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Went here a year ago, so I'm not exactly sure of the names of everything that I got, but this place was unforgettable. Everything from the dishes to the drinks were very flavorful very tender, I can't wait to go back. The server was very kind and gave us recommendations for what to get. The ambience had a very low mood lighting and very cozy, perfect if you wanna set the mood. We went in the evening there weren't too many people there, and the service nonetheless was still amazing.
I can't say enough good things about Canje. This black owned restaurant's food, ambiance and service were all amazing! I stopped by for dinner while in Austin for work and I'm so glad I did. The space is beautiful with plenty of seating and space at the bar. There's beautiful art along the walls and the great music adds to the relaxed but lively vibe. I sat at the bar and had a lovely time with chatting with the bartender who was friendly and made sure I had everything I needed. The food was everything. I had the jerk beef patties, wild boar pepperpot, a side of coconut rice and some roti to go along with the meal. The wild boar pepperpot was definitely the highlight. It was tender, juicy and full of flavor. Mixing it with the coconut rice and roti set off the whole meal. I absolutely loved it. My overall experience was excellent! I thoroughly enjoyed the food and will definitely be back both for this meal and to try other items on the menu. Make sure you go asap!
We got pretty much all the main dishes on the menu lol this place has been on my list for a long time, glad I finally got to try it. Place was very cute but music was just a bit loud inside. My favorite dishes here were the wild boar (nice sweet and savory flavor profile although leaned a bit on the sweeter end), cabbage, roti and coconut rice (must order!! They were so fragrant and the roti was so soft). The jerk chicken was decent, very moist and had a nice kick to it. Curry was just ok, wish it was a bit sweeter. I liked dipping the roti in the cabbage sauce more than the curry lol Wagyu skewers were also not memorable. Loved the plantains.
Mum and I came for a meal early in the night before a movie. We had a 615 reservation. Parking was so easy. And we were sat down quite shortly. The restaurant is really bright and fun and open. Our server was very nice and knowledgeable. She was also very willing to help change things out if he didnt like it. We thoroughly enjoyed the plantains, roti and fish. I did not expect the pepperpot to be sweet and more of a Chinese 5 spice flavour. I personally found it too sweet. We also ordered the flan de queso and rum raisin ice cream. We found the ice cream disappointing... the ice cream felt like a soft serve just topped with raisins and rum. My mum has always loved this flavour and she did not enjoy it too much. I personally love the tart lime and passionfruit flavour of the flan but the flan itself was so rich I felt I was eating a Philly cheese block but I could drink the syrup that was in the bowl
This place is incredible! It was such a lovely blend of flavors that were unique and enjoyable. We loved every dish! We started with the jerk beef patties which were not patties at all; they were empanadas served with perfectly spiced dipping sauce. The wild boar pepperpot is amazing and the casareep sauce is unlike anything I've had before. This dish is just meat so you should also order a side dish. The geera is so dang good - so many cool flavors including the apple chow butter. I licked the bowl clean. This dish had squash in it. The cabbage was layered with flavor and I enjoyed the light sweetness the raisins contributed. We ended up adding in the roti bread because both main dishes had sauce that warranted bread. The dessert was a peanut butter ice cream bar covered in dark chocolate. Our waiter described it as an elevated Snickers bar and it was the perfect description.
I was in town for a work event and this place came highly recommended--a group of us made a reservation and came for dinner. We came in to a beautifully decorated space with a colorful and vibrant aesthetic. They recommended we order to appetizers, two mains and two sides to share but each of us were feeling very different dishes. I ordered the pepper shrimp which had the right amount of heat and fish rundown which while okay on its own needed a rice or roti to eat with it. I was excited to try to the cabbage and was not sure about the raisins. The server told me it was just a topping and that they can put it in the side (which I asked for). The cabbage not only came out much later than the rest of the food, it had raisins mixed in and ended up being the worse dish. They took it off our bill but definitely felt misguided. Also, it got really loud in the restaurant and was hard to hear my colleagues at the table, so be mindful of that when making a reservation.
