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Food - Bender's Tavern, Canton, OH

Bender's Tavern

4.8 (2498)
$31 to $50
Seafood
137 Court Ave. SW, Canton, OH 44702

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Bender's Tavern

4.8
$31 to $50
Seafood
Canton

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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 Stephen LaFountain
  • 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.
  • 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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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Bender's Tavern.

4.8

4.8
(2498)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Canton

    Best Overall

  • Canton

    Best Food

  • Canton

    Best Service

  • Canton

    Best Ambiance

  • Canton

    Best Value

  • Canton

    Good for groups

  • Canton

    Healthy

  • Canton

    Hot spot

  • Canton

    Neighborhood gem

  • Canton

    Great for fine wines

  • Canton

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bender's Tavern is celebrated for its "fantastic" service, "amazing" seafood, and "top notch" dining experience. Known for its historical charm, the restaurant offers a wide selection of seafood and classic dishes like turtle soup and prime rib. Patrons praise its "excellent" ambiance, attentive staff, and perfectly paired wines.
2,498 Reviews
  1. Davene

    Cleveland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a business dinner for 8 people and several from out of town. I like to show local culture and Bender's definitely a destination experience. Everything about our evening was wonderful. Our server David was friendly, kind, swift and engaging. He really made the dining experience genuine. The appetizers were full of flavor and so tasty. The tiny scallops were the best I have ever had. Like little nuggets of gold ! The halibut was snow white and flaky. The bourbon sundae was scrumptious. Thank you for a great night.

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  2. Diana

    Naples1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 31, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience and food in this "been there forever" place. Very good menu with seafood and steak selections. Historic old classic feel to the place. We will be back for sure. Crab cakes for me and walleye for the Mrs. did not disappoint!

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  3. Tony

    Cleveland4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 31, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sean was a great waiter. Had a really great dinner.

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  4. Jerry

    Cleveland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 30, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant in Canton, food and drinks are always top notch and great ambiance!

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  5. Heather

    Cleveland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 27, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bender’s is the BEST!!! My FAVE to celebrate special occasions or to treat myself!!!

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  6. Jeffrey

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 26, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Too noisy. For the money that I paid I should be a nice more quiet,.

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  7. Michael

    Cleveland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fantastic dinner for our Anniversary. Can’t wait to come back!

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  8. Michelle

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We, deaf couple appreciated our awesome female waitress who knew ASL yesterday. She was friendly and nice. Dinner was delicious and wonderful. Pumpkin 🎃 expresso martini was fabulous too! 😉

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  9. Rebecca

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice place and great service. Food was fantastic. Will definitely go again when in town.

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  10. Jeff Gold

    Pittsburgh12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 21, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time and it won’t be our last. Annie was great. Service was awesome .

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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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Stephen LaFountain
  • 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.
  • 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

FAQs

Friday and Saturday, the Slow Roasted Prime Rib is served Fri & Sat only, and guests frequently praise the prime rib and weekend dinners.

Guests report generous, plentiful portions, many describe meals as substantial and leave comfortably full.

Yes, Bender's Tavern is often chosen for anniversaries and special evenings, with guests noting intimate rooms, attentive service and an impressive wine list.

Yes, Bender's offers outdoor seating; guests describe eating outside and note the patio as a pleasant option on warmer evenings.

Bender's Fries are a standout, they appear on the menu and are repeatedly praised by guests as a must-have side.

Smart casual is the guide at Bender's Tavern, polished but relaxed, and many guests note they dress up a touch for anniversaries and special occasions.

For a calmer visit, try a weeknight early dinner, guests single out Tuesday around 5:00 PM as a particularly pleasant time, and several visitors note weeknights tend to be less busy than weekend dinners.

Yes, Bender's offers a dedicated Youth Menu (10 & under), and many guests report comfortable family visits with attentive staff who welcome children.

Yes, Bender's is known for an extensive wine list and well-made cocktails, with guests naming drinks like Espresso Martinis, Sazerac, Old Fashioneds and noting house wines by the glass.

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Bender's Tavern

4.8
$31 to $50
Seafood
Canton

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
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