I hardly ever frequent restaurants with 2.5 stars but my child really wanted to go. We waited about 40 minutes before being called. The staff was super friendly and helpful. They sat us by the water fountain. There was a good vibe and the place was lively. For food we ordered a sirloin steak,Rasta pasta and a kids Mac n cheese. My steak was actually pretty juicy. Not bad at all. The Rasta pasta was solid. My child finished abs enjoyed her macaroni and cheese. I even had a couple beers. My only complaint was the prices. A little pricey but I know you're paying for the experience. Otherwise we had a good time. read more

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We haven't been here in years but we shopped and decided to wait it out for a 2 hour and 10 min wait. It was all good except the food! Appetizers were cold. That I can handle but the taste was terrible. Then with mine I got a side salad and I could not even eat thats. All bad. But the waitress was fun and pleasant and the girl that blew up the balloons was amazing. So we went for the atmosphere. We will not be going back. I understand the wait it was mother day and a mall of a lot of people but it was not worth the food to eat at all! The rest of my party will and can agree plus most of them got an upset stomach. 5 of us. read more

Rainforest Cafe - Ballon animals. - American Near Me - Ontario, California

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Landon made a crazy hat and it was awesome EPICCCCC he was pretty chill and pretty handsome. Great guy he may be the goat of making balloon stuff read more

Rainforest Cafe - American Near Me - Ontario, California

2.5 stars The food was super mediocre. I ordered the awesome appetizer platter that came with cheesesteaks, chicken fingers, spinach dip, and a southwest eggroll. The eggroll seemed over cooked and a bit oily. The cheese sticks has zero flavor and minimal cheese. The spinach dip wasn't too bad the chicken tenders were the best to me . To drink I ordered some type of smoothie that was like a piña colada. I was like banana and I loved it. That was the best part. My husband ordered the fish and chips and he said that they were just OK. The fries didn't taste fresh to me. The restroom was a mess and it was very humid in there. I'm not sure if they didn't have the AC on or what but I was uncomfortable in there soon as I walked in. Overall, I get it you come here for the experience, but don't expect anything out of the food. The service was decent though. Mind you, there were not a lot of people there on a Tuesday evening. read more

How can someone born in the 90's not be excited to come here? My daughters Nina took us out for a late bday dinner for my 12 year old and it was so adorable. This is the last one open in California and I never visited the one they had at downtown Disney. The rain, thunder, lightening and animal noises were such a fun touch. My daughter got the animal themed jug (such a classic touch). The food was okay, I ordered the cajun pasta and it definitely reminded me of meals in a bag pasta in the frozen food section lol. My daughter got the steak and it also didnt look to amazing (she enjoyed it though). But what I found annoying was we were seated next to a family celebrating a birthday and this grown man got a 10 person song with balloon hat and the whole shebang. My 12 year old got a two person song and nothing else. I mean make things fair for everyone... shes a child. read more

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I recently hosted a family birthday celebration at the Rainforest Cafe. Our party had 20 people. Our food was very good. Our servers were attentive. I would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Really fun trip for the kids/family. They have a gift shop attached. This really is a tourist attraction though and not a fancy restaurant to eat at. Service usually is very slow. I am sure they are busy, but it took about 45 minutes for us to get our drinks last time and its usually at least 20-30 minutes. (we had to ask the manager about our drinks as they brought our food. My kids really enjoy coming here (obviously), and the portions, etc. for the kids are pretty good especially for the price. I would say that most of the "non-children" entrees are a disappointment. My wife and I have gotten to the point that we just share an appetizer and get some drinks (which actually are reasonably priced). Needless to say, I will be returning, but I will bring snacks for my kids (because the service is slow) and I will not personally be super hungry and I'll just have a drink or dessert. read more

About as expected. My son had fun, they have animal shows going off every half an hour. Service was fine, the food wasn't much in terms of quality, and most of it arrived cold. Over priced for what you're getting, but you come here for your kids. For what it was, it was fine, not something I would go out of my way to have again.. read more

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The Cajun steak and shrimp Ridiculously delicious. Service was great and it was packed. The animals hooting and hollering every 30 minutes I love it. read more

