Canje

"With a slew of national awards, including semifinalist nods in 2024 and 2025 for Best Restaurant, Texas and Outstanding Chef, respectively, Canje is decidedly one of the best restaurants in Austin, and it calls East Sixth Street home. The Caribbean restaurant comes from the team behind Emmer & Rye, and calls on chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph’s upbringing in Guyana. The jerk chicken is juicy and spicy, the tres leches is tart and creamy, and the flaky roti is perfection. There’s a tastefully tropical indoor space and a covered outdoor patio." - Erin Russell

"An Austin restaurant with chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph nominated for Outstanding Chef." - Courtney E. Smith

"The East Austin Caribbean restaurant, was named Eater Austin’s best new restaurant in 2022, pays tribute to executive chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph’s Guyanese roots with dishes like buttery roti, wild boar pepper pot, and jerk chicken. Since it’s a Bristol-Joseph project, don’t overlook the desserts, especially the tres leches cake. The restaurant has an upscale tropical vibe, with fruity but balanced cocktails, a large bar, and a small outdoor patio. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services." - Nadia Chaudhury, Erin Russell

"Caribbean restaurant Canje is hosting a party honoring the country of Jamaica next month. The aptly named Jamaica Party will feature food and drinks, a DJ, and a dance floor. It’s free to attend, but online RSVPs are necessary. It’s only open to people 21 years and older." - Nadia Chaudhury

"Canje is a Caribbean restaurant from the team behind Hestia, Kalimotxo, and Emmer & Rye. Start with some sour orange ceviche—it’s one of our favorite ceviches in town—then move on to heartier portions from the suppa section, including the wild boar pepper pot. It’s a fun and busy space with a lot of energy, but not in a way that ever feels too crowded. Show up with a date or a group of friends. The menu is made up of shareable plates, and you’ll want to try as many of them as you can. " - nicolai mccrary, adele hazan, raphael brion