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    Rainforest Cafe

    3.0 (382 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Touristy
    Good for kids

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    Lucia B.

    I didn't even know Rainforest cafe existed anymore so I was very excited when I saw it in the map! I had to bring my kids. The place was pretty empty on a Monday afternoon, which was great! we got to pick exactly where we wanted to seat, although our waitress didn't seem thrilled that we asked where to be seated. The restaurant was surprisingly well kept and didn't look dingy or unkept. It was however way smaller than what I remembered (I visited a different location as a kid). The menu was overpriced for the type of food you would get at a place like this, so my husband and I opted to skip the meal and only order food for the kids. The kids menu was fair and well priced, most meals were $8.99 for a kid entre, side and drink. My girls got Dino nuggets with Mc and cheese and apple juice and 2 sliders with fruit and apple juice. They both enjoyed their meals and were in awe of the animals around us! The ambiance was great! Service wasn't great. Our waitress wasn't very friendly or warm but she was helpful. Overall it was a good experience! We came here for the kids and it was nostalgic for the adults. Expectations were met!

    Jonathan T.

    First time going to Rainforest Cafe in all my years in South Florida and it's exactly what you think it is unfortunately. The food was decent, the restaurant is beautifully decorated BUT it's incredibly dark for the most part. The service was not it. Kinda ruined the whole experience which would've otherwise been average to above average. Took forever to get drinks, dang near half an hour for appetizers. To top it off it took around 20 minutes after eating to even find our waitress to ask for a check. Will I be back? Unlikely, but please do better next time

    Dora T.

    My boyfriend and I sat at the bar for a drinks and an app and got incredibly fast, knowledgable and warm service from Felix. He made us feel special and welcome even though we arrived pretty soon before close. I recommend his Mai Tai. The ambiance is obviously through the roof. In a world of homogeneous beige restaurants, Rainforest cafes are a cultural relic that should be cherished. You're getting campy and magical live theater!! Good service is just the cherry on top of place we are lucky still exists today.

    Crystal H.

    We came to the Rainforest Cafe to enjoy the experience with our son. I haven't been here since I was a kid so it felt so sweet to come back with my son and see him experience it for the first time. The service was great. Our waitress was very sweet. The food was okay. We mainly came here for the experience. Overall it was a great time!

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    Erica E.

    We had a reservation at Rainforest Cafe, but still had to wait an additional 45 minutes to be seated. Honestly, what's the point of a reservation if it doesn't hold your spot? That part was very frustrating. On the positive side, the atmosphere is great and the animals are super realistic, and the kids absolutely loved it. The food was actually pretty decent too, better than I expected for a themed restaurant. Food also takes a long time...so hopefully you aren't in a rush or with fussy kids. Overall, fun for the kids and worth it for the experience, but be prepared to wait even if you book ahead.

    Monica R.

    I came here for lunch during the weekend and it's as full which is great to actually a enjoy a very calm lunch . The decorations are so pretty love the rainforest and jungle vibes are amazing definitely feels like you're somewhere and not at the mall . The big platter appetizers are great for sharing and the spinach dip was delicious. Great service and friendly staff.

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    Jay B.

    The only one minus star was for the food wait. It took around 20-30 minutes for the food to come, but it was freshly cooked and still really hot. The area was amazing! My little boy who is 5 1/2 years old really love the fish tanks, rainbow hippo and the elephant that moves and honk once in a while. The ambiance was really very welcoming for all ages.. we missed this resto when they have one in Chicago. The food were awesome! And very big portions..no wonder it is priced this much. I ordered their korean stir fry and it stings a bit, but was very delicious and spicy. Then my son ordered fish and chips and wasn't able to finish everything. Lastly, the coconut shrimp is kind of OK. The curry flavor was in the rice. The kid's meal is great as well. We're definitely coming back here!

    Sachia P.

    Our waiter was attentive made suggestions of his favorite selections. The atmosphere is much like the name is that of the rainforest. Animatronics, aquariums, decorations and menu are all theme based. The appetizer is big enough to share with a whole family. Join Landrys rewards to earn points and the birthday reward of $25 can be used at any Landry restaurant. Great restaurant for kids who love the zoo or jungle animals. Adult meals are around $25 but are very large portions! Gift shop is super cute and has lots of souvenirs to choose from.

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    Kathy K.

    This rainforest themed chain restaurant located in The Sawgrass Mills Mall in Sunrise offers classic fare among jungle flora and animatronic animals. They also have a gift shop, aquariums and jungle decor while waiting for your table. It is a great place for families. It does feel a bit humid and a little smelly from the jungle fog that is produced. I had the Fish and Chips $24.99 and substituted the fries for mash potatoes, also coleslaw. It was all so delicious. Our server was very friendly and efficient.

