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Mars Restaurant & Bar

1400 S. Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 472-3901
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Ranked #668 of 1,548 restaurants in Austin
3.5 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Price range: 26 AUD - 41 AUD
Cuisines: American, African, Asian, Caribbean, Japanese, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Seafood, Thai, Eclectic, International
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Good for: Romantic, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
Neighbourhood: Downtown
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Austin, Texas
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77 reviews 77 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Overrated”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

This is a fusion restaurant that has never quite fused for me. There are better places to spend your money. More

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“too bad this is gone now. I really enjoyed most of the items on their menu.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2009

too bad this is gone now. I really enjoyed most of the items on their menu. More

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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“pan asian delight”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 August 2008

pan asian delight More

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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Eclectic Menu. Fantastic...”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2008

Eclectic Menu. Fantastic Atmosphere! More

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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“No longer at this location, good fusion dishes, douchey clientele.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 July 2008

No longer at this location, good fusion dishes, douchey clientele. More

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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“romantic - great drinks...”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2008

romantic - great drinks and patio More

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“Interesting variety on the menu. Great location but very cold decor. The cooking can be a little inconsistent”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2008

Interesting variety on the menu. Great location but very cold decor. The cooking can be a little inconsistent More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“The BEST seafood bouillabaisse!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2008

The Thai seafood bouillabaisse was outstanding! So flavorful - and huge! Service was ok, not great, but not bad. I would most certainly go back More

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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Finally visited the "new" SoCo location...great pork tenderloin & the donut dessert is fantastic!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2008

Finally visited the "new" SoCo location...great pork tenderloin & the donut dessert is fantastic! More

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“Go on Sundays for Dim Sum”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2008

Go on Sundays for Dim Sum More

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