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Bender's Tavern, Canton, OH

Bender's Tavern

4.8
4.8
2166 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 2 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Located in the Historic District of downtown Canton, Bender's Restaurant offers its customers an elegant, relaxing atmosphere where one can enjoy fine food and wine. Bender's has been satisfying customers with culinary classics, drink and hospitality since 1902. Today we continue our long tradition by offering only the highest quality seafood fresh from Foley Fish in Boston, MA. If you are looking for beef, Bender's consistently serves only the highest quality beef. Known nationally for the extensive and moderately priced wine list, owner Jon Jacob's years of experience tasting and selecting wines will certainly impress your palate. We pride ourselves on serving seasonal culinary delights and fine wines. Please stop by and see us!

Park in the lot directly across from Bender’s & pay via the Kiosk at entrance with a credit card or thru their App or Text to Pay options. Please follow instructions listed on the Kiosk. You will need your license plate #.
FREE PARKING AFTER 4:00 PM ONLY

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steakhouse, Dining Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:15 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (330) 453-8424
  • Website
    http://www.bendersrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Eric Notter
  • Private party facilities
    The Ladies Dining Room hosts up to 65 people for sit down dining. The Hall of Fame Room hosts up to 50 and is ideal for events that require A/V equipment. The Private Back Main seats up to 16. Our service and culinary staff prides itself on serving large groups with individual attention to personal needs and quality service.
  • Location
    137 Court Ave. SW, Canton, OH 44702
  • Area
    Canton
  • Cross Street
    2nd St. SW
  • Parking details
    In the evening (Dinner) parking is available directly across from the restaurant on the corner of 2nd St. SW and Court Ave. SW. Street Parking is also available. Day time (Lunch)parking is available on the street metered parking & the parking lot directly across from the restaurant(minimum of $22 purchase to receive validated parking in this lot.)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wine

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Menu

Appetizers

  • Jumbo Shrimp CocktailUSD 19.00

    • Fresh Raw Oysters on the 1/2 Shell*USD 0.00

      cocktail sauce or mignonette

      • 1/2 DozenUSD 0.00

    • Steamed Cape Cod Little Neck ClamsUSD 19.00

      • Hummus PlatterUSD 14.00

        marinated feta, cucumber-fennel relish, toasted pita

        • Fried SacchettiUSD 13.00

          mozzarella filled pasta lightly fried w/ marinara

          • Steamed Maine MusselsUSD 17.00

            thyme butter w/crostini

            • Foley's Smoked Atlantic SalmonUSD 17.00

              egg, capers, red onion, cream cheese & toasted rye bread

              • French SnailsUSD 16.00

                garlic butter, bread crumbs

                • Jumbo Lump Crabmeat CocktailUSD 19.00

                  • Roasted BeetsUSD 13.00

                    Skorthalia

                    • Smoked Rainbow TroutUSD 15.00

                      cucumber-yogurt salad

                      • Calamari in a Sweet Thai Chili GlazeUSD 16.00

                        • Malibar ShrimpUSD 18.00

                          two jumbo shrimp scampi w/ garlic butter

                          • Glacier Bay Crab CakesUSD 16.00

                            tomato-scallion relish, creole aioli

                            • Foie GrasUSD 19.00

                              blueberry gastrique, balsamic glaze

                              • Smoked DuckUSD 13.00

                                honey basil pesto, sundried tomatoes, roasted garlic, parmesan

                                • Lightly Fried Select OystersUSD 15.00

                                  • Lightly Fried Key West ShrimpUSD 14.00

                                    • Alaskan King Crab LegsUSD 0.00

                                      served chilled w/ joe's Mustard

                                      • MKTUSD 0.00

                                    Soups

                                    • Soup du JourUSD 6.00

                                      Made Fresh Daily

                                      • CupUSD 6.00
                                      • BowlUSD 9.00

                                    • Turtle SoupUSD 8.00

                                      A Bender's Classic for over 60 years!

