Restaurants near Grand Army Plaza

Everyone from the time we walked in, until the time we were leaving was attentive and had great customer service. The shrimp loaf sandwich was awesome. I would like to go back and try the oysters. We tried a few side that I didn't care for but the 25 lunch special was a good deal.

I took two colleagues to Café Mars for a business dinner. The comfortable booth salons with the sensitive and attentive service allowed us to talk freely. The drinks and food were off-the-charts fabulous. They made the business discussions that much more fun and productive. We started with 3 “snacks” … pizza slice anchovies, antipasto bomb and inside-out Chicago beef. All three were flavorful, amazingly creative and wonderfully presented. These bites complimented the cocktails, including the deeply flavored Giardiniera martini. Indeed, since the Giardiniera is a key ingredient in the Chicago beef snack, the match was downright perfect! The chefs and bartenders sure work well together. Our three pastas were equally inspired, including the lemony curls, the Genoa tuna waves, and the more traditional Brooklyn Sunday gravy … but with triangle-shaped penne and meat cubes, instead of balls! A modern pivot! We finished with the deconstructed Philly pork sandwich. The flavors were right out of the Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia, but the careful execution and beautiful presentation made them pop! It couldn’t have been a better dinner! Thank you, Café Mars!

Izzy and Melissa made our visit OUT OF THIS WORLD! The service is incredible as is the ambiance - the value of the price is great too! My mom loved coming here for her birthday surprise and I will definitely be back with friends! You can’t go wrong - and don’t forget to add on a vintage tea cup to take home (:

Authentic Italian food, friendly staff within a nice location. Easy to recommend - I'll come back for sure.

Small cozy space with innovative and delicious Tex/Mex menu. Service was very good. Reservations may be needed depending upon day and time. Highly reccomended