This place was fascinating for me you walk in and you go through the gift shop we had reservation so we didn't have to wait long at all. We kind of just approach them and we seat when you walk through. It is so beautiful. There's so much to look at now when it comes to the food, they have a more of a Hawaiian thing going on, but the food was really good. The service was OK. read more

Rainforest Cafe - Shop - American Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

TRASH! THIEVES & terrible customer service!! Check your bank statements! Before leaving, I had a gut feeling they were going to charge me the wrong total. The receipt has a "suggested" total but after adding your tip, your total will vary. They did not charge me the amount I wrote down but instead charged me more. Our server was crappy! Never checked in on us, forgot part of our orders, and took away from the whole experience. Overall, the restaurant staff acted like they hated being there, not very professional. Food was worse than Applebees/Chilis and overpriced!! The best thing is the decor (obvi) and the shop for the kids to enjoy. read more

It was off season so the staff was small which was fine as there were only a few customers. Wife got the punch drink and the glass lit up and projected and image when your picked up. Very cool. Their version of a Cuban sandwich was to die for. I am Coming back just for that sandwich. The bread had a spice in it that was soooooo good. The meat and cheese were on point. And it had ONLY mustard as the proper Cuban should have. It was 1 of the best thing I ate all week in AC. read more

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I had went to this restaurant earlier with my cousins and my aunts and my mom and my uncle and my grandma and when I got there everything looked really cool and I bought two things from the gift shop we were walking on the boardwalk before this and we were very hungry so when we sat down and we ordered our food we were very excited for our appetizers that we ordered with ribs and we also ordered our drinks now the first thing that sent off my alarm was that the drinks didn't come until like 20 minutes after we had sat down and the appetizers didn't come until after we got our entrées we got our appetizers like 30 minutes after our food came and once our food came a lot of people didn't like their food nobody would like their food instead of except for me and I got the chicken and shrimp pasta and so the thing that I just wanna say is that first of all the waitress didn't even try to help with their stuff my mom didn't get her entrée and we didn't get our appetizers at all until we asked for it having some Betsy irritated with this and I cannot believe that this place is still in business they said that they had some exchange students working in the back although I don't think that had anything to do with this because if you're letting exchange students run a restaurant then maybe it's not that professional and it should be taken care of and our waitress acted like she cared a lot but she really did and I believe we should've had this meal for free but we only ended up getting the ribs for free also my cuzzinn!! ordered a refill for his Coke and it never came so this is a one star review this is the worst restaurant I've ever been to and everybody was so rude except for the girl at the gift shop this is meant to be forgotten read more

Such a fun spot when on vacation! You really feel like you're in the rainforest between the decor and sound effects. We were seated quickly and service was very fast. I got the paradise house salad with balsamic dressing. They didn't give enough dressing for the salad, but it was fresh and delicious. I also got a side of safari fries which were yummy. Will always come back when visiting AC! read more

Rainforest Cafe - Paradise House Salad and Safari Fries - American Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

This location of the Rainforest Cafe has been pretty good the few times I have tried it. The inside is obviously decorated greatly and we love sitting in during thunderstorms. That's a fun part of the night when it's a thunderstorm simulation with sounds and lights. The food is pretty good, nothing spectacular, but never bad. Our favorites are usually the drinks and dessert though. read more

Rainforest Cafe - American Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

Atmosphere is never a miss in Rainforest Cafe- it's actually the only reason I can imagine anyone wanting to dine here. The specific reason for my review is that I wanted to address a cross contamination I encountered. I wanted to order the coconut shrimp and when I inquired about it, the waitress immediately said she would not recommend. My response to that was "I am allergic to fish, so what else would you recommend". She said the chicken was good so that's what I chose. As with anyone with an allergy, I know my body and I know my reactions. I also know that normally my fish allergy is noted when mentioned and most of the time by passed because specifically seafood restaurants know how common this is. Immediately upon finishing my food I feel myself start to become flushed, hot, and ill. I was breaking out in hives. I asked the waitress is the chicken was fried in the same oil with fish and she said yes. And in response I reiterated that I mentioned mt allergy and she didn't mention it being fried in the same oil. She essentially said it was my responsibility to ensure that she was absolutely 100% aware of my allergy. I was basically gaslit. After more words were exchanged I walked away to meet the rest of my group who was shopping in the gift shop. After about 3 minutes, the waitress comes back to tell me the chicken is not in fact fried in the same oil as the fish. At this point, I know I am being lied to because I am clearly sick and know that I am having a reaction. I state this to her and she her response "we both learned a valuable lesson here". MA'AM YOU AND YOUR ESTASBLISHMENT ARE THANKFUL MY ALLERGY IS NOT SEVERE ENOUGH TO CLOSE MY AIRWAY. On top of this, my coworker overheard the waitress talking with a coworker who said "we all make mistakes" AGAIN, THIS COULD HAVE BEEN DEADLY. This establishment does not take allergies seriously. Food is subpar. Service is obviously trash. read more

