Classic Wisconsin humble yet oh-so-perfect hole-in-the-wall supper club We came on a Christmas time Friday. The place was packed. We waited for 45 minutes, but it was absolutely worth it with live music and a Santa Claus walking around to entertain the kids. Tremendous bartenders and friendly staff made the wait short. Food was executed well with great sides and excellent cocktails. A solid fish fry with lots of options and a great coleslaw. My wife loved her ribs. This definitely feels like the sort of place that only locals know about and everyone is welcome. We would highly recommend. read more

Mars Resort - American Near Me - Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

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After years of hearing about this place, we had to try it. We were visiting off season so not a long wait. Food & drinks were fine--not too expensive. The service, however, was awful. Not only were we rushed all night, but our server literally did not smile once. When we politely asked for a drink to be fixed that had wrong liquor, she seemed BEYOND irritated. Her attitude remained despite our best efforts to be responsive & friendly. Anyway...the "best for last" was the manager coming over to "see how our meals were" at the end & ending with a polite reminder to leave as they have a 2 hour limit. We were in fact getting by ready to go (just finishing dessert) but this was the last straw for us as far as enjoying the night. We jumped up immediately & he stammered a thank you. When we got outside we noticed a) there were only a very few if any still waiting, and b) it hadn't even been 2 hours (despite us ordering 2 drinks, apps, fish, and dessert)! We were very quiet and polite all night so maybe they thought we wouldn't mind.....but we all walked out & said "Well that's the last time I'd visit that place"! I've been a waitress so I'm very sensitive to most criticism of service, in general (people can have very unrealistic expectations and often have not had this very demanding role)....this, however, was beyond warranted. My guess is it's popular because of its size- so the wait is huge in summer because it's so small--so the wait makes it seem desirable? And it's on the lake. If it's the water you love, try The Village in Delavan!!! Great food, beautiful setting, stunning decor & fab service. The manager is also very responsive. Duck Inn is also a nice option in the area-old school and great service. Wish I had gone to one of these old faves for our one night out this fall. read more

Classic supper club atmosphere, warm and good service. We were seated by the window overlooking the frozen lake. Our drinks were pricey but very good; strong pours. I ordered the walleye with potato pancakes and cole slaw. My potato pancakes were great; very buttery and crisp on the outside. My walleye was ok but had a few fine bones. Breading was light but could have been a little crispier. My wife had blackened salmon with green beans and a salad. The salmon was very good with a light but tasty blackened seasoning. The green beans were cooked just right and the salad was very good. Would be nice to have a roll or bread with dinner. Very good overall, would definitely come back. read more

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Mars is an essential experience in the Lake Geneva area. It's not bougie nor pretensions. It's quintessential Wisconsin supper club dining and it's absolutely enjoyable. I don't think they take reservations, but tables turn fairly quickly. Part of the charm is hanging out and enjoying the scene. Staff is super nice. Sit at the bar if you get a chance. Bartenders are helpful and social. The food is good. If you get the ribs ask for Cisco style. It's a dry rub with sauce on the side. Portions are generous. Prices are fair. Drinks are good. Live entertainment on weekends. Parking can be at a premium on busy summer weekends. read more

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This place kills it every time. I swear everything on the menu is great, but their charred chicken and ribs are my two favorite things. The ribs might be the best I've ever had, fall off the bone and delicious. But the charred chicken is out of this world too. We've also come on Wednesdays or Fridays for their fish fry, which is fantastic (I like the walleye best, myself). They have a full bar, as well as a full outdoor space, complete with a small beach! Fun lively atmosphere, and it's always packed. The only downside of this place is sometimes the wait times are long, but it's easy to plan for it (or just come early) read more

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Always fabulous food and service. Leah never disappoints, always always excellent service and she is the best at recommendations when we can't decide for ourselves. read more

I have been to a lot of Supper Clubs in my days And I really love them. well Mars is Outstanding! We come in on a Friday night early and the place was packed. we ordered serval Brandy Old fashioned and sat at the bar. The patrons were all friendly as was the staff. we sat down about 30 minutes later. Our server came up and offered us more drink which we obliged . Food wise I had the Halibut which was perfectly cooked and amazing and the potatoes pancakes which were also great. My husband had the fried chicken which wasn't greasy but sooo flavorful. What a great spot! We will definitely be back!! read more

Mars Resort - Old fashioned - American Near Me - Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