Chef Erik was PHENOMENAL. Omg this has been the best restaurant hands down Ive been to in Austin, Texas! The service from Jacob was PERFECT. I informed him of my onion allergy and he made sure I still have an amazing experience without missing out on dishes I wanted to try. Food: woah... everything is so unique and Caribbean/African coded as well as flavorful. The Roti I can eat in my sleep lol. The Wild Boar was tender and falling apart. The Suya was a off the menu item and an award winning dish. The cabbage was so flavorful. The desserts were 100/10. The watermelon and papaya salad I can eat EVERYDAY!! The ceviche is so unique. My Lord I loved everything here. Ambiance: the black art, the decor, music and vibes are top tier. 1000000/10 recommend.
Caribbean meats upper scale dining. We were visiting from California and we have delicious Caribbean food at home, but mainly fast food take out/no dining in service. So this fit the vibes and aesthetics for a nice sit down Caribbean meal for date night, celebration, or just because. However, two things: they had "valet" for a man to back our car into a spot which we could've done & then tip as you like. It felt very odd and unsure of how much to tip despite the quick "put it in reverse" idk if this is just a thing here in Austin. But he was pushing is QR code for Venmo the whole experience. 2nd, it was way too loud and dark to see or even have a convo. Loud music and all the conversations blurred each other out. Man I wanted to get out of there ! As for food, they did ask if we were okay with spicy but man all the food was spicy that it masked all the other flavors. Super cool to incorporate suya as we've been watching and hearing about it in food shows but I don't think it was used in a way to complement the food. It was just like bam I am suya ! My fave was the beef patties. The tapas are very small. Smaller than photo size prob so make sure to order enough or asks your server. The chicken was very hefty and was given bbq sauce to help mild the spice. Nice to have but it did not pair well with the Caribbean flavors. The price is decent compared to what we have but compared to Austin prices a bit higher. All and all looks cool, nice place to experience maybe once, but a pass for us next time.
Canje is yet another reminder that Austin's food scene just keeps getting better and better. We brought a group of eight colleagues for a business dinner, and it was one of the most memorable dining experiences of our trip. A helpful note: for parties of eight or more, the restaurant pre-selects the menu and serves one portion per person of each dish. At first I wasn't sure what to expect, but it ended up being the best part of the experience because we got to try so many incredible dishes. Honestly, everything was spectacular. A few standouts were the pink pineapple, plantain chips, ceviche, sweet potatoes, and the beef curry. The atmosphere is hip, vibrant, and beautifully designed. The service was warm, attentive, and made the whole evening feel special. One thing to know: it is loud. The music is part of the experience, and conversations may require you to lean in a bit. But the energy is fun, lively, and completely fits the vibe of the restaurant. I truly loved it here and would absolutely return the next time I'm in Austin.
The food, service and ambiance were amazing!! I celebrated my Birthday here and I'm so glad!! Everything we ate was so delicious. We made a reservation and the had a birthday card waiting at our table and all the staff signed it. That was so sweet. It's a family style service and we loved that because we wanted to taste and share everything . I will definitely be back, when I visit Austin and you should definitely go. You will not be disappointed
Canje completely lived up to the hype. The flavors are bold, vibrant, and unlike anything else in Austin the Caribbean influence really shines through in every dish. The atmosphere is energetic and stylish, and the cocktails were just as impressive as the food. Definitely one of those places you leave already planning your next visit. 10\10 service too
Got into Austin for the weekend and we were looking for a great place for a late dinner. We were probably an hour or so away from closing time but the staff still accommodated us and was really nice about it. We were seated at the bar and got a couple of drinks to start off. We ordered the smoked avocado escabeche and loved it - the plantain chips (I think) really worked well with the avocado. For mains we had the west Indian curry and jerk chicken. The curry was very flavorful and the chicken was spiced perfectly. I'd recommend, and would go back!
By far, this was my best experience ever! I don't tend to write lengthy reviews unless I am thoroughly impressed with the all-around service, food, and the feel of the location. Canje has taken away my breath. No, literally! I was so full of their delicious food that I felt like I couldn't take another bite. I was filled to the brim with GREATNESS! First, let's break down the staff -- absolutely amazing! The staff was well-versed on the menu items, making you, the customer, feel seen and making recommendations only after they asked if you had allergies of any kind. The appetizer I picked was the Beef Patties, which melted in my mouth before I could even begin to chew. Bite after bite, the buttery crust was the first layer, then next, the beef vanishing as it melted away in my mouth. The Main Attraction was the Fish Rundown, a perfect Jamaican cuisine that I chose to pair with a Guyanese Roti, which took my plate to another level! Have you ever had plantain dumplings? Cause I sure hadn't... This was pure perfection, especially with the kale and coconut flavors that rolled around my palate with every bite. Secondly - West Indian (Wagyu) Beef Curry -- MYYYYYYY GGGAAAWWWDDDDDDD! The flavors were so enticing, and I'm not even a chickpea person, but THIS right here! The way the beef and chickpeas fused together with all those flavors was everything. It all just melted in my mouth from the very first spoonful! Needless to say- if you are from Austin- you are missing out!!!! If you are from anywhere else , 100/10 an ABSOLUTE MUST.
