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1. KK

   KimK

   Atlanta Metro

   17 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Dining at Canje was the most memorable dining experience that we have ever experienced. The atmosphere is pure joy. The music is amazing. The ambiance uplifting. The staff! Oh the staff! They were on it. Attentive, knowledgeable, ready to help guide you through your food journey. They go above and beyond to make everything run seamlessly throughout your meal. They are the best of the best. The food touches every sense. This is something I personally search for. It is food that makes you think. It makes you pay attention to each bite. It sends your palate on a journey not to be forgotten anytime soon. We ate from each part of the menu. Including dessert. Everything was thoughtfully prepared and beautifully plated. It’s an experience that I can hardly put into words. It was THAT GOOD. This is a not to be missed Austin restaurant. With so many dining choices, Canje needs to be on the top of your list! I look forward to our next adventure there High praise to everyone at Canje. Big big love

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   Becky

   New York Area

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall4food5service3ambience3

   The food is very good. The restaurant is very dark in the evening and the music is quite loud like you’re in a night club. Cocktail and wine options are great.

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   GORDS

   Austin

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The best place! Service was phenomenal! Food was so savory and delicious! Décor was happy. All around a incredible experience! Nothing was lacking.

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   melindav

   New York Area

   3 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   A perfect meal with perfect service! We will be back to try other dishes!

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Some of the best food I have ever eaten in my life 🙌🏾

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Vancouver

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Very hip spot with delicious food, a great fun vibe and in a cool little area of Austin. I’ll definitely be back!!

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7. CN

   ChrisN

   Austin

   13 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service3ambience4

   Fantastic food - every dish was 'eyes roll back in head' delicious. Our favorites were the ceviche, wagyu curry and pepperpot boar. Excellent decor and ambience except it is super loud. Service was OK - waiter was not easily accessible, wine did not arrive before food, but nothing that ruined the evening. We were talking about the experience a couple of days later - always a good sign! Will definitely be returning.

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   MurtyAtx

   Austin

   62 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   62 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The food and service were both amazing! Flavor explosions, great cocktails, my favorite restaurant in town right now!!

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   The mood was dark and vibey! A little loud but was a great ambiance! The Jerk Chicken, Roti, and Oxtail Pattie’s where amazing!!!!!

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10. KJ

    KatieJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    It took awhile for our waiter to get to our table, but once they did, we had attentive service throughout the night. Our waiter curated a delicious menu, the highlights were the Oxtail Beef Patties, the Tilefish, the Guyanese Style Roti and the Pan Daiquiris. The only "meh" dish we tried was when we deviated from our waiter's recommendations and ordered the Bacalaíto (good, not great). Great vibe, great food, great drinks. We're definitely coming back.

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11. MF

    MaggieF

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had the pink Pineapple appetizer and it was so delicious. The jerk chicken was so flavorful and spicy. The wagyu beef curry was my favorite. It was a wonderful experience. It one of the best restaurants that I had in a long time.

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12. DN

    DebraN

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    Canje had a fun, energetic vibe. We had a reservation at the bar and were seated 15 min late. In the meantime, we were able to sit outside and order a drink. The service once we got to the bar was really good. The food was flavorful and we really enjoyed the tilefish dish.

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13. TC

    TracyC

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food2service2ambience3

    Was excited to get a reservation - was prepared to love Canje! The food was very rushed with the appetizer arriving within minutes (before the drinks) which gave the impression of being premade. Smoked avocado - no trace of smokiness. The next 2 appetizers arrived quickly - the grilled pink shrimp with smoked chilli were excellent - highly recommend. The fish cake was quite good - drowned in sauce. Unfortunately the entree arrived before we had finished the appetizers - Our reservation was 7 pm - it was 7.18 when the entree (Tile Fish) was brought to the table!!! When I mentioned we were being rushed the dish was taken away. We were told it would be recooked when we were ready but it was brought back cold 15 minutes later. The fish was well cooked but the dish was overall bland. The rice side was very tasty - the greens were not good - the waiter said he was comping the greens without us saying anything. I hope the management will use this feedback as constructive - it is not good to be so rushed. So mixed bag. Would return for the grilled shrimp and the excellent roti.

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14. JS

    JesseS

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Perfect as always! The staff was amazing, the food was delicious and the entire party loved the atmosphere.

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15. J

    Jonathan

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Dinner was phenomenal, one for the books. Our server was very kind and thoughtful in how they engaged with us.

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Oklahoma City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was great as usual. Food was impeccable. My guests were thrilled.

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17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The vibe was fun, energetic, and friendly. The food was fresh, invigorating, superb. The service was just perfect. We will be back!

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18. A

    Atxfoodie

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3

    Got sick during dinner had to take the rest to go, assuming something wasn’t prepared properly. I’m an adventurous eater and was very excited to try this place but turns out it’s not worth the hype.

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had the plantain chips, oxtail patties, ceviche, jerk chicken, and boar pepper pot. Everything was phenomenal, but my personal favorite was the roti served on the side. Best bread service ever.

