Mars Resort

Had a fantastic dining experience. The food was absolutely delicious — we started with the fried calamari, which was crispy and flavorful, and shared the charred 1/2 duck for our main course, which was perfectly cooked and more than enough for the two of us. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming. We especially loved the option to sit outside right along the shore of Lake Como — a beautiful setting that added to the charm of the location. Highly recommend for a great meal with a view!

Not what I would describe as fancy but this has a lot of appeal. Outdoor balcony seating overlooking the lake or near beach eating on the lower level (more limited menu.) Service was great and provided information for other places to visit. The menu had a good assortment and portions were good sized. Ribs were marked as their specialty and they were good with a slight spice and sweetness. Would go back.

Three of us stopped in for lunch. We were seated quickly and greeted by our server. I ordered a Reuben sandwich. This is typically a goto for me in judging a place for a future visit. While it was tasty I wouldn't order it again here. The meat seemed to come from a package. It was thinly sliced and was not well distributed. I hate having to disassemble my food before eating. It is very typical for the kitchen to plop a ball of meat in the center and move on quickly to whatever else they are doing. The minestrone soup was very good, plenty of vegetables. The others in my party had the beef sandwich and a burger. Both were very happy.

Really cool, old-fashioned supper club located right on the Lake Como waterfront. My roast duck was perfectly cooked—tender meat paired with a great side of green beans. The atmosphere was eclectic, with live music adding to the charm, and the views from the outdoor deck were beautiful. I’ll definitely be coming back next time I’m in the Lake Geneva area.

Unbelievably cool experience!! The food was incredible, along with the sunset views!! A golden gem and must see, must try!! Great staff and piano vibes atmosphere!! See you again soon!! 20 stars!!

I met friends here today they have been here but I never have been here. I opted for a Ruben with sweet potato fries. I pared it up with a brandy old fashioned. The corned beef was so tender and the sweet potato fries were really good too. The brandy old fashioned was tasty as well. I will definitely to come again. When you come here ask for a window seat the view is very pretty.

Best hidden gem in the lake geneva area. Prices are perfect. $28 for a full slab of ribs with a side and soup/salad. The service is so perfect. Wait can be long but so worth it.

We had dinner in one of their igloos and we can not recommend this enough. Our server, Barbara, was so friendly and funny and just made the whole experience amazing. The food was delicious, get the tuna and the sliders! and the drinks were yummy. We brought extra blankets just in case we got cold, no worries, it was comfortable and no need for extra blankets. If you are going to Lake Geneva, make sure to call and reserve your igloo!!

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

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!

"The Salmon Might Have Been from Mars" This place has been around for about 100 years and has a great view of Lake Como (no, not that Lake Como, George Clooney). The wait staff are excellent, friendly and charming. Prices are a bit high, but hey, getting stuff to Lake Geneva costs a bit more. We ordered the ribs and also ordered the salmon sandwich (and i upgraded to sweet potato fries). Ribs were excellent, but that salmon was totally gross and not consumable. So my dinner was sweet tater fries. Probably would return because the folks there are nice, and so is the view.

Terrific bartenders making the best old fashioneds and sours around. Great atmosphere, but most importantly, the food was amazing. Great clam chowder, but the star of the show was the fried perch and bluegill were both incredible (I liked the bluegill more).

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.

Ribs fell off the bone. Delicious sauce and fresh green beans. Also shared a fried veggie platter and the homemade ranch dipping sauce was perfection. It was on the thicker side which I loved. Ordered a spinach salad with warm bacon dressing too and it was fantastic.

Both service and food and AMAZING!!!!! Love their Caesar salad . And Ribs. Yummmmmmmmmm

The ribs are to die for.... Hidden away and Fat boy JB Jelly Belly parties here. Might even be a private dining room .

Absolutely loved it! Outdoor seating with the perfect view of the lake. We would have liked to sit outside but didn't want to wait. Waitress was friendly and had lots of energy! The food was awesome! I had the salmon sandwich with sweet potato fries. The rest of the table had ribs, streak and fried shrimp, fried calamari and green beans, coleslaw, and salads for sides To drink I had the Mars signature old fashioned. We all tried and liked it as well. We will be coming back when we are in Lake Geneva. Best experience for lunch.