                                      • CupUSD 8.00
                                      • BowlUSD 12.00

                                    Salads

                                    • CaesarUSD 11.00

                                      hearts of Romaine lettuce, croutons, Parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing

                                      • Bender's WedgeUSD 12.00

                                        dry blue cheese, bacon, egg, tomato, red onion & choice of dressing

                                        • Bender's TomatoUSD 15.00

                                          dry blue cheese, basil, parsley, red onion, Italian dressing

                                          • FullUSD 15.00
                                          • HalfUSD 9.00

                                        • Boston BibbUSD 13.00

                                          fresh strawberries, marcona almonds, warm brie, white balsamic dressing

                                          • Benders ChoppedUSD 12.00

                                            seasonal fruit, bacon, craisins, feta, poppyseed dressing

                                            Seafood

                                            Enjoy a choice of two sides with any of the below entrees: Tossed Salad, Bender Fries, Baked Potato, Mashed Potatoes, Rice du jour, Fresh Vegetable or Coleslaw.

                                            • Eastern HalibutUSD 45.00

                                              Broiled or ala Foley

                                              • Walleye PickerelUSD 33.00

                                                Camp Kagel Style

                                                • Shrimp Scampi w/ garlic butterUSD 38.00

                                                  • Sauteed Georges Banks Sea ScallopsUSD 39.00

                                                    pan seared

                                                    • Mkt PriceUSD 39.00

                                                  • Grey SoleUSD 32.00

                                                    Portland, ME Pan Sauteed

                                                    • Glacier Bay Crab CakesUSD 32.00

                                                      tomato-scallion relish, creole aioli

                                                      • Boston ScrodUSD 29.00

                                                        Broiled or ala Foley

                                                        • Lightly Fried Select OystersUSD 32.00

                                                          • Lobster Tail DinnerUSD 59.00

                                                            • Twin TailsUSD 59.00
                                                            • Single TailUSD 32.00

                                                          • Crab Stuffed Portabella MushroomsUSD 29.00

                                                            • Stuffed Fresh FlounderUSD 32.00

                                                              w/ Crabmeat

                                                              • Chilean Sea BassUSD 52.00

                                                                Seared or Lightly Cajun

                                                                • Bender's Classic Fried HaddockUSD 25.00

                                                                  • Fresh Charbroiled Atlantic Salmon*USD 28.00

                                                                    • Lightly Fried Key West ShrimpUSD 29.00

                                                                      • Fresh Orange King SalmonUSD 42.00

                                                                        • Alaskan King Crab LegsUSD 0.00

                                                                          Served cold w/ Joe's Mustard

                                                                          Steaks

                                                                          Enjoy a choice of two sides with any of the below entrees: Tossed Salad, Bender fries, Baked Potato, Mashed Potatoes, Basmati Rice, Fresh Vegetable or Coleslaw. Traditional Wedge Salad or Spinach Salad $2.95, Dry Roquefort Cheese or Hot Bacon Dressing $1.25

                                                                          • 12oz Bender's Special Prime Strip Steak*USD 54.00

                                                                            • Mkt PriceUSD 54.00

                                                                          • 12oz Bender's Special Hoover Style Strip Steak*USD 57.00

                                                                            • Mkt PriceUSD 57.00

                                                                          • 8oz Center Cut Filet*USD 58.00

                                                                            • Mkt PriceUSD 58.00

                                                                          • 8oz Bender's Special Sirloin*USD 29.00

                                                                            • Mkt PriceUSD 29.00

                                                                          • Slow Roasted Prime Rib*USD 47.00

                                                                            Fri & Sat Only

                                                                            • 12ozUSD 47.00
                                                                            • 16ozUSD 58.00

                                                                          Chicken, Chops & Pasta

                                                                          Enjoy a choice of two sides with any of the below entrees: Tossed Salad, Bender fries, Baked Potato, Mashed Potatoes, Basmati Rice, Fresh Vegetable or Coleslaw. Traditional Wedge Salad or Spinach Salad $3.50, Dry Roquefort Cheese or Hot Bacon Dressing $1.50

