Mara - Restaurant in Twentynine Palms - 73511 29 Palms Hwy, USA

Wonderful experience! Ribeye was cooked to perfection, and my wife's Caesar salad was delicious as well (I stole some 😋). It was our anniversary, so they did a complementary toast and dessert. We will definitely be back, if you're ever in 29 Palms, stop by and have a bite to eat!

Definitely a top spot for 29. Service was amazing, and the food was way above 99% of the places here, and even if the prices are higher, it doesn't feel overpriced (looking at you, Kitchen in the Desert). Spent $125 for two appetizers, 2 entrees, a beer, and 2 house drinks. The menu rotates seasonally, but what we had was delicious, with the appetizers being better than the entrees though. Great for a date night, my wife thought the atmosphere was fantastic.

Incredible place with amazing atmosphere! the waiters are very friendly and helpful, they gave to my daughter a luminous wreath. Due to the high load, there were power outages several times during the evening in the area. The chef personally came out and apologized, but despite the problems, he still cooked great dishes! I don't usually like live music in restaurants, but the musician here was very nice and kept everyone entertained during the dark. The music was very pleasant and not annoying. I haven't left a restaurant in such a good mood for a long time! Thanks to all the staff, you are amazing!

Jan 2023: Went on a Sunday for brunch with a group of friends. The atmosphere and music were very inviting. The food was very good. Lastly, the customer service made Mara’s THE top people friendly restaurant in all of 29 Palms. Even with a reservation it took about 15mins to get seated because they were busy and we had to ask for utensils. Despite those we still had a great time & the bottomless mimosas was wonderful. I highly recommend and I will return. Mar 2023: went for dinner. I was not too impressed with the artichoke dip & the lobster ravioli. We were still hungry afterwards. Ordered the strip steak and that was good. The dinner menu needs to be expanded. Nonetheless still a wonderful vibe & it made up for the food.

Reasons for stars: 1- loved the ambiance (kid friendly! but I would say it’s better for adults as they do have nicer table settings and it’s SMALL:)) 2- loved the concept of brunch and choosing your own entree! 3- loved how they had a nice yet small variety of foods to pick from 4- LOVED how it was not busy or packed on a weekend <3 Lack of star- I felt the waitresses could’ve been more attentive. We did not get asked for more coffee or offered water until the very end when our bill was brought even though there was only one other table busy. Sadly, found a small hair in my food ( on my last bite fortunately) but I didn’t make a big deal because things happen and well the food was still pretty tasty/appealing. Overall, would recommend!

We were a little disappointed to find out they opted out of the vegetarian entree option for Thanksgiving dinner but they did have plenty of sides, salads, and desserts. Plus, our waitress must have overheard us asking the chef at the buffet about it and made sure to offer me vegetables from the kitchen that didn't have meat-based items cooked in. We had great service and enjoyed the environment. It was our first trip to Mara and we were pleased overall.

This restaurant deserves double the stars. It is a small and cozy location. Their Sunday Brunch has a great selection of rolls, salads, and fruit to start. Five entrees to select from which has something for everyone. Menu changes weekly. Family style plate of scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage and potatoes. Dessert table is huge with small plates to sample all the delicacies. Price is all inclusive at 32.00. Comparable to any Palm Spring buffet but without the drive. Owners/Chefs David and Carol check on the guests and get their feedback on the meals. Did I mention mimosas are included? If you haven't gone there, you are missing out.

This was the best brunch I have ever had. The bottomless watermelon mimosas are so refreshing. There is an amazing spread of everything brunch. Ridiculously great food for $32 pp. the pic is just the opener!