The Bunker — Restaurant in Canton

The Bunker: Dining with Tactical Precision

When I first heard about The Bunker, I geared up for a military-style experience—maybe MREs, barbed wire décor, and a waiter barking orders like a drill sergeant. Turns out, it’s just a restaurant… but at least the food didn’t require a field manual to enjoy.

The menu is stacked with comfort food that’s ready for deployment straight to your stomach. The burgers? Hearty enough to fuel a full-scale invasion. The fries? Crispy, golden, and perfectly executed—no strategic errors there. And the service? Let’s just say they operate with military efficiency (or at least close enough that I didn’t have to send up a distress flare to get my drink refilled).

The atmosphere leans more “bunker chic” than “active war zone,” which is probably for the best. No camo required—just an appetite for good food and a sense of humor. Mission...

We arrived very late in the day for the Mother's Day buffet. There was a very limited selection to choose from, and the kitchen was closed for the day for their normal menu items. Although the food had obviously been sitting awhile, surprisingly, it actually all had very good flavor. The food temp was not the ideal, and some had been overcooked from long standing times in the chafing dishes, but, because the flavor was there, I'm certain that, had we arrived earlier for the buffet, our experience would have been better. The waitstaff and bartender were friendly and even went above and beyond to make our lunch enjoyable. I will be going back (more closely timed to normal dining hours) to try some of the regular menu items. For this...

Ugh. Literally half the items we ordered or were interested in were not available. One of two drinks from the bar was wrong; the other drink was a compromise since what was ordered wasn't available. The main courses were both horribly bland, unless you count the excessive amount of salt on the grilled veggies. I could go on, but... I really felt bad for the server. None of it was her fault, but she had to deliver the bad news every time they were out of something or got it wrong in the kitchen or bar. With some real passion, it could be so much better than it is. As it stands, it seems...