Tucked away in downtown Canton, Ohio, Bender’s Tavern has been serving up some of the most talked-about seafood in the region for well over a century. What keeps people coming back, though, is one dish that regulars and first-timers alike can’t stop raving about: the crab cakes.
With a 4.7-star rating and more than 1,400 reviews, this historic gem has earned a reputation that stretches far beyond Stark County. Here’s a closer look at everything that makes Bender’s Tavern the crab cake benchmark that Ohio seafood lovers swear by.
A Legacy That Started Over 125 Years Ago
Few restaurants in Ohio can claim a history as rich as Bender’s Tavern. Open for more than 125 years, this Canton landmark has outlasted trends, recessions, and the rise of countless competitors.
That kind of staying power says everything about the quality inside…