    Melvika S.

    Over the past weekend, I visited rainforest Café with my niece and her boyfriend for dinner. Inside the restaurant, it is very beautiful. There are many large fish tanks that has tropical fish and some other beautiful creatures in them. Obviously the theme of the restaurant is a rainforest so there are lots of greenery and many different species of animals throughout the restaurant (not live), and some of them come to life every now and then. The scenery and the animal makes this place very unique and it's the most special part about rainforest Café.. however their food and their service is not top-tier. I was far from impressed with their menu. We tried very hard to choose an appetizer, but we just could not pick one. None of the appetizers seemed interesting or different for us to want to try for a rainforest themed restaurant.. we ordered a couple drinks, some margaritas and Mojito and then we went on straight to ordering our main course. We got two different types of pasta and a sandwich which came with french fries. The food is very mediocre. There is not a wow factor in it, which would make me want to say 'oh my I can't wait to return and have this again'.. I honestly hate to say this, but the food there is very bland. What made the sandwich dish stand out was that it was served with a curry dipping sauce other than that it was a standard fried chicken breast on a potato bun alongside some french fries fries. The service here was not the best. I have been to other places and have received much greater service at more lower end places.. our server took a while arrive at our table once we were seated, it was all of our first time here so we did need a moment to look over the menu to figure out what exactly we. She came back to the table twice and at that point we just said OK we're ready to order.. our order was placed and 15-20 minutes later food came out. Somebody was assisting our server to bring out food, and she was very confused as to which person ordered what dish.. personally if I had to pay my own money to come to this restaurant, I would probably pass. I obviously came for dinner because I was given a gift card and instead of wasting it, we decided to have dinner here while my niece was visiting me over the weekend.. it is not somewhere that I plan on returning back to. The restaurant like I said before it's very nice and it's entertaining. Maybe if you have small children, they might find it enjoyable. Drinks price seem very high and most of their drinks come in a souvenir glass which our server said that we cannot opt out of. Basically you are spending $15 for a margarita and you're paying for the glass which if you leave behind you'll feel guilty because you literally just paid for it. I wish that they did have drink options where you do not need to get it in a souvenir glass.. according to our server they do not.

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    Tequila B.

    Took my children here for a birthday. I was pleasantly surprised by the food. I enjoyed everything we had. The coconut shrimp and sauce were a big hit! The ambiance was nice although I do think it's way too dark inside. I could barely see the menu. Every so often they would have a small display with lights and sounds of the rainforest. I think a nice touch would be if there were a rainforest character that comes out to entertain the kids and give high fives and hello's. Kids enjoyed themselves.

    Andrea F.

    What a cool and fun experience! Rainforest Cafe has a tropical ambiance that is so comforting and relaxing. I had to have a tropical drink to go with the atmosphere. I ordered the turkey and cheese panini and it was a nice portion size. Great place to take family, especially kids! They have a large gift shop after you exit. It was nice we were able to keep our souvenir glasses and they gave us clean ones to take home.

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    Nesli A.

    I ate at Rainforest Cafe this weekend for a kids' birthday dinner celebration. The place is super cute and unique! It was my first time here and I was not expecting such an immersive environment with a large gift shop and actual rainforest decor. I got the Korean chicken lettuce wraps and they were super crispy and delicious. This is not the most upscale restaurant ever but it's such a fun place particularly for kids. The service was a bit slow. They had a lot of customers and seemed a bit overwhelmed. Also, the bathrooms smelled bad and were quite dirty. I recommend that they pay more attention to the cleanliness of their restrooms as it's a reflection of the overall cleanliness of their restaurant. Overall, minus the slow service and dirty bathrooms, it was a cute and fun experience.

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    Embarcadero 41

    Embarcadero 41

    4.3
    (411 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    Great place for Peruvian food. While not cheap, their servings are a good size and delicious…read more Definitely check this place out.

    The food was honestly very good, which makes this experience even sadder because the service was…read moreunbelievably bad. When we first arrived, our waiter completely forgot about us and another waiter had to step in and help. My husband ordered a seafood soup, and the waiter's assistant brought it out... but with no spoon. We waited about 5 minutes before she came back with a tiny dessert spoon for a seafood soup I asked the hostess if we could please get a proper spoon. She kept walking in and out until finally she told us that all the spoons in the restaurant were occupied and we had to wait. Meanwhile the soup had already been sitting there for over 10 minutes getting cold. At the end, Alejandro the only person actually trying to help finally went and found a spoon himself. By then my husband didn't even want the soup anymore. Our original waiter finally came back and asked if we wanted him to reheat the soup ‍ My husband said no, please just take it away and bring the check. Then the waiter says, "Look, I removed the soup from the bill," as if that fixed the situation The saddest part is that no manager ever came over, nothing. Everyone acted like this was completely normal. The only person who genuinely tried to resolve the situation was Alejandro.

