Bender’s Tavern has long been a standout destination in Canton, Ohio, known for bringing together exceptional seafood, classic steaks and chops, and the warm character of a vintage oak-paneled dining room.
More than just a restaurant, it offers a dining experience that feels both refined and welcoming, making it an ideal choice for everything from a relaxed lunch to a memorable dinner out.
Guests are drawn to the restaurant’s balance of tradition and quality, where carefully prepared dishes, attentive table service, and a polished atmosphere come together to create a meal worth savoring. With brunch, lunch, dinner, catering, and dessert offerings, Bender’s Tavern continues to serve as a versatile and dependable choice for locals and visitors alike.
What sets Bender’s Tavern apart is the full experience it delivers from the moment you arrive. Guests can enjoy outdoor seating, dine-in comfort, convenient takeaway, and delivery options, making it easy to enjoy the restaurant in whatever way best fits the occasion.
The beverage selection is equally impressive, with beer, cocktails, coffee, wine, and happy-hour drinks and food that complement the menu beautifully.
Known for fast service, great beer selection, great cocktails, great coffee, great dessert, and a strong wine list, the restaurant also offers live music and a welcoming bar on site, adding energy and charm to the experience.
Whether stopping in for a solo meal, meeting friends for drinks, or planning a special night out, Bender’s Tavern creates a setting that feels both lively and comfortable.
Guests consistently recognize the quality and care that define the restaurant, reflected in its 4.70 out of 5 rating from 1,476 reviews. Its historic, cozy, romantic, trendy, and upmarket atmosphere makes it especially appealing for celebrations, date nights, and memorable gatherings.
Accessibility is thoughtfully addressed with a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet, ensuring that more guests can enjoy the space with confidence and ease. Free Wi-Fi, restrooms, and reservation options add practical convenience, while credit card and debit card payment support keeps the experience simple and smooth.
Located at 137 Court Ave SW in Canton, Bender’s Tavern offers not just a meal, but a reliable and inviting destination where quality food, gracious service, and a distinctive setting come together beautifully.
Popular Items
Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Bender's Tavern
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Quiche du Jour Swiss Cheese, Smoked Bacon, Onions, Eggs and Cream Served with Bender fries & Artisan greens
Pasta Du Jour Key West Shrimp with marinara tossed with mozzarella sachets Served with a small lettuce salad
Ala Foley Rice and Vegetable Du Jour
Lightly Fried Select Oysters Served with Bender fries, coleslaw
Lightly Fried Key West Shrimp Served with Bender Fries and coleslaw
New Yorker on Rye Turkey, corned beef, Swiss & creamy coleslaw on Rye bread Served with a cup of soup
Chicken Salad BLT Wrap Chicken salad, sliced tomato, leaf lettuce & smoked bacon in a spinach tortilla
1/2 Chicken Salad BLT Wrap Chicken salad, sliced tomato, leaf lettuce & smoked bacon in a spinach tortilla ½ wrap served with a cup of soup
Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad Chopped Romaine lettuce tossed with Caesar dressing and garlic Croutons topped with fresh Parmesan cheese and broiled Cajun chicken
4 Jumbo Domestic Gulf Shrimp served with Cocktail Sauce and Lemon.
Our house made hummus with marinated feta, cucumber-fennel relish and toasted pita
Foley's premium Smoked Salmon with red onions, capers & hard-boiled egg
Fresh Jonah Crabmeat served with Cocktail Sauce
Our house roasted and pickled beets served with Skorthalia (Creamy Greek Garlic Sauce)
Ducktrap Smoked Trout served with cucumber-yogurt salad.