Had made reservations for our team meeting, and we were seated within 5 minutes of our reservation time after showing up 10 minutes early! Our super energetic and excitable hostess suggested a few spirit forward cocktails, as we went ahead placing our order which included a few very delicious items. One cannot go wrong ordering the Smoked Avocado Escabeche ($13) - an absolute new dish to me, but was the best on the table. As a vegetarian this is best appetizer on their menu. The table did enjoy the Ceviche ($18) as well. While the menu for vegetarians is limited in option, the Sweet Potato ($20) is a good dish to order. It was the most enjoyable when it was warm, but as the potatoes started to cool down, the dish became slightly dry. No specific flavor punch to the dish, but enjoyable dish. Our table thoroughly enjoyed the Jerk Chicken ($34) and the Curry Wagyu Beef. We had also ordered a Guyanese Style Roti ($6) which took a long time to arrive; and the Cucumber Mango Chow was missing acidity and spice. Service was good, and noise levels were on the average end. Will definitely recommend this place to friends and family! read more
2 years ago
Omg! I can not begin to tell you how much I thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience here. Originally, we were looking to dine at an establishment located next door to this one, but they had closed in observance of Independence Day. We saw several people entering this establishment and decided to check it out. I'm so happy we did! All of the indoor tables were booked up, so we opted to be seated at the bar. The menu is served family-style and consists of some small plates, larger entrees & sides. The staff will give you the full run-down on how that works. We chose to go with the Oxytail Patties (10/10; ordered a second round), the Jerk Chicken (10/10), the Roti (8/10) and the Fried Sweet Plantains (7/10; I wish they were a bit crispier). This meal was so many firsts for me. I'm almost ashamed to say that I've only ever had jerk chicken before at the Indiana State Fair. I've never had oxtail before this, nor have I had roti. I loved every bite, and the sauces were all delicious and quite complimentary to the dishes. read more
1 year ago
Canje was such a great dining experience. The service stood out from the moment we walked in, from the warm welcome at the door to the attentive bartender and server. Everyone made us feel taken care of, which really added to the evening. For food, we tried the beef patty, which was flavorful, and the beef suya, which was tender and perfectly cooked. We also had the pepper fish, which was packed with flavor and cooked just right. For drinks, I went with the frozen rum punch, and it was absolutely delicious, refreshing and well balanced. I also loved the decor and vibe of the space. It felt warm and inviting, with a stylish touch that matched the fusion of flavors in the menu. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is that while everything tasted great, nothing stood out as particularly exceptional. Still, I would definitely come back and recommend it to anyone looking for a vibrant fusion restaurant with great service and atmosphere. read more
This is one of the best restaurants in Austin and super reasonably priced. I come here every time I'm in town for business and the food never misses. The ceviche's are phenomenal, super bright and tasty. For mains, the wagyu, roti and fish are great choices and can even be shared if you get some sides. All in all, if you can score a reso here, definitely go. It is super loud AF inside though. read more
2 years ago
Tried this Caribbean restaurant for the first time and really enjoyed the food here. We ordered jerk chicken, wagyu beef curry, street corn, and Guyanese style roti. We also ordered a bowl of rice that tasted good! Everything was really good especially the jerk chicken the spicy and crispy chicken melted in the mouth! The wagyu beef was soft and delicious. The corn was light and nice and the roti was so crispy! The service was great and the ambiance was amazing! It's a nice dinner place and has a bar too inside. The cost is a bit higher than the serving even though it can be shared among atleast 3 people read more
5 months ago
Food was absolutely fantastic. We didn't have a reservation but got sat at the bar within 5 minutes of walk in. Great bar staff. Ambiance was very chill and sophisticated. Highly recommend. read more
It is so cute in here and the staff are great. Ceviche was yum, flavors were great. Fish was very tasty and well cooked. The rice left something to be desired but was fine. Roti is amazing, and the jerk chicken was so tasty and spicy. We really enjoyed the desserts too! This was a really solid and yummy meal. High price point and not the BEST $160+ meal (with tip for 2 people) i've had in Austin, but i think the price is mostly justifiable and this is a good experience and worth a try. Everything was tasty, but nothing completely lew me away either! 4.5 stars but rounding down because of value read more