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    Wine Dinner night at Embarcadero 41.
    Wine Dinner night at Embarcadero 41.
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    Burtons Grill & Bar

    Burtons Grill & Bar

    4.4
    (282 reviews)
    5.4 mi
    $$
    Gluten-free friendly
    Large group friendly

    Great place to eat. Service ONCE SEATED is amazing, but the wait and way they seat needs serios…read moreimprovement. A lot of entitled customers feel they walk in wait 10 minutes no reservations and should skip people who waited 15 minutes and had earlier reservations just because they make a scene. Hostess was very uncomfortable and nervous and kept leaving her station to avoid the long wait line. Good problem to have this place is busy but they need more stability at the walk in. The service with wait staff is always amazing as well as the food. Great ambiance, clean restrooms, and great food. They have a rewards program that is very good and run gift card promotions that give you points for gift card purchases which is amazing. Make sure you call f9r reservations this place needs it.

    Dropped in for happy hour to go over some travel related issues. Great drink service and plenty of…read moreflavorful appetizers. A few people were unable to get sitters and brought the little ones along. Love the kid menu. More than just chicken fingers! It's only for 12 and under but it's done in such a colorful and balanced way that kids will be well feed and enjoy it. This last visit seemed louder than normal but with it being the last school day of the year there were plenty teachers and administrators enjoy happy hour til 6pm.

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    Bread Service
    Bread Service
    Seven Layer Chocolate Cake
    Seven Layer Chocolate Cake
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    Florida Room

    Florida Room

    4.5
    (87 reviews)
    11.7 mi

    Wow, what a great and unique spot. The setting alone makes it special, with pickleball courts and a…read morepark as the backdrop. The menu was innovative and thoughtful, which made it hard to choose. We started with the calamari Caesar salad and their creative take on peaches and cream, then had the ribs and fried chicken for our entrées. Everything was delicious. I mean really delicious! The food feels upscale, but the place still has a very casual, relaxed vibe, which was the perfect combination for me. Cannot wait to come back and try more of the menu.

    I cannot say enough great things about this place. Not only is it perfect for any pickle ball fans,…read morebut it's great for girls night, happy hour and a lovely dinner any night. We went with our son and in laws for my husband's birthday and everything was delicious. My husband and in laws loved their drinks -a strawberry spritzer, IPA and a perfectly executed old fashioned (extra points for having angels envy and the right cherries). We shared the fish dip-not salty or fishy like many are. It was smoky, rich and yet delicate, served with insane house made saltines, potato chips and pickled cucumbers, peppers and onions. My son got the margherita flatbread and a side of fries, the flatbread was a hit and the fries were super crisp. Served with a lemon aioli that even my four year old liked. My MIL got the spatchcock chicken-she absolutely loved it. My FIL had the short rib meatloaf-it's not at all a traditional meatloaf. It's pretty much short rib condensed into a meatloaf shape and griddled or baked, very robust and moist. My husband got the surf and turf-hanger steak and scallops. This was phenomenal-juicy steak and absolutely perfect seared scallops with a tangy salsa verde on top of carrot puree. I had the carpaccio and watermelon salad. Both were fresh and full of flavor. Desserts were the coconut key lime pie and the spumoni tarte. Both were fantastic, especially the tart. The decor inside and outside was lovely, the florida room lives up to the name-definitely florida vibes. The staff was friendly and attentive throughout the evening and well versed on the menu. There is live music to enjoy and dance along the waters edge, plenty of pickle ball courts to work up an appetite and an array of custom cocktails and incredible bites to keep you coming back-and we will definitely be coming back.

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    FLORIDA ROOM PATIO
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    Baked Alaska
    Beach and lake outside the restaurant. Really nice.

