I don't know about anyone else, but every time I have ever been here, it feels weird to be with just adults. This place always has the ambiance and feel of a kid's and too kid friendly restaurant. I have met friends here in the past, not usually my pick if I end up here. Perhaps there's a little inner child in my friends that make them want to come here. I of course like to go to a restaurant to eat some great food. I have only had their blackened fish tacos and although they aren't bad, they don't blow me away at all. read more

Rainforest Cafe - American Near Me - Auburn Hills, Michigan

The ambiance is still great after all these years, and they still do the "thunderstorm" every 30 minutes. Beautiful tropical fish as well in multiple tanks. The animatronics were good, moving throughout our time there. They had holiday hats on as well for the season. Our 2-year-old daughter loved it, and we got to keep the cup that came with her kid's meal. The menu options for her were great too, and the portion size was large. We enjoyed our selections as well, and the meals were delicious. The bathroom was a bit messy though. We were also informed after ordering that the kitchen was running slow, and there'd be a 30-40 minute wait for the food, which, with a little kid, we would've liked to be informed before being seated and ordering. We received a 15% off coupon for the retail store also and did use that. read more

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Went in for a late dinner on a Saturday Elaine was our waitress, she was amazing, she was so happy and made our evening. She was great with the kids and service was great. People like this are hard to find/get she deserves a raise for sure. Food was also great and kids had a blast. read more

Amazing place to eat Have such a great atmosphere. I took my kids there and they absolutely loved it. The thuno storms that happen every 30 minutes is a real thriller. But definitely come back. The service there is beyond amazing and I love they have an open bar. There are so many food options.And there are new item.The brushda chicken it's so delicious read more

I know that the rainforest has been around for a very long time. in the beginning it was so unique that everyone went and kind of bypassed the food. Now this place is starting to lose its atmosphere as well. A lot of it is very old, in need of repair definitely the electronics and the rain used to be a lot better than what it is now. I'm sorry to say but I have a strange feeling that this is one place that will end up going on the wayside. Nothing on the menu is outstanding and now nothing in their dining room as well. read more

Rainforest Cafe - Chicken Quesadilla - American Near Me - Auburn Hills, Michigan

You're paying for the atmosphere and not the food, that's always the case with places like this. But I have to call out the mango habanero glazed shrimp in the Taste of the Islands --- very very bad. Just overcooked and flavorless. The rest of it was ok. For the price of the mixed drinks it would be nice to get any alcohol whatsoever. The Blue Nile tasted great but was just juice. Should have gotten a beer. We were in around 4pm on a holiday weekday...service was a little slow but nothing crazy, and our server was good. So no complaints there. Our one year old enjoyed it so that's all that matters. read more

I highly recommend the grain bowl. You can get it vegetarian style or add chicken/shrimp if you'd like. It comes with a variety of veggies over a bed of quinoa. I got mine topped with chicken. It's an overall healthy and tasty dish. I'd definitely come get this again. Not only was the food good the presentation was on point as well. It's served in a wood bowl covered with a banana leaf to hold the food inside. Oh, and my waiter was great! He had tons of energy, attentive and FAST! Get here soon! read more

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Food was good. Service was terrible. Charge for souvenir cup, and we didn't ask for it. Every table was waiting on their food or to be waited on. Everyone complained manager was rude. She didn't care that we were waiting on her food for 30 minutes. She tried to pick an argument. it was our first time there to see what it was all about very disappointed in the service and the manager the most. Sad to say I will definitely not return. The animals don't really do much to entertain the kids. read more

Unsatisfied. The chips and the fries were unseasoned. The shrimp on the shrimp Tacos was overpowering to make up for their pathetic excuse of a tortilla, and the only thing good here was the water (my favorite beverage). And the service was weird. Like the sever took forever with the food and would come just for refills and nothing about the food. Overall bad. read more

Just found this in my food here. Is was the taco salad. This is a roach! This is disappointing to say the lease. Needless to say we all stopped eating after this. At least they were happy to remove from the bill...lol. won't be back.. ever. Gross. read more