Lightly fried Calamari served with a sweet Thai chili glaze
Bender’s gourmet burger or Bell & Evans chicken breast with hummus or cottage cheese, hard-boiled egg
12 oz. Certified Angus Beef®
Certified Angus Beef® 8 oz. Center Cut
8 oz Certified Angus Beef® Texas Sirloin
Sliced w/mushroom-cabernet sauce with Bender fries, vegetable du jour
12 oz. Ohio Proud Premium Bone-In Pork Chop with mashed potatoes & demi-glace
Chicken breast dredged in flour, sautéed in lemon juice, butter & capers. Served with mashed potatoes, broccoli
Add Chicken 9 or Key West Shrimp 11
Our #1 most popular item. We suggest Ala Foley Style (rolled in crushed ritz cracker and baked in the oven) served with lemon and butter (Ala Foley Shown in Picture)
Fresh Lake Erie Walleye served "Camp Kagle Style" (Lightly dusted with flour, salt, pepper, paprika and pan fried and baked in the oven) Served with tarter sauce and lemon
Fresh from Boston! Served broiled or Ala Foley (shown Ala Foley)
Ala Foley or broiled with Bender fries & coleslaw
Select Oysters lightly fried and served with cocktail sauce or tarter sauce
Lightly Fried Select Oysters Served with Bender fries, coleslaw
Our Famous Fried haddock served with Tarter Sauce and Lemon
Lightly fried with Bender fries & coleslaw
Foley's Atlantic Salmon
Maple-balsamic glaze with Bender fries & coleslaw
Our Special blend of Claw Crab meat served with Creole aioli, tomato scallion relish and basmati rice
Basmati rice, tomato-scallion relish, creole aioli
Boston bibb lettuce with strawberries, marcona almonds, warm brie & white balsamic vinaigrette
Dry blue cheese, bacon, egg, tomato, red onion & choice of dressing
Hearts of romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese & Caesar dressing
Julienne lettuce, turkey, ham, hard boiled egg, relish, tomatoes & special creamy dressing
Julienne lettuce, turkey, ham, hard boiled egg, relish, tomatoes & special creamy dressing
Bender's tomatoes with dry blue cheese, basil, parsley, red onion & Italian dressing
Bender's tomatoes with dry blue cheese, basil, parsley, red onion & homemade Italian dressing
Flat iron steak, tomato, blue cheese, onion rings & balsamic vinaigrette
Chicken, tomato, avocado, blue cheese, bacon, egg, red onion & choice of dressing
House special blend of Brisket, Chuck & Short Rib served with choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion on a brioche bun w/chips
Bender’s special 8oz burger blend w/American cheese, shredded lettuce & “Big Sis” sauce (mayo, dijon, dill pickles, onion) on a brioche bun
Bender’s special 8oz burger blend w/Swiss cheese, sauteed mushrooms & thyme mayo on a brioche bun
Corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss & thousand island on grilled rye w/ chips
Famous breaded & fried haddock on a brioche bun w/ chips
Bacon, Swiss, avocado, lettuce, tomato & mayo on a brioche bun w/chips
Our Monster Cheesecake is wonderful-Served with or without strawberries-Picture is shown with Strawberries
Our Chocolate Decadence is a Flourless chocolate cake made with some of the finest chocolate available!
Quiche du Jour Swiss Cheese, Smoked Bacon, Onions, Eggs and Cream Served with Bender fries & Artisan greens
Pasta Du Jour Key West Shrimp with marinara tossed with mozzarella sachets Served with a small lettuce salad
Ala Foley Rice and Vegetable Du Jour
Lightly Fried Select Oysters Served with Bender fries, coleslaw
Lightly Fried Key West Shrimp Served with Bender Fries and coleslaw
New Yorker on Rye Turkey, corned beef, Swiss & creamy coleslaw on Rye bread Served with a cup of soup
Chicken Salad BLT Wrap Chicken salad, sliced tomato, leaf lettuce & smoked bacon in a spinach tortilla
1/2 Chicken Salad BLT Wrap Chicken salad, sliced tomato, leaf lettuce & smoked bacon in a spinach tortilla ½ wrap served with a cup of soup
Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad Chopped Romaine lettuce tossed with Caesar dressing and garlic Croutons topped with fresh Parmesan cheese and broiled Cajun chicken
4 Jumbo Domestic Gulf Shrimp served with Cocktail Sauce and Lemon.
Our house made hummus with marinated feta, cucumber-fennel relish and toasted pita
Foley's premium Smoked Salmon with red onions, capers & hard-boiled egg
Fresh Jonah Crabmeat served with Cocktail Sauce
Our house roasted and pickled beets served with Skorthalia (Creamy Greek Garlic Sauce)
Ducktrap Smoked Trout served with cucumber-yogurt salad.