Mars Resort has been a favorite spot for my parents for years--they've been here dozens of times! This was my first visit, and I finally understand why they love it here. The food was incredible. I ordered the baked cod special for $17 (available only on Wednesdays and Fridays), and it was perfectly cooked and seasoned. I also appreciated the generous portion of lemon wedges, which added the perfect touch of acidity. My husband had the Grecian pork chops ($30) and enjoyed them. One standout dish was the Mars Monster Burger ($16)--our friend ordered it, and we all couldn't help but stare because it was massive and looked delicious. Most of our table also ordered a delicious cup of chili! Across the board, we all agreed: the food at Mars Resort is fantastic! On top of the great food, the service was excellent. Our waitress was quick, attentive, and incredibly friendly, making sure we had everything we needed without feeling rushed. She added to the overall experience and made us feel welcome, especially because I know having a table with many guests can feel daunting. The atmosphere of the interior is warm and inviting with a vintage charm that adds to its character. Everything was clean and comfortable, though one thing to note is that the bathrooms, located between the front doors and the second set of doors, are extremely small. Overall, I can't wait to return hopefully in the summer to experience it all over again, this time with that beautiful lakefront view! read more

Mars Resort - Baked cod special ($17) - American Near Me - Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

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So, we waited 1 hour for a table, but thats not the issue. We expected good food, my Salmon Sandwich was dry as hell, and they gave me honey mustard on the side. The sandwich was actually dry as hell, really bad. And my brother got the fish sandwich with chips, and they gave him store bought chips, sandwich itself was alright, kinda mid. Also, my other brother got half rack of ribs, DRY AS HELL???! We were told this place was known for their ribs but we were thoroughly disappointed. Overall, bad experience, long ass wait with some mid ass food. Left unhappy and disappointed. The view was good though, so thats cool. read more

Mars Resort - A meal plate featuring French fries, a bread roll on lettuce, a pickle, and a small container of dipping sauce, set on a dark outdoor table. - American Near Me - Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

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This beachside resort/restaurant/ bar/ beach bar is killer. The time we were there they did not take reservations. We were lucky enough to find seats at the bar but was not able to put in a dinner order due to some kind of priority system with the restaurant and the bar. We did finally get a table next to the entry/exit door with many hungry customers waiting for a table. Certainly not ideal but we are seated and not waiting. Service was excellent and so were the drinks and food. The ribs are as advertised. I loved them along with the excellent fried chicken and loaded baked tater. In fact we'll be going back next week for the fish fry on Wednesdays and Fridays where they serve cod, perch, walleye and blue gill fried and baked. They do have a full menu and a beach menu for the outside bunch. Very crowded with a small parking lot so pile everyone one vehicle and hope to find a spot! read more

Mars Resort - Ribs & Fried Chicken both excellent - A meal featuring barbecue ribs, fried chicken, mashed potatoes with butter, and two dipping sauces on a ceramic plate. - American Near Me - Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

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Enjoyed their Friday fish fry...it was amazing! If you're in a hurry, this is not your place. We arrived and had a 60 minute wait. Had a couple drinks at the bar while we waited for a table. Food did not come out quickly, but we were there for a relaxing meal, and the service was amazing! The fish was cooked to perfection, and the fries were golden and crispy. I highly recommend this establishment. The only drawback is minimal parking. We parked about a half a mile away. Worth the walk. read more

Mars Resort - A baked potato with melted cheese, butter, and bacon bits is served on a plate, with other grilled dishes partially visible. - American Near Me - Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

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Great location on Lake Cuomo! Long wait times average 1.5-2 hours on weekends; however, there is plenty of lakeside seating while you wait. During the Summer, Mars offers complimentary boat rides around the lake while you wait, which was perfect for enjoying a cocktail and enjoying the sunset! Go for the fish fry and ribs. They usually offer 3-4 seafood offerings for the fish fry, which is great for sharing. Service was awesome and the vibe is lively and features lounge entertainment. Would recommend if you read more

Mars Resort - Lake Cuomo on the restaurant property - American Near Me - Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

Mushroom Brie Soup! Live music with Gebel Girls! Breautiful lake view tables. Remember coming 35 years ago. read more

Vacationing from California. We love supper clubs and mars is among the best. Started out with pre-dinner brandy old fashioned at the bar waiting for table. Excellent even by Wisconsin standards. Our server was Barbara. Consummate server She gets a 30 out of 10. I ordered fried chicken My husband ordered mahi mahi Both were exceptional. Great crowd, atmosphere, dinner overlooking Lake Como Definitely will be back read more