Rainforest Cafe - Bug in salad - American Near Me - Auburn Hills, Michigan

Perfect restaurant for kids. It may be a little uncomfortable to meet up with friends here and their drinks are pricey, but it's a kids paradise. My children love to walk around the perimeter and see the robotic animals, steam, and water features as well as walk through the gift shop and look at the fish. All this you can do for free. Once your seated (you'll want to make a reservation during peak times), you get a full view of birds, butterflies, gorillas, elephants, and so many fish. The ceiling is a start sky and all around you is vegetation with hidden animals, both fake of course, except the fish. The food is ok. The kids meals are relatively standardly priced and come with the usual fries, drink, and I think ice cream. The "grown up" food is ok based on what I've had. The cocktails and even drafts are expensive. I paid $13 for a standard pint of draft beer. Had the prices been marked, I would have stuck with water. Even so, your kids will be happy and blissfully occupied for your entire visit. Every 25 minutes or so the steam increases near the bar and "thunder" and "lightening" go off along with all the animals. They move and make sounds. As an adult, the food would be 2, prices 1, and environment 3. After asking my kids, they rated the whole experience 5 stars with one critique to "add more baby animals." read more

Rainforest Cafe - We sat next to the elephants. - American Near Me - Auburn Hills, Michigan

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A fun place for dinner especially for kids. The restaurant has lots of animatronic figures to look at. There is a thunderstorm every 30 minutes which the animals react and make different noises also. You wont get wet at all. The food is delicious and filling and there is a lot of variety. I was very hungry and got fajitas and was so stuffed I took home leftovers. Dont miss the delicious chocolate volcano, it's too die for. read more

Rainforest Cafe - Fajitas - American Near Me - Auburn Hills, Michigan

Took my 2 year old son here for his birthday. He loves animals and thought it would be a good experience for him. He enjoyed himself and enjoyed his meal. WARNING: do not come here hungry and expecting a good meal. The food is not good. We ordered the nacho queso dip as an appetizer and it tasted like Tostitos queso dip that they warmed up. My wife ordered the chicken tender basket as nothing on the menu looked very appetizing. I ordered the fish and chips after a recommendation from the waiter. It was the worst fish and chips I ever had. The fish was stale and the French fries tasted like they were fried in old oil. How do you mess up French fries? The cole slaw that came with it was inedible. The restaurant ambiance is cool but the food is terrible. Beware. read more

This is a one and done kind of place. Service on a Sunday = excellent. Overall vibe = fun for the under six crowd. Food = Hit or miss. First of all, the table who sat before us received their food first. Appetizer = Chili Con Queso? This was just processed queso - no chili about it. Do NOT waste your money. Taco Salad = This was really good! Unfortunately, I ordered it with chicken, and I was upsold to beef and chicken without permission. Kids Chicken Nuggets = Eh. Basic and not very many fries. Bloody Mary = SO good. Kudos to bartender. Kids drink in frog = fun and a good souvenir The place needs a good cleaning and some updates. read more

For what they charge the food could be wayy better. My husband got the fish tacos and the fish was overcooked and came with almost no sauce. My daughter and I got the fish and chips and the fish was a bit dry. The music was far too loud also. Our server never came by to check up on us to see how our food was or to see if we needed anything. read more

This place was very nice there were a to of animals it felt like I was in a zoo and food was great, the wait time was not that good though. read more

This review is not a reflection of the staff that work at the restaurant as I think they are doing the best they can under the circumstances of the ongoing pandemic. Rather this review is a reflection of the experience, or lack there of, that the restaurant offers to families and small children. We made a reservation as the last time we were in the area the restaurant had a five-hour wait time. The front staff were friendly and courteous to all patrons, especially as they had to deliver the news that there was a three-hour wait and were met with disgust from diners that didn't think ahead to reserve. We were sat near the aquarium archway which held our attention until the first rainstorm. Our server was prompt with their initial visit, took our drink order, and gave us some time to look at the menu. As we were there for lunch, I was a little taken aback by the prices. The kid's menu is actually quite reasonable for the price and the amount of selections, which is good for a restaurant that primarily attracts families with kid(s). What they offer in value on that menu, the adult menu isn't as sweet of a deal. With most entrees tipping the price scale of $20-$30, a party or 4-6 can easily spend upwards to $150 dollars after food, drinks, and gratuity. I don't mind spending money on food, especially when there is an experience involved. The experience doesn't have to be a simulated rain forest every 17-minutes. It can the be the way food is plated, the rhythm that the front and back of the house displays as they fill patron orders, or even the cleanliness of the silverware. Sadly, the restaurant really only leverages the simulated rain forest and animatronics to justify the experience. A rundown of the food that was ordered: Kid's macaroni and cheese with fruit: three year old loved it, although the fruit (apples and oranges) were bruised and soft and not edible. Ribs: more fat than meat, fries were over seasoned and soggy. To add an extra half slab will run you upwards to $12 and would not have enhanced the meal at all. Chicken sandwich: chicken was very dry, fries were over seasoned and soggy. Really the sandwich is presented really poorly, in a basket and not on a plate. For the price, you just expect more. Fish Tacos: probably the best presentation of the food and best tasting dish, but the black bean side really wasn't a side worth promoting on the menu. Taco salad: when you're familiar with the cost of most ingredients that make up Mexican food, it's hard to imagine how they can justify a $20 price tag. Nonetheless, it was edible. In the end, we were able to experience the simulated rain forest six times during our visit. I'll let you do the math of how long our visit was. I won't be visiting again as I'm confident that it's an experience that really won't be changing over the years. It's a cool concept, that obviously has longevity, but really doesn't do much to justify another visit. read more