3 months ago
Canje is a cute little establishment on the lower Eastside. They have valet parking outside so don't worry about parking! This restaurant is a breath of fresh air from normal fine dining. What I mean by that is I don't eat these types of flavor often enough! I still have no idea what was going on or what I ate, but it was all the fire! On the website it says New-age Caribbean restaurant exploring flavors from Guyana to Puerto Rico with modern dishes and cocktails and I agree wholeheartedly. We took a couple from Venice beach with us and they said it's the best meal they've had in months! All heaters no skip! Jamaican bun and cheese - I loved this, but the party said it was ok compared to everything else which was 5/5 Beef patties - empanada meets new flavors Wagyu beef suya- you dip the beef in a blend of spices and they have the extreme hot option which I double dipped and it was smoking in a good way. Got that mouth tingling. Escovitch fish - Another amazing dish with perfectly cooked fish with some delicious sauce. I dipped half my items in the spices from other dishes because they were so good! Wild boar peppercot - This boar was killed in Fredericksburg, talk about fresh tender meat. Jerk chicken - definitely the star of the show. 3 hour cooked half a chicken done the canje way with all the spices! Roti - Slamming bread you have to order! I dipped this in every other dish that came out! 5/5 will be back read more
2 years ago
Service was good and ambience was nice, except where we sat I felt like when it got darker outside didn't have enough light. Drink: Uncle Nearest Old Fashioned had a sweet taste to it which I LOVED! It tasted like a Sazerac, which I prefer over old fashioned. Appetizer: The Albacore Ceviche was my favorite dish of the night! It was citrusy, had some peanuts (so beware of allergies), and it also was sweet. Entree: Curry Waugh Beef was my second favorite dish of the night and highly recommend pairing it with the Roti! The Roti was so good that we ordered two of them. Ok hear me out here.. EVERYONE recommend the Jerk Chicken here so we got it, and while it was cooked well and very moist/tender, it was my least favorite dish. It was just plain, with some kick to it. The other dishes were way better in my opinion. Dessert: Tres Leches was so yummy! It had a fruity taste to it because of the strawberry and I loved it! read more
2 years ago
We came here for dinner Wednesday evening. They offer valet parking, which is super convenient. We had reservations for 8:30 PM but arrived early. They mentioned we could sit at the bar while we wait for our table at 8:30 or they had availability on the patio and we could have dinner out there instead. It was a nice evening and we opted for the patio. This place is such a mood packed with energy yet chill at the same time. The people that work here genuinely seem happy. When we received our menus, it was explained to us how to order. And after reviewing the menu and choosing our dishes, we received our drinks. I ordered the mango tequila shooter, which was delicious and wow, it did not taste like it had much tequila but trust me, it did. Our first dish arrived, the fish fritters, which were perfectly crispy on the outside with moist tender fish on the inside and a nice dipping sauce. Our main dishes included jerk chicken and wild boar along with street corn and roti (flatbread). Every single dish was phenomenal. The wild boar was tender with a delicious sauce, which paired perfectly with the roti as it is something you would want to sop up with your bread. The street corn had so many layers of flavor. It's hard to describe except that I would order this every time. The jerk chicken was moist and delicious with a nice heat. I love places that make you feel welcome and while they were busy, everyone seemed to know the menu that dropped by our table and truly seemed passionate about working there and about the food. All in all it was an experience, I look forward to repeating. read more
2 years ago
This is the review for my second visit. It was easier to grab reservation this time we did it on the same day while before it took me a few weeks to snag a spot. The experience was underwhelming - our tilefish was heavily seared and to my personal eye/taste almost burnt. It tasted bitter - the chef was nice enough to make another one, which was better but tbh still underseasoned to us. The wild boar was pretty good, meat was tender but really nothing spectacular. Roti and, the greens side was okay. My cocktail the Mango Momento tasted a bit bland - it needs something else... Ambiance wise, this place needs better sound control because it's incredibly loud - you'd need to scream across the table for people to hear you. The staffs were friendly and nice, which we appreciated but considering the price point and food/drink quality, I don't think I'm going back. It's very overhyped :/ read more