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20. DM

    DonM

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was fantastic. Kitchen was a bit slow on two dishes and servers apologized twice to us for slow kitchen and provided free desert and additional appetizer. Music was very loud and made conversation difficult. But food was so good we are definitely going back.

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    Aimee

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Fantastic dining experience: complex flavors, attentive and informed wait staff, lovely drinks. Only downside was how dark it got where we were sitting after the sun went down — it was difficult to see the food and each other.

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22. m

    marcm

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is the second time dining out here. The first time was a couple of years ago and this time was way better. We got about 7 or 8 different dishes, some beers, and cocktails. Cocktails weren’t the strongest but everything was delicious. Would recommend

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23. B

    Bizzle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4

    Mainly it was just really loud. It was busy, so we didn't see that much of our sever and she had to yell to be heard. The food was great. The jerk chicken was too spicy for us. Great cocktails.

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    I thought the music was too loud and the inside wasn't very inviting. The chairs were uncomfortable, and tables were packed densely. However, the food was amazing. Everything we ordered , oxtail, jerk chicken, curry beef, and plantains, were delicious. I ate an embarrassing amount because the food triggered a primal urge to devour. So if you're a foodie 10/10. If you enjoy a nice dinner with a more relaxed environment where you can talk normally 7/10.

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25. NB

    NikkiB

    Tulsa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    One of the best meals I’ve ever had. So many flavors with every single bite. Service was amazing. The entire staff was very attentive and made sure you not only had everything you needed, but offered suggestions and additions as well.

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26. L

    Lizzie

    Austin

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Some of the best food I have had anywhere. What special flavors! We loved the plantain chips, ceviche, jerk chicken, and Carolina gold rice. I wish there was more room in my belly. What an awesome experience!

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27. JM

    JillM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The service was amazing all evening. We tried 8 or 9 dishes and loved every single one. Some dishes were spicy in the best way! Highly recommend and will be back.

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28. N

    Nancy

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food, service, and atmosphere. Boar pepper pot and jerk chicken were exceptional.

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29. K

    Kate

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great food (the oxtail patties and the rice side were perfection!), great service, fun atmosphere! Only downside was that the music was so loud when we arrived, we could barely hear each other across the table. As the meal went on (and we approached closing time), the music volume slightly decreased.

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    I had noted here that my teenagers have dairy and nut allergies. They handled them beautifully with our server knowing exactly what foods were in what dish and making the whole experience really pleasant! The food was absolutely outstanding- my favorite was the ceviche. They also noted it was my birthday and everyone we interacted with knew and wished me happy birthday.

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31. C

    Chels

    Austin

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food and cocktails, amazing staff, fun vibes

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32. SS

    SydniS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was Amazing. The chef and the owner came to our table to check on us. The hospitality was 5 star and the food OMG an orgasmic explosion of flavors and spices.

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33. MM

    MarthM

    Austin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3

    Really different recipes and flavors. Super tasty. Casual “family style” plates served to share, but nothing casual about the care that goes into the yummy ingredients and beautiful presentations. Great dinner for 3!

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34. L

    Laarni

    Austin

    54 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Canje is a great addition to the East Austin restaurant scene! There were some stellar dishes (curry beef, jerk chicken) and some which were just okay (ceviche, roti, etc). We liked their fun cocktails too. The service was friendly, attentive & reasonably prompt. We will be back to try their other dishes & drinks. A huge PLUS their outdoor patio is super dog friendly. This is very important to our group!

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35. BB

    BoomBoom1

    Phoenix

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2

    Staff is extremely accommodating and helpful. The noise is unpleasant and it is very difficult to hear the servers as well as to have conversations with our fellow guests. Seats are comfortable. Food is over rated. The oxtail appetizer is OK but not outstanding. The fruit appetizer is nothing special. The jerk chicken was extremely spicy but over the top for most people. Plus the chicken was quite dry. The ice cream dessert is much too complicated and the chocolate ice flavor is ruined by the passion fruit mix and too many crispy bits. The tres leches dessert was really the only delicious course I had on the menu. I was disappointed in general after all the hype and cannot believe that the NYT gave it such cudos. It is possible that the other main courses are much better and more flavorful. However I don’t think I shall return to taste them.

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing vibes, service & foods. Highly recommend and can’t wait to be back 🔥 Perfect atmosphere for a celebration and the food lives up to the hype 💯

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37. SF

    SydF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing, the fantastic food and service create a complete and high quality experience every time.

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    jaimec

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This place is exceptional. Not a bad thing on the menu. Recommend the Jerk Chicken and the Coconut Tres Leches.

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39. CW

    CrystalW

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is one of the best Austin restaurants I've even eaten in. I HIGHLY recommend Canje!

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    MaddieM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    We had such a special experience at Canje celebrating our upcoming wedding and my fiancés new job. The staff was unbelievably kind and the food was out of this world. The music was really loud, so everyone was talking really loud… it made it a bit tough to hear. Overall our whole experience was fabulous. 5 stars!!

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