We've been here a few times during summer for drinks, but somehow never made it in for a proper dinner until this evening. Better late than never, I guess. I saw several orders of ribs and steaks come out of the kitchen that looked fabulous, but I went rogue and ordered the Grecian Pork chops. They were excellent, as was my wife's salmon. The bartender also made one of the best old fashions I've had in a long time. The intimate dining room is charming with a decor that reminds me of supper clubs further north and boasts some pretty nice views of Lake Como. We will definitely return.

The visit for dinner on Sat. 11/11/23 started out well enough. We met with our friends at 5pm, and sat outside on the patio, enjoying sunset views of Lake Como. Gas-fired heated tables, and fire stands kept the WI fall chill at bay. Drinks were good, the dinner wait was 60-90 minutes, no issues with that. Our party of six sat for dinner, and things went downhill. My chief complaint is this; my wife has a severe wine/balsamic allergy, enough so that it causes anywhere from mild breathing issues to full-blown Anaphylaxis, depending on how much sulfites she is exposed to. This allergy was CLEARY mentioned to the server. Three in our party ordered fillets with sauteed mushrooms, including my wife. The mushrooms were cooked in, yep you guessed it, WINE. She ate one and immediately felt the reaction. Others in our party said they could smell the WINE on the mushrooms. Needless to say, this is why we carry EpiPens and allergy meds whenever we eat out. The manager (not sure of his name) expressed his concerns, asking if we needed an ambulance, and said it happens (a bit of a coy response, IMO). Dinner was all but over for my wife at this point, as she spent a good deal of time in the restroom trying to catch her breath and debate the use of her Epipen. The remainder of the dinner selections were a mixed bag, leaning toward flat-out disappointing for two of us, one saying his fillet was "okay", and the last steak (ribeye) being "good". One of the others in the group had the "catch of the day", ahi tuna, and she said it should have been thrown back (improper cook, tough, not good at all). My fillet reminded me of one I'd seen at Outback Steakhouse or similar; light tan/fawn brown with grill marks, but no char or sear, ill-looking and a bland taste to match. The mushrooms did in fact have an acidic, sweet wine-sauteed flavor. The baked potato was smallish and unremarkable, as was the salad. I'd wished I took photos of the garish-looking steak, but I was not in the mood. The flubbed steak entree was removed from the bill, a sympathetic but futile gesture at that point. I boxed up 2/3 of my tan/bland meat, and they produced a new butterflied fillet (sans wine-sauteed mushrooms) for my wife (again, very unappealing visually, it looked like pork moreso than a prime cut of beef). Ultimately, all the leftovers went into the trash when we got home. I can think of many better ways to spend the sort of cash we did on what amounted to a few drinks, a salad, and a dry baked potato. Overall, I was really disappointed by our visit to Mars Resort, given all the amped-up reviews and one-hour drive-time each way. I would give the overall visit a "D", and we will not be returning, nor will I recommend it to others. Also, I might suggest Mars Resort implement "flags" on a patron's entrée, indicating there is an allergy concern, and verifying the food is unsullied. Other supper clubs and decent restaurants have such safeguards in place; this might save you a patron from falling ill (or worse) in your establishment and potential exposure to liability.

First , can't best the view though rainy that day.. maybe why we got a window seat! We had the most friendly and cute waitress Jessica! Welcomed us like old friends even though our first visit We had the fish fry ! The coleslaw and chowder were the hits! Will return in spring to enjoy the beach!

What a gem! We're from Chicago, so we're super picky about food. This is forever on my list of places to visit. The food was amazing. The service impeccable. You feel like you're in an old school restaurant in a good way. Sits right on the water. Just wish they could ship their food to Chicago! Lastly, the prices? Outstanding!

The atmosphere was nice. We sat at the bar overlooking the lake. Service was excellent and attentive. The food was OK. Chicken sandwich was terribly dry and the Italian Beef appeared to be plain roast beef with some au jus on the side and a texture that was kind of rubbery. Onion rings were dull and boring from the freezer to the fryer. Drinks however were generously poured.