We were super excited to try this restaurant as I when I go to the mall with my kids they love seeing outside I made a reservation for 4 @ 6pm I was seated right away even tho I did arrive a bit early I was happy and honestly my kids loved the inside and they loved to ballon lady and server was awesome but what I was dissatisfied was I went there to celebrate my daughter's birthday which I stated in the reservation but no one ever came to sing to her which I got over since they were enjoying it but today all day I have been sick with FOOD poisoning!!!!!!! I even had to call in sick which sucks my kids were fine .. just my food which I had the pulled pork burger so disappointing!!! read more

This experience was my first time eating here! My husband and I shared once of their flatbread appetizers, the Rasta Pasta (SO GOOD!) and my husband enjoyed their new pesto chicken sandwich! Least to say we were pleased with the food! Although the food and experience was enjoyable, half of the wonderful experience was because of our amazing server Maria! She was attentive and so sweet! My husband has a tomato allergy and she double, and triple checked all of our food to ensure there were no tomatoes on our dishes! read more

I've eaten here once a very long time ago and today remembered why I never went back! I didn't really have a choice today because it was my youngests son's birthday and this is what he had chosen to eat at. The food is absolutely tasteless and terrible quality without outrageous prices. You get very little portions and can tell nothing comes freshly prepared and made. I'm pretty sure everything comes packaged frozen. Tasted like cheap cafeteria food. Even the desserts tasted like they were bought from a grocery store. This meal right here costs me a good $40. NEVER AGAIN! read more

Rainforest Cafe - $31= Sirloin Steak w/mashed potatoes and zucchini - American Near Me - Ontario, California

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Great customer service by waiters and staff. Jungle theme and loud robotic animals entertaining for kids but loud thunder may be too scary for little ones. Kids food was good: nuggets, fries, fruit. But fish tacos and the pasta gave me the runs and made my stomach hurt.*be ready with cash for the ballon guy making shapes for kids and the photographer offering a free keychain as well as pictures for purchase* read more

Rainforest Cafe - American Near Me - Ontario, California

Went for my boyfriend's birthday! We haven't been since we were kids and just wanted to do something silly and fun! Drove over an hour to get there LOL but we had the best time and it was totally worth it! It's a place to not take seriously, give in to your child like wonder and go for it! A day not to look at the price of things, and honestly with all we ordered including the cups you get to take home with you (????) it was so not as expensive as we thought it was gonna be !!! And have leftovers for a late night snack! We didn't even know there was options to take the cool cups home but our amazing waiter Germaine let us know. He was amazing and fun and sweet and made us feel special and taken care of! Loved his energy :) we also took full advantage of the balloon animal guy! We were cracking up and had the time of our lives read more

Rainforest Cafe - American Near Me - Ontario, California

My best friend and I came to eat here and planned a road trip to visit this Rainforest Cafe location. My steak was cooked to perfection and I loved the coconut shrimp! Our server Sierra was super nice and added to our overall wonderful experience. read more

Rainforest Cafe - Volcano Ice Cream Dessert - American Near Me - Ontario, California

For my sons birthday weekend, my bff's husband wanted to take my son here since the last time he went to a Rainforest Cafe was like 9 yrs ago and in San Francisco (which is closed now). My son loves animals and is really into nature, so this was a perfect place for him ambiance wise. We came on a Saturday, so the place was packed and booked for the entire night (we arrived around 6:45pm). The waitlist was full as well, so we were put on the standby list and if someone cancels or doesn't show, they will text us. My son really wanted to try out Rainforest Cafe, so we walked around the mall, had some snacks and drinks and waited to see if they would give us a call. Around 8:30pm, they texted us to let us know that a party on the waitlist was a no show, so we were able to get seated. Location & Parking 3/5: The mall can get pretty crowded, especially since Rainforest Cafe is near Dave and Busters; so parking can really vary depending where you park. We had to walk 0.4 miles (my bff counted how much miles we walked on her watch LOL) from our parking to the restaurant. Atmosphere & Ambience 5/5: My son (age 10) and godson (age 7) LOVED the ambiance of this place! There's foliage and animatronic animals everywhere you turn. I do like how they have the thunder sounds and lightning, however, we were hoping the "lightning" would stay a little longer since the booth we were at was a little dark. Service 4.5/5: Our waitress was good, however, there were a couple times when we could have gotten our water refilled sooner. For my sons birthday, they brought him out a cupcake with a candle and sang to him. Food 3/5: The food wasn't bad, but for the price you pay, it wasn't worth it. When coming to dine here, it's more for the ambiance of the place and for kids to enjoy. If you're coming here just for the food or a date, I would suggest going somewhere else. Overall Experience: 4/5 read more

