Bender's Tavern

Name: Bender's Tavern
Address: 137 Court Ave. SW, Canton, OH, United States, 44702
Telephone: (330) 453-8424
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1575 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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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 Jerry Jacob's forty 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!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 2, 2022

7:00 PM

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Takeout

(330) 453-8424

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Seafood, Steakhouse, Dining Bar
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:15 pm Fri 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:30 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 Ryan McCauley
Private party facilities
Bender"s has three private dining areas to choose from. The Original Ladies Dining Room will host up to 65 people for sit down dining. The rooms original mosaic tile floor, dark wood walls and an original dry bar creates a wonderful atmosphere for a smaller business function or rehearsal that would need space for cocktail hour or hors d'oeurves. The Green Room will host up to 50 for a sit down dining or becomes a great space for a smaller event that requires A/V equipment, or a smaller feel for a special occasion. The Private Back Main area will seat up to 16 for sit down dining. The space is ideal for a small birthday party, business function or special event. Bender's service and culinary staff prides itself on serving large groups with individual attention to personal needs and quality efficient service.
Private party contact
Jon Jacob: (330) 453-8424

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, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

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Popular dishes

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$17.95
Fresh Raw Oysters on the 1/2 Shell*
cocktail sauce or mignonette
- 1/2 Dozen
Steamed Cape Cod Little Neck Clams$18.00
Hummus Platter$12.00
marinated feta, cucumber-fennel relish, toasted pita
Smoked Peppered Mackerel$11.00
with creamy horseradish sauce
Steamed Maine Mussels$14.00
thyme butter w/crostini
Foley's Smoked Atlantic Salmon$15.00
egg, capers, red onion
French Snails$14.00
garlic butter
Fresh Crabmeat Cocktail$18.00
Roasted Beets$11.00
Skorthalia
Smoked Rainbow Trout$12.00
cucumber-yogurt salad
Calamari in a Sweet Thai Chili Glaze$13.00
Malibar Shrimp$18.00
two jumbo shrimp scampi w/ garlic butter
Glacier Bay Crab Cakes$15.00
tomato-scallion relish, creole aioli
Lightly Fried Select Oysters$14.00

Soups

Soup du Jour
Made Fresh Daily
- Cup$5.00
- Bowl$8.00
Turtle Soup
A Bender's Classic for over 60 years!
- Cup$6.00
- Bowl$9.00

Salads

Caesar$9.00
hearts of Romaine lettuce, croutons, Parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing
Bender's Wedge$10.00
dry blue cheese, bacon, egg, tomato, red onion & choice of dressing
Bender's Tomato
dry blue cheese, basil, parsley, red onion, Italian dressing
- Full$15.00
- Half$9.00
Boston Lettuce$10.00
fresh strawberries, marcona almonds, warm brie, white balsamic dressing
Benders Chopped$10.00
pears, apple, 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, Basmati Rice, Fresh Vegetable or Coleslaw. Traditional Wedge Salad or Spinach Salad $2.95, Dry Roquefort Cheese or Hot Bacon Dressing $1.25

Eastern Halibut$42.00
Broiled or ala Foley
Walleye Pickerel$31.00
Camp Kagel Style
Malibar Shrimp$34.00
Sauteed Georges Banks Sea Scallops
- Mkt Price$37.00
Grey Sole$32.00
Pan Sauteed
Glacier Bay Crab Cakes$30.00
tomato-scallion relish, creole aioli
Boston Scrod$27.00
Broiled or ala Foley
Lightly Fried Select Oysters$28.00
Lobster Tail Dinner
- Twin Tails$54.00
- Single Tail$28.00
Crab Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms$29.00
Stuffed Fresh Flounder$29.00
w/ Crabmeat
Chilean Sea Bass$46.00
Seared or Lightly Cajun
Bender's Classic Fried Haddock$22.00
Fresh Charbroiled Atlantic Salmon*$27.00

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 Strip Steak*
- Mkt Price$44.00
12oz Bender's Special Hoover Style Strip Steak*
- Mkt Price$46.00
8oz Center Cut Filet*
- Mkt Price$54.00
8oz Bender's Special Sirloin*
- Mkt Price$26.00
Slow Roasted Prime Rib*
Fri & Sat Only
- 12oz
- 16oz

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

Pork Chop*
- Mkt Price$29.00
Chicken Marsala$22.00
Linguini Alfredo$16.00
- Add Chicken$7.00
- Add Shrimp$10.00
Smoked Mozzarella Ravioli$22.00
basil pomodoro, balsamico

