Something similar to "System Restore"?

Is there something on the Mac that is similar to Windows' System Restore?

Not quite the same, but similar options are available.
The Mac OS X install disk has a choice to "Archive and Install". This will install a fresh copy of the OS while saving your personal info and data. Here's a link...
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107120
Also, third-party utilities can allow you to "clone" your hard drive, most often to an external drive or perhaps to a disk image on the internal drive. You could then restore, or start up from, this clone. A utility called SuperDuper might be worth a look along with similar offerings.
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    Right, this one is bugging me.
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