Rainforest Cafe - American Near Me - Ontario, California

lindsay was the best server ive had in a while here at rainforest cafe! everything was on time hot and she kept spirits high! thank you lindsay! read more

I have to start by saying that the host, Audrey, was absolutely wonderful. If I owned a restaurant (or any business) I'd want her to work for me and interact directly with the customers. I placed a phone order (with another nice employee) and Audrey called me back to ask which temperature I wanted the burgers cooked. When I arrived, she was so friendly, warm, and efficient. My order was correct, utensils and hand wipes were in the bag, and it was ready to go when I arrived. I really don't like going to Ontario Mills much, but with service like this, it made it easy and worth the small hassle. Customer service is so very important--on the phone and in person. When they open up for in-person dining, I'm definitely going back. I hope all the employees provide such a great customer experience. read more

Plenty of parking available most of the time. Entry level six of Ontario mills mall. Turn right as you go in and you won't miss it. Tropical forest set up will catch your eyes right away. From the so real mechanical crocodile with how it makes it's growls as it open its mouth and serpent above entrance to African and Asian elephants, gorillas, birds , lizards and many more animals on display. Good display and selection of stuff animals and toys at toy store. It's an amazing experience especially for kids. Chicken plate appetizer with cheese sticks, chips with spinach artichoke dip and chimichacha roll was good. Barbecue bacon cheese burger was delicious. Staff were friendly especially our server Tim (if I remember correctly). Plenty of other food to choose from their menu. Atmosphere is very family oriented. I would most likely visit it again and recommend to friends. read more

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We made reservations for a party of 6, 5 adults, 1child for 7:30pm. We got in and were seated with about a 15 minute wait time. Our waitress came right over to take our drink & food order. We got our appetizer but waited approximately 45 minutes for our food. We had mixed reviews on the food. The fish & shrimp was good but the steak, rib, & shrimp trio, the ribs were tough. The chicken fried chicken was tough & the gravy in the side was too thin. Once we finished eating we waited another 30 minutes for our check & I had to stopped our waitress to pay the bill. Overall I would not recommend this restaurant. They had 12+ wait staff on the floor, other tables that were seated after my party not only received their food but also left before we finished eating. It was not a fun experience for my family and not worth the $235 we spent on dinner. read more

We came here On a Wednesday afternoon, the place was lonely and we were seated Promptly. This is the last rainforest cafe in southern Cali, I loved this place back when my kids (who are adults now) were growing up, its a shame that there is only one left. The place was clean and nice, the decor was a bit on the "needs some TLC side" but still very impressive. There were very few waiters/waitresses working as it took a bit to get our order going. Our server, Linda was very nice and polite and very helpful and patient when taking our order. She made some suggestions that were very informative and helpful since I have not been here in a while. The prices are a bit steep BUT. The portions are very hefty. We ordered the chicken and ribs with fries and it was enough to feed 2 of us. The ribs were like 1/2 rack (see attached picture) and filled me up. My wife had the chicken and she was not able to finish it. I also had a modelo on tap, it came with a free glass. The burgers were also a decent portion (my kid had that) and she did not finish it all. The taste was very good, not like chillies or apple bees (although I get those type of vibes when I go to these type of food restaurants). Overall it is a place I would visit again, maybe not every week due to the high food prices but certainly on special occasions. The show is very entertaining for the little ones and the entire family. read more

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Overall an amazing and unforgettable experience! Our group of four made the pilgrimage to re-live our romanticized millennial childhoods of dining at The Rainforest Cafe and it still holds up. The charming animatronic wildlife, the shining fountain, the symphony of animal calls, and the spontaneous thunderstorms create a magic unlike any other restaurant. The food and drink are 11/10. The staff were polite and knowledgeable. Our waitress gave above average recommendations on cocktails and pasta. I had the Vegan Beyond Burger with Safari fries and a Panama Punch cocktail and yeah, I kept that souvenir glass to remember my 'Best Day Ever.' Don't pass up on this gem of peak dining innovation; you won't regret it. That being said, we did have to wait a very long time to be seated; just about 2 hours. Luckily, we got to the mall early to get on the waiting list and walked around the shops to await our heart's desire. Well worth the wait but I definitely recommend making a reservation. read more