We found this little gem by accident about 5 years ago. Such a great place for lunch or dinner!

Great service and food, view of Lake Como. No reservations, you won't be seated are you going like are you going to the restaurant? I know you're so proud somebody new. until the last member of your party shows up.

If I could give it 10 stars I would, don't be intimidated by the lack of parking, find somewhere and just go ... we had about an hours wait but they have a lot of tables and chairs set up right on the beach, so we probably could've waited three hours and I would've been perfectly fine. We had a few cocktails while we waited on the beach from their bar. The staff was amazing. Sammy was our waitress and she was wonderful. The food was even better. It was our first visit and I'm looking forward to our next.

I was quite surprised to see how small it the dining area is. It was fall time so the outdoor seating was closed. We had to wait 2 hours for a table. Every placed you turned, it was packed. Food was just alright. Drinks were good. Service was great. I would only go back to check them out in the summer time.

Had lunch today and it was delicious. I had the Ruben sandwich which was the best over ever had. Thin slice corned beef on non greasy toast. Yummy. Friends had the hamburger club sandwich and another had the chicken pot pie soup and small spinach salad. We were all very happy and food was reasonably priced. Go early for lunch on Saturday or it get more crowded. Great outdoor seating on the lake.

Wonderful igloo experience! More limited menu but food was delicious! Nice atmosphere, good music and waitstaff, thank you!

We were waiting for hours and not recommend! The beach is nice for sunset! Food is ok.

Everything was amazing, our table was outside on a beautiful summer night and the sunset was breathtaking. The service was great and very attentive and pleasant. My filet was cooked to perfection and very tender. The prices are also really reasonable. Will not hesitate to come back here when I'm in the area.

Good food good service went early in a weekday hadn't been there in several years. Did not disappoint. Felt like I went back in time

Mouth watering ribs....omg! To die for! Great atmosphere...perfect for date night or hanging out with friends.

Mars Bar is a popular place nestled by Lake Como. They are known for friday fish fry or their Ribs. Always busy but we decided to stop for beverage and appetizer with friends. We sat at the bar and noticed how everyone was relaxing and enjoying the afternoon. What a good time and you could tell the bartenders knew alot of the locals who were there. Very nice bartenders. You could look across the lake and see an ice castle on the other side. Just remember you might have to use your GPS to find this Gem.

Usually the only con here is waiting for a table can take a year. But we got right in at 5pm and it was amazing. Ending dinner with drinks and live music in the yard on the lake is just chefs kiss.

This restaurant lives up to the hype in every way. The view is amazing. The decor is a total throwback in a really charming way. And the food is shockingly good. The grilled shrimp entree was incredible and the sweet potato fries were great. I was less impressed with my roasted mushrooms, but the rest of my group loved them. If there's a wait to get in, which there usually is, there's a beautiful waterfront bar out back. It's a great spot to get a drink!

Good ol Mars. This place is iconic. Even in the winter it is cozy and fun. You walk in, the piano is playing and the energy is positive-everyone is having a great time singing and smiling. My fiancés grandparents used to come here as regulars, and I feel so sentimental visiting. The last two times we came, we had the same server who is so friendly and attentive. The manager came up to check on us both times as well, and I really appreciate that. I am vegan so I usually get the bruschetta with no cheese and sweet potato fries. I notice that in the winter they have outdoor igloos to dine in, and I would love to try to do that next winter. I think it's really cool and modern that they have elevated the experience with that option. Love you Mars!

We've been to Mars three times, and the previous two were fine. Today, however... Our server was abrupt and while she got the job done, it was with a little attitude. Fried chicken came to the table looking delicious. When the breast was cut into, it turned out to still be frozen in the middle. Frozen. The thigh and leg were obviously not cooked through. The server offered to put it back in the fryer (now that it's been partially eaten and cut up?!) and made a lame excuse about why it wasn't cooked through. The salmon sandwich on rosemary ciabatta sounds delicious, yes? Well, the salmon had no flavor and the bread was a dry roll, not tender smooshy oily goodness that I'd expect. Sadly, we're out. Great old fashioneds can be found many places in Lake Geneva.

