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Mars Restaurant

W4098 S Shore Dr, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
262-245-5689
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Ranked #30 of 47 restaurants in Lake Geneva
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
Most recent review
- 17 May 2013
Restaurant details
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Chicago, Illinois
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31 reviews 31 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

Part of the charm of Mars Restaurant is they are going on 25 years and not much has changed. This was our first time dining here and old and charming it is. Located out of the town of Lake Geneva, it is hidden off Hwy 50 headed west (turn right on the road just past the Pesche Garden Nursery). It... More

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Schererville, Indiana
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Food was ok nothing to write about. However the view is beautiful. It's just a short walk from The French Country Inn who's restaurant has not reopened yet.

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Houston, Texas
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

I have been ging to Mars every year for the last 30 with friends from Chicago for a golf outing in Sept. We always go to Mars. Always a good experience!

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New York City, New York
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14 reviews 14 reviews
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2013 via mobile

Definitely the most unique experience one will get in the Lake Geneva area. Great ribs, amazing BBQ fried chicken and first-class entertainment by Joy Smith on the piano, all overlooking Lake Como. A hidden gem not to be missed.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013 via mobile

I am a person who prefers medium rare burgers with American cheese. I politely said to the waitress may I have the cheese burger with American please and make that medium rare. She looked at me as if I had lobsters crawling out of my ear. "Medium rare? It's gonna be awful bloody?" So after she basically tells me that... More

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Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2013

The atmosphere gives me mixed feelings, but they often have a piano player and the ribs are very good.

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Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
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36 reviews 36 reviews
31 restaurant reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2013

I admit that before the smoking ban, I used to suffer going here. Now, with clean air, we could enjoy our lunch. My husband and I split the generous slab of barbeque baby back ribs. Since it was Friday, they had clam chowder on the menu, and we ordered a cup each. The chowder was very good, the ribs were... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2012 via mobile

We both ordered burgers; medium. They were both RAW in the middle!!!! I like my beef pink in the middle, but this was literally raw through out. When we complained to the manager, she had the nerve to tell us that IS medium!!! Will never go there again.

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Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States
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33 reviews 33 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2012

Go for the experience not the food. If you go after 8PM and can get a seat at the Piano Bar, you are in for the 1950's version of the pub in Star Wars. Strange creatures will amuse you with song and story. Truly this isn't an experience you can find just anyplace. Cabaret singers, local players and even celebrities... More

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racine
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2012

I had the pleasure of eating at Mars this past Sunday night and it was totally wonderful. The bartender Dori has a smile and friendly attitude that won't quit. The atmosphere was beautiful especially with the sun going down on the other side of the lake. I loved the piano bar and the food was perfect. If you want good... More

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