I came for a friend's birthday dinner and the first thing we saw was a birthday card at our table with the whole staff's lovely messages signed on the back! Service was excellent and the menu was just as the other reviews say- "upscale Caribbean." We split the wagyu skewers, jerk chicken, and sweet potato, I ordered (and loved) the Trini Sour, and we ended the night with the plantain puffpuff (three donut balls served with sweet potato ice cream). The jerk chicken was moist and flavorful, the sweet potato had a lot going on but it all went well together, the wagyu skewers were tender and well seasoned, and the dessert was honestly fine but the sweet potato ice cream was the saving grace there. Great place for a celebration dinner! read more
I was intrigued by the dedicated BHM menu so had to check this place out when I was in town for work. It was a very busy restaurant, even on a Monday night which is when I went. It is nicely designed and spacious. The bartender McKinney was very attentive and gave great recommendations. I ordered the following. Appetizer- Ceviche 5/5 no notes Entree- Fish escovitch and a side of pepper rice the fish was phenomenal the rice was kind of average and not as spicy as I would like it. 4/5 Dessert- Puff puff w/ ice cream- wish the puff puff was softer but overall good dessert. 4/5 read more
I have been wanting to try the spot since they opened. I finally got the chance once some friends were in town. Everything was extremely delicious. The service was spot on, and the ambience in order of service was exceptional. Tasting the food here was more of a journey than an experience. It was really cool to support a black restauranteur at this level of cuisine. read more
3 months ago
My 3rd time dining here. The service was great and nice ambience. The last visit we sat in a more quiet spot in the back corner near the patio . It was like a small room with about 4 tables. The main dining on prior occasions can get a bit loud. Food was delicious and my favorite was the jerk chicken . Plantain chips, curry and grill shrimp was also delicious. Tres leches dessert was my favorite as well. read more
It took me so long to finally check this place out and I'm so glad I did. I think my party of 3 chose a nice mix of dishes to really dive into the flavors of Canje. We started with the pink pineapple, which was a pleasant surprise. The tartness of the sauce complemented the sweetness of the passion fruit so well, with the basil bringing it all together. It was a beautiful duo of bright and refreshing. The amberjack ceviche was another standout. It had the perfect amount of harmony between the amberjack and dragon fruit without being too citrus forward. The peanuts added a delightful crunch and the taro chips that accompanied it were good by themselves, but added a nice mellowness to the dish overall. The roti was next level! It was both buttery and flaky, and it went really well with the wagyu curry. The wagyu curry itself came in a pretty small portion. The beef was so tender, but the sauce itself was more of a watery consistency. The last entree of the night was the jerk chicken. It was a hefty portion, especially for the 3 of us. It did have a kick to it, but it came with a sweet chutney to tone down the spice. For dessert, we got the plantain rice crispy, which was the perfect sweetness. The pepitas gave it a nice earthy crunch and the benne seed ice cream was an added bonus. All plates were shareable so we were able to grab a bite of everything. There is free valet parking out front. The service was attentive and they even brought out a sorbet for the lactose intolerant birthday girl. My only gripe about the space was that it was so loud in there. The acoustics are too good so it felt like all the voices amplified, making it very hard to have a conversation without yelling. read more
3 years ago
Walked into Canje with ultra high expectations, but unfortunately it just did not live up to the hype. I am giving it 4 stars for its tasteful aesthetic, beautiful decor and phenomenal service. The restaurant is LOUD. Be prepared to yell to people sitting across the table from you. My friends and I had to physically move our chairs closer together to be able to hear each other, and we weren't even directly under the speaker. The Rocket Fuel cocktail is delicious and was the favorite at our table. A few food items we ordered were spectacular - the ceviche appetizer (surprisingly) was the biggest hit, followed by the Jerk Chicken and the roti. The jerk chicken took a very long time to prepare, and came out significantly later than our other entrees. We pointed this out to the wait staff who graciously comped this item. Again, exceptional service. We also ordered the Pepper Pot Boar and the Wagyyu Beef Curry. The meat in both of these items were cooked well, but the flavor of both dishes overall was lacking in my opinion. We also got the Black Cake for dessert which tasted good but not super memorable. I did not experience the "wow" factor that I expected from this restaurant. It was good, but not great. read more
