I came to Rainforest Cafe today and from the moment I walked in I experienced horrible service. The hostess did not greet me only said "yes" with sass. Then my appetizer came 10 minutes after my main course, I did not even want it anymore. Next, the woman who took our complimentary picture seemed as if she did not know how to speak and explain what she was doing. Next, I was not informed that getting a strawberry lemonade required buying a 10$ cup and I was not informed of this until I received the bill and waitress had an attitude the entire time. Lastly, the food was not up to standard. I ordered the python pasta and it had no seasoning. read more

Although we had to wait one hour and 15 minutes to be seated, it was definitely worth it! We ended up spending some of our time of the wait doing the boat ride. It is definitely worth the money for the ride, especially when your kids get really excited and happy to see what's inside! We were seated and our waiter came out and quickly took our order and while waiting for the food to come out, the frog came walking around to the tables greeting the kids. He came and gave my three year-old a hug which was the sweetest thing because it definitely made his night! There was also a face painter who was walking around who painted my three littles faces in the animal of their choice. My three-year-old is very picky and rarely eats anything we order from a restaurant for him, but he devoured the cheese pizza. My entire family enjoyed the atmosphere, the food and service we experienced that night! We also had to try the volcano we saw everyone getting delivered to their tables. It was scrumptious and chocolatey! Definitely a must try if you go there. I do have to add that I ordered the ribs. They weren't the best, but they also weren't the worst. If you had to choose between the ribs and something else from their menu, I would suggest you pick the other choice and skip the ribs. read more

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This was our family's first time eating at Rainforest Cafe in Galveston and it was an amazing experience. My husband and I thought we made a huge mistake in the beginning with bringing our 2 yr old and 3 yr old because they were fussy, but our waitress Yamile was very patient and so helpful. She offered to get the kids their meals first so they could eat. The manager, Carmen, was the sweetest!! She checked in and we got to talking about how it was our first time there and she asked how the kids were. My son loved the fish aquarium and daughter was so happy to see the gorillas and elephants. We ordered the pepperoni pizza and Alfredo python pasta for the kids, they quietly ate so it must have been delicious. I ordered the Beef Lava nachos, which were delicious. They were loaded with peppers, onions, black beans, and had the best cheese combination. The chips were thin which made for the perfect crunch. My husband got the Southern Cross Lasagna, it was something newer on the menu. He normally isn't a lasagna eater but told me the picture on the menu sold him and he loved it. Towards the end of the meal Carmen came over and handed us our ticket where she had written for 4 passes for the river ride to go to, it was so unexpected and so sweet, I definitely shed some tears from her kind gesture. She really is an amazing woman and cares a lot about the cafe. I highly recommend going for the experience, we will definitely be coming back again when we vacation here. read more

Rainforest Cafe - My daughter looking at the pepperoni pizza we got her, you can also see the Alfredo python pasta for our son. - American Near Me - Galveston, Texas

While I enjoyed my time at the Rainforest Café, I will say I felt the food was overpriced for the quality. Overall the food was just okay. Definitely gave a kids-oriented vibe with the animal setup and curated sound effects. There was even a balloon man making shapes for the kiddos. There was also a small gift shop. Cute for pics, but no need to go back. read more

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The food was really good I love the staff Michael was my server and he was super nice and checked up on us and over all top tier serve I've ever had read more

Korean chicken appetizer was super Spicy! The soup of the day tomato basil was very creamy but also quite spicy but delicious. The steak was well Done and zucchini was Al dente. The pasta/chicken & sausage dish was huge. Fun atmosphere, friendly waiter/expensive food but expected for a vacation! read more

This place is definitely an experience because of the ambience and fun activities for kids. But with that being said, it's pricey and has small food portions. I got a bowl of chicken Alfredo pasta for $25.99 and it was pretty bland and the grilled chicken they put on top was cold. The fajitas were not great either, and we actually had to wait about 10 minutes before they brought the rest of the food out which was the plate of rice & beans and tortillas that came with those fajitas. My table was five adults in total, we all agreed that this is more of an experience restaurant rather then a good food spot. If you got kids I'm sure it'd be a hit for you, but if you're looking for good food it's not going to be this place. read more

