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Bender's Tavern, Canton, OH

Bender's Tavern

4.8
4.8
2180 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
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

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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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wine

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Menu

Appetizers

  • Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$19.00

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

      cocktail sauce or mignonette

      • 1/2 Dozen$0.00

    • Steamed Cape Cod Little Neck Clams$19.00

      • Hummus Platter$14.00

        marinated feta, cucumber-fennel relish, toasted pita

        • Fried Sacchetti$13.00

          mozzarella filled pasta lightly fried w/ marinara

          • Steamed Maine Mussels$17.00

            thyme butter w/crostini

            • Foley's Smoked Atlantic Salmon$17.00

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

              • French Snails$16.00

                garlic butter, bread crumbs

                • Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Cocktail$19.00

                  • Roasted Beets$13.00

                    Skorthalia

                    • Smoked Rainbow Trout$15.00

                      cucumber-yogurt salad

                      • Calamari in a Sweet Thai Chili Glaze$16.00

                        • Malibar Shrimp$18.00

                          two jumbo shrimp scampi w/ garlic butter

                          • Glacier Bay Crab Cakes$16.00

                            tomato-scallion relish, creole aioli

                            • Foie Gras$19.00

                              blueberry gastrique, balsamic glaze

                              • Smoked Duck$13.00

                                honey basil pesto, sundried tomatoes, roasted garlic, parmesan

                                • Lightly Fried Select Oysters$15.00

                                  • Lightly Fried Key West Shrimp$14.00

                                    • Alaskan King Crab Legs$0.00

                                      served chilled w/ joe's Mustard

                                      • MKT$0.00

                                    Soups

                                    • Soup du Jour$6.00

                                      Made Fresh Daily

                                      • Cup$6.00
                                      • Bowl$9.00

                                    • Turtle Soup$8.00

                                      A Bender's Classic for over 60 years!

                                      • Cup$8.00
                                      • Bowl$12.00

                                    Salads

                                    • Caesar$11.00

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

                                      • Bender's Wedge$12.00

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

                                        • Bender's Tomato$15.00

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

                                          • Full$15.00
                                          • Half$9.00

                                        • Boston Bibb$13.00

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

                                          • Benders Chopped$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 Halibut$45.00

                                              Broiled or ala Foley

                                              • Walleye Pickerel$33.00

                                                Camp Kagel Style

                                                • Shrimp Scampi w/ garlic butter$38.00

                                                  • Sauteed Georges Banks Sea Scallops$39.00

                                                    pan seared

                                                    • Mkt Price$39.00

                                                  • Grey Sole$32.00

                                                    Portland, ME Pan Sauteed

                                                    • Glacier Bay Crab Cakes$32.00

                                                      tomato-scallion relish, creole aioli

                                                      • Boston Scrod$29.00

                                                        Broiled or ala Foley

                                                        • Lightly Fried Select Oysters$32.00

                                                          • Lobster Tail Dinner$59.00

                                                            • Twin Tails$59.00
                                                            • Single Tail$32.00

                                                          • Crab Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms$29.00

                                                            • Stuffed Fresh Flounder$32.00

                                                              w/ Crabmeat

                                                              • Chilean Sea Bass$52.00

                                                                Seared or Lightly Cajun

                                                                • Bender's Classic Fried Haddock$25.00

                                                                  • Fresh Charbroiled Atlantic Salmon*$28.00

                                                                    • Lightly Fried Key West Shrimp$29.00

                                                                      • Fresh Orange King Salmon$42.00

                                                                        • Alaskan King Crab Legs$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*$54.00

                                                                            • Mkt Price$54.00

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

                                                                            • Mkt Price$57.00

                                                                          • 8oz Center Cut Filet*$58.00

                                                                            • Mkt Price$58.00

                                                                          • 8oz Bender's Special Sirloin*$29.00

                                                                            • Mkt Price$29.00

                                                                          • Slow Roasted Prime Rib*$47.00

                                                                            Fri & Sat Only

                                                                            • 12oz$47.00
                                                                            • 16oz$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 Chop$35.00

                                                                            • Mkt Price$35.00

                                                                          • Chicken Marsala$25.00

                                                                            • Linguini Alfredo$18.00

                                                                              • Add Chicken$9.00
                                                                              • Add Shrimp$11.00

