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    Rainforest Cafe

    3.2 (724 reviews)
    Closed 8:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    RAINFOREST CAFE ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Touristy
    Loud
    Outdoor seating

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    Karen B.

    Food was good, service was fast and friendly. Fun atmosphere with all the jungle animals. We were visiting Houston when we saw that there was a Rainforest Cafe and drove specifically so we could experience a Texas Rainforest Cafe. Miss the one in San Francisco by us. This one had an added atteaction with a river ride.

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    Sophie T.

    While this is a childhood favorite for many because of the rainforest atmosphere, animatronic animals, and the river ride, I was curious how the food actually compares. My friends and I decided to stop by for lunch while we were in Galveston and made a reservation for around 11 am. When we arrived, it was nearly empty, so we were seated right away, and our waitress was very friendly. Going in with low expectations, I ordered the Fish-N-Chips for $25.29 and was surprised by the portion size. The plate came with three very large pieces of fish, each nearly the length of the plate. I could only finish about one and a half pieces. While they were a bit greasy, they were also very crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. The malt vinegar on the table helped balance out the oiliness. The coconut curry tropical slaw was a nice addition and added a bit of brightness, though I wish there had been more of it. The fries were decent and nothing out of the ordinary. Overall, the food exceeded my expectations for a place that is more known for its theme than its menu. While it is not somewhere I would go specifically for the food, the generous portions and solid execution make it a worthwhile part of the overall experience if you are already there for the atmosphere.

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    Amanda D.

    I love bringing my grand babies to the Rainforest when they come to visit. The smiles on their faces and wonder in their eyes make the absorbent prices of the food worth it. While the price is a little high for average food (in my opinion), the service is always impeccable. And of course, the ambiance is perfect for nana/grandbaby dates, especially if you take them on the little water ride.

    Lisa C.

    Rainforest Cafe, the atmosphere was fun and entertaining but the food was disappointing and highly overpriced. The appeal is definitely geared towards kids. They make it fun and exciting with all the animals and animal sounds. Some animals hang from the trees and even move every now and then. The lights dim low periodically and it can feel like you're in a rainforest with the rumbling sound of thunder. Fun and enjoyable for the kids. A cool place for birthday parties as well. We took our kids and celebrated their birthdays at the Rainforest Cafe in Disney Springs in Florida and were satisfied with the experience. But if you're planning on going to have dinner with your adult children, it's not as exciting nor entertaining. Their menu doesn't only cater to kids, they have an extensive menu that adults can enjoy. For what we ordered and paid for, I wouldn't go back just to have dinner.

    Dawn H.

    We stopped in and got drinks while on our walk and the server at the Lava Bar was beyond awesome. She matched our vibe and made all of our drinks to perfection. We will definitely be stopping back in later for another!

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    Brett N.

    Why 3 stars? Because it's exactly what I expected it would be. --- --- --- My favorite part of vacation is trying the great eateries of the area I'm staying in. And while staying in Galveston for a few days, we were checking some really enjoyable places off the list. But while I was walking along the beach one morning, my wife texted me these fateful words: "Just warning you: the kids want to go to Rainforest Cafe tonight and we are making plans to do that." My heart sank. Wasting perfectly good calories on a tourist trap? Pain. So much pain. But because I'm such a great husband, uncle, brother-in-law and son-in-law, I obliged. This self-less act led me to a lengthy debate of the menu options. Should I just do the unthinkable and get a salad since I know I won't be missing anything with the rest of the menu? Should I get something seafood-y while I'm at the beach? Should I eat nothing at all? While I considered all of the above, I ultimately got the BBQ bacon burger. And it was precisely of the 3-star variety. It was completely fine - not horrible, not remarkable. The reason to come here is obviously the unique atmosphere for the kids, not the food itself. But even in knowing that, it still hurt.

    Lolo A.