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I hadn't been to a rainforest café in YEARS and when I heard we were going for a work event I was so excited. I was even more excited when I heard we were going to the Galveston location for the RIVER RIDE. The restaurant is just like I remembered others being that I had been to when I was a kid. The animatronic animals still make noises every couple minutes and the thunderstorm happens every half hour. It was definitely a nostalgic trip and I loved the ambiance. The food itself was alright. I got the Aloha Salmon and Shrimp. The salmon was pretty good, but the shrimps were a bit chewy. The menu said it came with a side of "seasonal vegetables" which turned out to be frozen carrots and broccolis. That wasn't great but oh well - we paid mostly for the experience anyway. Oh I also got a fun frog mug too. After lunch we bought tickets for the river ride (~$7). They have a couple of circular boats that can fit 6 riders. The ride lasted about 10 minutes, and it was basically a little ride around a lazy river between fake temple ruins and tons more animatronic animals. I really enjoyed it because I love rides like that, but some of the animals looked extremely creepy, and could use some love. That being said, I would go again for the experience. read more

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Food was great. Felipe was awesome. Excellent customer service. I definitely recommend it.

Well this is the one last of many rainforest cafes standing in the big 25. This place would get really packed but now it's sorta forgotten. The food here is just cheap bad food and it doesn't hit like it used to . The theming in here is cool even though the technical stuff there same with the animals have seen better days . There's a cool river raft ride here that smells like a place where the teenage mutant turtles would hang out at . Overall the prices are way over priced and it's a place that's slowly fading. So just skip here . read more

Highlights/Lowlights 1. Great for kids 2. Overpriced 3. Average Food It had been probably 15 years since I had stepped foot in a Rainforest Cafe but my family was visiting Galveston and we had two with us that were 2 and under so this seemed like a good spot! The vibe here is VERY fun for kids. Lots of (pretend) animals that "move" and make noises, and several fish tanks with live, colorful fish. Our littles were delighted by all of this. A few of us took turns with my two year old niece walking around and showing her the different animals because she was literally too excited to stay in her high chair. If you are traveling to the area without kids however, I don't really recommend this place. As one would expect at more of an "attraction style" restaurant, the food is quite overpriced for what you get. We had a big group and nobody was overly impressed with their meal. You do get a TON of food so you should walk away with leftovers. They get you on the souvenir cups which nearly all the kids in our group got. I think it's about $15 for a lemonade or comparable drink in a light up cup. Service was friendly but slow. We were probably at lunch for about 1 hour 45 mins which is long when you have really little kids with you. We got what we expected but we loved the delight on the kids faces at the whole experience. read more

Rainforest Cafe - China Island Chicken Salad - American Near Me - Galveston, Texas

I'm not really sure why there are a number of negative reviews because we had a nice meal with great service & although the animatronics were geared for younger people they were pretty cool nonetheless. Going to the Rainforest Cafe was a nice break from the same ol Burger/sandwich joints. They have a pretty neat gift shop & although we didn't pay the admission for the ride we heard from others that it was a good time. Next time in Galveston or another city with a Rainforest Cafe we wouldn't hesitate for a minute to have dinner there once again. read more

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I was a bit disappointed in the food. The environment was great especially for kids. I always have taken visitors there an and it's has been a fun and yummy experience. This time the food presentation and taste was subpar. So perhaps I'd you want to entertain kids try it. If you're looking for a good meal maybe not. read more

Michael our server was amazing, he made sure we were taken care off. The food was also delicious as always. Our kids love coming to rainforest in Galveston. read more

The food was delicious and everything came out just right. Our server Michael made the visit even better. He was friendly, attentive and accommodating. We also had ballon animals made for the kids, overall a great experience. read more

Michael was our waiter and he did a wonderful job taking care of my family! We will definitely be back soon!! Thank you!

