Rainforest Cafe

  4.2 – 11,091 reviews   • Restaurant

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Part adventure, part restaurant, and wholly entertaining. The Rainforest Cafe is a A WILD PLACE TO EAT® and exciting thrill for all ages. Wild times await in a decorative jungle with animatronics and a menu of delicious American and tropical fare. Visitors can also hover over “Wild Bunch” attire and hundreds of private-label souvenirs at the Rainforest Cafe Retail Village, while Tracy the Talking Tree speaks up every 30 seconds with an earth-friendly message. Make sure to visit our Build-A-Bear Workshop® where you can create your own furry friend! CAUTION: Flashing lights and thunder sounds inside restaurant. May cause discomfort and/ or seizures for those with photosensitive epilepsy.

Rainforest-themed chain for updated classic fare amid jungle flora & animatronic animals.

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Reviews

June Gemini
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We had lunch at Rainforest Cafe today with our family and overall it was a very enjoyable experience — especially great for kids.

Atmosphere:
The rainforest theme is really fun and immersive. There are lots of animal decorations and aquariums throughout the restaurant. Every 25 minutes or so, there’s a “storm” experience with animal movements, sounds, mist, and thunder/lightning effects. It was very well done and definitely exciting for kids.

Food:
We ordered four dishes and overall everything was good.
• Mojo Bones and Taste of the Islands were amazing.The full rack of ribs was especially good — very flavorful and tender.
• The Jerk Chicken & Shrimp Pasta and Avesone App were a bit on the salty side for me, but my family thought they were fine.

Service:
Service was generally good. We didn’t get water refilled during the meal, maybe because it was a bit busy, but overall the staff was friendly and attentive.

They also have ballon animal, kids love it. So do I .

Overall, a fun dining experience with great atmosphere and solid food. Highly recommend for families with kids!
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C C
**NOTE: THEY DONT ALLOW SAME DAY RESERVATIONS ON THE WEEKEND ** SUUUUUUPER expensive…..$20 just for a burger $25 for appetizer plate. I get the concept and for tiny kids it might be cute. It reminded me of the old Show Biz / Chucky cheese with the animatronic characters. Just seems a bit outdated. Could use a bit of updates to the atmosphere. For what they charge they should definitely be able to afford it. I did appreciate that there were inexpensive items options in the gift shop and the themed cup my daughter got was reasonable. However, the drink apparently is an additional charge!? The server was absolutely fantastic. The host was amazing as well juggling the chaos even though he had a broken arm. All and all unfortunately with the $145.00 for 2 meals, 2 drinks and an appetizer we most likely wont be back. (I might make an exception for desert only with the grandkids) I think about those who would love to bring their kids there and wouldn’t be able to affor anything. My advice would be adding at the minimum 1 or 2 affordable small simple options in order to open the opportunity to a broader audience.
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Jill Temple
Online reservations said no tables available; we walked up to host desk and expected a 30-min wait but a table was available immediately. Definitely check with hostess versus using online booking. Angel our server was very prompt, energetic, and attentive. He had appetizers our quickly. The food was fresh and out fast. The fried shrimp was greasier than we prefer, about only complaint. Food was plentiful and tasty. We were celebrating a Birthday and the Volcano dessert easily would feed 4 or more! Highly recommend Angel as server. If you have a wait, there is plenty of unique shopping outside restaurant.
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Mil Be
The Rainforest atmosphere was okay. I do recommend making an online reservation because it saves a lot of time and helps you avoid the eternal waiting.

The service was fine, but unfortunately the food was not for the faint of heart. The shrimp was overcooked, and the steak was so tough it felt like chewing rubber. Considering the prices, the food quality did not match the cost. Overall, it’s not worth the overpriced charges.
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Tirza Austin
We went during the holidays when it was very busy. Stefan did a fantastic job and was very attentive. He refilled our chips and even washed our take home glasses and wrapped them. Great family experience for everyone. Glad we made a reservation. We were sat immediately. This place is a must if you have young kids. Very impressed with service, food and atmosphere.
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Kelli Morris
Stopped in at Rainforest Cafe for a quick snack. The service was great and everyone was friendly and attentive. People really come here for the rainforest atmosphere and effects, and it definitely delivers on that — lots going on and a fun environment.

The food was ok, but its more about the experience than the cuisine. One thing to note: it’s very loud with all the sound effects and activity, so it’s not the place if you’re looking for a quiet meal or anyone is noise sensitive.

Overall it was a fun stop for the novelty, and the staff made the visit enjoyable.
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Somehow Still Alive
The setting and atmosphere was amazing, the animal animatronics made sounds and moved quite realistically, small aquarium throughout, lightning storms (lights flashing and trees shaking) Our waiter/waitress did have moments of disappearing for a long while but it was dinner time when we visted so that was understandable. The food wasn’t what was expected for the price. The BBQ burger was very dry and honestly tasteless and the bun was very hard, the cheese curds were okay but definitely expected more flavor for being over $10. The rainbow colada wasn’t pleasing either lacking in any fruity or alcoholic taste. In my overall opinion it was too pricey for the lack of quality in food but the atmosphere was worth the price. Probably a better spot to take children for their birthdays or such.
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Rick
Great servers, excellent food, the best desserts!! Can’t beat the atmosphere.
Worth mentioning – DFW has grown a lot in 30 years, many, many places have come and gone, yet Rainforest Cafe is still as popular today! We remember like it was yesterday the excitement over them coming to Grapevine.
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Brenda Laney
Had such a fun time at Rainforest Cafe! From the moment we walked in, it felt like we were in a whole different world. The jungle atmosphere, animal sounds, and overall vibe made the experience so unique and exciting.
The food was really good and came out hot and fresh, and the staff was friendly and attentive. It’s not just a meal — it’s an experience, and that’s what makes it so special.
Perfect spot for a fun outing, especially if you want something different than a regular restaurant. We had a great time and would definitely go back! ✨
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R Morretti
Our server, Violet, was fantastic! She walked us through the menu with ease and always kept our drinks topped off. The whole place has such a lively, family-friendly atmosphere. The gift shop is definitely a highlight, so many unique things to look at!

As for the food, it’s not exactly groundbreaking, but the playful names on the menu add some charm. Honestly, you’re paying more for the overall experience than the actual dishes, but it’s still a great spot for a family outing.

Every half hour, there’s a fun little “thunderstorm” ⛈️ that adds to the excitement, and a photographer makes the rounds offering keepsake photos starting at $20. The restaurant was spotless, fully stocked, and well staffed. I’d recommend everyone try it at least once!
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