Rainforest Cafe - American Near Me - Auburn Hills, Michigan

This was not one of the better rainforest cafés that I have been to. I had heard quite a bit about this play and I had high expectations. Don't get me wrong. The server was great and the food was OK. It's just the ambience was not what I was expecting. From other restaurants I had been to. It was about an hour from My Home, and I don't know that I would make the check back up there to go for the restaurant again. Most people give it good reviews I just wasn't real satisfied. read more

I would have given 5 stars for the atmosphere and excellent service but the food was mediocre to awful!

party of 6 (3 adults and 3 young children) - 2 hour wait which brought us to 525pm. That's fine. I got the text saying we were in line along with a link to view the waitlist, which was great because I watched as our table got closer and closer to #1 spot. We continued to wait the 2 hours and continuously watched getting excited that our table was going to be called. at 530pm We got to the #2 spot and we all of a sudden disappeared. I didn't see a notification or anything so i went to the front podium and said "we were in line at #2, then our spot disappeared". the server looked up my name and said "yes unfortunately we had to remove you from the list because you were called and you never replied... you were notified 20 minutes ago". I told him I was watching the list i never checked my messages because I never got a notification. He kept saying the word "unfortunately...." I said well we are here now can we just be in the front and have the next 6 person table? he said "unfortunately we cannot give you a table because you never replied.." I told him we never got a notification and he continued to make excuses. phones are finicky. I found that I got one text with no notification. I didn't think I needed to continuously check my texts because I was watching the list on the website (refreshing and seeing how close we were getting to the #1 spot). When the notification was not answered why didn't they at least try again or at least call to let us to let us know. WE WAITED 2 HOURS. I also don't understand why he couldn't let us just have the next 6 person table because we have been waiting just like everyone else. We had 3 young children so disappointed and crying because they couldn't accommodate us. They offered to put us back on the list and have another 2 hour wait but We left furious sad and disappointed. my heart was broken for my 9 year who was sooo excited and crying because they wouldn't seat us. I will not be back. read more

Would be a 6/5 if I could. Our waitress was the best one in the entire Rainforest Cafe franchise. The shrimp tacos were lovely. The mojito was refreshing. The ambiance was great. My only critique is there should've been more Amazonian music as opposed to Ed Sheeran . Besides that I will be back next year. read more

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Well I can't even go as far as giving the food a review because the host was rude as can be and you could tell he didn't want to seat us! We arrived at 8pm and they close at 9pm...he made it abundantly clear that he didn't want to seat us! Gave every excuse in the book not to seat us! We were so disgusted we left and went across the way to Bar Louie! They were happy to have the business! I'm very disappointed in this Rainforest Cafe location! read more

I'm really not a fan but because we have foreign exchange students who want to experience everything American we come here while shopping at the mall. This time around we had reservations which helped as we had our table pretty much right away and we were in the cat section. It was kind of cool as the lions or tigers moved pretty much the entire time we were there. I don't quite remember what we had to eat, not that it mattered the cost was insane. There were 4 of us (two shared a meal) and I almost had to sell a kidney to pay for it. Way to much money for an average meal that basically caters to young kids. Service was good. read more

Really cool place to eat for the ambiance. You have to make reservations or it's an hour wait. The do have gluten free noodles and buns but don't advertise it on the menu but I just asked. I ended up getting fish. It was dry and wayyyy over cooked. It tasted awful and I barely ate it. My daughter ate the coconut shrimp and said they were gross as well. While we were eating we seen wait staf vaping in the back room where they bring the food from. I had told the waitress it was my daughters birthday but she never sang to her but they did to the tables around us, I thought maybe she had forgot but as we were leaving she told her a happy birthday.... read more

Our family makes it a yearly tradition to stop by the Rainforest Cafe and we love it! The volcano dessert was a hit.

If you're looking for an 'experience', go for it. If you're looking for quality food WORTH their prices, turn right back around and wave goodbye to the boa hanging from the trees as you BOLT. I've been here in more than one occasion, usually as a tag-along guest, but then my toddler turned the big 3 and the idea of the jungle during lunch was simply astounding. It worked! She loved it! She loved the animals all around, the beautiful night sky, the trumpeting elephant... we even paid the $8.99 for the ONLY character cup they had left, Cha-cha, the tree frog. My little one ended up with penne-style mac and cheese with corn and two slices of orange. I, however, shelled out $28.99 for Redfish Portofino and it was awful. Simply awful. It was on their Taste of the Island Menu. Ugh. It was too spicy and nowhere do I recall it saying it would be (I have zero-tolerance for spice, so I tend to avoid it at all costs...) It had ONE piece of lobster on top. The fish was blackened (the photo did not indicate this either.) I did ask my waitress if she could double-check the menu to see if it indeed said 'spicy', but she returned with another iced tea and my check. So, thanks for making her birthday cool, and by thanks, I mean the animals, but the food was terrible. Bonus: the fish I ordered doesn't even come up on their website. read more

Rainforest Cafe - Redfish Portofino or ....not? Can you tell underneath all that blackened seasoning? "Blackened" or "charred" actually. - American Near Me - Auburn Hills, Michigan

The food was expensive and bland..service was good..Our waitress was attentive. Oh and if u.order a drink they give u a new glass to take home..one of ours was cracked tho read more

3 stars at best. I would recommend this restaurant if you've never been to it before to experience it since it's a different dining experience. No matter the day you choose to go make sure to always reserve, online or by phone. To start off our waitress was super kind, helpful, and patient. The food however was meh. My husband had the blue mountain chicken sandwich and really liked it. I had fried fish tacos and although they weren't bad they could use some more flavor, definitely had better fish tacos. The worst was my daughter's meal. I ordered the Mac and cheese with broccoli and apple juice for her. The Mac was so bland and kind of dry; definitely wasn't expected because it's so easy to make especially if we're ordering it at a restaurant. I don't get how you could mess up something that simple. I also feel the kids meal options weren't the greatest. This place is definitely lacking and wouldn't recommend for food but more of a first experience for kids and that's all. read more

Rainforest Cafe - Bill - American Near Me - Auburn Hills, Michigan

Food was okay, service definitely could be better. I get we are paying for the atmosphere however asking if we want dessert five minutes after being given our food was not acceptable and when we said no she said she'd get our check. I was going to ask for a refill but she disappeared again. I couldn't finish my lunch because the chicken was overcooked and dry and I needed more beverage. First and last time there. Too expensive to have that kind of service. read more

We've been here a few times, and most of the visits have only been okay. The atmosphere is always welcoming and we are usually seated immediately. Even though we aren't here often, we all have their rewards card. The kids love the animatronics and fishtanks and will be entertained for most of the meal with this alone. We just ate here as a group (4 adults, 5 kids age 3-9). They didn't give us enough of the coloring books/crayons even after we asked for more, so my wife had to go and grab a set by the entrance. The food took a long time to come out, but the place was only half full when we arrived. We even split into 2 billing groups, so one could have been brought out first. Two of us ordered drinks and they tacked the souvenir cup fee onto the bills, which we had removed (watch out for this if you get any exciting beverage: my first visit they told me it was mandatory with a beer, then at future visits they told me it wasn't...I already have 2 of their cups in my cupboard and don't need more). Our waiter was okay in a general sense and was friendly, but something seemed off (distracted?). The kids' food must have been good, because they ate pretty much all of it (chicken nuggets, pizza, and mac 'n cheese). A few taco salads were ordered (served in large taco shell bowls) and everyone was pleased with those. I got a pork sriracha flatbread and didn't care much for it: the pork was dry on the ends like it had been toasted, there wasn't a lot of sauce on it, and parts of the flatbread were overly toasted. I wouldn't order it again or recommend it to others. The price is also pretty high for what you get in terms of food. However, if you factor in the experience with the animals and fishtanks and consider that you can have a meal without your kids screaming throughout it (because if you're at a mall, they likely aren't enjoying your shopping anyway), then the value is there. If you're just looking to eat without entertaining kids, you'll probably feel it cost too much. read more

Atmosphere is awesome, especially for the kids, our server was great, food was below average for sure which was disappointing.

