Mars 2112
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Mars 2112 is one of many tourist-targeted restaurants in the Times Square district of New York City, based on future space travel and accommodations. At 33,000 sq ft, it was the largest such themed restaurant when it opened in November, 1998.[1] Businessman and founder Paschal M. Phelan claimed at its opening. "'It's the fusion of fun and good food and fantasy."[1]
A UFO-like craft takes patrons to the dining tier, where the "Mars Bar" and "Space Arcade" are also located. Perhaps the most notable feature is Crystal Crater. Crystal Crater serves as the dining area. It is three stories high, and decorated to match a possible Mars subterranean landscape. Waiters are dressed in futuristic costumes, and food and drink items have space-themed names. After dining, patrons pass through two doorways where a "teleporter" takes them back to the main floor. Customers then enter the gift shop.
