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    Benders Tavern

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    418 reviews
    #1 of 308 Restaurants in Canton
    $$$$, American, Seafood, Vegetarian Friendly
    137 Court Ave SW, Canton, OH 44702-1629
    +1 330-453-8424
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    Open Now:5:00 PM - 10:30 PM
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    4.5 418 reviews
    #2 of 94 American in Canton
    #1 of 246 Restaurants in Canton
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2018 Winner
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    Location and contact

    137 Court Ave SW, Canton, OH 44702-1629
    Website
    Email
    +1 330-453-8424

    Menu

    APPETIZERS
    $11.95
    Steamed Mussels
    a la Les or garlic & vermouth
    $16.95
    Crabmeat Cocktail
    Foley's fresh crabmeat served w/ cocktail sauce
    $10.5
    Hummus Platter
    marinated feta, cucumber-relish & toasted pita
    $16.95
    Shrimp Cocktail
    jumbo domestic white shrimp w/ cocktail sauce
    $12.5
    Foley's Smoked Salmon
    rye toast, cream cheese, onions, capers & hard-boiled egg
    $16.95
    Steamed Little Neck Clams
    1 dz. little neck clams served with drawn butter
    Cup $6.0
    Bowl $9.0
    Bender's Turtle Soup
    Cup $4.0
    Bowl $6.0
    Soup du Jour
    $17.95
    Fresh Oysters on the 1/2 Shell
    1/2 dozen cocktail or mignonette
    SALADS
    Add: Grilled Chicken $5, Seared Salmon $9, Baby Shrimp $4, Flat Iron Steak $8
    Full $10.5
    Half $8.0
    Bender's Tomato
    dry blue cheese, basil, parsley, red onion, Italian dressing
    Full $11.0
    Half $9.5
    The Jacob
    julienne lettuce, turkey, ham, special creamy dressing
    $9.95
    Chef
    julienne ham, turkey, Swiss & Cheddar cheese, tomato, egg, choice of dressing
    $13.95
    Bender's Steak & Onion
    sliced flat iron steak, mushroom, blue cheese, homemade onion rings, balsamic vinaigrette
    $13.95
    Cobb
    diced chicken, tomato, avocado, blue cheese, bacon, egg, red onion, choice of dressing
    $8.95
    Fall Chopped Salad
    pears, apple, bacon, craisins, feta, creamy poppy seed dressing
    $8.95
    Caesar
    hearts of Romaine lettuce, croutons, Parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing
    $12.95
    Portabella & Warm Goat Cheese
    grilled portabella, zucchini, red onion, fried goat cheese cake, Dijon vinaigrette
    SANDWICHES
    $9.75
    Fried Fresh Boston Haddock
    famous fish sandwich on a brioche bun w/ chips
    $11.0
    Grilled Vegetable Stack
    zucchini, onion, portabella, arugula, fresh mozzarella & sun-dried pesto on sourdough w/ chips or apple slices
    $10.95
    Classic Reuben
    corn beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese & thousand island dressing on grilled rye w/ chips
    $10.95
    Turkey Reuben
    turkey, coleslaw, Swiss cheese & thousand island dressing on grilled sourdough w/ chips
    $11.95
    Club
    turkey, ham, peppered bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato & mayonnaise on toasted whole wheat w/chips
    $8.95
    Tuna Melt
    homemade tuna salad & American cheese on grilled rye w/ chips
    $10.0
    Bender's Gourmet Burger
    Ground in house with a special blend of Brisket, Chuck & Short Rib. Served with choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion on a brioche bun w/ chips. Add any specialty items for $1 each: Sauteed mushrooms, grilled onions, bacon, avocado, blue cheese or fried egg
    $10.5
    Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich
    smoked Gouda cheese, red onion, spinach, sun-dried tomato pesto aioli on a brioche bun w/chips
    ENTREES
    $9.95
    Fried Fresh Boston Haddock
    Bender fries & coleslaw
    $13.95
    Lightly Fried Key West Shrimp
    Bender fries & coleslaw
    $13.95
    Fresh Boston Scrod
    ala Foley or broiled, Bender fries & coleslaw
    $13.95
    Grilled Atlantic Salmon*
    maple-balsamic glaze, Bender fries & coleslaw
    $10.95
    *Angus Flat Iron Steak
    sliced mushroom-cabernet sauce, Bender fries, vegetable du jour
    $10.75
    High Protein Plate*
    Bender's gourmet burger or Bell & Evans chicken breast, hummus or cottage cheese & 1/2 hard-boiled egg
    $20.0
    *8 oz Special Sirloin Steak
    Bender fries, vegetable du jour
    EXTRAS
    $3.0
    Mixed Greens Salad
    $3.0
    French Fries
    $5.0
    Onion Rings
    $2.0
    Vegetable du Jour
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    Sponsored by: Benders Tavern

