7. Hailey

    San Francisco20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience taking my cousin out to dinner. Our service was fantastic; the recommendations were on point. Thank you for enabling us to go home feeling warm and with full tummies.

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  8. Chris

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Canje was a great visit. I booked last minute for a birthday dinner and they were very accomodating. They put us in a corner for some privacy and even put together a nice little birthday card. The food was great and will definitely be back for it. The staff was really great. Overall it was a great time though it did take quite a while between starters and main course to arrive extending the overall stay by about half an hour. All in all worth it and would still go back!

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  9. Francisco

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every employee with whom I interacted was kind, attentive, and thoughtful. Food was top-notch, and drinks were refreshingly punchy.

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  10. Stephanie

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious as always and great service! Can’t miss out!

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Canje is rated 4.9 stars by 2282 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.
  • 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
  • Phone number
  • 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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