Extras

Jerry Fries$4.50
French Fries$3.50
Sauteed Spinach$6.00
Sauteed Mushrooms$4.50
Sauteed Onions$3.50
Hoover Sauce$3.00
Jalapeno-Worcestershire Aioli$3.00
Wild Mushroom Cabernet Sauce$3.00

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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Paul
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent experience! Will definitely go again!
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RobertM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience3
It was a great place to celebrate our 55th wedding anniversary!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
overall5food4service5ambience4
Staff was very friendly, place was hopping! Service was quick and efficient. Everyone in our party was very satisfied and had no problem choosing the right meal for them! Food was fantastic!!!!
BB
BrianB
Cleveland
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tonight was my wife and I wedding anniversary. She loves the seafood and I like the steaks. Service is outstanding and the ambiance was perfect
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Prbhp
Cleveland
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Bender’s is always a wonderful experience. Have been going for 40 years.
AF
AnnetteF
Cleveland
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food2service4ambience3
We were able to sit outside which was lovely. Our server was very pleasant, the entree great however both sides came out barely warm. Had to send everything back.
OT
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5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
80th birthday dinner was a success and the food and service were outstanding !!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
When you first walk in the building. The amazing history and being well maintained. Very friendly staff to great you when you come in to the amazing service. Food was everything you could hope for.
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FoxSND
Columbus
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and fish!
ES
EileenS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food3service5ambience5
The lake Erie perch was very small portion and mashed potatoes too much garlic.
PB
PaulB
Cleveland
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding as always. Excellent service and food was fantastic
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Gary
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience2
The entrees are very expensive. Food was average. The server was good until it was time to pay bill then he disappeared. Took 15 mins to find him Overall decent but overpriced food. The “Bender Fries” were terrible. Would not return
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williamF
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was absolutely amazing from the time we were seated until we finished our desert
DC
DebraC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience2
I felt misled by the “smart casual” dress code as I saw some wearing jeans and t-shirts. One man slipped his shoes off and sat Indian style at his table,
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CosmasO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Some of the items on the menu were not available. Supply chain issues I guess.
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Prbhp
Cleveland
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great as usual. We always enjoy Bender’s and their large selection of fresh fish.
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Ashley
Cleveland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Never received any bread and my salad came out incorrect, but the server was happy to correct the salad. We didn’t even mention the bread by the time we realized we didn’t get it. Overall, best cooked piece of Chilean Sea Bass yet.
MM
MartinM
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Really good food and great service from Mona. Definitely recommwnd.
KM
KittyMomma
Cleveland
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always on point and never disappoints
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service, food, and the meeting were all great
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TomW
Cleveland
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was like stepping back in time. Great ambiance!
MC
MichaelC
Cleveland
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We three grade school buddies gathered for a 50 year reunion with our 5th/6th grade teacher, Miss Beck. The service and food could not have been better and Bender’s was the PERFECT venue to celebrate a wonderful woman who impacted our lives in ways too numerous to mention.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely love this downtown gem. Perfect for a date night or just getting out and enjoying quality food with class. Joe the manager was wonderful as well as Seth our bartender. The food was exceptional. I highly recommend this spot.
NG
NatalieG
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an amazing evening starting our first Friday at Bender. We had the app of crab cakes. One of the best steak I have ever had and amazing fresh soft shell crabs. And a great virgin Moscow mule for this mom to be . Thank you for an amazing evening
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful! It’s always “just right”.
CH
ChristinaH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was amazing, Moaha(?)!! The food was excellent. Definitely recoomend
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Anniversary dinner
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RuelF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere, wonderful experience, food was outstanding and our server was very nice
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Penny7512
Cleveland
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Husband birthday
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful as usual.
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LyndaL
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Benders is always outstanding in every way! Never disappointed!
PP
PattyPM
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic service (thank you Maria) at a first class establishment! My party was in town from Dallas for the Firestone golf experience. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a unique, delicious, traditional downtown Canton restaurant. Very impressive!
DM
DeniseM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service. Bartenders were so kind and came out and made sure our drinks were good. Waiter was very good and all the food was excellent it was a special dinner for my husbands birthday
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pistolannie
Louisville
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is fresh. The service is impeccable. If you are in Canton you must dine at Benders
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garyL
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fabulous food! Everyone enjoyed everything - drinks, entrees, sides, and desserts! It was a bit loud for us to hear each other but we still enjoyed our celebration.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had reservations at 4:30 and were greeted promptly at the door. Our table was neatly set and the waitress came over promptly. She was very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. The food was delicious and the portions generous. We’ll definitely be back!
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Outoftowner
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Was there to celebrate a graduation and had a party of 7. An early dinner reservation allowed us to enjoy appetizers, a main course and desserts. Our server was attentive and helpful in our ordering. The food was very good and even though entree prices were a little pricey, we enjoyed our meals and the whole experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful experience. The food was amazing and our waiter, Shawn was so attentive and helpful. We will definitely be back.
FP
FrancescoP
Guadalajara
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Get prepared to a different experience: no spices, no “kick”. The simplicity of the seafood preparations, it’s mind blowing, and it’s focused on enhancing the delicate flavors of the high quality product you will be served. Yesterday’s dinner was the soft shell crabs, Morel mushrooms, foie gras, grey sole, and the stuffed fresh flounders. Dessert was a bread pudding with crème anglaise.
CW
ClintW
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Main dish was great, sides were disappointing for the price of the meal. Loved the restaurant inside but since it was so nice outside we sat on patio. Traffic could be noisy but overall enjoyable.