3 years ago
We had a reservation at 5 pm on a Thursday so we were able to be seated right away but I highly recommend getting a reservation here since it gets pretty packed for dinner. The interior is super gorgeous, lots of color, art, plants, etc - the place is a vibe! We started off with drinks: First Dance and Rocket Fuel. First Dance is for people like me who enjoys sweet drinks where you can't really taste the alcohol. Rocket Fuel's presentation was super fun and you can definitely taste the Mezcal. Here is what we ordered: - (Appetizer/ Wah Gwaan) Shrimp & Octopus - (Appetizer/ Wah Gwaan) Oxtail Beef Patties - (Entree/Suppa) Curry Wagyu Beef - (Entree/Suppa) Wild Boar Pepperpot - (Entree/Suppa) Jerk Chicken - (Side/Tryating) Guyanese Style Roti - (Side/Tryating) Trinidadian Pepper Rice - (Side/Tryating) Fried Sweet Plantains - (Dessert) Cassareep Ice Cream All the Wah Gwaan was delicious, especially the Oxtail Beef Patties (I still think about the sauce that came with lol). The Shrimp & Octopus was well seasoned, the crunchy texture from the cucumbers were great, and the sauce underneath was refreshing! As for the Suppa, I enjoyed the Curry Wagyu Beef the most. Very flavorful, meat was tender, and it went perfectly with the roti and rice. Speaking of the rice, the Trinidadian Pepper rice is enjoyable to eat on its own from how well seasoned it was. The Wild Boar Pepperpot is okay in my opinion. I loved how they were able to get Boar meat to be very tender but I think the sauce was too salty and I wasn't exactly a fan of the flavor in general. But the Jerk Chicken was great! It's pretty spicy though (I don't exactly remember if it was from the chicken itself or if the spice was coming from the sauce). The plantains were fried just right and very sweet- I enjoyed it! Last but not least, the Cassareep Ice Cream. Definitely something I've never had before so I was excited to try it. I can't say I didn't love it but I didn't dislike it either. I liked the crunchy texture from the puffed rice but the chocolate flavor and the passion fruit wasn't really my thing. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience here! Aside from the delicious food, the aesthetic of the restaurant was amazing and the service was incredible. It is definitely more on the pricy side but absolutely shareable with friends! I can't wait to come back and experience dining here again. read more
3 years ago
Canje was such a fun experience. There were 4 of us at 7pm on a Friday night (no idea how I got that lucky). I was gifted a gift card here from my boss who raves about this restaurant so I couldn't wait to experience it! You might be wondering why there is not a photo of the Roti. It's because we loved it so much that we made a THIRD order for the table, and inhaled it before photographing it. :) GET THE ROTI! Everything was absolutely incredible. I ordered the wagyu beef curry but loved the wild boar pepperpot more. All amazing. Staff was super friendly and knowledgeable. A beautifully decorated restaurant. A lil loud and hard to have a conversation without yelling, but that didn't break our experience. Highly recommend! read more
4 months ago
First time and it didn't disappoint! Our server, June was super nice and gave us a quick summary of the restaurants mission and background. We had the chicken and the wild boar pepperpot. Both weee delicious! I really enjoyed the chicken chutney and the side rice was delicious! We usually don't order dessert but June brought us the tres leches and it was delicious! Sweat and salty! read more
3 years ago
I was really excited to try Canje after all the buzz it's received the last few years. They are definitely doing lots of things well, and I was happy to try a different and delicious cuisine. Austin needs more diversity in its restaurants, and Canje is absolutely helping that cause. There were a few misses during our recent dining experience. The restaurant space is really great and well decorated. It has a cool vibe, but we were surprised at how loud it was inside. The combination of the music and the chatter of other guests made it a little hard to hear and have conversations. Not the worst thing but something that surprised me. Also, the wait staff was really friendly and helpful all night. My biggest issue was it took a bit for our food to arrive. We received our appetizer after a reasonable wait, but it took nearly 30 minutes before our other dishes arrived. Thankfully, the food was pretty good, especial the curry wagyu beef and callaloo. The roti was nice, but a little overpriced in my opinion. It's definitely a personal preference, but I found the jerk chicken to be too spicy - like sweating profusely in the restaurant spicy. read more
2 years ago
We had here for Sunday Funday for a few drinks however, the drink that was needed and requested was not available. The waitress was kind enough to give us a sample with a piña colada that they had replaced the drink with however, my Sunday Funday crew did not care for it as much. The waitress was quite nice and gave us some coupons and we were able to be seated immediately at the bar. The atmosphere of this location was right on point and I can't wait to actually die in next time. read more