                                                                          • *12oz Frenched Bone-in Pork ChopUSD 35.00

                                                                            • Mkt PriceUSD 35.00

                                                                          • Chicken MarsalaUSD 25.00

                                                                            • Linguini AlfredoUSD 18.00

                                                                              • Add ChickenUSD 9.00
                                                                              • Add ShrimpUSD 11.00

                                                                            • Mozzarella SachettesUSD 24.00

                                                                              w/ marinara

                                                                              Extras

                                                                              • Jerry FriesUSD 4.50

                                                                                • French FriesUSD 4.00

                                                                                  • Sauteed SpinachUSD 8.00

                                                                                    • Sauteed MushroomsUSD 5.25

                                                                                      • Sauteed OnionsUSD 4.50

                                                                                        • Hoover SauceUSD 3.50

                                                                                          • Jalapeno-Worcestershire AioliUSD 3.50

                                                                                            • Wild Mushroom Cabernet SauceUSD 3.50

                                                                                              • Crispy Belden OnionsUSD 9.94

                                                                                                Last updated: 2 December 2024

                                                                                                What 2,166 people are saying

                                                                                                Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                                4.8
                                                                                                4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                • 4.8Food
                                                                                                • 4.9Service
                                                                                                • 4.7Ambience
                                                                                                • 4.5Value

                                                                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                Loved For

                                                                                                • Canton

                                                                                                  Best Overall

                                                                                                • Canton

                                                                                                  Best Food

                                                                                                • Canton

                                                                                                  Best Service

                                                                                                • Canton

                                                                                                  Best Ambience

                                                                                                • Canton

                                                                                                  Best Value

                                                                                                • Canton

                                                                                                  Good for groups

                                                                                                • Canton

                                                                                                  Healthy

                                                                                                • Canton

                                                                                                  Neighbourhood gem

                                                                                                • Canton

                                                                                                  Good for special occasions

                                                                                                • Canton

                                                                                                  Lively

                                                                                                • Canton

                                                                                                  Most Booked

                                                                                                Review summary

                                                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                Bender's Tavern offers an "exceptional dining experience" with outstanding seafood and steaks. The "historic ambiance" enhances the atmosphere, making it perfect for special occasions. Service is "phenomenal," with standout servers like Aaron and Ava. While some find prices high, the overall quality and extensive wine list make it a "must-visit" in Canton.

                                                                                                2,166 Reviews

                                                                                                1. Abby

                                                                                                  Cleveland

                                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                                  1.0

                                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                                  Dined today

                                                                                                  1. Overall 1
                                                                                                  2. Food 1
                                                                                                  3. Service 3
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                  We’ve been to Bender’s many times & always had a wonderful experience. My husband & I went for our Valentine’s dinner & had an unfortunate experience. We were sat in a back room that faced the parking lot. Because of the large wall of windows, every time a car went through the lot, we had headlights in our eyes. We were crammed against a wall & had servers & guests touching our table just to walk by. But the worst part was the food. We got the mussels for a starter & there was no flavor at all. It’s always been our favorite dish, but the broth tasted like water with a little lemon in it. My crab cakes were completely overcooked & burned on the outside. I could only eat one & I had to scrape out the filling because the outside was so dark. Both side dishes that we got were room temp & the au gratin vegetables had obviously been sitting in a window for a very long time. The cheese sauce was cold & congealed. My husbands mashed potatoes were dry & had no seasoning. Overall it was extremely disappointing. I mentioned the crab cake issue to the server & they did take that entree down to the appetizer price. But with the final bill still being well over $100, I expect much more from Benders. Our server blamed it on a lot of new cooks in the kitchen, which is not something I would have disclosed. Sadly, we won’t be back anytime soon.

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                                                                                                2. Rick

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                                                                                                  Cleveland

                                                                                                  7 reviews

                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                  7 reviews

                                                                                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                  Great food, drinks, ambience and service! Highly recommend if you are in Canton!