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The food is okay but the service was amazing! I love themed restaurants and this one did not disappoint. From the rain storm to the animal animatronics. It was a lot of food but the food is not great. I suggest making a reservation as it gets very busy. read more

Our ballon twist specialist was awesome! Emily is so friendly with the kids and everyone else. We had a large table and she was amazing crafting everyone their special animal requests. Will seek her out to hire again. read more

Rainforest Cafe - Emily the specialist made some awesome ballon characters - American Near Me - Ontario, California

Terrible service sat for 15 minutes without anyone coming to table and it wasn't even busy. There were only 3 other tables besides us. Ended up walking out. read more

A big shout out to Audrey. For brig so nice. I went to shop at the Ontario mills and decided to go eat at rainforest. it's a shame that we don't have one close by in Whittier. I bought four souvenir glass cups. I was told they had ran out of paper & they did not have any bubble wraps or boxes to put them in. I became a spectacle, but decided to just put them inside the bag. It was a long, drive home & I have no choice but to put the glass cups inside my shopping bag. When I got home, I discovered two out if the four glass cups were broken. I was so sad but immediately call the restaurant Audrey, who answer the phone took care of me. She got all my information and told me she would ship me two glass cups to my home a week after she called me to follow up and told me they were on their way two weeks later. I got my cups they were replace. I was so happy. I called to thank her but it was her day off. I decided to come here and Yelp and thank her thank her, for her generosity and kindness shout out to the Rainbow Forest Café for hiring such amazing people like Audrey. Rainbow café has always had good food good service and I just love the amazing show when the animals come alive. read more

Rainforest Cafe - My broken cup - American Near Me - Ontario, California

Shoutout to Landon. He made awesome balloons for my daughter and her cousin. He did amazing

Food was okay regular and ordinary. Nothing special. Staff however were very friendly and helpful. Good place for kids which was the purpose of our visit. read more

There is a ton of nostalgia here. We decided to take our kiddos here for that reason, I mean it's a rain forest with animals they'd have to love it right? I was so wrong. The place is exactly as I remember it, animatronic animals, faux plants and cued thunderstorm. Nothing has been upgraded in over 15 years or at least doesn't appear to have. The dinning area is dark and kinda sticky. The restrooms were exceptionally clean, for whatever that's worth. The service started off very well. We generally order our kids food with our drinks - it's help keep everyone one calm and gets them fed before they get restless. All was going well and then it wasn't. Drinks ran dry, nearly 20 minutes passed and no service in sight. Food finally arrived and was lackluster. I ordered the club sandwich with a salad, it was about the same as something you could make at home. The salad was okay. Again nothing amazing but it was only a club sandwich so I wasn't expecting spectacular. My husband ordered the sample platter. He said it was okay. The spinach dip had an off flavor but was edible. The egg rolls were kinda soggy, I'm also not a fan of black beans and corn so I'm defiantly biased. All the other fried fare was passable bar food. Our kids enjoyed the mac n cheese and pizza. The part I thought would wow them, the animals and rainstorms is actually the worst part. Maybe it's there age (2&4 yo) but they were terrified. Overall this is probably not somewhere we'll plan to return too. Service was poor, food was mediocre and environment was overstimulating. And one more thing and this is just because it was super irritating - who fills a cup with ice to the top and then adds the soda? The cups ran dry a few times after getting our food mostly because it was nearly filled with ice upon arriving. Again, I get it this place banks on the nostalgic aspect of things but I was seriously disappointed. read more

What a nice atmosphere. However, the food was horrible, garbage at its best.i only ate here one time, so I can't speak for the entire menu. The burger and chicken sandwich will disappoint you for sure. read more

Was so excited for my friend and I to have lunch here. Mostly came for the nostalgia. I ordered a Cesar salad and side of fries and my friend ordered a soup and it took about 45 minutes to come out which was a little ridiculous. A simple order should not have taken that long to come out. Our waiter was very kind and friendly. read more

