Unless you have a plan to keep yourself busy around the area, the wait time makes this experience not worth it. We waited for ~1.5 hours to be seated and eventually decided to get tickets for the ride to make it bearable. There turned out to be a significant wait time to get on the ride and by the time it was close to being our turn, we got a text saying that our table was ready. The food was good but not memorable, definitely not worth the price but I guess you're paying for the rainforest gimmick. Our server did a great job and checked in on us a few times despite how busy it was. Conveniently enough, by the time we were done with our meal and went back to get on the ride, there was no wait time. It was cool to check out but it wasn't anything spectacular. In retrospect, I wouldn't go out of my way to come back. For the price and wait time, I'm sure there are better options. read more

Rainforest Cafe - Bbq Bacon Cheeseburger - American Near Me - Galveston, Texas

OMG I have been here many times!!! Me and my family love this place but I don't think I've ever had a server so good. Her name was Kasie her smile was so bright she was so quick. she made me and my kids laugh. read more

our food was great, staff was very attentive, and all we felt very welcomed. Our server Michael was wonderful and helped celebrate our birthday girl so well!! read more

Outstanding Breakfast, drinks, service and fun atromosphere! Our waitress Kacie was spot on with our orders and service. The breakfast selections had a good variety and priced well. Well return read more

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

we had a big party today and ours servers jhon and Juan they were awesome , the food was good , fast service , would dine here again!!

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

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

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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everything was perfect especially the service was great ibrahim was the best thanks for everything

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

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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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

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

I'm not the biggest fan of Rainforest Cafe! It feels too touristy for me. I don't like being asked about face painting while I'm eating. Great place for kids but for the price vs the food you get it's not worth it. It also takes a long time to get the food so don't be in a hurry. read more

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

Rainforest Cafe - Turkey Club. - American Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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1 star. Decent ambiance, everyone seemed overly rushed. Even the balloon guy and the photographer. They were there right when we were getting our food. I took my family of 6, and I regret it. Overpriced, and rushed experience. I think I possibly could have had better food had we eaten anywhere else. Ordering dairy and gluten free from their menu was a nightmare. I appreciated the gluten-free menu, but the reality is that the food is the most mid experience you can imagine. They should also mark which recipes have no dairy. Had to have the chef come out, which I appreciated. I had to send back 2 overdone steaks and my son's stale taco tortillas. Once we had our new steaks, the doneness was appropriate, but they were too tough. Those cows were probably too stressed when they were butchered, which could indicate inhumane practices with their beef suppliers. Also, the grilled shrimp were mushy near the tails. Yuck! I've worked in restaurant kitchens and know this can be caused by thawing and refreezing one too many times. The service was great. The waitstaff helped a lot with the ordering process, even after we made changes to one of our plates. But I felt bombarded by the independent people hawking their wares. the balloon guy was good, but the photographer's pictures where blurry and too low quality for the price. Also, we felt bombarded by these guys--we couldn't rest and enjoy the experience. I think they just wanted to be done for the day and didn't care if they showed up at our table at an inconvenient time. But the reason I don't recommend this place is the food. Overpriced, underwhelming, bland steaks, mushy shrimp, stale tortillas, cross contamination of small amounts of mashed potatoes in my steamed veggies, when I told them I can't eat their potatoes after speaking with the chef. By the time I noticed the cross contamination, it was too late, and I got a bad allergic reaction to the dairy. At these prices, I expected maybe like a dry-brined, or marinated steak. My wife's and my steaks were neither. We only ate them because we were starving after a long day on the beach. I had to add a surprising amount of salt to make them palatable. The food bespoke a rushed, disorganized, overworked kitchen staff. Please do better. I don't think you will get many repeat diners like this. read more

Actually a good experience. The grandkids loved it. The wait staff was friendly. My food was okay. I had the shrimp sampler. Everything tasted too sweet. I know everyone has different tastes. But sugar shouldn't be a flavor enhancer. I had an egg roll appetizer. And the only thing I tasted was cumin. That's a spice I like. My wife uses a lot. But it shouldn't be the only spice you taste. It shouldn't overpower all other ingredients. I will not order these dishes again. read more