    Top 3 Reasons to Eat Here

    1. Award-Winning Food
    1. Award-Winning Food
    " Always a fan of the tuna."
    CPatterso
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    2. Wine Spectator Award
    2. Wine Spectator Award
    " Good wine list and wonderful ambiance."
    Lesley
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    3. Exceptional Service
    3. Exceptional Service
    " The wait staff is excellent and so is the bar staff."
    Alan
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    Details

    About
    Located in the Historic District of downtown Canton, Bender's Restaurant offers its customers an elegant, relaxing atmosphere where one can enjoy fine food, wine craft beer and cocktails. 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 local 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…
    PRICE RANGE
    $8 - $36
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
    CUISINES
    American, Seafood
    FEATURES
    Parking Available, Validated Parking, Television, Free Wifi, Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Highchairs Available
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    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Great Food

    Like the food. Everything was great, and everyone was so friendly. It is a great location for me and my wife to meet there, and we enjoy the setting, and the servers.

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank energyenhancer
    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    Very nice Lunch

    Stopped here after The Football HOF. This restaurant had some early on meeting when starting The NFL. I had the fried haddock sandwich with homemade tartar sauce served with handcrafted fries. Was the best fish sandwich I ever had. Very light and crispy. My friend...More

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank baseball1008
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Come for the Quality not the Quantity

    First I'd like to say I loved the atmosphere of this building. I'm not using a fan of downtown locations but this area was rather quiet come evening weekdays. The building's history had a great feel to it from the first step walking in. I...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank chadb459
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    We loved finding this place

    We were looking for a place in downtown Canton last Thursday evening and found Benders. I had cod and my daughter had scallops. The fish was cooked to perfection. Who knew you could get wonderful seafood in Northern Ohio? The server was pleasant although we...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank Jmcraf
    Reviewed February 15, 2019 via mobile
    Always satisfied

    Consistent, always wonderful, never had a bad meal or experience. This is a 5 star restaurant in every aspect!

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank trinaschoeppner
    Reviewed February 12, 2019
    Best restaurant in . Downtown canton

    Love the food, service and atmosphere . You can always know that food..from main course to dessert..will be delicious and served just how you order it.

    Date of visit: March 2018
    Thank junesmonth
    Reviewed February 12, 2019 via mobile
    Fantastic dinner!

    The seafood here was absolutely wonderful! I loved the halibut! My husband had the yellowing tuna and we were both so happy with our choices! We will definitely be back!

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank Heather B
    Reviewed February 12, 2019
    A Canton jewel.

    I have had many lunches and dinners at benders. Never have I not been disappointed. Excellent food and service

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank spg742018
    Reviewed February 6, 2019
    Consitently great food, service and atmosphere at Benders

    Every time I am back in Canton, I make sure that I eat at Benders at least once. It has been a favorite of mine for many years. I always receive excellent service and the food is outstanding. Don't miss having lunch or dinner (or...More

    Date of visit: September 2018
    Thank seriocomicNOLA
    Reviewed February 2, 2019 via mobile
    Always Perfect

    I have been coming here for years when I visit. You cannot do better, in my opinion, in the State of Ohio. The food, wine and service are flawless. And you the feel of history is palpable. Not in a museum way, but in an...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
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