    This restaurant was chosen strictly for the ambiance. I didn't expect to be wowed by the food, (as we're paying for the ambiance), so we stuck to the basics and ordered Caribbean coconut fried shrimp and fish tacos. Although they had a "Taste the Tropics" menu featuring "Aloha" salmon & shrimp, and even a poke bowl, I'm definitely not trusting their version to be up to my standards. To be fair, a mainland poke bowl at a chain restaurant is different from an authentic Hawai'i poke bowl. We also ordered a fusion margarita and the sparkling volcano. Bottom line: Great ambiance, standard food There's 21 photos that should be posted with this review.

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    Lisa A.

    We met family from Louisiana going on a cruise the next day, we are from Houston. We brought our autistic son with us, sometimes dinning and conversation is hard when he needs a lot to keep his attention. Well this place has a lot to keep his attention, and everyone's food was delicious. With the thunderstorms every 30 minutes to the moving snakes, monkeys and breeze blowing through the leaves it kept him occupied. As a family we had the coconut shrimp, the chicken and pasta, hamburger and fries, appetizer plate and fish and chips. We had no complaints!

    Kei S.

    Food was great, service was amazing, we sat in the bar area due to a 1 hr 45 wait time (i know!!) and we honestly loved it!! We got to sit down and order and hangout it wasn't super loud or anything. Again, food was really good!

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    Zanarah K.

    So first of all, I would recommend making a reservation. We did wait for 45 minutes for a table of six . We sat down after that service was OK. I wouldn't say it was the best. They were really busy on a Sunday. We did wait a while for our food to get to the table . And of course, the check took a while too. The food on the other hand wasn't bad. I had the pasta laya it had sausage, chicken and shrimp. It's like a New Orleans type pasta kind of has a kick to it .

    Tabitha C.

    I made a reservation here for 6:30pm as my son and I were staying a day in Galveston prior to leaving for a cruise. I learned of the cafe through IG and looked so cool - I gotta admit I was sorta nervous as the reviews aren't too great but we had a fantastic experience! It was also only a 20 min walk from our airbnb and I needed exercise. We were seated promptly at our time, the tables are spacious/roomy and our waiter Tony was THE best - gave a lot of history and suggestions for the area. The decor is really cool and detailed - we walked around to see it all. They have an artist to draw your photo, a shop and so much extra - we did dinner and the ride (they say it's the only rainforest cafe with a ride). I had the local Galveston wheat beer (forget the name - similar to blue moon yummy) and coconut shrimp (delicious - ask for the jalapeño sauce for the rice helps add flavor). My son had a chicken sandwich and fries (I forget name of sandwich but he loved it). The ride was a lot of fun (9.99/pp) and longer than I expected it to be - definitely recommend, nice touch.

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    Kelley P.

    The Food and environment was amazing! Kasie was a great server and accommodated our special requests and was always keeping my ice tea full. Definitely come back when we are back to Galveston!!

    Diana N.

    Surprisingly good food. Recommend the 2 dishes we got. Not cheap but large portions. Caribbean coconut fried shrimp $26.49 - 8 large shrimp. Good flavor, fried well, not greasy. Good rice and veggies. Island rice, seasonal vegetables, coconut curry tropical slaw Blackened fish tacos $21.49 - 3 large tacos. A bit spicy. The rice was good (coconut flavor?) Jalapeño ranch, red cabbage, citrus vinaigrette, pico de gallo, black beans, Jasmine rice . Plenty of parking in a lot. Not too far from Moody Gardens Hotel. Good service.

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    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!!

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

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

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

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    I discovered this neat little cafe in the corner of Katy Asia Town…read more It was very clean and inviting. The cats were very sweet and friendly. I ended up with my top 3 favorite ones. All in all would return for studying and hanging out.

