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Bender's Tavern, Canton, OH

Bender's Tavern

4.8
4.8
2189 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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

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
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighbourhood
    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

What 2,189 people are saying

Bender's Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

NoiseModerate

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 Ambience

  • Canton

    Best Value

  • Canton

    Good for groups

  • Canton

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Canton

    Good for special occasions

  • Canton

    Lively

  • Canton

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bender's Tavern is a cherished gem in Canton, celebrated for its "amazing food" and "friendly, knowledgeable staff." With standout dishes like prime rib, crab legs, and Eastern halibut, diners rave about its "outstanding seafood" and "historical ambiance." Despite occasional noise, Bender's consistently delivers exceptional service and a memorable dining experience.
2,188 Reviews
  1. TimH

    Cleveland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best prime rib I’ve ever had. The server did a great job recommending meals.

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  2. Pam

    Cleveland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always - the food was amazing! I never believed the "it melts in your mouth" for a meat before, but this is so true for their prime rib!! The calamari was wonderful as was my scrod a la foley which they are known for. And as always, the Benders Fries are to die for. And the highlight of the evening was our waitress, Jenn! What a delightful and knowledgeable server! We were celebrating our 56th anniversary and both our birthdays (I'm 12 hours older - lol). Jenn went out of her way to make our evening extra special. Can't wait to go back!

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  3. Patricia

    Cleveland4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food. Very good cocktail. Superb service.

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  4. George VIP

    San Francisco27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bender's is the place to go when we want to have a great meal. My guests had seabass and Halibut and I had the crab cakes. All delicious. Attentive and friendly service.

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  5. Charles

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, excellent staff. Highly recommended!

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  6. Tim

    Cleveland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and quality. Our server was great, and they even recognized our anniversary with a free dessert. Will definitely recommend and be back. Thanks!

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  7. Ryan

    Cleveland8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Meal and service is always top notch at Benders. Easily our favorite restaurant in the Canton area. The Eastern Halibut is one of the best prepared seafood dishes I've ever had. My girlfriend has ordered the crab legs and Irish fish and chips special during two of our visits, and both were excellent. Julie has been our server several times and you will not find a better, more knowledgeable server anywhere in the area.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thoroughly enjoyed the turtle soup! And the meal. Service was spot on, pleasant atmosphere as for the date of the building. Great quality silverware.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service, delicious meal and drinks. Bender’s never disappoints! A historic gem in downtown Canton!

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  10. Jennifer VIP

    Cleveland62 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always !! Julie was awesome love her!! Good was 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 2189 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 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Bender's Tavern

137 Court Ave. SW, Canton, OH 44702

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    2nd St. SW
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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