Not groundbreaking but nostalgic! I can't say the food here is top notch quality, especially for the price, but that's to be expected with a restaurant like this. Also took a while to get my food and it was quite empty in there. It was fresh and hot at least! What I can say is that the service is very friendly and the atmosphere brings back a lot of nostalgia from going to Rainforest Cafes as a kid! Overall, this isn't a place I'll be rushing back to all the time, but it is a fun place to go and eat every once in a blue moon!!! read more

It's nostalgia that brings me through the doors of the Rainforest Cafe. With that said, I was mildly surprised by our visit. The restaraunt was very quiet on the day we dined there, with only two other parties seated. Our waitress was SO NICE, she really was fantastic! The table was a little sticky, and we had to request different silverware because ours were a little grimy. The food is... ok. Our side salads were surprisingly fresh and crunchy with some pretty spot on house made ranch. Our entrees were mediocre but decent enough to eat without complaint. The food came out hot, and though some parts of the dishes did seem "previously frozen", nothing tasted bad or was downright gross. Overall, though Rainforest Cafe will never be something to rant and rave about food wise, we didn't have a bad time! We mostly came for that good ol' dose of nostalgia, and the Cafe did indeed deliver on that front. Pro tip: request a seat by the aquariums! read more

Rainforest Cafe - American Near Me - Auburn Hills, Michigan

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Food was great , took a while to come out though. The environment is really entertaining for kids with the animatronics.

We had Miranda and the service she provided was absolutely amazing. The food was good as well. thank you for the amazing time here we will be back! read more

The food was absolutely delicious just wish it didn't take almost 2 hours on a Tuesday night.. read more

Rainforest Cafe - Bourbon Street Salmon & Grilled Shrimp Python Pasta - American Near Me - Auburn Hills, Michigan

I like to bring my toddler here once a year to see how he interprets and reacts to the sights and sounds as he grows up. The aquariums are awesome and plentiful. I wish they had a better roster of the fish in each tank so we can search and find while waiting for our food. I love the constellation ceiling. The animals are a little clunky, but it's fun to see my kid react to the performance. Service is great. Food is subpar. We came on a day where kids meals are 99 cents, which is awesome! Regular entrees are pricey. Chicken sandwich and fries were ok. Kids pizza had almost a cracker crust. read more

Rainforest Cafe - Castaway Kids Pizza - American Near Me - Auburn Hills, Michigan

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I have seen nearly every storefronts and business in Great Lakes Crossing come and go, but Rainforest Cafe is one of the few that have withstood the test of time. It is a place I have been twice in my life, once as a kid because I think it gears mostly towards kids, so my parents brought me here once. And then maybe 30-some odd years later, my friend and I went recently because we were just curious about it! Turns out, truly nothing has changed about this place. It is exactly as I remember it, the kitschy animal calls and makes you feel like you're dining in "a jungle". It's hilariously...camp. The food is not good here, no offense, but it just isn't. Everything feels a little old and outdated. But I'm sure this Rainforest Cafe will still remain long past my dying days hahahaha! But if this one ever closes down, best believe I will be trying my HARDEST to get the mushroom bar setup moved to my house! read more

Rainforest Cafe - Awesome Appetizer Adventure - American Near Me - Auburn Hills, Michigan

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First off- this has nothing to do with the waitstaff! The waitress was attentive and kind. The food however was not edible. 3 meals, one came out wrong. One was undercooked, the 3rd, so overcooked and chewy. The manager did comp the meals I guess? He said he would take care of it, and we waited, expecting someone to come back with the tab. We finally just left some money on the table and left ‍ Super disappointing as we were excited to go somewhere different and fun for the kids. We did get an awesome souvenir photo, so that was great!! read more

The experience was cool the waiters were nice. The wait was about an hour for good not great food.

Ok let me start off my by saying we came here because Oakland University was hosting an event at great lakes crossing and they featured a {Golden Grizzly Cocktail} THEY DIDNT EVEN KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT IT LET ALONE HAVE A SUBSTITUTE FOR IT! now waiting over 25 minutes at the bar and only one other couple is here and NOTHING. The manager has been walking around also DOING NOTHING! WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT. service here has always been horrible and ridiculously expensive for basically trash food. No name tag for obvious reasons. Never ever will be back. When this place opens there was a line out the door!!! They literally said there so so busy .... 2 dinner parties in the entire restaurant not busy by any restaurant standards. Just crap staff. Sorry but here on Yelp I don't sugar coat anything and your going to know the truth 100% read more