Lightly fried Calamari served with a sweet Thai chili glaze
Our house roasted and pickled beets served with Skorthalia (Creamy Greek Garlic Sauce)
Lightly fried Calamari served with a sweet Thai chili glaze
Fresh Jonah Crabmeat served with Cocktail Sauce
Our house made hummus with marinated feta, cucumber-fennel relish and toasted pita
4 Jumbo Domestic Gulf Shrimp served with Cocktail Sauce and Lemon.
Ducktrap Smoked Trout served with cucumber-yogurt salad.
Foley's premium Smoked Salmon with red onions, capers & hard-boiled egg
Hickory & Applewood Smoked Duck - Honey-basil pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted garlic, Parmesan
Bender’s gourmet burger or Bell & Evans chicken breast with hummus or cottage cheese, hard-boiled egg
12 oz. Certified Angus Beef®
Certified Angus Beef® 8 oz. Center Cut
8 oz Certified Angus Beef® Texas Sirloin
Sliced w/mushroom-cabernet sauce with Bender fries, vegetable du jour
12 oz. Ohio Proud Premium Bone-In Pork Chop with mashed potatoes & demi-glace
Chicken breast dredged in flour, sautéed in lemon juice, butter & capers. Served with mashed potatoes, broccoli
Add Chicken 9 or Key West Shrimp 11
Our #1 most popular item. We suggest Ala Foley Style (rolled in crushed ritz cracker and baked in the oven) served with lemon and butter (Ala Foley Shown in Picture)
Fresh Lake Erie Walleye served "Camp Kagle Style" (Lightly dusted with flour, salt, pepper, paprika and pan fried and baked in the oven) Served with tarter sauce and lemon
Fresh from Boston! Served broiled or Ala Foley (shown Ala Foley)
Ala Foley or broiled with Bender fries & coleslaw
Select Oysters lightly fried and served with cocktail sauce or tarter sauce
Lightly Fried Select Oysters Served with Bender fries, coleslaw
Our Famous Fried haddock served with Tarter Sauce and Lemon
Lightly fried with Bender fries & coleslaw
Foley's Atlantic Salmon
Maple-balsamic glaze with Bender fries & coleslaw
Our Special blend of Claw Crab meat served with Creole aioli, tomato scallion relish and basmati rice
Basmati rice, tomato-scallion relish, creole aioli
Boston bibb lettuce with strawberries, marcona almonds, warm brie & white balsamic vinaigrette
Dry blue cheese, bacon, egg, tomato, red onion & choice of dressing
Hearts of romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese & Caesar dressing
Julienne lettuce, turkey, ham, hard boiled egg, relish, tomatoes & special creamy dressing
Julienne lettuce, turkey, ham, hard boiled egg, relish, tomatoes & special creamy dressing
Bender's tomatoes with dry blue cheese, basil, parsley, red onion & Italian dressing
Bender's tomatoes with dry blue cheese, basil, parsley, red onion & homemade Italian dressing
Flat iron steak, tomato, blue cheese, onion rings & balsamic vinaigrette
Chicken, tomato, avocado, blue cheese, bacon, egg, red onion & choice of dressing
House special blend of Brisket, Chuck & Short Rib served with choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion on a brioche bun w/chips
Bender’s special 8oz burger blend w/American cheese, shredded lettuce & “Big Sis” sauce (mayo, dijon, dill pickles, onion) on a brioche bun
Bender’s special 8oz burger blend w/Swiss cheese, sauteed mushrooms & thyme mayo on a brioche bun
Corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss & thousand island on grilled rye w/ chips
Famous breaded & fried haddock on a brioche bun w/ chips
Bacon, Swiss, avocado, lettuce, tomato & mayo on a brioche bun w/chips
Our Monster Cheesecake is wonderful-Served with or without strawberries-Picture is shown with Strawberries
Our Chocolate Decadence is a Flourless chocolate cake made with some of the finest chocolate available!
Our house roasted and pickled beets served with Skorthalia (Creamy Greek Garlic Sauce)
Lightly fried Calamari served with a sweet Thai chili glaze
Fresh Jonah Crabmeat served with Cocktail Sauce
Our house made hummus with marinated feta, cucumber-fennel relish and toasted pita
4 Jumbo Domestic Gulf Shrimp served with Cocktail Sauce and Lemon.
Ducktrap Smoked Trout served with cucumber-yogurt salad.