    I'm from Dallas visiting Houston and wanted to take my two year old here since she's been showing…read morean interest in cats. I love the concept and idea of a safe place for cats and us being able to play with them so we decided to take time out of our morning to check this place out. The cats were friendly, mainly sleeping but it was well maintained and looked like a clean and safe environment for the cats. The reason for my low review is due to the way the business is handling a refund which I thought would be simple and is based on a confusion with their staff members. Online, it states a reservation needs to be made so while reading the rules, we made a reservation. I signed the waiver for myself and my 2 kids and walked in first. I saw they had a 30% military discount and asked if I could get a refund and repurchase. I was told she couldn't refund but since it didn't apply online, I would be able to email them and request for the difference back. Ok, no big deal. I paid for the second adult in store since now I know, we get military discount. Fast forward, I email and they refuse to give a refund. They said online, they can't verify that we qualify for the discount which is why we can only get the discount in store. I find it extremely rude for them to continue to emphasize that discounts are not applicable to online reservation since their system can't verify it when they could just simply ask for us to send through email our ID to get the price difference back like many other businesses would. I could also send the receipt showing where they did already verify us in store and where the discount is applied in store. The employee told me I would be able to request a refund and if I can prove my eligibility, I feel like they should honor it. They did offer a complimentary visit but again, I'm from Dallas so with this bad experience, I'm not enticed to return or recommend this place.

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    Malibu Barbie Cafe

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    A year after the Barbie movie hype, and now we get to experience it in real life! The vibe is super…read moregirly, so I had to make my reservation online before time ran out. Parking was easy but, you do have to pay. As soon as I opened the door, it was pink everywhere! I was expecting the staff to bring the Barbie energy with cute, sassy vibes, but their greeting felt pretty low energy, which was a bit disappointing. Oh well--I was still excited for my girl date. The ticket included $10 towards the meal, so I ordered a burger with fries. Not bad! I thought maybe they'd add a hint of pink to the food for the full Barbie experience, but I guess a burger fits the beach vibe too. Overall, the cafe is mostly about the aesthetics, with everything decked out in pink, but not a lot of interactive elements. I loved seeing the little girls skating around with their parents. But for adult Barbie fans, I'm not sure it quite hit the mark.

    It was an expensive experience that was underwhelming. If you love Barbie you'll have fun but it…read moredoesn't have many photo opportunities and the merchandise is not great. The food is subpar and the service was slow. There wasn't much to do but I am glad I did it. I wouldn't recommend it and it isn't something I'd do again unless it was significantly better and had more picture options. It's almost gone, so if you have FOMO go now. Otherwise save your money and skip it.

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    My dogs love this place! This unassuming dog bar is located on Montrose Boulevard. There are a few…read moreparking spots out front and also street parking in the neighborhood. There is a small turfed area where dogs can run around and potty. The front area has tables and chairs for the humans to relax at. Inside they have a ton of doggy treats and a full dog menu. My dogs' favorite pup tail is the Doggy on the Beach and they also love Dog Shots! They also sell seltzers, beers, and nonalcoholic options for the humans. The owner is so sweet and you can tell he truly loves what he does. They have events for various occasions...the last event we went to was their Easter egg hunt and my dogs got a ton of treats! Be sure to follow their instagram for event details. Definitely a great place to come and socialize with other dogs (and humans).

    On Montrose, you'll find a bright tiny shack, where accessories and drink menu items are served…read more.. FOR PUPS! Dog Bar offers a unique experience for fur babies. For $9, your pup can have a specialty "puptail" of their choice: The Hawaiian Pawty Punch (antioxidants + almond milk), Doggy on the Beach (savory broth + carrots & peas) or the Mutt Mai Tai (tropical fruits + coconut milk). For a dollar less, you can also order a canned Good Boy Dog Beer. For humans, they serve canned and bottled beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. We ordered the Doggy on the Beach for our two pups, but after a few sips, they weren't too content with their order. They typically love savory, but this special blend was bland. Though intentions are well, the dog bar could offer a lot more. For one) parking-- there is none, as their lot is used for their patio. Two) They do not sell food for the pups, but they have the potential to expand their menu 3) Due to the limited space, they do not offer indoor seating, and the outdoor seating they do have are three frugal ables with a few seats.

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