Rainforest Cafe - Wow LOOK HOW BUSY ... smh yeah right lie some more.... - American Near Me - Auburn Hills, Michigan

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Stopped by Rainforest Cafe on a Tuesday night. Minimal wait and the service was quick and friendly. Unfortunately, the food is priced too high for what you get. Everything my party had was not very good (again, especially with those prices) and the drinks were very watered down. I've come on a separate occasion just for the volcano and the ambiance and that was much better. I would say skip dinner and just come for the nostalgia and the desert! read more

I could have microwaved this at home. The food was bland and did not seem fresh although it was pretty busy when we visited. I've always heard such good things about Rainforest Cafe, but the food was underwhelming and the environment was overwhelmingly loud, especially with the animals and thunderstorms "coming to life" every 15 minutes. Aside from that, our server was polite and I liked the green bathroom tile, but that's not enough to make me want to return. read more

Rainforest Cafe - Shrimp Tacos - American Near Me - Auburn Hills, Michigan

The pasta was phenomenal. The customer service was excellent! I'm so happy I stopped by for lunch. I can't wait to come back already. read more

Rainforest Cafe - American Near Me - Auburn Hills, Michigan

This had to be the worst experience ever! There were 6 of us and it took a hour+ to get our food. Then we had no straws, napkins or silverware. Our waitress took forever to bring us every single thing. Our food was absolutely horrible and we paid a small fortune. Do yourself a favor and eat off the food court or leave mall. read more

Came here with family on a Sunday afternoon after church. When we got there, it wasn't too busy and got seated right away, but it did fill up by the time we left! I ordered the fried shrimp platter and a side Caesar salad. I would have given this a 3 star because of my food and my dad's food. The shrimp wasn't very impressive to me, I've had better. My dad also got the shrimp sampler and he wasn't very fond of it. The food portions were good though. My husband got the Bimini chicken and he loved it. My mom and sister got lasagna and Alfredo pasta and they both enjoyed theirs as well, so that's why I'm giving this 4 stars. The service was good, our server was very attentive and kind. And I believe if you took kids here, they would be here for a treat because the atmosphere was so cute and they had animals all over like the rainforest. read more

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I agree with other reviews that say that Rainforest Cafe is best on weekends, and it is really geared towards kids under 8 years old or so. If you are in the mall and are planning a "big event" or "special treat", you should have a great experience here. It's right next door to SeaLife and just a short walk from LegoLand, so it's a perfect location to eat when visiting those locations. The food was surprisingly good. I had the pastalaya, which was a little salty but really good. Huge portions, especially the desserts. The restaurant was clean and well managed, our waitress was really fun and did a fantastic job. Our kids had fun watching the animatronics show and enjoyed the aquarium next to our table. If you have really young kids, the show might be a little intense for them. The bathrooms are right next to the huge elephants and I saw two small children (like 2 or 3) who were pretty upset by the display. All of the other kids I saw were having an awesome time, so your mileage may vary. Be warned that there is a gift shop, and it's almost impossible to enter or exit without getting roped into that mess. They do have a full bar, so maybe you can treat yourself to some liquid patience while you are enjoying all of the excitement. Have fun! read more

it's actually really good the service was great and the detail it was honestly amazing.

The Rainforest Cafe is a great place to celebrate birthdays. My daughter asks to come here every year and loves all the animals surrounding the dining room. The fish tanks at the entrance and inside the restaurant are a nice touch. My children could spend all day staring at the colorful fish swimming around. We had a reservation on a busy Friday evening and still had to wait about 30 minutes before getting seated. My children were starving and restless by that point. We ordered for them right away, but it took a while to get their food. Our waitress apologized as the kitchen was backed up. The food was fresh and our kids enjoyed their meals though. I'm always weary about fruit at restaurants because they're not always good. But the apple and orange slices were indeed fresh and my kids enjoyed them. The mac and cheese, pizza, shrimp, and hot dog dishes they ordered were eaten. To me, that's all I wanted. When we come here, my kids finish their food. I ordered the Amazon chicken fajitas. It's a really big entree. I was able to eat, share, and still took a box home. The food was great. We ordered the big volcano dessert to sing happy birthday to our girl. She loved it! Some of the waitstaff came out to sing with us and had a candle for her to blow out. It was an obvious favorite. Overall, it was a nice evening and a fun family dinner. We'll likely be back soon for another celebration, hopefully on a night that isn't so busy. read more

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This used to be a fun place to go for the lights on the ceiling, but the food is never good... Ate the meatloaf and regretted it almost immediately. It's just not good. The hanging foliage always makes me wonder how they keep dust from falling into the tables. read more