Rainforest Cafe - American Near Me - Ontario, California

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Honestly, I realized during my visit this place just doesn't have the magic it once did. During my RIDICULOUSLY long wait for my meal, I had to continually remind myself, "We come for the VIBES not the food" to silence my rumbling stomach as I envied each passing plate. It felt strange to me that we had such a long wait to be seated and served when the restaurant itself was at maybe a quarter capacity? I understand the appeal is for the experience more than anything, but the wait for my mediocre food really just drained all the fun out of it. If you have kids and you want them to have a fun dining adventure AND you have ironclad patience then this is the place for you! But otherwise, maybe dine elsewhere. read more

Wanting to re-live some fun memories of the Rainforest Cafe our youth, we gave this location a try. It was quite a disappointment. I requested no cheese or sauce for my Beyond Burger, and a lettuce wrap instead of a bun. When it arrived, there were no tomatoes and the pickle was missing. Also, the lettuce was wilted and discolored on the ends. We notified the server, who gave me a single tomato slice and two pickle spears. One of the pickles had a weird texture and taste. Another person in our group ordered a Caesar salad with chicken, which was brought out with no chicken. Two other people ordered the pastalaya, and had bones in their meat. The servers were friendly enough but we eventually got tired of complaining as we kept finding things wrong with our food. The bathrooms were also pretty gross. I'm sad to say it but we definitely won't be coming back. Oh, and it doesn't "rain" here. read more

Rainforest Cafe - American Near Me - Ontario, California

It was our first time here we came to celebrate my granddaughters half birthday Lindsey was AMAZING great attitude great service and made our first time here a great experience...the food just made it that much better we will definitely be back again..! read more

Rainforest Cafe - American Near Me - Ontario, California

We visited the Restaurant on Mother's Day... it was super busy and crowded... But our waitress SUSI was the best!!!!!!! She was able to make it feel like we were her only table!!! My mom and girl were soo happy she took care of us. Food was good, but the service she provided was well beyond the standard of Ontario Mills, if I can be Frank. As a former waiter for Beverly Hills Country Club, Fine dining restaurants, Susi is an exceptionally good waitress. I can't say enough nice things about her. Idk if she'll ever read this but Susi you really made our day special. Thank you, sincerely!!!! read more

We had an amazing time with Lindsay C, a great server; she made us feel really comfortable. We spent two hours enjoying the menu with the appetizers, entires and desserts. The tables were spacious and very clean bathrooms. The jungle vibes gives it a total Disney feels. Be loud and bold ;) The food was amazing! The Steak had no tough parts and the ribs are mouthwatering! Fish was fresh and pasta al dente. One of the best things about the experience was as the attentiveness of the Lindsay, not rushing us to finish up, making us feel at home, as well as making sure all our needs were met with a smile. It was a wonderful experience and we would definitely go back to Lindsay 's section. Keep it up, Lindsay! read more

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You know, kids like this kind of place, so I would give 5 stars for the ambiance just because the kids enjoyed there. However, the food is mediocre, no flavors of their own and very expensive. The worst was that we waited 35 minutes for everyone to get the food (party of 4). And our wait staff never checked on us. The service is terrible in here and a very long wait to get the food. We would not come back. read more

Yesterday, my family and friends had the pleasure of being sat with Larry. He was attentive and helpful when making choices involving the menu. Sierra came by and checked in while we were waiting to ensure we were having a good experience, and offered suggestions regarding the menu as well. The food was good, and the overall staff atmosphere was very welcoming. The balloon artist, Morgan, came over to make a balloon for my daughter and was kind during the whole interaction. My daughter absolutely loves balloons, and he made the experience very memorable. Last but not least, our drinks were made to perfection so we will be coming back :) read more

My drink had barely any alcohol and was 75% ice. Our server was not super attentive and because we had a group of 8 they forced a 18% tip on us that was not at all deserved. The tip totaled to $44 bucks. Also, the manager was rude when I told her that it was just alright, which was generous of me to say as it was with the horrible service we received. Defintley don't want to come back. read more

Went to celebrate a birthday. It was amazing food. Excellent service by our server Germaine The ambience in the lightning show with all the animals sounds very immersive and wonderful experience. The food tasted great Stop by the gift shop and gotta gift also read more

Rainforest Cafe - Monkey show - American Near Me - Ontario, California

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