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You can order delivery directly from Bender's Tavern using the Order Online button. Bender's Tavern also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (330) 453-8424.

Bender's Tavern is rated 4.8 stars by 1575 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 2, 2022

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(330) 453-8424

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137 Court Ave. SW Canton, OH 44702

Additional information

Cross street
2nd St. SW
Neighborhood
Canton
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:15 pm Fri 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
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 Ryan McCauley
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.bendersrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(330) 453-8424
Private party facilities
Bender"s has three private dining areas to choose from. The Original Ladies Dining Room will host up to 65 people for sit down dining. The rooms original mosaic tile floor, dark wood walls and an original dry bar creates a wonderful atmosphere for a smaller business function or rehearsal that would need space for cocktail hour or hors d'oeurves. The Green Room will host up to 50 for a sit down dining or becomes a great space for a smaller event that requires A/V equipment, or a smaller feel for a special occasion. The Private Back Main area will seat up to 16 for sit down dining. The space is ideal for a small birthday party, business function or special event. Bender's service and culinary staff prides itself on serving large groups with individual attention to personal needs and quality efficient service.
Private party contact
Jon Jacob: (330) 453-8424

Featured in

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Bender's Tavern

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information

91 Cleveland / Akron / Canton Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Eastern Halibut

Slow Roasted Prime Rib

Chilean Sea Bass

Appetizers

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$17.95

Fresh Raw Oysters on the 1/2 Shell*

Steamed Cape Cod Little Neck Clams$18.00

Hummus Platter$12.00

Smoked Peppered Mackerel$11.00

Steamed Maine Mussels$14.00

Foley's Smoked Atlantic Salmon$15.00

French Snails$14.00

Fresh Crabmeat Cocktail$18.00

Roasted Beets$11.00

Smoked Rainbow Trout$12.00

Calamari in a Sweet Thai Chili Glaze$13.00

Malibar Shrimp$18.00

Glacier Bay Crab Cakes$15.00

Lightly Fried Select Oysters$14.00

Soups

Soup du Jour

Turtle Soup

Salads

Caesar$9.00

Bender's Wedge$10.00

Bender's Tomato

Boston Lettuce$10.00

Benders Chopped$10.00

Seafood

Eastern Halibut$42.00

Walleye Pickerel$31.00

Malibar Shrimp$34.00

Sauteed Georges Banks Sea Scallops

Grey Sole$32.00

Glacier Bay Crab Cakes$30.00

Boston Scrod$27.00

Lightly Fried Select Oysters$28.00

Lobster Tail Dinner

Crab Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms$29.00

Stuffed Fresh Flounder$29.00

Chilean Sea Bass$46.00

Bender's Classic Fried Haddock$22.00

Fresh Charbroiled Atlantic Salmon*$27.00

Steaks

12oz Bender's Special Strip Steak*

12oz Bender's Special Hoover Style Strip Steak*

8oz Center Cut Filet*

8oz Bender's Special Sirloin*

Slow Roasted Prime Rib*

Chicken, Chops & Pasta

Pork Chop*

Chicken Marsala$22.00

Linguini Alfredo$16.00

Smoked Mozzarella Ravioli$22.00

Extras

Jerry Fries$4.50

French Fries$3.50

Sauteed Spinach$6.00

Sauteed Mushrooms$4.50

Sauteed Onions$3.50

Hoover Sauce$3.00

Jalapeno-Worcestershire Aioli$3.00

Wild Mushroom Cabernet Sauce$3.00

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