Rainforest Cafe - The Chicken Fried Chicken(Edge of the Forest) - American Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

My server was nice. It took awhile to place an order, receive our order, and things were forgotten. It was busy so I understand I order the beef lava nachos. It was HORRIBLE. It's literally nachos with a bunch of black beans and specks of low quality beef. Bean nachos for $20 was def not worth it. My entree was a steak with mashed potatoes, and seasonal vegetables. The whole entree was cold. Steak was cooked correctly but bland and dry. Mashed potatoes were dry and bland. Seasonal veggies were undercooked, I couldn't figure out if it was supposed to be a salad or a cooked side. The only thing I enjoyed was the ambiance and the entertainment with the lights flickering to imitate a rainforest. read more

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Made a reservation and I was quickly seated. The food was so good and will definitely go back there. We ordered: 2 juices and you can take the cups home as a souvenir. Awesome appetizer platter Rasta pasta Pastalaya read more

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I came here with my family for my birthday on July 4th. We had reservations for a certain area for months and confirmed reservation in that area multiple times. When we came for our reservation, the host was extremely rude and didn't give us the table we reserved. The manager came to talk with us and said "it's a holiday, what do you expect us to do" said he would take care of us and just checked on us a few times. No accommodation for their mess up besides "checking in" on us. Manager and waitress were nice though. Food is decent but overpriced. Some of animatronics are out of service, kind of disappointing. I've been going to these restaurants in different locations and this one was just a let down. Our waitress tried her best to make my birthday special so I really appreciate that. read more

Rainforest Cafe - Miami Vice for my bday - American Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

There's no place like this as far as atmosphere, with fog and mist and light/sound effects. The server was upbeat and attentive to our large table. But the food and drinks were questionable, though they were presented well. I can't even say they were overpriced, given the location and entertainment value. The bathroom was just like the other reviews said... needs to be updated and that brown tray of napkins really has to go! In short, just come here and enjoy the scenery. The huge platter of nachos and huge brownie volcano are probably the best deals because they can each feed at least 4 people. read more

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Great family spot! Decor is kitschy. Portions are large. Food is adequate. Service was quick & graciously accepted our party of 15 with ease. read more

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The experience was great, the decor and atmosphere were fun, the food was ok. We did come in an hour before close (others came after us too) but they did not rush us at all and even let us look around and shop at the gift shop! read more

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Food was decent. Overpriced as hell. Our waiter was just on. He checked in every now and then, but wasn't very attentive. The Ambiance was good. read more

Amazing Mac n Cheese! Great ambiance! I would skip the sampler appetizer platter but definitely get the spinach and artichoke dip! read more

Rainforest Cafe - Best Mac n cheese!!!!! Great ambiance and great food! - American Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

I think this is a solid 3-star experience. I had never been to Rainforest Cafe, and my husband hadn't been since he was a child, and he kept talking about how he wanted to go back someday. This is the closest location to us, so I took him on a surprise trip on a February Saturday for us to eat here for lunch. They take reservations, which I always appreciate. We both ended up having a lot of fun. The ambiance was pretty cool and I enjoyed experiencing it once. I am not sure I need to experience it again, unless we brought kids with us for them to enjoy. It was pretty overstimulating, as they were blasting pop music, the constant rainforest sounds, and then every 30 minutes there would be a "thunderstorm" and the lights would flicker while all the animals would move around and make noise. We found it entertaining, but I imagine it could be overstimulating for some kids. The food was solidly decent. I had a burger, fries, and a side of coconut shrimp. The shrimp were very good and the burger and fries were decent. My husband got salmon and shrimp and he thought the salmon was okay. We also got a smoothie (amazing) and pink lemonade (good), as well as iced teas. The waiters seemed really busy and running around, and it was hard for us to catch our waiter for iced tea refills. Other than that, he was great. The food was definitely overpriced. I think my favorite part, besides the general dining room experience, was the gift shop. It took a lot of self control not to purchase all the sloth stuffed animals. I might come back just to the gift store for a shopping spree one day. Overall, we would return for the experience if we brought kids or adults who wanted to experience it for the first time (or the first time as an adult!), but we almost certainly wouldn't return otherwise. If the prices dropped significantly, then I'd be more likely to come back if we happened to be in the area. Otherwise, I suppose you're just paying for the experience. Still worth one trip though if you've never been! read more

Rainforest Cafe is a rainforest themed restaurant that specializes in traditional American cuisine. This location can be found right off the boardwalk in Atlantic City. I've been to Rainforest Cafe quite a few times and unfortunately I didn't get that vacation vibe this time around. No one from the staff made an effort to ensure a memorable experience and the food was just mediocre. There was nothing that would make me want to go back. Dine-in, curbside pickup, and delivery are all available. French Fries - 7.4 Coconut Shrimp - 7.4 Sirloin - 7.5 Ribs - 7.7 Food - 7.5 Service - 7.4 Value - 7.4 Restaurant score - 74 read more

Rainforest Cafe - Ribs, Steak & Shrimp Trio - American Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

Service was excellent and everyone was a ton of fun. Every kid in the building was having a great time with their servers and interacting with them. The food is just so pitiful! I get it's a family tourist trap but the quality of food is lower than Dennys. Our chips were so chewy/ soggy we didn't really eat them. The mozzarella sticks were delicious but the sauce tasted freezer burned. The chicken was typical chicken and the honey mustard it came with was very sweet and processed tasting. The egg rolls were also soggy and didn't have any crunch. The dip was dry but it was the best. The ambiance is amazing and it's so fun to watch the kids excitement but I wouldn't recommend actually eating here! Just get a mediocre appetizer, a desert, or some drinks.. enjoy the awesome scenery and eat anywhere but here. The scenery and awesome staff can only do so much. The food game needs to be improved. read more

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horrible experience the food was nothing to write home about, the service was ok. the table had dirt all over plus a fucking roach. the manager jeff was a freaking jerk. the mix drinks was watered save you money. read more

Restaurants live and die for all sorts of crazy reasons so I'm not about to unload on the Rainforest Cafe. If you're a kid who thinks cold chicken fingers and fake thunder storms deliver the goods then what can I possibly add to that discussion. As they say it is what it is however, the chain is undergoing some turbulence for reasons completely unrelated to the kitchen. It seems there aren't enough skilled technicians to repair their old and balky animatronics completely ruining your kiddos distraction from the aforementioned lifeless chicken fingers. As they also say, I'm off the hook meaning I'll have to feign disappointment the entire afternoon. Four stars for dodging that bullet. Cue the lightening, cue the thunder. read more

Let me immediately move this right into the never again category. Why? I. We get there about 1pm on a weekday and at the host stand are asked if we have a reservation. After saying no, we're told it would be 30-40 minutes. Looking into the restaurant there is no one inside. While I assume this is something staffing related, it's still a bit off-putting. Magically, after maybe three minutes we get a text that a table is ready for us and the few other people hovering in the gift shop. II. The booth we were seated at was filthy. Sticky table and garbage on the seat. The hostess who seated us had to see but I guess to her it was fine and the server also said nothing about it. Although FWIW, somewhat in their defense the lighting inside is so dark you can't see much. III. The food is simply not good. The Creole Mac and Cheese had no sausage and no chili butter bread crumbs. Just cheese sauce and penne. The Korean Spicy Stir-Fry was anything but spicy. Nice presentation but not much in the flavor department and certainly not spicy. Sure they still do the every half-hour "thunderstorm" but I guess as a pandemic cost cutting move all of the fish that were in the tanks up front are gone. Not that I ever got the appeal of this chain, now that my kids are older they see this place for what it is which is great for my wallet. Style over substance and mediocre grossly overpriced food. Thanks but no thanks. read more

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When you walk into a Rainforest Cafe (through the gift shop, first), you know what you're in for: a gimmicky tourist trap with serviceable food and friendly if harried wait staff. I stopped in for dinner after work and got my seat in a quiet(er) part of the dining room. The menu had the same vaguely "tropical" bits that the chain is known for; I kept things simple with a Blue Mountain chicken sandwich (lemon marinaded grilled chicken, bacon, roasted red pepper, swiss) and a Blue Moon. The food was fine. Uninspired, but not bad though definitely overpriced, as is the case with most chains on the Boardwalk read more