We put our name on the list at 3 pm and was told an hour to an hour and a half. It took over two hours to be seated, 4 adults and 1 child. We ordered a chili con queso app, the waitress asked if we wanted to add the beef, we said no. It took 25 minutes for chips and cheese to come out. By the time our meals hit the table it had been and hour and 15 minutes. My fiancés sandwich was inedible, the bread was so hard his teeth couldn't even go through it. We sent it back and didn't even want anything else cause we didn't want to wait. By the time we got the check, it had been almost 5 hours since we put our name on the waitlist. And then we were also charged for the beef added to the queso, even though we didn't ask for it. Honestly, really disappointed. As a GM in the restaurant industry, I know it's not that hard. To wait that long for crappy food & to get overcharged is a joke. Also, there were countless employees standing around on their phones. Refills took forever. Seemed they cared more about closing than their quality of food and service. Will not be back. read more

Great restaurant! Service was top notch, good was excellent! Unique atmosphere with a jungle theme.

When I planned our adventure to Legoland and SeaLife Aquarium, I knew Rainforest Cafe needed to be a part of that! We went on a Saturday, so I thought to get reservations! I'm so glad I did as I saw them turning people away at the door. The food was great! The atmosphere was the best, though! We got seated next to the animatronic tigers and were not disappointed! read more

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Food and service were great! The ambience was all it hoped to be. Definitely will recommend and return.

Rainforest Cafe is one of those places I've only heard of through word of mouth, but never considered visiting myself. It's not so much that I didn't have the desire to go, just didn't think we had one within a reasonable distance. As fate would have it, my family and I paid a visit to Great Lakes Crossing and stumbled upon a Rainforest Cafe (I say that jokingly because it's really hard to miss). The first thing you will notice after going through their gift shop is the entirety of the restaurant is covered with a lush green canopy to create the illusion of a dense tropical jungle. There are robotic animals all over the walls that randomly come to life as you're having dinner. I found this aspect of the experience to be cool at first, but I grew tired of the tigers roaring as they can be very loud especially since we sat next to them. The menu is very large and similar to something you would see at an Outback Steakhouse or Chili's. My wife opted for the blackened salmon and I went with the Chinese Chicken Salad. We got my son a variety of kid friendly items like chicken tenders, fries and some fruit which he inhaled. I will say despite not being super busy when we arrived I felt the restaurant was understaffed, therefore it took a bit to get our food and bill in a timely manner. This can be a bit bothersome if you have impatient or hungry children, but the kids settled in well enough. So to summarize this is a great option for a family lunch or dinner that the kids will enjoy. Food is average to above average and very pricey, but it's understandable considering how much it likely costs to maintain the decor and run all the electrical equipment (the power in the restaurant went down temporarily right after we left). I think you should try this place at least once, but I admit it's not for everybody. read more

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Ordered the bbq bacon cheeseburger while my friend ordered off the gluten free menu. Meal was sizable and standard cost. Patty was medium well, bacon added a crunch -the burger as a whole was tasty 8/10. The fries were mushy like how I like 8.5/10. The waitress was very nice and accommodating. read more

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The only reason I'm giving this place one more star is because the experience was cool to watch, other than that I would not recommend any entrées. Just stick with the appetizers. The drinks were juiced down and the wait services were not good. You could tell the two ladies who worked with us can't stand their jobs, it was super obvious. The 2nd circled lady was the worst and her attitude was so sarcastic and rushy. The food was horrible, I didn't even want to take the left overs home and I love taking my left overs! I will never eat here unless it just appetizers. The mixed drinks had more juice than liquor so I won't get that again either. read more

Rainforest Cafe - The first circle lady you could tell was so over it and the 2nd circle lady was just catty and rushed my friend to pick her food - American Near Me - Auburn Hills, Michigan

I would've gave it 5 stars just for the stunning jungle decor but had to take 2 off for the mediocre food. The kids didn't really complain over their kids burgers and ate them. However, the fish n chips was sub par. They LOOK delicious, but the batter was distasteful, and the fish itself was rubbery. Sadly it was a huge portion and I could only tolerate two bites. Lastly, my partner did not finish his burger because he wasnt in love with it. Great drinks and friendly waitstaff though! wouldnt be back though. It's a fun one and done for the kiddos. read more