Food and service were decent but we were sat right next to a fish tank and all the Blue Tangs had Head and Lateral Line Erosion Disease (HLLE) which only affects fish that are inadequately cared for, and does not occur in the wild. Because it doesn't happen in the wild, there has been little research, and there is no cure. Killed the vibe. read more

Rainforest Cafe - HLLE scars - American Near Me - Galveston, Texas

Yes we came to this tourist trap but for my child and because it's the only Rainforest Cafe with a ride which he loved. We made reservations on Open Table, which is a must because on the weekends it is very very busy as in people are waiting over 30 minutes to get a table. I got the shrimp combo is actually really delicious except for the regular fried shrimp which had a weird loose coating and wasn't particularly crunchy or had any density to it. My husband got the chicken sandwich and I thought it was pretty good but he said it felt like they overcooked the chicken because it's pounded really thin. The ride was a lot of fun for my child except for when we were leaving and there's a couple on the boat ahead of us about to start, the operator started it to quickly and the other attendant fell off and into the water. Our service was impeccable. Everything was very fast and on time and he was able to take care of a Get Upside we were trying to get as well as my Landry's Select membership. read more

Rainforest Cafe - Shrimp combo - American Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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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The food was good although not many options that seemed appetizing. However, when our came out it was really good. The coconut shrimp was the best! Our waitress was amazing and the manager was walking around making sure everything was good. Estimated wait time was 50 minutes but we were called within 30 minutes. In the meanwhile we rode the adventure ride which was pretty cool. The restaurant has a show every 30 minutes where the animals move and make noises. Pretty awesome for kids! read more

Lave cake here at Covid time came her for b day and the lave cake is unexplainably delicious

The food was a little pricey, but that's to be expected at a theme restaurant. It was surprisingly good, which I did not expect from this type place. The service was super friendly and attentive. All the fish tanks were cloudy, which was a little disappointing, but otherwise my kids really seemed to enjoy the experience. read more

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Had a great time and really enjoyed the experience with my family. The food was excellent all around. It came out quick and tasted delicious. Tony took great care of us and service was top notch. Definitely coming back. read more

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As a child, I missed out on the Rainforest Cafe experience and decided that I needed to see it for myself! Also, the YouTube video of the guys going to every single Rainforest Cafe was inspirational. The food was okay, nothing crazy. I did really enjoy the different animatronics and the experience did feed my inner child. However, I was not a big fan of the service. Our server was VERY pushy and almost tricked me into buying a souvenir cup by making it sound like I had to buy it in order to get the drink that I wanted. They also tried to pressure us into purchasing a membership card even though we told them no. That part rubbed me the wrong way. I could see this being a great place for kids but if you're in your late 20s like I am, please skip it. read more

I really wanted to give 3 stars because it was neither really good nor really bad, but a 4 is more reasonable. Did a staycation in Galveston and took the kids here to eat. The food was decent. The kids loved their food, pizza, pasta, fried, and fruit. Each kids meal came with 2 orange slices. Had I known that, I would've gotten another side other than fruit. Hubby and I shared an appetizer sampler and it was big enough to share. My only complaint was the dipping sauces didn't taste very good. Ranch tasted line tarter and not sure if it was honey mustard or a special sauce. There's a "thunderstorm" that rips through the rainforest every 30 min or so. It wasn't as loud as I anticipated and could barely notice the noise had the lights not began to flicker to imitate lightening. The animals move when this happens. Service was decent. However, all of the employees seemed to have a slightly drab demeanor as they walked throughout the restaurant serving desserts as they yelled volllllcccaaaannnoooo, returned to the kitchen, or just delivered a dish. I assumed they'd be much chippier in a place catering to children. The store employees were all smiles though. Restrooms were clean. All in all, it worth at least once visit for the experience. Not worth a repeat visit. read more

