The food is consistently good, the featured specials are amazingly put together. The scallops were perfect and my filet is always tender. Family owned and runned taking pride in their food and drinks. Service exceptional! read more

Food and service always impeccable Great cocktails, steaks are on point. I will always stop in when I'm in Canton. read more

Ive lived within 15 minutes of this place for over 20 years and never knew it existed until recently. We had reservations with family on a Saturday night at 6pm and finally got to try it out. The place was already basically packed and it was lively. It gave me an old vibe of a place from the 60s/70s, but didn't feel dated. It was loud in here so if that bothers you, this is your warning. Our server was very nice and attentive. The food was really good. The brussel sprouts standing out the most. My steak was ordered at medium and it came out as such. It was slightly tough on a couple of cuts thru it, but otherwise spot on. The parking lot is narrow and tight. If you're coming I'd recommend a reservation if it's a bit after opening. We will be back. read more

Sparta Steak House & Lounge - Small Strip w/ brussel sprouts and baked potato - Lounges Near Me - Canton, Ohio

Love the Brussels sprouts. The double bake potatoes so unique. Love the service really enjoyed

We did make reservations and asked for a booth. It was our anniversary. We weren't told no booths were available. And the table we were shown was not even a normal size table. And as far as maybe the person seating us was rude becaue of our attitude... we responded based on her unprofessional attitude towards us. We were completely caught iff guard . But absolutely blame the customer. read more

It was a busy night. Made reservations ahead of time. Tried the Bubblegum Sour and it was very good. Watched the bar make some Smokey old fashioned for a table as well. They looked great. We had the fillet, salmon, linguine and steak as well. All of the food was good we even had dessert afterwards. read more

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He ambience is old time fell from decades past. Reminds me of the basement restaurants in Pittsburg. Service was great. The oysters were large and tasty. Typical salad with good house dressing. Everyone enjoyed their dinner selection. The ribeye was medium well, but ordered it medium rare. The server to care of the issue. Added Sparta chips with the new steak. The shredded Brussels sprouts were excellent. read more

First time here and everything was amazing! We ordered mozzarella sticks, shrimp, and garlic bread.. everything was great! I got the filet with a twice-loaded baked potato, and my steak was cooked perfectly (the Cajun butter was so good). Our server Johnny was super friendly and gave great recommendations. We'll definitely be back! read more

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The four of us loved our meals. I got Cajun Combo. Wow was it good and coconut cream pie for dessert What was the most impressive was that they had a party of thirty and it did not interfere with their service or quality of food. read more

First time visit. My wife tried the Cajun platter and I had a perfectly cooked petite filet. We had an awesome server named Johnny. For dessert my wife and I split a slice of apple cheese cake that was delicious! For a drink I ordered the blueberry martini and it did not disappoint. Would definitely recommend and we will be back. read more

SPARTA GRILL! Dinner past Thursday with brother Brian and wives! Service by Tiffany was fab! I had the chicken parm with linguini and meat sauce! Highly recommend! Spilt the chocolate fudge cake with vanilla ice cream side cars! Twas wonderful! A through back in time as we used to dine after a late nite before the refurb and it was the 1st floor of the original house! Too good! read more

Slow service. Hour and half and still no meal Long wait time. Over two hour dinner. Maybe try again read more

Always a great meal/ steak with awesome blueberry martinis ! Every one is friendly. The restaurant may not look like it from the outside , but the awesome food speaks for itself ! read more

Save your money go to bakers cafe they are locally owned great food excellent service Sparta steak house was such a a disappointment I would never recommend anyone to go there read more

Excellent good, excellent service! Sparta never disappoints !! Also the blueberry Martini, is awesome! read more

Sparta Steak House & Lounge - Filet Mignon, Sparta Fries, twice bake potato, steamed broccoli!! Perfect med rare , perfect everything! - Lounges Near Me - Canton, Ohio

Truly disappointed in how it's went down in flavor, friendliness and the temperature in the room is colder than a stepmother's love! When we "mentioned" politely, without complaining, the owner/manager basically said "our regulars" like it! Get over it! read more

Always amazing food, service, and drinks. Cannot go wrong. One of my favorite spots in Canton for sure!!!