Robyn took care of our family. She was so wonderful and made my son's 10th birthday extra special.

Kasie was an amazing and great server highly recommend. The river ride is really fun and getting the volcano was good. Very helpful and nice server read more

Robin was amazing, the food was good and her navigation through the dining experience was wonderful!

Our waiter was fabulous. Michael was very attentive and responsive. We will ask for Michael to be our waiter again. Food was great!

Mario was a great "safari guide", we went very welcome and taken care of! His recommendations were the best and I enjoyed them.

John was a great server! He was very attentive and helpful and the service was excellent!! We will definitely be back!!

Mario was the best i will definitely be returning soon! The place was great everyone was accommodating and the food was good

Robyn was an amazing waitress aka safari guide! She was very sweet and my husband & I really enjoyed our anniversary dinner

Who can resist a rainforest that comes to life during the storm?! This is a kid (and adult) favorite! Love the setting! We had a coupon from the hotel for a free appetizer so we chose the Queso, vey cheesy! Our favorite is the Shrimp Rasta Pasta filled with broccoli, bell peppers, and spinach. Yummy! Our server was good. Really here for the rainforest experience! read more

Rainforest Cafe - Rasta Pasta - American Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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Michael was a great server service was amazing food was great atmosphere was great 10 out will recommend

Intriguing setting that is delightful for all ages. Great array of drinks of all types, seafood and other specialty items cooked and served with perfection. Upbeat and attentive staff. Entertainment everywhere you look from a forrest jungle ride with animatronic animals on par with Disney that lasts about 20 minutes and has lots of surprises but nothing scary. Build a Bear workshop is fun for all and the best memory you can take away to recall your day in Galveston. read more

We love this place! The food is great, all the stuff is very nice , specially Ibrahim, very attentive, thank you so much

Fun spot for kids, and the atmosphere is definitely the highlight--tons of jungle vibes, animals, and excitement that keeps them entertained. Service was good and the staff was friendly. It is pretty loud though, so it can be hard to have a conversation. The food was pretty basic and didn't really stand out for the price. Great for the experience, not so much for the meal. read more

Me and my girlfriend came for the second year for our Valentines date and our server Michael was the best! His customer service was exceptional. He was always making sure we were good! read more

Great job Michael. He was a great server and the food was great. We even went on the Rainforest water adventure.

Had breakfast here, the chicken fried chicken and eggs were so good! Our server Micheal was awesome and quick with all of our needs. The vibes were great, and my 4 year old niece loved it! read more

Visiting from Colorado and come to Rain Forest Cafe whenever in town. The Pastalaya is like none other and John our waiter was great! Food was piping hot and beverages cold. Must try! Not to mention it's a great please for people of all ages. read more

Not impresses for the price We went on a Friday night and it was only 1/3 full bad sign Ordered the combo appetizer. It was huge. But fir $33 it better be! It was ok. Nothing special Then we ordered the lava cake. $19. For a pile of little Debbie brownies with ocean cream and chocolate syrup. Eh. It was large. But should've been under $10for the crap ingredients. I won't be back read more

Food is terrible overall. Drinks are worse! Fun for little ones, terrible for adults.

Ambiance was spectacular. Mario did an amazing job!! Food was delicious as well. Would definitely go back again

We had an amazing time in the rainforest cafe last night. Food was good. The ride was great. And service was the best. Mario did a great job taking care of us. A great time overall. read more

had a great family dinner and my little one loved the elephants. Juan did a great job taking care of us

2 little baby roaches in the bubbles at the bar. service was good but slow. food was okay. read more

We went 2 days ago on Labor Day Sunday at noon. This was a complete disaster. 45 min wait. Food took forever, then it was cold. I don't plan on coming back here. read more