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Bender's Tavern
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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70 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Rating Breakdown 70 reviews
5 stars
(50)
4 stars
(15)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(50)
- neighborhood gem(35)
- fit for foodies(33)
- notable wine list(32)
- romantic(30)
- good for groups(24)
Bender's Tavern Reviews List
Review 1 for Bender's Tavern
Food
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Bender's will always be our favorite!!! Particularly the seafood- it tops seafood even from areas close to the water like Florida. The menu is always exciting- the daily specials always contain unique items that are fun and delicious, as well as fantastic "stand-by's". We go to Bender's not only on special occasions, but when we just need a break from "everyday normal" meals- Bender's is a very special place. Our hosts and hostesses are always super, especially Julian- they're really "into" whats offered on the menu, and excited to recommend dishes based on your inquiries!"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 2 for Bender's Tavern
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Benders continues to deliver the best seafood in Canton. Our party of five enjoyed a wonderful variety of entrees for lunch and everything was delicious. Service was attentive and friendly; not stuffy at all. The surroundings, with the marble walls and quarter-sawn oak woodwork, are a real throwback in time but the menu is modern and large."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 3 for Bender's Tavern
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Being from Chicago, I am in the Canton area a couple times a month on Business. And I recently have learned that Bender's Tavern is great for entertaining with business customers. The seafood is some of the best served in the country. I have driven by this restaurant many times which I thought to be just a neighborhood tavern. Thanks to OpenTable I have found a true gem that I will be spending a lot more time at."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 4 for Bender's Tavern
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always great! Consistently good food and good service."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 5 for Bender's Tavern
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
GREAT DINNER
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is a classic fine dining restaurant - but with up to date menu options to satisfy foodies. The seafood was fresh and delicious and I can't say enough about the presentation and flavor. Service was attentive, and the server enthusiastically fulfilled my request for a "chef's choice" menu. I would visit any time I'm in Canton."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 6 for Bender's Tavern
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One of Canton's Finest!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We always enjoy going to Benders. We had some out of town guests in for the weekend, so we chose to dine here. The food was outstanding, as usual, and so was the service--very friendly wait staff. We would definitely go back any time, and our guests were certainly impressed!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 7 for Bender's Tavern
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"ALWAYS GREAT FOOD AT BENDERS! SERVICE 100% SATISFYING"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for Bender's Tavern
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Freshest seafood in the area!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Everything here was great! The sea bass I had was so fresh and cooked perfectly. It's not cheap to eat here, but it's well worth the price. And the server was super-friendly and made great suggestions. Love this place!"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 9 for Bender's Tavern
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Service was great food amazing. Had josh as a server and he was very helpful."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for Bender's Tavern
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service same as food..... Awesome!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Probably the best service and overall dining experience we have had in the area. A job well done. The food is fantastic. Thank you Benders."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 11 for Bender's Tavern
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Went for our anniversary and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went for our anniversary and had an excellent and enjoyable dinner. The wait staff was exceptional and the selection on the menu was great. Definately going back."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 12 for Bender's Tavern
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Lunch Place to Eat
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"I love the selections offered at lunch. There's always a great mix of selections to choose from on the special's menu. I had the fish charmoula and it was so good. It came out not very hot, but the server was great in that she took it back and warmed it up perfectly to my liking."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 13 for Bender's Tavern
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Benders is the classic old
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Benders is the classic old restaurant which has improved their food over the years. They specialize in seafood. They are great for a lunch meeting."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 14 for Bender's Tavern
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our waitrss, Stormie was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our waitrss, Stormie was great."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
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Review 15 for Bender's Tavern
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The service by stormy was
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The service by stormy was wonderful. The lettuce wraps were delicious. Those of us who had shrimp cocktail felt the shrimp was over cooked. Same with the halibut steaks. We were expecting more from the chef but we all have an off night so we plan to try it again."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
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Review 16 for Bender's Tavern
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fabulous
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This restaurant consistently has outstanding food...seafood, meat, everything is prepared in an outstanding way, the service is professional-attentive without being intrusive."
Dined on 03/25/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 17 for Bender's Tavern
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food and Pat our waitress
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food and Pat our waitress is the best! It is a must go to. Old charm inside but great food and service."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2012
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Review 18 for Bender's Tavern
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food and great service.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food and great service. Just what we were looking for. Exceeded our expectations."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 19 for Bender's Tavern
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Not what I anticipated...
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I was surpised by the size if the oysters on the 1/2 shell. Recently had them at Eadies-P-DQ and they were MUCH larger. Also I'm an avid wine drinker... been to many famous restaurants, including Spago in Beverly Hills, and many more. I go to wine tastings all the time. I was grossed out by the sediment left in the glass of wine I had among others at my table. It's been a couple years since I've been to Benders and I was looking forward to it. Might be a few more years before I patron them again."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 20 for Bender's Tavern
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Will probably make a return
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Will probably make a return visit. My party enjoyed the food,and the specials were outstanding. I've had lunch here,on many occasions,and always enjoyed the Turtle Soup. I talked one of my party into trying it, and he thought it was great!"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 21 for Bender's Tavern
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This is our very favorite
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is our very favorite place in Canton area. The food is consistantly good and the nantucket cape scallops outstanding. Our waitress enhanced our experience.(Julie)
We tend to always order fish because it is so well prepared."
We tend to always order fish because it is so well prepared."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 22 for Bender's Tavern
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food and service. Very
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food and service. Very knowlegeable staff. Great ambiance with the feel of decades of 20's,30's 40's. Loved it, will go back soon"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 23 for Bender's Tavern
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food is always good, our
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food is always good, our dissappointment was that they ran out of the entree we wanted. When we ordered drinks and the waitress told us about the specials 3 out of 4 of us told her what we wanted. She said she would let us know if they were getting low but assured us we had plenty of time to order them. As it was she did not return for 40 minutes (it was busy that night) and they were out of the dinner we would have ordered the first time she was at the table if she hadn't said to wait. I know this sort of thing happens, but she was not particularly apologetic and she should not have assured us that we would be able to order later if she clearly had no knowledge or control of when it would be gone."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 24 for Bender's Tavern
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food! Excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food! Excellent service...Josh was our waiter. He was great. One of our favorite spots!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2008
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 25 for Bender's Tavern
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always the best meal in town!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Always the best meal in town!!!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
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Review 26 for Bender's Tavern
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Valentine's Day Dinner!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great Valentine's Day Dinner! Best fish in the area."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 27 for Bender's Tavern
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We dine at Benders on special
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We dine at Benders on special ocassions often and this time was the best of all."
Dined on 01/29/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 28 for Bender's Tavern
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
You can always count on excellent
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"You can always count on excellent seafood. Being from the coast it is often hard to find great seafood in Ohio. I know I can always count on Benders"
Dined on 01/25/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Bender's Tavern
Based on the average of (42) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic