Step into an adventure at Rainforest Cafe in Mall of America, where dining meets the jungle. Surrounded by waterfalls, tropical plants, and life-like animals, this family-friendly restaurant offers a menu full of crowd-pleasers like burgers, seafood, and pasta. With thunderstorm simulations and lush scenery, every meal feels like a rainforest escape, making it a fun and memorable experience for all ages.
Rainforest Café
5277 Google Reviews
Food was wonderful, expect to pay high prices though. Tried the chicken bruschetta and fish tacos. Got a frog cup with a icee drink, $11 and you keep the cup. Service was slow. Our toddler wasn’t a fan of the “rain storms” which included strobe/flashing lights and loud thunder. The decor is awesome as are the animatronics. Overall we would return!
Food was good, and I enjoyed “the taste of the islands.” It didn’t have much spice. The pineapple salsa and seasoned vegetables were mixed together so that was weird. The food came very quick. It wasn’t busy at 11a, but by noon had a lot of people.
The Bloody Mary was ok, but I wouldn’t get it again. They use their own bloody mix and you get three olives.
It’s pretty dark and the animals moving and occasional thunder and flashing lights scared the 1-4 year olds, but not so much they were crying or we had to leave.
The server was friendly, told jokes, and was quick.
A rainforest themed restaurant who has a thunderstorm every 30 minutes. The restaurant has rainforest animals that move when the thunderstorm occurs. The service was prompt and polite. The mixed drinks were poured strong, the food was delicious and the food portions were large!
Seated immediately with no wait on a Wednesday afternoon. Had normal wait times between ordering and receiving. Good food selections with big portions. I just personally didn’t like the taste, needed more spice for me, and it was overpriced.
Lucas our waiter was outstanding. He gave the impression he actually wanted to be there and be our waiter. He made it a very enjoyable time, he even sang loudly as he brought out the volcano cake for our daughter’s birthday celebration. I am glad we made reservations and was happy to be able to be seated in the elephant room.
I had a wonderful dining experience thanks to our waiter, Lucas. He was incredibly friendly and welcoming from the moment we sat down. His warm attitude and genuine kindness made us feel right at home. Lucas provided excellent customer service throughout the entire meal — attentive without being overbearing, and always ready with a smile. He made great recommendations and ensured everything was perfect. It’s rare to come across someone so professional and personable. Thank you, Lucas, for making our visit so enjoyable!
I have not been to a Rainforest Cafe since I was a kid! They all closed down in our area. So getting the chance to come back and now also show my children, was so so fulfilling and nostalgic. The staff was so kind. The atmosphere is just as amazing as I remember it! The food is exactly what was expected. You are paying for the experience and to me, the food is just a nice touch.
My kids adored it and loved it just as much as I did as a kid and now do as an adult.
We absolutely will be back
As for the food, everything was pretty standard. Nothing really stood out, but it was adequate for what it was. The nacho cheese and chips were just okay, and most of the meals felt pretty average. The standout was definitely the cheesecake—super tasty! The Key Lime pie, on the other hand, was just alright.
Service was fine—nothing exceptional but nothing bad either. Orders came out fairly quickly, and the staff was polite.
Overall, it’s a fun place to say you’ve been to, especially for the atmosphere, but I probably wouldn’t go out of my way to return.