Wow! What a place! You can tell its goid when people are waiting 2 hours plus to eat. The ambiance was great. It was still nice enough outside to enjoy our drinks on the deck while we waited for our table. The fish was outstanding. I got the fish fry. My mother in laws walleye was the best we have had in a while. On a somewhat sour note, the bar and bartenders need some tweeking. Not great that eating is allowed at the bar, but not their fault. Their drink making skills on the other hand were less than stellar. There is no drink menu, so how am i supposed to know what they can make. I asked for a sweet/fruity martini and was served straight vodka with a drop of cran that they called a cosmo. Choked it down, but, yuck. Its easy to batch drinks when you are always that busy. Then drinks are consistant. read more

Great food, location, ambience, and service! I loved the perch! No matter what season, looking out onto the water or the ice is just a spectacular view. read more

Total Gem! 5 stars. This was our first experience and other friends from the Chicago area said this is a must and they were correct! We had to wait 90 minutes no big deal but the service was excellent. My wife split a full rib slab, and it was more than enough for late 60 yo. Baked potatoes and coleslaw was perfect combination. Very pleased ! read more

Mars Resort - Famous Old Fashion - A glass of cocktail with orange slice, cherry, and cherry on top, on a wooden table at a restaurant or bar. - American Near Me - Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

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The food and atmosphere are so fun here. Staff was amazing and kind. Classic supper club meet tiki bar. LOVE read more

Mars Resort - Happy hour the "beach" while we wait for our table! What a fun place and atmosphere! - American Near Me - Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

Mars is ALWAYS FABULOUS!!! Any day you go Food is always Fresh as can be Service and Ambiance are Incredible!!! A Must see when you come to visit always worth the wait!! We Love Mars!! read more

Amazing views of Lake Como I had seen on travel videos had me venturing out to the Mars Resort. It's just a short drive away from Lake Geneva, so worth the detour for dining/drinks with a great waterfront/sunset view. Parking was sparse on a weeknight at the start of offseason just after Labor Day, so can't imagine how difficult it must be during peak summer season. I arrived just before sunset, so only stayed to enjoy the lake views out on the backside of the property where there's plenty of outdoor seating with excellent Lake Como views. The interiors of the restaurant seemed a bit drab, but it is a historic property dating back to 1923. While I'm not sure Mars Resort is worth a visit for a meal (the menu on their website doesn't include prices, which I'm always a bit wary of), you are in for a treat on a sunny day if you like water/sunset views. read more

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Cramped, creepy, and crass is the size, clientele, and typical table talk at Mars. Why they call this place a resort is beyound us (no cabins or diversions), just mosquito bites if you sit on their porch. Back indoors the ceiling is el-cheap-o, carpets crawl away their own, and toilets are bleak so bring your safety gloves. Bar-side they still believe (like those high school, wapatui pranksters who over-spike the punchbowl), believing that extra ethel-strength thereby equals quality taste. After letting all the ice melt, it's menu time. Fryer grease coated frozen bar appetizers. Dead meat is $16.00 burger, 8oz filet for $38.00 ?!? Shrimp $22.00 ? Fish $29.00 ! This place is a dive-bar, with juke joint size, and tiny floorspace --so why fine dining prices we ask. As for speed, good turnaround. As for flavor and prep, the MOST BASIC of kitchen knowledge and rarely a medium rare meat request without red-raw-bloody centers coming back on cuts and burgers, as turnover during rushes takes precedent over temperature requests. Food quality is Sysco while cuts are above Choice grade. Families and kiddos welcome, just keep your hands off grandpa's old fashioned cherries read more

This place was hopping on a late September Monday afternoon! We stopped in here decades ago on a whim. It was early in the day and a bit scary then (off season). We were so happy to return and see the fun atmosphere and FANTASTIC food! We have been to Lake Geneva, dozens of times. Wish we had returned here sooner. Great place and will return there again read more

Really great all around. It was Friday and in Wisconsin that means fish fry. We both got the walleye and the portion was huge. The fish came with a choice of sides and we both went with corn fritters and clam chowder. When we got there during lunch, we were told that were would be a 20 minute wait but it definitely went by faster than 20 minutes. The vibes insider were reminiscent of a supper club. The waitstaff were attentive the whole time and the restaurant goers were friendly in classic Wisconsin fashion. The restaurant also has some nice seats outside facing Lake Como. I'm going to be thinking about that fish fry for a while. read more

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Definitely worth the wait anytime you go here. The outside ambience with music and the water and sunset views is so enjoyable. The food is delicious and the service has always always been great for us. read more

We came yesterday and the service (Billie) and the ribs were spectacular. Very warm and comfortable environment. Honestly, the darn ribs were so good we canceled our dinner plans the next night elsewhere and returned. Outstanding again, and excellent service from Kim. No exaggerating. Best ribs I've had in 10 years. Chicago can't hold a candle to them. Thank you to the whole team! read more

Love the ambience here and the beautiful views. The cocktails are first rate as well. The food is good--not great, but we enjoyed it.