                                                                            • Mozzarella Sachettes$24.00

                                                                              w/ marinara

                                                                              Extras

                                                                              • Jerry Fries$4.50

                                                                                • French Fries$4.00

                                                                                  • Sauteed Spinach$8.00

                                                                                    • Sauteed Mushrooms$5.25

                                                                                      • Sauteed Onions$4.50

                                                                                        • Hoover Sauce$3.50

                                                                                          • Jalapeno-Worcestershire Aioli$3.50

                                                                                            • Wild Mushroom Cabernet Sauce$3.50

                                                                                              • Crispy Belden Onions$9.94

                                                                                                Last updated: March 4, 2025

                                                                                                What 2,180 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

                                                                                                • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

                                                                                                  Best Service

                                                                                                • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

                                                                                                  Good for special occasions

                                                                                                • Canton

                                                                                                  Best Overall

                                                                                                • Canton

                                                                                                  Best Food

                                                                                                • Canton

                                                                                                  Best Service

                                                                                                • Canton

                                                                                                  Best Ambiance

                                                                                                • Canton

                                                                                                  Best Value

                                                                                                • Canton

                                                                                                  Good for groups

                                                                                                • Canton

                                                                                                  Neighborhood gem

                                                                                                • Canton

                                                                                                  Good for special occasions

                                                                                                • Canton

                                                                                                  Lively

                                                                                                • Canton

                                                                                                  Most Booked

                                                                                                Review summary

                                                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                Bender's Tavern delights with "excellent food" and "service," offering a diverse menu of fresh seafood and steaks. Guests praise the "historic ambiance" and attentive staff, particularly highlighting exceptional servers like Anna and Julie. Despite occasional noise, the overall dining experience is "consistently outstanding," making it a cherished spot in Canton.

                                                                                                2,180 Reviews

                                                                                                1. Kim

                                                                                                  Nashville2 reviews

                                                                                                  4.0

                                                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                  Great food, extremely loud if you are trying to have a conversation - tables are on top of each other.

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                                                                                                2. Michele

                                                                                                  Columbus6 reviews

                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                  We really enjoyed our meal at Bender's. Koti was our server and she did a wonderful job. She was knowledgeable about the menu and gave good suggestions. Two of us had halibut which was delicious. One of us had lobster carbonara which had huge chunks of tasty lobster. The meals were perfect!

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                                                                                                3. Susan

                                                                                                  St. Louis10 reviews

                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                  Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                  I’m from out of town. Always love a trip to Benders when I visit.

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                                                                                                4. Greg VIP

                                                                                                  New York City3 reviews

                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                  Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                  We had a tremendous meal and excellent service, as always.

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                                                                                                5. Franscene VIP

                                                                                                  Dublin4 reviews

                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                  Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                  Great food and service Our waitress Hailey was amazing !!

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                                                                                                6. Chris

                                                                                                  Cleveland4 reviews

                                                                                                  4.0

                                                                                                  Dined on March 2, 2025

                                                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                  The food is excellent. We especially love the choices of seafood. Our server Jennifer was excellent. We had a nice table, but unfortunately were surrounded by very loud people. The 4 top had a lot to drink and was extremely loud, causing everyone else to have to talk loud. I just wish there was a way to seat the "bar crowd" in a different location. We will definitely return and will asked to be moved if it happens again.

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                                                                                                7. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                  Cleveland2 reviews

                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                  Dined on February 28, 2025

                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                  One of the best meals we have ever had at Benders. Scrod ala fole, bender fries, house salad. Benders is a true gem.

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                                                                                                8. Christy

                                                                                                  Cleveland8 reviews

                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                  Dined on February 24, 2025

                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                  Our experience at Benders was lovely! We had shrimp cocktail, scallops, filet, and lobster tail. Everything was just perfect!

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                                                                                                9. Bill

                                                                                                  Cleveland1 review

                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                  Dined on February 23, 2025

                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                  Dane was our server and he was excellent. John came by and conversed with us which was nice. Food was excellent!

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                                                                                                10. Mark

                                                                                                  New York City4 reviews

                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                  Dined on February 22, 2025

                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                  Good as always. Foods always great and the staff is fantastic. .

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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 2180 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                                                Make a reservation

                                                                                                2 people
                                                                                                7:00 PM
                                                                                                Booked 18 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
                                                                                                • Neighborhood
                                                                                                  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, Takeout, 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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