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You are definitely paying for the environment and not the food quality. The $32 steak was tiny and hardly grilled and cold in middle. We ordered grilled chicken with steamed vegetables for my daughter and they brought her cheap breaded chicken nuggets and raw broccoli with carrots. I ordered a garden salad and besides the cucumbers, there was nothing extra other than a tiny cup of ranch, greens, and a couple of croutons. Had apple juice that came with kids meal, and one soda, and I had water. $59.93 server came during the animal show which we had been waiting for so it kinda ruined the experience. We won't be back! read more

The Best visual and sounds for young ones to thoroughly enjoy and get a charge from , including moving animals, giant butterflies and other rain forest type creatures GREAT and small. read more

my family and I spent our Valentines day here! the food was delicious and Kasie made sure to take care of us and checked on our table frequently! we will definitely be back! read more

Food was amazing and atmosphere is top notch!!! Our server was the best ever!!!!!!! We would definitely come back on our next trip!

Great experience especially the new ride. Thank you Melissa Marshall for you're exceptional hospitality! read more

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We had such a good time Saturday night at Rainforest in Galveston. Alejandro was our waiter and he was excellent. We never lacked for anything. Food was great and atmosphere enjoying read more

The last time that we were here I was not impressed with the food or the menu. I filled out the Landrys member comment card and maybe they were listening, because this new menu is much better. The lasagna was sooooo good. My husband said the the chicken fried chicken was tasty, but would have been better with brown gravy. My daughter ordered the chicken cesar salad and she said it was an 8 on a scale from one to ten. She orders a Cesar salad often so that says a lot. I can definitely see myself coming here more often with the kiddos now that the food is worth the cost. Our server was also very attentive and friendly so our food experience was great all around. read more

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We allowed the teenagers to pick the dinner place for the last night of our mini-vacation and this is where they chose. So we went at 6pm as a party of 5, and were told it would be a 30min wait, but when they called us it had only been about 11min. Melinda was our server, and an absolute ROCKSTAR, we couldn't have asked for better. She explained the menus, suggested small changes to the orders that changed them from good to amazing, sold us on the river ride, and really made the experience an unforgettable one. She even made my grumpy, not feeling well husband happy by bringing him a small sample of their coleslaw to try so he could decide on his order! She was amazing, and when we come back, we will absolutely be asking for her as our server again. Thank you Melinda!! The food was really good, and yes, it is definitely pricey, but you are paying for the experience for the kids. The light shows, animatronics, face painting, pictures, balloon animals, etc. are more than worth the cost. And so is the excellent service (Thanks Melinda!!) read more

Busy! Make a reservation, and get there early. The place is nice but you walk into a gift shop so bring that wallet! Our waiter was nice, made good suggestions and was attentive. We got python pasta and fish tacos, both were great! That jalapeño ranch on those tacos is deceiving spicy, so watch out! There is a rain forest rai shower including lightning that smaller kids may not like but overall it's a fun experience. Dress is casual, so no need to get dressed up.. But wouldn't roll right in off the beach. There is parking in the back that's free if you can find a spot. read more

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Ate here before and came back again because our daughters girlfriend had never been here before the food is delicious. I'm surprised the rating is so bad lol. This place is about as tourist trap as it gets which you should expect anything along the lines of a Hard Rock Cafe, etc., but make no doubt about it. The service is really cool and the ambience is really neat with the fish tanks and the animal animatronics just know that you will not be able to purchase a plate below $20, so come prepare to spend some money if you show up here I do recommend the river ride as long as it stays at $10. It's not a bad deal give this place a shot if you want something different or never been. read more

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Best experience!!! Service was incredible! Food was great! The ride is so fun and a great memory. The staff is all so wonderful. Our server Zuly was great! If I could give higher than a five I would! read more

My daughter and grandson love this place. I wish they'd update their Menu to better fresher ingredients The star isn't visible to me, so 2 stars because my kids liked the ambience and their food. read more