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This is a great place if you love the amusement park cheesy experience. We love that kind of thing! Before you go though, you need to understand what you are paying for in order to decide if it is worth your time, calories, and money. For my kids, they are all in! We came here for my child's birthday. She wanted a fun vacation day at Rainforest and Round One. We saw this place for the first time at Disneyworld where they have another location. So when it is cold, we crave vacation vibes. This is the place for that. They have beautiful fish tanks throughout the gift shop and restaurant. They also have an abundance of animatronic animals which my daughter loves and appreciates that react to the occasional thunderstorm. The waitstaff was very friendly, accommodating and hard working, especially since they seem to be experiencing a shortage. Due to this, the restaurant does not appear to be at full capacity and you really should make reservations in advanced if you want to get in. Luckily I made them online because when we arrived they were booked for the entire day. A couple of things you will need to know about the food as well. It is not the best, and it is extremely pricey for what you get. Really, you are paying for the experience and not a gourmet meal. I actually really like their club sandwich and fries. They have some good ranch as well. My daughter ordered a yummy smoothie and it actually came with the glass. Not too shabby since the drinks are already pricey. That was a fun bonus souvenir. One kid got the ribs, they were pretty tasty, and the other pasta Alfredo with chicken and broccoli and mashed potatoes. She enjoys them. Plus what birthday meal would not be complete without the volcano brownie ice cream sundae with a sparkler. She had been looking forward to that for ages. We had a great time here and this place is more of a once a year or every two years activity for fun and special occasions. Although the kids do stop in the gift shop often to see the gator/ croc (not sure which one it is) that lunges and the talking tree and browse their fun gifts. If you have little kids, out of town guests, or are just curious it it worth coming at least once as long as you are prepared. Look at the menu to budget and reserve your seat in advanced so there are no surprises only silly fun. read more

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Style over substance. The place is cool for the gift shop and tropical vibe, but the food is really lacking. My mom and I had a big gift card that could be used there so we stopped by a couple times and both times were really disappointing. The food is obviously frozen, unseasoned and just lacks any real quality. The best thing they have are the appetisers, the quesadillas, spring rolls etc. But their mains are very subpar. The pasta I had was as dry as the Sahara and when I asked the server for more sauce she said she'd have to charge me and damn near put her finger in my plate trying to show me the sauce, or lack thereof. Eventually a manager came over and sorted it, but the customer service and food quality here is lacking. Not to mention their prices. Just go somewhere else and save your money. read more

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Would not allow cash payments, forced to use credit card for payment. Will not be coming back.

It was my first time back to Rainforest Cafe in probably 20 years. I was bummed they got rid of "kids eat free" Wednesdays but whatever. You pay for the ambiance/experience. I appreciated the social distancing protocols as no two tables were near one another which made the meal feel more intimate already! We were placed at the table nearest to the bathroom, and next to a fish tank. It was PERFECT, considering I had to take my kids at least 4 times to the bathroom! The food was delicious! I was anticipating worse, based on reviews, but we were there to celebrate a 5 year old's birthday so I was more focused on the fun atmosphere rather than the food but it was a pleasant and welcomed surprise! Our server was top notch, EXCEPT for not filling water. Other than that, she was fantastical. She appeared to either enjoy her job or be good at faking it (I also work with kids so I know how to do both too). The volcanic dessert was such a fun treat and huge! Our meals were so filling we didn't completely demolish the dessert like I thought we would. It was so worth it! And apparently the GLC location is one of the few that still use an actual sparkler in it. It was so fun! The thunderstorms were fun with kids, and I was surprised to find out that my youngest was scared of Rainforest Cafe but luckily in such a way that she just wanted to squeeze a hand or get an extra tight hug. While we cannot accommodate the price tag on a regular basis, I hope it's not 20 years until we go back again. read more

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What a fun place to take the family! The restaurant is unique, a jungle atmosphere with animatronic animals, rain pouring, fish tanks etc. there isn't a bad view in the place and very entertaining. Think of a grown up version of Chuckie Cheese. The menu selection was good but prices were a little high for adult meals and since it was lunch, I opted for lettuce wraps. They were very flavorful and the waitress asked me if I liked heat. I aid no so she had the sauce served on the side. Good choice! The best thing about the menu, however, was the kids menu. The meals were $9.99 and came with a meat/main dish, 1 side and apple juice or white milk. The sides were relatively healthy: fruit, vegetables. The kids ordered the dinosaur nuggets and popcorn shrimp with fruit. The plates were melamine type plates with an animal motif (see picture- even though the kids are quite a bit) and FULL of the shrimp and chicken. The kids were thrilled. The fruit was fresh sliced oranges and apples. I was so impressed with the freshness of the fruit and the kids ate their entire meal. I would say the quality of the kids meal in itself would be a reason to return. The restaurant was very clean and the bathrooms were spotless read more