I want to keep patronizing this place but the food has been hit or miss the last couple of times. Last night, it took over an hour and a half to get our meals. Three of the 4 steaks were served nearly raw,not the medium and medium rare we ordered. For a place that specializes in steaks, this is inexcusable, especially at the prices they charge. The waitress was very friendly and was genuinely upset about the steaks. She offerEd to have them redone but by this time we had been there 2 hours and no one wanted to wait even longer. She did get the bill adjusted but we would rather have had a good meal. read more

Since chef Richard has left the restaurant is ok but not great. Very slow getting food out from the kitchen and not the attention to detail that we have come to expect from the past read more

Blacken Cajun platter was excellent. Filet, chicken and shrimp. Would definitely go there again Staff was pleasant, knowledgeable and fun! read more

Food is really good! I had the petite filet with goat cheese and bacon. Service is good! Blueberry Martini is worth the visit!

This little steak house is a very nice surprise. New York strip was perfectly cut and grilled. Filet, shrimp and chicken trio was a delightful meal with a hint of cajun spice, topped with a honey glaze. I will be back just for this trio! Blueberry martini and black raspberry margarita were really good too! The waitress, Jessica, was fun, friendly and fast. The right combo! We are planning to take our friends for a great night out soon! read more

As someone who has logged nearly a million miles traveling for business I think I am very qualified to rate restaurants. I cannot give this place a rating any better than 1 star. On Saturday April 9th my wife and a friend stopped by for dinner without a reservation I may add. Since the only seats available were at the bar we sat at the bar. After about 20 minutes we were finally asked if we wanted a drink, and another 15 or 20 minutes ordered our food. We sat there while all the regulars filled up the empty tables. An hour later we still had not received our food. We unfortunately had to leave to be somewhere. We paid for our drinks and left, Food, may be good, we never had the opportunity to decide. The service was absolutely unacceptable. I will never stop by again. read more

My favorite restaurant in Canton. Warm atmosphere, congenial owner and delightful staff. The food is just too good to pass up, the mussels, crab cakes outrageous. The lamb chops were to die for and so is the filet with goat cheese and bacon. But you have to order the Sparta potatoes! Dreamy!There's really nothing more I can add, except I'll be returning again and again read more

My first experience here was horrific. I would NOT recommend it. My friend had a surprise birthday dinner for her fiancé with friends and family. We all for the most part ordered steaks. The steaks were not seasoned and the food was cold. To make matters worse we were greeted by "wildlife" aka "roaches" who felt comfortable enough to dart across the table as if we were disturbing them. We immediately asked to speak to the manager. When we brought it to the manager's attention he replied, "I can't do anything about it." The only thing that he did was take a percentage off of the bill when theoretically it should have been free. We killed a total of four roaches. I was very disappointed because I had heard so many great things about this place. NEVER again. read more

THE SPECTACULAR SPARTAahhhhh, Aim your appetite towards the Spartans. Ragin Cajan Platter was prepared to perfection as well as the bed of rice. Filet was good, fairly priced. The 2x mashed potatoes were... OK. The asparagus was Stellar, Service Sensational. We came in late & it was Very nice to be greated so warmly when most people.... I' could even advise giving this place a 2nd shot again if the 1st time let yah down. It can be off putting the 80 decor. I love the grimy 80.s. thanks for the late great service. Dont change/ update 2much. read more

This place is amazing ..drove from Homeworth to bring my family here waitress was sooooo..sweet Nicole was helpful and explained the items...3 appetizers 4 steak dinners right under $140 that's a bargain .... will return read more

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Had a wonderful dinner- the rib eye was cooked perfectly- and the Moscow Mule was excellent! Love the little intimate setting and our waitress Andes was so sweet! Great place- our favorite!! read more

Sparta is clearly one of Canton's most famous restaurants, so I was really excited to try it. We had a reservation for 8PM (which they accepted). Upon arriving, we were told by Nick Margaritakis Sr. that the table was not ready. When more members of our group showed up, they went to ask if the table was ready yet, as it was well past our reservation time. Mr. Margaritakis Sr. rudely said, "I thought you knew the people who already asked about the reservation, but apparently not." Sensing how the night was about to go, I documented everything from that point. Here is the timeline of events: 8PM: Reservation time 8:25PM: Finally seated 8:48PM: Drink order taken 8:56PM: Food order taken 9:10PM: Salads came out 9:25PM: Food arrived Known for their steaks, we were all really excited and hoped the food would be better than the service; IT WAS NOT. Almost every steak was overcooked and unseasoned, not to mention their unappealing iceberg lettuce salads with a single cucumber. Generally, I am not one to complain at a restaurant because I understand things can get hectic, but given the price, I asked to speak with a manager to see if we could get a discount. When Nick Sr. approached the table, we explained our frustration with the service and food. He insisted that he sat us at 8:10PM, and said, "Why did you even come here?" At that point, I was ready to leave. Our waitress ran and got Nick Jr. (to his credit he was very apologetic) and he made sure nobody at our table had to pay for the food which was very much appreciated. Cleary Sparta Steak House & Lounge has a rich history in Canton, and I don't doubt that many people genuinely enjoy it there. While "retaining old-school roots" is appealing, I hope the new generation of management recognizes the need to make some serious changes. If you are looking for a local steakhouse with a rich history, I highly recommend Baker's Cafe 33 - way better service and food. read more

