This year my boyfriend did not want to wait an hour and a half for a table. Thats the only drawback for this restaurant. it is super popular and doesn't take reservations. We had dinner last year (after waiting) and it was fantastic. The view and patio are wonderful. The old fashion drink was great. The roasted duck was the best I ever had. My boyfriend owes me a dinner there soon! read more

I had my eye on displays because they are one of the few places that are right by the lake they have like a deck that you can just jump in the water with and they have chairs out by the lake. Unfortunately we weren't seated outside because it was full and we were hungry so we accepted being seated The service was great our server was very attentive to us . The place is super nice family friendly and like I said it's right in front of the lake which is super nice . The food was actually really great. I'm not a ribs person but that's one of their specialty it's really tender and super tasty. They had like a charcoal chicken it was half the chicken this was super tender and it was cooked so well. I will definitely come back to this place when I'm in the area. Happy eating! read more

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Delicious meal, friendly bartenders and wait staff and teeming with people. Had to wait a half-hour but we were in no hurry and just absorbing the typical "supper club à la Wisconsin) vibe was delightful. Outside a band was playing, people were enjoying cocktails or food, and kids were frolicking in the water or the sand. The ribs were very good and my friends raved about the fresh-caught walleye. Sadly we' had no room for desert. Very crowded on weekends and parking is a nightmare - we were near 1/2 mile down the road as there are No Mars Parking signs fronted on the lawns of residents. Can't blame them as this place is, as they say, an absolute gold mine. Located about 4 miles from Lake Geneva do include it in your plan; you'll be sorry if you don't! read more

Came here on a packed Sunday night. Hostess got us a table for two right away with a table overlooking Lake Como. Our waitress was excellent, attentive and got our food to us with perfect timing. The pork chops were so tender and juicy with a really great Greek seasoning. The potato pancakes were amazing. We're definitely coming back here when we're nearby. read more

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Mars is a gem in Lake Geneva. The views are incredible, especially if you can grab a spot overlooking the lake around sunset. The atmosphere is old supper club vibes and relaxing making it a great spot out after a lake day. What really stood out were the Wisconsin old fashions - brandy, sweet These were some of the best I've had in Wisconsin. The food was great for the prices and really appreciate what they are doing so well. There is NO reservations and the wait will be at least an hour. Be ready to wait. Fortunately they have a bar on the lower deck overlooking Lake Como to have a drink while you wait. Also they have a boat cruise that docks right at Mars to take while waiting. If you are driving here, parking is not good. You will have to park far away and most near by lots ban parking to Mars. Drivers be warned. Overall, the service was friendly and attentive, the food was excellent, and the experience exceeded expectations. Between the stunning lake views, great cocktails, and welcoming atmosphere, Mars is a must-visit whenever you're in Lake Geneva. Highly recommend! read more

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Great location on the lake , the food was very good and service was good. Was very busy but managed very well. Would like to try their outdoor seating next time. read more

I told all my friends, now I'm telling you ! Mars is out of this world !! The place was busy , because,, it's where all the cool people go for good food . Bands play outside, Piano man on the inside. Sunsets , cocktails and good food . All the Ladies dancing inside, Fun , Fun , Fun . Free entertainment at its best . Ribs to die for , fall off the bone . Walleye fried crispy cooked to perfection. It's located on Lake Como , off the Beaton path . A simple google map search will get you there . Parking is a problem. Get this , because it's packed . You'll figure it out . read more

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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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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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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Excellent food, fast service! We had walleye w/ green beans excellent! Was told wait would be 30 min, was 15min! Great atmosphere!

Food was good & fish fry on Friday! Has outside sand bar! Great place to meet locals & fun!

Standard and edible food with good service as someone else noted. The venue is nice on the beach but nothing on the menu is worth a drive from Milwaukee. Lots of better food in between here and there. 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

Much Much better than last year. We now look forward to going and meeting friends. The chicken and pork dishes are very good. read more

OK food and good service crowded holiday. Pretty standard tavern style. Parking lot is redic. Lots of warning signs. Unsure if car will be towed or not. read more

Quality of burger meat and fish was really low. We were told they are known for their burgers but we would definitely now eat there again . View was great as well as ambiance and service. read more

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 - American Near Me - Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

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Been going to Mars for 30 years... Took my family etc (party of 10) on Monday for a birthday dinner. Called day before and was told to send someone from party prior to put our name in advance in order to secure a table. As instructed we sent three people to Mars and checked in at 4:20 on Monday. Long story short, our party got seated at 6:20... Lots of excuses but two hours is not acceptable ! Food is the same, ribs, the staple are still very good, everything else is just meh... Was in need of a refresh many years ago and still is. Pretty much a fill em and bill em mentality by the owner with very little regard for quality of overall experience. No reservations taken for a good reason,,,they want to sell as many drinks as possible while waiting an hour or two for your table. It seems to have turned into more of a bar with a restaurant now opposed to the other way around. Been to every restaurant around the area and an overwhelming majority, 95% plus take reservations,,,for good reasons. Capacity control and to provide good service for patrons. Ask for owners card whom I saw but was told he doesn't have one.Hmm I was told wait time for our party was a one off,,,Met other diners on the way out and they reiterated our sentiments. Way too long a wait. We come 4-5 times a year for the ribs but have lost patience with wait times. Service was very good once seated (Avery) but kitchen was extremely backed up. So, if you have an hour to spare go for it! To the owner: Reservations are not a bad thing! FYI: Our families restaurants took reservations and were integral in providing a quality experience. read more

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 - 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

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 - American Near Me - Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

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Terrible. Bad martini. Overcooked steaks. Wrong steak order (ribeye instead of a filet) and no baked potatoes. Just bad. Still delivered a bill with one drink taken off. We at nothing. Yuck. We won't go back. read more

Grey middle of steak canned soup over stressed out staff they are uncaring I dont know why they are so busy? They need a make over and retrain the cooks. 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

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

I went today and I ordered a combination of ribs and fry chicken combination a lady charged me $34 menu's price is $24 dollars I ask her for the price she said $34 I feel I got it ripoff's no even Chicago charge the amounts for combination of the fry chicken and bb ribs 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

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

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 - 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

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

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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Was in lake Geneva for the weekend and stopped by this amazing place with a great view of the lake and sunset. They have a boat trolly that will like you on a short 20 min cruise while you wait for your table and you can take your drinks on board completely free of charge. Definitely enjoyed that ride. Beware they do have a lengthy wait list but you can head downstairs to get a drink or lounge in the chairs in the meantime. They do not take reservations it's first come first serve except to wait well over an hour. Also, parking can be a bit difficult since they are always packed (I suggest having someone go inside to write your name on the list and then find parking, saves you time). I ordered fried calamari, mozzarella sticks, the full slab of ribs (ribs seems like it's their specialty vs other things) and their soup. Needless to say everything tasted delicious! Stop on by if you are in the area it won't disappoint! 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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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