Absolutely the worst customer service ever! Young "ladies " that seat you are snotty and RUDE!! Reservations for weeks for a half empty place, food took 1 hour to receive. NEVER EVER NEVER COMING BACK. read more

Fun place for take 6 month old But since pandemic service was bad . Next time hope it's not as busy . But let's face it nothing will be back to normal . Hard to find good help read more

I knew this place was going to be expensive before we even went there. I had read the reviews and this was one of the main complaints. And yes we spent $50.00 on lunch! Most things are $20-30 and we even only had water to drink and no dessert. I thought the experience would make up for it. Some of the kids were scared of the loud elephant noises that periodically played. The animation was good and made the animals seem realistic. The fish tanks were another kid highlight which was nice we were sat right near one. Reservations are a must and we had them. We seated quickly but service was slow. We were starving and it took about 40 min to see any food. The food was pretty good but not for the prices they charge. I would've rather gone to the food court to eat something better and cheaper. You pay basically for the experience. I had ribs which said it cane with fries and coleslaw. Coleslaw is listed under the sides. Tried to change the coleslaw to their mixed veggies (also listed as a side) and was told I couldn't because the coleslaw was a garnish on the dish. ???!!! It came in it's own separate dish. Do you list parsley as part of the dish?? I honestly wouldn't come back. It was a one and done experience. read more

Rainforest Cafe - Mojo Bones (bbq ribs with the coleslaw "garnish") - American Near Me - Auburn Hills, Michigan

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Great ambience and margarita. A bit over priced (I ended up paying 50$ for pasta and a margarita) but overall had a great dining experience. The pasta gave me a slight stomach ache but I might've just overeaten due to large portions read more

Rainforest Cafe - American Near Me - Auburn Hills, Michigan

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No wonder the restaurant has basic ratings ! We went there for the experience but it felt like a fast food chain asking us to rush our order in. Service was worst and the food was just blah ! We had the worst spinach artichoke dip ever. No silverware on the table and no water service . read more

Rainforest Cafe - Spinach Spinach & Artichoke Dip - American Near Me - Auburn Hills, Michigan

This is my childhood restaurant I love the concept and the lively animal displays. All the employees are super nice and it is great for families or a fun date. The food is also really good as the restaurant brings a modern aesthetics. I tried the China island salad and it has a mix of sweet and tangy taste. It was definitely a new flavor that was good. The other appetizer was a normal chicken breast with colored chips. What makes this restaurant unique is that it has their own store and aquarium inside. I usually don't get dessert but I really like the volcano ice cream. So make sure you make room for dessert and a lot of help because this volcano will erupt your mind. Tip: Bring a camera #haveyouheard #rainforestcafe #yelpdetroit #greatlakescrossingoutlet read more

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Our server was slow. She didn't even try to give us refills, or clean the table. Food was alright. Horrible service

I really like the Rain Forest cafe. It's a fun place to visit, even if you are just walking around the restaurant and store without purchasing anything. And they often have fun things going on for children. The workers are all very nice and accommodating. And if you join their club (Landry's select club), you get lots of perks. This includes a $25 welcome reward and $25 birthday reward. They do charge a one time fee of $25, but you get it right back in rewards. I would have given 4 stars for my review. The food was really all delicious, except that my steak was very tough and had gristle in it. But I will definitely be back again. read more

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Went here for lunch with some friends and our children. It's located in the mall, across from the sea life aquarium. The decor is cool; the animals are fun and the thunderstorm is entertaining and the kids liked it. We were seated immediately which was good, and the waitress was really nice. She was accommodating, especially when I asked her if we could water down my son's apple juice (I don't like him drinking too much sugar). These are the positives. As for the negatives, the food on the menu was expensive, even for fairly standard fair and especially for lunch. The specials menu did not list any pricing. I have no interest in asking what the prices are before ordering, so even though some of the choices looked good, I didn't even consider the items on that menu. I don't understand why a national chain would do that. I ordered the fried shrimp, which came with fries and Cole slaw (which I asked to omit because I don't like it). The shrimp was soggy, with no seasoning. The fries were bland and boring. Especially considering the price, it was very disappointing. My son's meal (Mac & cheese, with applesauce and apple juice) was fine, but nothing special. Overall I wouldn't return. No matter how cool the decor is, the food needs to be good and the prices should align with its quality. read more

Rainforest Cafe - Fried Shrimp - American Near Me - Auburn Hills, Michigan