Rainforest Cafe - Blue Mountain Chicken sandwich - American Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

This place is amazing. Every half hour the is a thunderstorm if you want to know what I mean you have to go yourself. Also monkey:) And croc:) read more

Rainforest Cafe - Monkey - American Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

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I liked the service from Elena. Friendly and smiling. The food was brought quickly and everything was delicious. read more

Rainforest Cafe - American Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

We had a really good time the other day for lunch! We went in mid week and we didn't had to wait to get seated. Service was a little bit slow even though they didn't look like they had a lot of tables but we still had fun. We miss having this restaurant in Connecticut and my kids had lots of great memories. We always used to stop and stared at the crocodile, throwing coins and making wishes, explore the gift shop and enjoy a good meal. My kids are now teenagers and they still had a good time doing the same things! Our lunch was scrumptious and portions were huge! We did the fun cups with projectors and tried the specials!! We got to take those special cups home as a souvenir and lots of leftovers! So much fun hearing the rainforest sounds again! Great ambience! read more

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My first Rainforest Cafe experience was about 20 years ago when I lived in Chicago while attending UIC. It was a treat back then and it still is fun experience. I also visited the Rainforest Cafe in Disney World Animal Kingdom and that place was great. Although this location is a scaled down version compared to the other locations I visited, the food was decent and the staff were friendly. We were seated next to the water fall which was pretty loud and little damp for obvious reasons. If you don't mind this, it's a great spot. Other seats under trees or jungle setting. Food wise, it's not something I would go crazy over. I'd give it a 3 star on overall taste and quality. I remember jungle fries were Waffle style fries but it was just regular style now, which was a bummer. Chicken and shrimp were very dry and needed seasoning or sauce. read more

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My family and I were in AC for the weekend and decided to have lunch at the Rainforest Cafe. We had my four year old nephew with us and thought it would be cool for him to experience. We called to make reservations but there wasn't much of a wait that day and the person on the phone said we would be seated immediately. Upon arrival you feel like you're walking in to the rainforest. There are life size mock animals such as gorillas, alligators, the sounds and all of the ambiance created to mimic the rainforest. We walked up to the podium and were seated immediately. The dining area feels like a rainforest, rainbows , water sounds, animals , trees etc. Definitely kid approved. "So cool" in my 4 year old nephews words. The server was nice but he received a party after we were seated and seemed a bit inattentive to us. We kept stopping other staff members to get us things because it was hard to get a hold of our server. I ordered the bbq bacon cheeseburger with a side of fries and a strawberry lemonade to drink. Paid an extra $10 to get the drink in a souvenir cup that lights up. The food was hot, fresh and tasty. Basic menu with burgers, tacos, salads etc .Overall a good experience and I would recommend for family outing especially if you have kids. read more

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I was in Atlantic City and we decided to stop off at Rainforest Cafe. Coming in, I thought of Rainforest Cafe was more of a place to stop off for the atmosphere rather than the food. However, I was pleasantly surprised by how tasty my food was! The atmosphere at Rainforest Cafe is really cool. It's dimly lit with overhead canopies featuring animatronic animals such as gorillas and elephants. There is a large fountain, too. I got the Rasta Pasta with pesto sauce. Very tasty pesto sauce that went well with the nicely cooked penne pasta and the fresh chicken, shaved parmesan cheese, red peppers and broccoli. Very tasty. The staff here was very nice and our waiter made sure everyone's orders were made to their satisfaction. He also checked in on us to make sure our food was good. Altogether, Rainforest Cafe has nice staff and serves tasty food in a really cool atmosphere. read more

It's so amazing restaurant I never been . I love forest. And this restaurant they make it . And the food service is was great I went there I got a parrot bottle with soda only $10. And very good time in there read more

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Food were mediocre. We had the rainforest burger and the salmon. Prob waited about 30min for the food to be served. Mario, our waiter, was friendly. We were told 2 hour wait for a party of 17. We sat separately and was still told 2 hour wait while the restaurant was pretty much emptied. We waited around and was seated in 30min. Great ambiance which is my two stars. My little one loved the rainforest themed especially with the flickering lights. The dirty bathroom is such a turn off. Need more than an update. How about some cleaning and tossing out that dirty tray. What is that for? Who in their right mind will need to place anything on that f dirty thing? It's beyond my imagination. read more

