Mark O's Bar & Grill

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  Went to the new Muster location for dinner with my hubby. The burgers were really good and I really liked the French fries.  It isn't really my type of atmosphere - I prefer warmth/wood bars/tin ceilings.  The bar here is plastic.  But service and sound are the reason for 2 stars.  Hubby ordered a Maker's neat - Bartender didn't know what Makers Mark was or what neat meant. She also didn't know how to pour a Dewar's & water. She's a bartender!  Just two examples of bad service.  There was no organization and the staff seemed to be a little competitive with each other. The sound was so loud we had to repeat our drink/food orders multiple times as did the people around us.  It was 6:00 not 10pm.  They also use tickets and calculators to figure out your bill.  I'm pretty sure we were overcharged $10 but never saw a receipt with what we ordered.  We waited so long; we just wanted to get out of there.  
  They have these great TVs but were showing Wheel of Fortune and an old hockey game on the NHL network... on a college football Saturday.

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  Posted on 10.08.12 Marcee N.

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  I was out visiting family and stopped in here for a bite to eat. The menu had a great variety of appetizers as well as burgers and even fish. The appetizers all come in a large portion big enough to share with a few other people over some drinks. A good value for the price. Everything came out hot and quick. The bartenders were all very friendly and gave great service.
  
  For my dinner I went with the Mark O's burger. I noticed another yelper also commented on this great burger.
  Comprised of sauteed mushrooms, sauteed onions, two types of cheese melted to perfection and lets not forget the horsey-mayo. I am drooling just thinking about it now.
  
  Sadly I have to mention this, because most places think they can get away with frozen burgers and trust me I know the difference. THIS WAS 100% NON-FROZEN! So many times has a burger joint has failed me due to frozen meat. How hard is it to buy ground beef and make a patty???! Mark O's has it right!
  
  To comment on the atmosphere, it was a wide open space with lots of TVs and inviting colors. A pet peeve of mine is uncomfortable bar stools. I was not disappointed here. Yes there is smoking, but that is unavoidable in the state of Indiana. However, when I visited it was warm outside and I did have the option of sitting outside but choose to sit inside and watch the game on TV. It does seem like they are trying to combat the smoke issue with huge garage door windows. Tons of fresh air.
  
  Lastly, although I did not partake I did notice they have an impressive game room. Would be the perfect spot to take some friends for drinks and a good time the next time I am in town.

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  Posted on 02.11.12 Janene Z.

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  Good food. Nice bartenders.  But can't give more than two stars because of the smoke. If your a smoker it's a 3 - 4 for bar food type place. 5 on the bartenders.

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  Posted on 11.14.11 Tony Q.

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  Typical bar scene, nothing special here. Dimly lit, mediocre staff and kind of dingy inside despite a recent remodel. The food is typical bar food and they could stand to keep a few more unique beer choices on tap. The building at least used to look cool but when they remodeled it they turned it into a stucco looking building with a big block letter sign on the marquee and it's kind of ugly looking now. I've been here a couple of times when they've had decent bands but I never even think of them for a night out otherwise.

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  Posted on 09.26.11 Samantha P.

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  Stopped here on my way into Chicago.....If u are looking for a hot spot, not ideal,  but a biker bar with cold beer, very attractive bartenders, and a quick burger this works. Location is off putting, but for hotel guests ideal!

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  Posted on 08.07.10 Alex R.

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  Stopped in while travelling down rte 80. Mark O's is a bar that also serves food. Beer selection is a little above average by volume of beers, but not exceptional in quality. Service, although attractive to the eye, left me waiting several minutes while chatting up other folks. The reuben I ordered was average. Corned beef was lean,but only about one finger high. Being from out of state, i'm not used to folks smoking in restaurants anymore and that definitely affected my enjoyment of the sandwich as well. They also charge you 1.50 if you want to use a credit card under 15.00...a clear violation of their user agreement. I'll forget this place as soon as I get back on the highway.

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  Posted on 09.24.09 Matt T.

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