Good food, great service, and even better drinks! Always a fantastic experience! :) Some of our favorites are grilled shrimp and the italian beef read more

Went for a Fish fry on my Birthday, It was delicious, two baked, two fried, fries and coleslaw. It was so good . All their food and service is outstanding, love this supper club !!! read more

It's a great place to kayak to and hang out. They often have bands right on the lakeshore, so you can float on your boat and have a drink. There is an outdoor bar during the summer, and the staff is friendly and kind. read more

The waitress Nora, was really nice. She was very knowledgeable about what I could eat gluten free because of celiac disease. Had the ribs, baked potato and coleslaw. Good flavor and felt safe eating dinner on a busy Saturday night. Great view and food. Will go again read more

Mars Resort - 1/2 slab ribs, baked potato, applesauce and coleslaw. Beautiful sunset on the patio. - American Near Me - Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

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Service was great. Food was outstanding!! They don't take reservations but no need to fret. Grab a cocktail and sit out by the lake for an amazing experience. read more

Mars Resort - An amazing steak dinner with yummy potato pancake. - American Near Me - Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

This restaurant does not take reservations. We came at 630 on a Wednesday and had to wait 20 minutes for a table. The view is lake Como is mesmerizing. Once we were sat our waitress Sam came over immediately and got us cocktail refills. She was an amazing waitress. I had the filet mignon which was cooked to my liking with the corn fritters which were so good. I was told the ribs were fall off the bone. It was my friend's birthday and he got a free cheesecake with a candle. Definitely a fun supper club to try. They have fish fry's on Wednesday and Fridays! read more

Well we have been to Mars many times over the last few years. A while back I did a review that was accurate... the restaurant went down hill fast. So I decided to try again.... Another mistake. The interior was dirty, flies everywhere, the windows were so dirty you could hardly see out. The food (had the fish fry and ribs).... Both terrible!!! I suggest people look for an alternate place to eat! I can't even imagine how dirty the kitchen is.... Service is ok and drinks are average. read more

Great summer fun very enjoyable atmosphere. Food is good. Ribs are great definite must if you're out in the Lake Geneva Fontana area.

We went for dinner the day before 4th of July and the wait was 3 hours by 6pm (party of 6). We came back the next day at 4pm and got seated right away. We got cheese curds and the cheese & crackers for appetizers. The curds were good but some of the crackers were stale. For dinner I had the fried walleye with baked potato and salad. I also got an "enhancement" with a 1/2 rack of ribs. Both were very tasty. My wife got the cod fish fry with potato wedges. Overall, the experience was great and the food was tasty. We were visiting for a week and I would say this is a must-stop for dinner & a drink. read more

This is my "go to" restaurant/Supper Club. The food is delicious and comforting. The menu changes with the seasons. The bar pours a great Old Fashioned and the service is always great. There are two gentlemen that clear plates, fill your water, and make sure you have what you need. I want to give them a big compliment, they are easily ignored, but standout to me for the excellent job they constantly do. This is a well established location right on the lake. It's everything Wisconsin. In the summer there's a sandy beach for dining and even a pontoon boat to take a ride while you wait for your table. Be aware, it's always packed and for good reason. read more

Great spot. Went for the fish fry and was not disappointed. The service was right on and the ambiance was exactly what I imagined it to be.

If we judged the foods only, this place would be 3.5. However, due to the atmosphere of the place, it is a 4. I love that they have live music. For appetizers, I got clam chowder and my boyfriend got salad. The clam chowder was good. For entrees, I got the charred duck and he got ribs. The ribs were pretty good but a bit overcooked. The charred duck was very crispy and the duck was tender. Nevertheless, i did not like the sauce that went with it. i think it was too sweet for my taste. We got green beans as a side dish and it was delicious. This place proved that it has a lot of potentials but they just need to work on how to make everything work together as a dish and how to avoid overcooking. read more

A true supper club experience. Great food, greater service, perfect prices. Couldn't imagine a better experience for a flat lander

everything went well. The service, the food. there was a wait, even though they said two hours, a customer who was leaving turned around and told us maybe an hour and that was true. We sat outside overlooking the lake and sunset and had drinks because the outside kitchen had closed, that was OK. they had a group that were singing Billy Joel songs in the bar area(piano)which was very nice. (and we knew the words..ha!)We had the combo ribs & chicken and both were Served nice and hot from the kitchen. read more