This is a fantastic mid priced steakhouse. I ordered the porterhouse that was on special. It was well seasoned, cooked perfect as ordered, and the Sparta fries were tasty. I had some of the baked potato that someone in my party ordered and that was delicious. I would definitely do that as my side next time. I also had the house blueberry martini and if you like blueberries, it is a must. The staff was very friendly and it was a well organized operation. We were seated right at the time of our reservation. The bar and decorations made for a great old school atmosphere. We had a great time and will be back! read more

Sparta Steak House & Lounge - Porterhouse special with Sparta fries - Lounges Near Me - Canton, Ohio

I cannot remember the last time I have ever been so satisfied by a meal. Seated right away, appetizer came very quick. Long Island ice tea was strong and only $6! Meal came soon after. The porterhouse and filet were just amazing. Cooked to perfection. The service was VERY friendly, helpful. The Spartan fries were delicious. Literally have zero complaints. Just go. You won't regret it. read more

We had dinner here last Friday. The experience was great, the hostess placed us at a table where we requested, the server was friendly and attentive, and the food was delicious. Best Greek salad and filet in Canton! Absolutely love this restaurant. read more

Sparta Steakhouse and Lounge has been around since my grandparents were very young. I have been there five times in my life, and each time I go there the food and service never disappoint. I order the 10 ounce ribeye, medium rare with a baked potato and a side of asparagus. The steak is marbled just right and it's very tender. The asparagus has a nice, light, and garlicky flavor to it; and the baked potato is always well cooked and delicious too. read more

Bomb food. Bomb staff. Bomb drinks. Best asparagus ever. The rub they use is awesome. I typically like a little salt and pepper on my steaks but I get the rub here baby. read more

The service was incredible, dishes were always removed from the table right away. Drinks were never empty. Everyone was very friendly and you can tell it's a family run establishment. The food was perfect! The steaks were like butter and everything was fresh, hot and tasty! This place was amazing from start to finish. This is a real gem! Also I don't understand how someone could call this place dark and dingy. It was clean, not extremely bright lighting wise but has a great atmosphere to it. This place is far from dark and dingy don't let that review stop you from trying their food! read more

If you want a great steak dinner come to Sparta Lounge! The petite filet MELTS in your mouth!! The best steak I've ever had! Our waitress was on point! Never had to ask for a refill and our food came out promptly. The atmosphere is relaxing and great music playing in the background. All around a wonderful dinner experience. read more

Service was excellent and wines by the bottle were unbelievably cheap. But, despite the price, they were actually really solid wines. Our waitress was enthusiastic and helpful. Wish I could say the same for the food. The salad was head lettuce with a slice of cucumber and a hot pepper. The house dressing was basic salad oil and red wine vinegar with dried Italian seasonings mixed in. I ordered the rib eye and 1/3 of it was inedible fat. The potato slices were totally inconsistent. Some were soggy slices and others were like potato chips. Overall, this is a lounge that happens to have a restaurant attached to it. read more

Great hidden gem of Canton! My personal favorites are the scrod and steaks. Also the blueberry martini is a must try. Friendly efficient servers and staff. read more

Four of us went for dinner 3 of us ordered r prime rib 2 @$29. Each 1 @ $25. And 1 filet steak Baked potatoes were cold filet under cooked and all the prime rib was different to cut stringy muscle and lots of waste on the steaks not able to chew or eat Very dissatisfied read more

Sparta Steakhouse has been a Canton, Ohio landmark since 1968. Forget the franchise steak houses, this place will put them to shame on cut quality and preparation all the while having a better price. They also have a tremendous selection of seafood for a location far from any water. As long as Sparta is around those others won't get my business. Never a bad meal. read more

Sparta Steak House & Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Canton, Ohio