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Bender's Tavern, Canton, OH

Bender's Tavern

4.9 (2232)
$31 to $50
Seafood
137 Court Ave. SW, Canton, OH 44702

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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.
  • 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

What 2,232 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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Best Food

  • 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

    Hot spot

  • Canton

    Neighborhood gem

  • Canton

    Great for fine wines

  • Canton

    Romantic

  • Canton

    Good for special occasions

  • Canton

    Lively

  • Canton

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bender's Tavern offers an "iconic" dining experience with delectable seafood, steaks, and historic charm. Guests rave about its "fantastic food and flawless service" in a relaxed atmosphere. Signature dishes include the "Bender fries" and "halibut ala foley." This Canton gem is praised for its "friendly staff" and "consistently excellent" quality.
2,232 Reviews
  1. cathrine

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary!

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  2. Kim VIP

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and nice patio. Stella was a great waitress!

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  3. Niki

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always consistent from beverages, appetizers to main course. Our server was exceptional and very informative!

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  4. Fred

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Food and Service. Like the history of Bender's.

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  5. Sam VIP

    Chicago / Illinois25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal with great service. Always seek out a meal at Bender’s when I’m in town from Chicago.

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  6. Ann

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Iconic! Loaded with ambience and great food! The menu had something for everyone. Prices were reasonable, considering the high quality of the experience. Service was above par. This place is special. Can't wait to go back!

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  7. Jason VIP

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fried oysters for an app and it was great. Also had the New York prime strip with mushrooms. One of the best in the area for sure.

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  8. Erika

    Columbus3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful discovery! We saw reviews online and decided to give it a try based on others’ experiences. It was exactly the kind of place we love: an elevated dining experience with fantastic food and flawless service, but in a more relaxed, non-stuffy atmosphere. Portions were generous. Dessert was amazing. Hubby’s strip steak was one of the best strips he has ever had. My King salmon was so perfectly prepared. The Bender fries are not to be missed. Our server, Julie, was outstanding and we will request her when we return.

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  9. Lisa

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, a great time! The food was delicious

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  10. Georgeanne

    Chicago / Illinois14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Benders is an experience. It is a wonderful old school restaurant oozing history. The service and food is top notch. Lunch is incredibly reasonable.The quiche, fish selections whether scroll, haddock or walleye are delicious. We don't miss a visit when in Canton!

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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 4.9 stars by 2232 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 10 times today
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
  • 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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