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                                                                                                3. Renee

                                                                                                  VIP

                                                                                                  Charleston

                                                                                                  7 reviews

                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                  7 reviews

                                                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                  If you want outstanding seafood this is the place to go!! Out Valentines dinner did not disappoint! Waiter was fantastic, friendly and attentive. Food was even better!! This restaurant is higher priced than others, but you truly get what you pay for!

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                                                                                                4. Dawn

                                                                                                  Cleveland

                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                  4.0

                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                  It was a lovely dining experience in a classic restaurant rich in history. Entertaining in birthday celebration, everyone was in awe that seafood is delivered 3x per week from Boston and the history of the building.

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                                                                                                5. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                  Cleveland

                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                  Dined on 2 February 2025

                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                  Wonderful! Perfect dinner & experience was lovely.

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                                                                                                6. Todd

                                                                                                  Washington DC

                                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                                  Dined on 30 January 2025

                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                  Great dinner for a birthday celebration. Two of had seafood (halibut and scrod) and one had filet mignon and all dishes were superb.

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                                                                                                7. scott

                                                                                                  VIP

                                                                                                  Cleveland

                                                                                                  266 reviews

                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                  266 reviews

                                                                                                  Dined on 30 January 2025

                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                  Have been coming to Benders for over 50 years-our lunches and server were good-don’t care for the new parking situation or credit card fee

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                                                                                                8. Warren

                                                                                                  VIP

                                                                                                  Indiana

                                                                                                  7 reviews

                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                  7 reviews

                                                                                                  Dined on 29 January 2025

                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                  Aaron D. did an awesome job! The food and service were excellent!

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                                                                                                9. Tom

                                                                                                  Cleveland

                                                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                                                  4.0

                                                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                                                  Dined on 26 January 2025

                                                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                  At 7:00 on Saturday out of Pork Chops and Prime Rib! Our server Aaron was fantastic!

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                                                                                                10. Lisa

                                                                                                  Cleveland

                                                                                                  5 reviews

                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                  5 reviews

                                                                                                  Dined on 25 January 2025

                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                  Food was outstanding and out server, Stella, was top notch!

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                                                                                                FAQs

                                                                                                Bender's Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (330) 453-8424.

                                                                                                Bender's Tavern is rated 4.8 stars by 2166 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                                Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                                                2 people
                                                                                                7:00 pm
                                                                                                Booked 2 times today

                                                                                                Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                                Google Map for Bender's Tavern

                                                                                                137 Court Ave. SW, Canton, OH 44702

                                                                                                Additional information

                                                                                                • Cross Street
                                                                                                  2nd St. SW
                                                                                                • Area
                                                                                                  Canton
                                                                                                • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                  Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:15 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
                                                                                                • Price
                                                                                                  $31 to $50
                                                                                                • Cuisines
                                                                                                  Seafood, Steakhouse, Dining Bar
                                                                                                • Dining style
                                                                                                  Casual Elegant
                                                                                                • Dress code
                                                                                                  Smart Casual
                                                                                                • Parking details
                                                                                                  In the evening (Dinner) parking is available directly across from the restaurant on the corner of 2nd St. SW and Court Ave. SW. Street Parking is also available. Day time (Lunch)parking is available on the street metered parking & the parking lot directly across from the restaurant(minimum of $22 purchase to receive validated parking in this lot.)
                                                                                                • Payment Options
                                                                                                  AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                • Executive Chef
                                                                                                  Chef Eric Notter
                                                                                                • Additional
                                                                                                  Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wine
                                                                                                • Website
                                                                                                  http://www.bendersrestaurant.com/
                                                                                                • Phone number
                                                                                                  (330) 453-8424
                                                                                                • Private party facilities
                                                                                                  The Ladies Dining Room hosts up to 65 people for sit down dining. The Hall of Fame Room hosts up to 50 and is ideal for events that require A/V equipment. The Private Back Main seats up to 16. Our service and culinary staff prides itself on serving large groups with individual attention to personal needs and quality service.

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