We had a friend in town and decided to try something new! Canje has been the talk of the town so we had to stop in. Firstly, our hostess and server were amazing to say the least. We were provided cozy blankets which was such a sweet detail. We tried EVERYTHING, so I captured what I could. Imagine coming in after bracing a below freezing temperature and tasting a hot, buttery, flaky, chewy piece of roti. I wanted to cry, I was so happy! My absolute favorites are the oxtail patties (I could eat 25 of them back to back), the rice, the curry wagyu beef, and the wild boar pepper pot. If you want to nourish your body and soul, I urge you to drop by! read more
Loved our meal here. Great cocktails, great service. Standouts were the Wild Boar Pepper Pot (get some roti or rice to savor the wonderful sauce), and jerk chicken (spicy!), followed by the shrimp and octopus appetizer, salt fish fritters and the ceviche. The roti was served piping hot but could have been a little more crisp, as well as the oxtail patties (opinions on the patties varied - the oxtail was great but skins a little thick and could have been a bit more crisp, but that could just be my memory of what I had in Jamaica). The first dance cocktail was a great complement to the food. For dessert, the cassareep ice cream was amazing. The black cake was an interesting contrast, not sweet and served with rum raisin sauce and a sprinkle of shaved goat cheese. read more
I was honestly pleasantly surprised! I went in with very low expectations and they exceeded beyond what I could imagine. Everything was full of flavor, from the roti to the egg plant! I couldn't recommend a better restaurant. If you are looking for a cuisine full of unique Caribbean flavors, this is it. I will be back soon. Menu does change every so often! Not sure how often! The decor inside and the patio was very beautiful! It was a chill vibe! Since officially writing this post I have been back four times! Most dishes are small portions except the chicken that I can recall! I love this place and recommend every chance I get read more
Wonderful visit this evening! Our fav drink was the first dance, and our favorite was the plantain chips with mango calypso hot sauce. Absolutely insane! Service was quick, almost too quick? Valet parking is available and easy. If I'm feeling fun, I'll drop by again. read more
3 years ago
Came in on a Wednesday night and sat at the bar. By the time we left, place was packed and every bar seat had a reserved sign on it. I don't think we would come back again for the food, but maybe for a drink. Highlights: - Staff are fantastic. All seem extremally knowledgeable and very friendly - The drinks were solid. It wasn't super sweet, but still had a ton of flavor and a nice kick. - The waygu beef and roti dish had a ton of flavor and were easily the highlight of the meal We also ordered the pork shop and ceviche. The porkchop lacked any real flavor and our cut had an abnormal amount of fat to meat ratio making it not so enjoyable. The ceviche was good, but left me wanting a lot more. I went back and forth between 3 and 4 stars but the service and drinks were all top notch. read more
2 years ago
Came here on a Tuesday evening relatively early so there was a lot of parking. I think my girls group is just getting old since the music was entirely too loud once we arrived and it's kind of hard to catch up when you can't really hear each other. The ambiance is bright and colorful and our server was attentive so I think the service is top notch! The server told us once our entire party was sat that it was best to order everything at once and the kitchen would pace out the meal which their timing was impeccable. Everything came out super fast, maybe a bit too fast. We ordered Plantain Chips, Ceviche, Oxtail beef patties to start. I think the acidity and flavors of the ceviche served with taro chips was my favorite app due to the complexity of flavor. The oxtail beef patties reminded me of an empanada and was good but not super memorable. Lastly the plantain chips were what you expect of plantain chips. For entrees we ordered the West Indian Curry and the Haitian Griot, accompanying sides were roti, pepper rice, and fried sweet plantains. I really enjoyed the Curry, roti, and pepper rice; however the Haitian Griot and sweet plantains seemed a bit dry that evening and not as flavorful. We ended our meal with the plantain rice Krispy treat which was surprisingly good considering I felt it sounded basic. All in all a good experience overall at Canje, would come back in the future to try out a couple more dishes. read more
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1914 E 6th St
Ste C
Austin, TX 78702
East Austin
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