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Came here to celebrate a kids party (20people) reservation was made and everything is set. I dont like that it was feeling rushed and that there is no separate room (but I knew it prior), you can only decorate with balloons but nothing else. Per guests, some foods are good some are so-so. Servings are big. Came hot and fresh. It was a weekend so maybe thats why its rushed and all. I recommend it for a small party with guests not over 6 people. Will come back again but not in a hurry. read more

The sauce in the beef stroganoff was good. The ravioli, beef, and mushrooms were depressing. The ravioli were not cooked evenly. The beef was overcooked. The mushrooms were flavorless. Service was entirely absent, we sat for nearly 30 minutes before someone even brought over drinks, despite scores of servers walking past us the entire time. My friends were similarly underwhelmed by the lackluster food. This gimmick restaurant is overpriced (50%) Applebees food, only good for childhood nostalgia or for people who somehow think monkeys are the same size as butterflies. Glad I got it out of my system in more ways than one. They have velociraptor plushes in the gift shop. Like what is even happening. read more

We went here for my brothers birthday, it was really nice and the food was okay. I used to love coming here when I was a kid and it's very nostalgic to come back here. Though I remember there was fish in the aquarium but hard times I guess which is alright. The servers were very nice and the manager came and checked on us, he was a little weird but that's okay. They brought out a volcano cake for my brother and he had so much fun. If you're feeling nostalgic you should come eat over here, the shrimp is delicious and after you can just step out and walk on the boardwalk. read more

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It's been forever since I've been back to this location , my most recent AC visit we decided to stop by came in & were seated right away right next to the fountain! Drinks to start I had the Tropical fusion, hubby had the Fusion margarita both good in taste light on the alcohol. Appetizer we tried the Mozzarella flat bread w arugula , wow this was actually delicious! Nice thin crust , great taste w the cheese & arugula. Main dish I had the Rasta Pasta in pesto sauce w chicken very good dish, nice tasting sauce good chicken. Hubby had the Pastalaya good dish as well definitely on the spicy side. As for the restaurant it's a fun theme the jungle , animals & rain forest sounds. Service was good & prices are not bad, this place is not bad & worth try. read more

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The restaurant has a great ambience especially good for the kids. The location of the restaurant is great as well - right along the boardwalk. It was our first time there and we were impressed. The food however was average especially given the portions were small and items were pricier than what we received. Cocktails too were on the higher end of pricing. read more

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The burger had no extraordinary taste for the ridiculous price. The fries were okay and the fountain alcoholic beverage had too much pineapple. The decor was EXTREMELY dusty I could see the dust falling of in the light beams. There were also zero fish in the tanks which doesn't make sense for the opening of beach season. read more

I grew up coming to the Rainforest Cafe and I was so happy to be able to bring my little here for his birthday! Parking is slim since its on the broadwalk, lucky to find parking along the street or have to park in garage. The gift shop is the first thing you walk into and then the restaurant. Too bad the fish tanks werent filled with beautiful sea life. I did make a yelp reservation to get seated and it was pretty busy in there for a weekday evening. The menu was plentiful and had lots of kid options! I enjoyed the rasta pasta! Every 30 mins, the rainforest activates and is a cool experience for the kids. Menu pricing was average and the service was good! Definitely would come back again! read more

Do not come here! It's all frozen gross food! Dip tastes spoiled and old. I ended up getting really sick. Only good part about this restaurant is the decor! read more

Rainforest Cafe - Awesome Appetizer Adventure - American Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

This place was really nice inside. Aswell as the bathrooms being very clean. I was also seated right away due to the fact it was almost completely empty inside. It took a while for my waiter to come to my table and allow me to order, it took even longer waiting for my food. The eggs came cold, the toast came cold, and they only provided one slice of toast with my meal. The pancakes were really good, but the bacon that came with was very hard it was almost as if my order was sitting in the kitchen for 10 minutes before coming out. I was already done with my meal without even getting my drink yet just to hear they didn't t have any more Orange juice. The music set the vibe well but the noises inside were very loud. Overall the people were nice its just the service that was very slow. read more

The Mac and cheese didn't have cheese premade and nasty my daughter didn't eat any of it and I wasted money because it was expensive