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    Beach and lake outside the restaurant. Really nice.
    Crafty Crab

    Crafty Crab

    3.5
    (424 reviews)
    4.9 mi
    $$

    I went to Crafty Crab around 9 PM on a Thursday night after Zumba. The space itself is very big and…read morespacious with ample parking. There were some customers there, but the place still felt very empty and honestly a bit boring. It was very quiet. There was music playing, but we could hardly hear it. The TVs were on, but with no sound, which didn't help the atmosphere. We were seated in the booth area where the other guests were. They had a 2-for-1 drink special, and the waitress was friendly and helpful. She let us know we didn't have to order the same drinks for the deal, which was nice. I ordered a passion fruit margarita, but it didn't taste like passion fruit at all. More tart than sweet. I didn't love the flavor, but I will say the bartender was definitely not stingy with the liquor. My friend ordered a Bahama Mama and had no complaints. I'm not a big seafood person, but I do love wings, and that's where Crafty Crab won me over. I ordered the 10 piece sweet chili wings, all flats, for $10.99, which alone is enough to bring me back. The wings were hot, fresh, and flavorful. My friends also enjoyed their lemon pepper wings and drinks. We originally came because we heard they used to have karaoke on Thursdays, which would have been perfect for the size of the venue. When I asked the waitress about it, she said she didn't know why they stopped. That's unfortunate because this place has so much potential. It's a large venue with good wings and cheap drinks, they're really just missing a vibe. Even playing music through the speakers would make a huge difference. Overall, I'd return for the wings and drink specials, but I hope they bring some energy back to the space. Based on this experience l'd give it a 3.5

    Crafty Crab is never great in my opinion. It's always very loud inside. I simply want crab legs and…read morenot all the fillers that come with your order. I don't want corn or potatoes nor do I want so much sauce on my crab legs that I can't actually taste the crab legs. I feel the service tends to be a little slow and if I'm spending over $100 for a meal I don't want to be using plastic ware. Prying open a crab joint with a spork is simply ridiculous. I mean I won't say no if you have your heart set on going there to eat with me but we can do better.

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    Sweet chili wings
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    Luc’s Seafood & Grill

    Luc’s Seafood & Grill

    4.6
    (195 reviews)
    8.1 mi
    $$

    Luc's Seafood & Grill @lucsseafoodgrill Davie, FL…read more A real hidden gem! I loved the patio seating. Very clean location. The service was great! The employees were so nice and helpful! So many options! Here's what I had: Skoobies Myles Mahi Sandwich Conch & Shrimp Fritters Oreo Cheesecake Everything was amazing! I cant wait to come back and try more from the menu! Are you a seafood lover? #LucsSeafoodGrill #Seafood #HiddenGem LetsDrinkz #EatzWithSweetz #LetsEatz

    I was extremely disappointed with my experience at this restaurant. There was a special on the menu…read morethat was made to order and not pre-seasoned or pre-made. I politely asked if the seasoning could simply be left off due to an allergy, and my request was refused. Rather than accommodating a simple dietary restriction, I was told that the dish wouldn't taste the way the chef intended. While I understand wanting to preserve the intended flavor, customer health and safety should come first--especially when dealing with allergies. I find it concerning that no effort was made to accommodate a reasonable request or even ask about the severity of the allergy. In today's restaurant industry, flexibility and customer care are important. Unfortunately, I found the service to be very unaccommodating, and given the high prices, I expected much better. I will not be returning.

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    Dining area, and there are also a few tables outside.
    Dining area, and there are also a few tables outside.
    Seafood scampi was flavorful and the shrimp/lobster was sweet and fresh.
    Seafood scampi was flavorful and the shrimp/lobster was sweet and fresh.
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    Cajun Boil

    Cajun Boil

    4.4
    (191 reviews)
    5.0 mi
    $$

    Cajun boil is my teenage son's favorite restaurant! I must explain why. We have tried a variety of…read moreseafood boils over the last few years and Cajun Boil at the Broward mall has the best sauce. It's creamy, thicker than other boils, and packed with flavor. Now that we've had this, we can't go back to a boil with a watery texture. We also know that when we come to Cajun Boil, we are going to get our food in 5-10 minutes from ordering. It's amazing. They also use these large pans that keep the seafood hot throughout the entire duration of your meal. I was surprised that even to the end, our seafood were hot. Prices are high but what seafood spot isn't? We average $50/person here but the crawfish and crab legs are worth it! Highly recommend.

    Great Place! I went in just because I was craving a good…read moreboil! It had other great reviews. So I gave it a try. I didn't know it had an all you can eat option and it was the way to go, call ahead and check the terms and times before you go to make sure it's within your time. They have plenty of options in the all you can eat menu. Two price options one including Crab and one including just the all you can eat options. The place is cute. Good music and was easy to find. My only bad thing was they didn't have any Diet Coke! lol it's funny problem but I can't have regular sodas so it made it hard.

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    Preparing a nice spread at my home for my husband 63rd Birthday.  Everyone loved the food.
    Preparing a nice spread at my home for my husband 63rd Birthday. Everyone loved the food.
    Seafood boil
    Seafood boil
    Cajun Boil

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    Rainforest Cafe - tradamerican - Updated June 2026

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