I'm conflicted about this review. On one hand, the servers were great and obviously working very hard. Our entrées were good, too. But the wait... We got to Mars just before 6pm on a Saturday, which I thought was on the early side so I was hoping the wait wouldn't be too bad. Wrong. It was nearly two hours. We were running around all day and hadn't eaten since morning, which made those hours seem even longer. That's not their fault, but it provides context for my hangriness. We ordered a drink and some chicken tenders to tide us over. Both were fine. Because there was not a mask in sight, we asked for outdoor seating. My understanding was that the tent would be heated but it wasn't and late Sep nights get chilly. We ordered the ribs-chicken combo meal and a half order of ribs. They were tasty. And like I said, our server was hustling but still sweet. I would recommend eating here but just make sure you don't come too hungry because it will likely be a while before you eat.

We just came here tonight for our 1 year wedding anniversary! What an amazing environment! We expected a long wait going in, since it's no reservations, and their fish fry was today. It was a 90 minute wait, which we were fine with and had an amazing time waiting at the bar! We got a table well under the 90 minutes after a few drinks at the bar. The prices here are amazing for what you get! We each got the fried cod fish fry, and we added a half slab of their ribs Cisco style (dry rub) as our bartender recommended. These were some of the best ribs I've ever had in my life! They fell off the bone, and we left nothing behind. The ambience in this place is lively, fun, and all around a great time. Everyone, including the staff was singing along to classics with the piano singer. We came from out of town and anytime we visit Lake Geneva this will now be a MUST stop for us!

We were visiting the area on our way to Alpine Valley, we read the other reviews and had to check it out for ourselves. We sat at the bar, ordered a full slab & cheese curds to share. We ended up ordering another full slab to ourselves. We were absolutely surprised that these were the best ribs of our lives. Can't forget to mention about the amazing old fashion. First one was a little sweet for my taste, the bartender offered to remake it. It was so balanced and delicious, I had three. Hands down best experience.

We've been going to Lake Geneva for years and somehow just came upon this place. It's perfect for what I want when I come to Wisconsin! It has old school supper club vibes, which solid food, and really good service. I got the ribs and chicken combo and they were on point. The kids loved their meals and it was all fairly reasonable. We went early to avoid the rush, but the place can get very busy. This is now a must on our annual Lake Geneva trips.

What the heck dude. Haven't you already heard that Mars Restaurant and Resort is the place to be on Friday nights for the fish fry? And pretty much every other night for the food, old-school ambience, and awesome location on the lake? Well, if you haven't heard, you know now. Go here. It's not the cheapest place, but the quality of the food and cocktails is off the charts, and the location can't be beat. If you do decide to come by on Friday for the fish fry, get there early. The place is packed because the locals and the tourists know that here is where you will get a phenomenal meal and also hear some live piano music to round out your night. Other than having to wait for a table because the place is packed, there is absolutely nothing to complain about from Mars.

If you want the quintessential Wisconsin resort supper club experience, I highly recommend Mars! Mars doesn't take reservations, but they process wait times rather quickly. Customer service is excellent and the food is delicious supper club fare, reasonably priced as well. My wife had the fried chicken, tender and crunchy, some of the best you'll find. I had the marinated charred half duck with dipping sauce, a tender, tasty, fat free unique version of duck. Additionally, the wait staff is courteous, attentive and some of the best you'll find. One of the best dinner experiences you'll find in the Lake Geneva area, over looking beautiful Lake Como.

This place has beautiful location on Lake Como. It is more of a bar plus restaurant. It was extremely busy and very noisy. Food was only average and there were many flies flying around. I would not recommend this place except for the location. I will not be returning.

Cute spot on the beach. Super club food from steaks and ribs to burgers. All well seasoned. Good drink menu too. Staff was short and that made it a bit chaotic. Definitely have a cocktail and take the sunset cruise! Parking in front plus across the road.

Best ribs and duck around. Great atmosphere, excellent drinks. Highly recommend to all.