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The ambience was great. It was my first time going into this restaurant. Service was great and the food was delicious. I really enjoyed the eggrolls. read more

Came here cuz we were at the mall and thought it would be fun for our almost 3yo. Expectations for food wasn't high as we were paying for the experience mainly. However! The food was actually pretty good! I got the fish tacos - blackened cuz I like spice. Even though there wasn't much flavor in the fish other than a little spicy, it was tender and the jalapeño sauce goes well with it with pico de galo and red cabbage. You could also put some of the black beans on the side with it for extra flavor and moisture. Only complaint is that the filling wasn't consistent from taco to taco. One needed more sauce and another had too much cabbage. Aside from me being too picky, it was solid! Wife got the meatloaf covered with bacon and it was just as good as mine although very different flavor profile. The bacon was sweet and chewy and to eat that with the savory meatloaf with the gooey cheese in the middle with some mash potatoes was wonderful and filling. To lighten things up and prevent a heart attack haha, you got some nice lightly sautéed broccoli, squash, and red onions which wasn't over cooked. The kid got the 2 small burgers on the kids menu with corn on the side which was pretty much the only thing he liked lol. Overall, it was a fun experience with good food! read more

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There's is a low seat at the bar and a low table for wheelchairs. So it was nice to be able to break a drink and appetizers right at the bar and skip the line. I had the Panama Punch for my beverage ands although it was tasty it was really freaking strong I then ordered the fried shrimp meal with a side of grilled shrimp; everything tasted amazing. Our server was Emma and she was amazing! read more

Rainforest Cafe - American Near Me - Auburn Hills, Michigan

They need more employees. Was told 30-45 min wait at 2pm on a Friday. 75 min finally got a table. Place was mostly empty too.

So I was inquiring about about getting some gluten free key lime pies for an event i'm having. And the manager many weeks ago said they would call me when they have a price for me. I never heard from back from them. I left them multiple messages, and they never called me back. On top of it, there customer service reservations line answering machine was full, so I couldn't even leave a message there. Then I finally called them today, and they answered for the first time in weeks. I said I would like to speak to a manager. They wouldn't transfer me, and said they wouldn't sell me the pies after I explained the reason for my call. And what bothers me the most, is that they said they would for me, and I waited and waited, and now my event is this Sunday and still no pies. I could have gone else where if I had the time, but now I don't, thanks to the awful customer service from the managers there. I'm pretty upset, and will be filing a formal complaint, and will never recommend people spend time having dinner at rainforest cafe ever again. I got no apology, and the manager never even expressed his remorse or even spoke to me over the phone, over how I was treated. If only they had more integrity. I wish I could rate this manger and establishment with 0 stars if I could! read more

You have to know what you are walking into when it comes to this place! You are paying for the experience of the restaurant, not the quality of the food. I went with my nine year old niece and she loved it! For that, it was well worth the visit. The food itself took quite a while to come out but was decent. I had a Cajun pasta dish, mom had a chef salad and niece had a kid's mac & cheese meal. There wasn't a whole lot of flavor to any of the dishes, but again, you are not really here for the food. With young kids, this is a cool first time experience, but can find much better food for the price elsewhere! read more

Rainforest Cafe - Entry to the restaurant! - American Near Me - Auburn Hills, Michigan

Honestly, it was very disappointing. We were there for a very special event regarding my daughter. Our server was excellent, and the food was what we expected it to be. However, we found out that prior to our arrival they turned off all of the animal effects. The reason you go to the Rainforest Café is to experience animals movements, their noises, and their reaction to the thunderstorms. We were there for over an hour prior to realizing that this was not what we expected. We discussed it with our server who informed me that they had turned off all the effects but would turn them on for us. At this point, we are nearing the end of our meal and we were not able to experience them. My 10-year-old niece was particularly disappointed and asked if we could come back sometime when they were working the way they were supposed to. read more

I don't know about anyone else, but every time I have ever been here, it feels weird to be with just adults. This place always has the ambiance and feel of a kid's and too kid friendly restaurant. I have met friends here in the past, not usually my pick if I end up here. Perhaps there's a little inner child in my friends that make them want to come here. I of course like to go to a restaurant to eat some great food. I have only had their blackened fish tacos and although they aren't bad, they don't blow me away at all. read more

Rainforest Cafe - American Near Me - Auburn Hills, Michigan