Ohio Restaurants

One of the best things about visiting Canton, Ohio, was having the opportunity to eat at the nationally famous Benders Tavern (Since 1902), known as Canton's Oldest and Finest Restaurant.

If only the walls of this beautiful old establishment could talk! They have witnessed so much in the 104 years since Benders Tavern opened in 1902. There was a tragic fire in 1988, but still the beauty of this historic place remains (thank goodness) with its tin ceilings, marble, and tiger oak paneling surviving the blaze.

The Jacob family (since 1932) continues the traditions of fine food, drink, and hospitality that has prevailed for more than a century.

We were so fortunate to have Randy Mayle as our helpful, friendly, efficient waiter.As you can tell in Picture #1, he has a welcoming smile at the ready.

Picture #2 shows the beautiful presentation of the delicious food served at Benders

Picture #3 is really two photographs of the old entrance signs on each side of the building.

Picture #4 is a large Black/white post card with a picture of Benders Taproom in 1902, looking much the same as it does today. It was given to me by Randy.

Finally, picture #5 (apologies for the darkness) is inside Benders looking toward the Taproom today.

There are four dining rooms and the taproom here at Benders, and all of them maintain "the old world atmosphere" that makes the restaurant truly great.

Bender's Tavern has a wide and diverse menu; there's something to please everyone.
They have appetizers such as shrimp, mackeral, smoked Maine salmon, Cape Cod little neck clams, sauteed frog legs, Oyster's on the half shell, and New England Crabmeat Cocktail.

They also offer a wide array of Seafood dishes such as Camp Kagel Style Walleye Pickerel, Stuffed Fresh Flounder with Crabmeat, Sauteed "Georges Banks" Sea Scallops, Surf & Turf, Pan Sauteed Lake Erie Yellow Perch, Bender's Classic Fried Bluefish among many others.

Of course, they offer Salads (9 choices). Jill and I shared a fantastic salad that had mixed lettuces, Madrin oranges, pecans, Feta Cheese, and Cranraisins with a delicious, mild vinegarette. It also had white meat chicken pieces that had been deep fried. I ordered it on the side because I don't like meats on my salads. However, Jill and I did enjoy the chicken off the salad.

Jill ordered the deep Fried Lake Erie Yellow Perch, which she shared with me. It was marvelous. It came with Bender's Potatoes. I don't eat potatoes, but Jill "raved" about them.
She had a side dish of coleslaw also.

Also offered on the menu are Sandwiches such as Fried Fresh Boston Bluefish, Turkey or Classic Rueben, 8 oz. Angus Burger, Tuna Melts, Chicken Caesar Wrap, Barbeque Chicken Breast.

For dinner they also offer Certified Black Angus Strip Steak, Royal Filet, Regular Filet, Ribeye Steak, Char-broiled Pork Chops, Chicken Marsala, and Pasta Primavera

Their desserts sounded just yummy: Bender's Famous Chocolate Peanut Butter Sundaes, Walnut Delight (light pastry filled with walnuts and layered with a whipped cream topping, New York Style Cheesecake plain or with strawberries, and Chef's Weekly Specials.

Bsides desserts, they offer Coffee & Specialty Drinks.

Ohio Restaurants

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