Foley's premium Smoked Salmon with red onions, capers & hard-boiled egg
Hickory & Applewood Smoked Duck - Honey-basil pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted garlic, Parmesan
Bender's tomatoes with dry blue cheese, basil, parsley, red onion & homemade Italian dressing
Bender's tomatoes with dry blue cheese, basil, parsley, red onion & Italian dressing
Dry blue cheese, bacon, egg, tomato, red onion & choice of dressing
Hearts of romaine lettuce, croutons, Parmesan cheese & Caesar dressing
pears, apple, bacon, craisins, feta, poppyseed dressing.
Certified Angus Beef® 8 oz. Center Cut
We serve our Prime Rib on Friday and Saturday Night Only. We slow roast our Prime Rib for 24 hrs.
12 oz. Certified Angus Beef®
8 oz Certified Angus Beef® Texas Sirloin
Chicken breast dredged in flour, sautéed in lemon juice, butter & capers with mashed potatoes & sweet peas
12 oz. Ohio Proud Premium Bone-In Pork Chop with mashed potatoes & demi-glace
Homemade Alfredo Sauce with Linguini- Add Chicken or Shrimp
Our Special blend of Claw Crab meat served with Creole aioli, tomato scallion relish and basmati rice
Our Famous Fried haddock served with Tarter Sauce and Lemon
Select Oysters lightly fried and served with cocktail sauce or tarter sauce
The best of the flounder family. Grey Sole is pan sauteed and served with lemon and butter.
Our #1 most popular item. We suggest Ala Foley Style (rolled in crushed ritz cracker and baked in the oven) served with lemon and butter (Ala Foley Shown in Picture)
Two 4 oz. South African Lobster (known for their sweetness) tails broiled and served lemon and butter
Whole Maine 1 1/4 lb Lobster served Steamed or Broiled (cut in half) served with lemon and butter
Foley's Atlantic Salmon
Fresh from Boston! Served broiled or Ala Foley (shown Ala Foley)
Sauteed or Lightly Cajun
Our homemade crab stuffing wrapped with grey sole and baked. Served over spinach and Dijon mustard sauce
Roasted Portobello Mushroom stuffed with our homemade crab stuffing
Fresh Lake Erie Walleye served "Camp Kagle Style" (Lightly dusted with flour, salt, pepper, paprika and pan fried and baked in the oven) Served with tarter sauce and lemon
Famous breaded & fried haddock on a brioche bun w/ chips
Our Monster Cheesecake is wonderful-Served with or without strawberries-Picture is shown with Strawberries
Our Chocolate Decadence is a Flourless chocolate cake made with some of the finest chocolate available!
Bender's tomatoes with dry blue cheese, basil, parsley, red onion & homemade Italian dressing
Bender's tomatoes with dry blue cheese, basil, parsley, red onion & Italian dressing
Dry blue cheese, bacon, egg, tomato, red onion & choice of dressing
Hearts of romaine lettuce, croutons, Parmesan cheese & Caesar dressing
pears, apple, bacon, craisins, feta, poppyseed dressing.
Certified Angus Beef® 8 oz. Center Cut
We serve our Prime Rib on Friday and Saturday Night Only. We slow roast our Prime Rib for 24 hrs.
12 oz. Certified Angus Beef®
8 oz Certified Angus Beef® Texas Sirloin
Chicken breast dredged in flour, sautéed in lemon juice, butter & capers with mashed potatoes & sweet peas
12 oz. Ohio Proud Premium Bone-In Pork Chop with mashed potatoes & demi-glace
Homemade Alfredo Sauce with Linguini- Add Chicken or Shrimp
Our Special blend of Claw Crab meat served with Creole aioli, tomato scallion relish and basmati rice
Our Famous Fried haddock served with Tarter Sauce and Lemon
Select Oysters lightly fried and served with cocktail sauce or tarter sauce
The best of the flounder family. Grey Sole is pan sauteed and served with lemon and butter.
Our #1 most popular item. We suggest Ala Foley Style (rolled in crushed ritz cracker and baked in the oven) served with lemon and butter (Ala Foley Shown in Picture)
Two 4 oz. South African Lobster (known for their sweetness) tails broiled and served lemon and butter
Whole Maine 1 1/4 lb Lobster served Steamed or Broiled (cut in half) served with lemon and butter
Foley's Atlantic Salmon
Fresh from Boston! Served broiled or Ala Foley (shown Ala Foley)
Sauteed or Lightly Cajun
Our homemade crab stuffing wrapped with grey sole and baked. Served over spinach and Dijon mustard sauce
Roasted Portobello Mushroom stuffed with our homemade crab stuffing
Fresh Lake Erie Walleye served "Camp Kagle Style" (Lightly dusted with flour, salt, pepper, paprika and pan fried and baked in the oven) Served with tarter sauce and lemon
Famous breaded & fried haddock on a brioche bun w/ chips
Hear from our valued guests
When ever we are near Canton, we go to Benders. Great food selections. Fresh seafood and wonderful wine list and cellar all in a rustic but nice atmosphere
This is a great place for a nice dinner out for any occasion, or just drinks/appetizers with friends after work. I was there wth friends after work. Martinis were so good. We ordered an array of appetizers including duck. It was so nice on the patio that evening. Looking forward to the next time.
Upon first entering, I wasn't sure this was going to a good experience, based on the hostess and her attitude. However, this ended up being an AMAZING experience. Penny was our waitress and she was an absolute dream. Best service we've had in a long time! She took time to explain the menu in detail, give recommendations, and even a tour of some of the historic building. You can tell she really loves her job and cares about people. Every bite we had was incredible. This was definitely the favorite restaurant of our trip. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough!
Bender’s Tavern is a must-visit. We were in town for a choir tour and were blown away by the service and the menu. The seafood is as fresh as anything you’d find on the coast, specifically the scallops and shrimp. Meeting Chef Eric and being served by Bella made us feel right at home. It’s clear why this place has such a long-standing reputation in Canton. Terrific food and even better people!
This place is like a time capsule to a bygone era. The food and service were very good, but the atmosphere was worth the trip to the center of Canton. What makes it memorable is that the place isn't trying to recreate the feeling of yesteryear. Instead you're actually sitting in a restaurant circa 1900. The front step / entrance is the original and well worn from all the patrons who have crossed the threshold over the past 125 years. All-in-all it's a fun place to visit and eat.
Everything about this place is incredible and awesome! Great food, great service, great ambiance, and phenomenal history! 124 year old restaurant!! You must be doing everything at the top of your game to last this long. Make reservations or you won't get a table. Bar seating is 1st come 1st served and bar seating is limited. There's simply too many positive things to say about this place - check it out for yourself, you won't be disappointed!
Service was excellent! Our waitress was right on top of things! The lobster was very large, way above my expectations! The chef came out and spoke with us before we ate and after! Very impressed and will definitely return!
Our first time here- from Columbus and came up for Mother’s Day weekend. The atmosphere is great, food was great but our server , Brad (Bradley) was PHENOMENAL!! Best pork chop I’ve had - prime rib was good also! Will be back!
Amazing service Friday night from our lovely server. The food was top notch, perhaps my favorite prime rib I’ve had. Try the turtle soup. You won’t regret it. The bread pudding is delightful as well. Seasonal morals made the meal memorable! Can’t recommend enough.
We are not new to this restaurant as we are locals, And know great service is consistent at benders. This evening we were out for a birthday dinner and Koti H, our server, was phenomenal. She was knowledgeable about the menu, and she had a fun and friendly personality. Great hire bender’s!
Common questions about Bender's Tavern
Bender's Tavern is located at 137 Court Ave SW, Canton, OH 44702, United States, Canton, OH, United States.
You can reach Bender's Tavern by calling +1 330-453-8424.
Bender's Tavern has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 1476 customer reviews.
Bender's Tavern features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible toilet, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating.
Bender's Tavern features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Bender's Tavern features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great wine list, Live music, Serves local specialty.
Bender's Tavern features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Bender's Tavern features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Healthy options, Private dining room, Spirits, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Bender's Tavern features the following dining options: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Bender's Tavern features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Bender's Tavern features the following atmosphere: Cozy, Historic, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket.
Bender's Tavern features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, Tourists.
Bender's Tavern features the following planning: Brunch reservations recommended, Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
Bender's Tavern features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards.
Bender's Tavern features the following children: Good for kids, Has changing table(s), High chairs, Kids' menu.
Bender's Tavern features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Plenty of parking.
Bender's Tavern features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
Business Features
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