Second time I have been here and have really enjoyed the food. Ordered the fried cod and it was a huge portion and very good. Cod filets were thick and not flat skinny pieces, exactly how I like it. Potato pancakes weee good as well!

We had reservations for the igloo to celebrate our anniversary. Our server Jessica made our evening so special. The food was excellent. Jessica was very attentive but not bothersome and she brought us a special dessert for our anniversary. We absolutely loved the igloo. Will we definitely be back and request Jessica for our server.

After 100 years in business, Mars doesn't need my review. It is truly a gem. I have been going to Mars for over 30 of those years and it is always a highlight of our trip. The location, atmosphere and staff are the best. I rarely get excited about ordering chicken, but Mars delivers perfection. Ribs fall off the bone. Portions are great. Don't be put off by the wait, grab a beverage, sit on the beach and appreciate how lucky you are to be there.

Be careful!! I've been going here for over 20 years, and I walk in tonight and order an old fashion and I get the bill and see it was a Signature old fashion. What is a Signature old fashion?I just ordered an old fashioned odidn't order a signature I'll tell you what the difference is is six dollars so I paid $12 for an old fashion in Wisconsin, I miss the old management. Mars isn't what it used to be.

Great oldskool Wisconsin supper club/bar vibes and a nice view of the Lake. I'll definitely go back next time I'm in the area.

I came with some friends during Labor weekend. The owner Scott harassed me and exposed me in the middle of the dinning room because I had a service dog. He said he couldn't be here and made some very inappropriate/illegal questions in regards to my health and my service dog. Our server Jessica was awesome but I feel bad that she has to work in such a hostile environment. I have had my service dog for 5 years and I have never experienced such an unpleasant situation. Such a shame for a beautiful location although the food is nothing to write home about.

Was craving a Friday night fish fry and decided to try Mars as we had heard good things. Around 7 there was a 45 minute wait which gives us time to have a old fashioned in the bar area. It was busy, standing room only, but the bartenders saw us and were able to quickly get us our drinks. Once seated, our server was super friendly and checked in on us regularly. I really enjoyed the cheese curds and our fish fry dinner. The perch and cod both were really great- crispy and flaky. We both liked the coleslaw but the potato pancakes were just okay. I would also pass on the grasshopper next time as it was more of a boozy drink vs ice cream but that is just me.

Great place run by great people who know the hospitality business well. They wrote the book on WI restaurant/bar service. Every server/bartender has great product knowledge and your satisfaction is their top priority. I endorse this place.

This place was a huge disappointment. We sat at the bar while waiting for a table. Received our drinks promptly, but then both bar tenders refused to take our food order saying we had to wait for the shift change. No idea what that was about. Then finally our table was ready so we decided to forget trying to eat at the bar. Our table service was slow to start and before we even got our food we saw food going to the bar to people who arrived AFTER we left the bar. Interesting considering they wouldn't take our order at the bar. We ordered fish fry and it's the worst we've ever had. The fish and corn fritters were over cooked. A long wait for less than mediocre food. Don't plan on ever going back.

This place is a must visit! We make it in to Mars every time we visit Lake Delevan or Lake Como. The atmosphere is so festive inside. Tons of people watching, and you tend to meet someone every time you go. At Halloween all the waiters dress up. In the middle of winter you can watch people on snow mobiles pull up. Great deck for outdoor dinner or cocktails. There's a good selection of Wisconsin style food and lots of classic cocktails. Be prepared to wait a little bit for a table as everyone wants to be here. The wedding is not bad though because there is so much to look at and such a great field to the place.

What a wonderful gem to Lake Como. It was busy for a Wednesday night and that was because of the special fish fry dinner I'm sure! Dinner was a 10/10 for taste and price. The cheese curd was great and the shrimp appetizer was even greater. Scott and Sam were amazing and so knowledgeable with their recommendations. It was well worth the small wait for this impeccable dinner. Everyone was having a great time and the view of the lake was spectacular. Thank you Mars Restaurant, you have made two more regulars out of my chef boyfriend and me. Mars =Great Lake Geneva experience. Period

We loved this restaurant! Fast service great ambiance (it's right on the lake) and the food was delicious. We definitely will be back here.