Rainforest Cafe

Excellent customer service by Anthony. What a pleasure it was to talk with him. We ordered the nachos and we're very pleased that it was able to be big enough for my husband and myself. The place is awesome and I haven't been to one of these establishments in over 25 years. My husband had a root beer and I had a wonderful strawberry lemonade all for an affordable price. Glad we stumbled upon this place by accident. Took several pictures so enjoy. Blessings for 2026. Oh and forgot to mention we did take the river ride below. We may be seniors but it was so fun to do something different. Thank you Vincent for your help on that.

Tonight was truly unforgettable at Rainforest Cafe in Galveston, Texas, where my husband Robert and I celebrated in style. Our exceptional waitress Julie, originally from Colombia, exemplified outstanding hospitality with her thoughtful, helpful, kind, and positive demeanor, making our experience nothing short of extraordinary. The exquisite food, meticulously prepared and presented, perfectly complemented the warm service. Although we reside in Houston, we deliberately chose Galveston for a special and more personalized celebration, and Julie, along with the Rainforest Cafe team of 8 to 10 individuals, certainly delivered, making us feel deeply appreciated. Thank you, Rainforest Cafe, for an incredible evening, we eagerly anticipate our next visit. Thank you very much With love and appreciation, Margie & Robert. 🙏🏻🙌💕💖🥂🍽️

Who says immersive restaurants are dead? What a great throwback experience at this location, it's just as I remember it as a kid and that's a good thing. Everything was very well maintained, the shows and animatronics went off without a hitch. The River Adventure Ride shouldn't be missed, an unexpectedly fun ride and not too bad at $10/person. I'm glad my friend Edward Burback recommended we give this chain another shot, specifically this location. Food and drinks were solid as well. Nothing mind bending, but the cheese curds, meatloaf and Cajun pasta were all great. I was disappointed that there were no standard mozzarella sticks on the menu, I don't know I just have a strong memory of eating them here, it seems like the perfect place to get a plate of them. Hurricane drinks had us feeling pretty good. Prices were reasonable. Big shout out to Ibrahim for taking care of us, a pleasure to talk to and he was very attentive. The rest of the staff around the restaurant and gift shop were also very nice. If every location was as great as this one, I think many of them would have survived.

An absolute summer oasis towards the end of summer. I’d like to share my family’s last year’s summer experience here. A long drive from Dallas was truly worth every mile. The food was as always good along with the jungle magic as well as the boat ride adventure which was a fun activity.

We are visiting from California and I have to say the quality of food at the rain forest cafe in Texas is top notch. My salmon was amazing loved it one of the best salmon ive had. My kids loved there food. Our server Michael was amazing super attentive. Excellent service. 10/10

Such a fun place to eat! The atmosphere is awesome it really feels like you’re in the middle of the jungle with all the sounds and decorations. •Yummy food! Everything we ordered was delicious, and the portions were great. •Loved the frog mascot! The big green frog came around to take pictures, which was such a cute and fun touch. •The servers were awesome. Super friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. •They even have a ride! We had so much fun on it definitely worth doing while you’re there. It’s a cute little adventure that adds to the whole rainforest theme. Overall, such a great family-friendly spot. Between the food, the fun atmosphere, and the ride, it’s definitely worth visiting when you’re in Galveston!

Rainforest Cafe, the atmosphere was fun and entertaining but the food was disappointing and highly overpriced. The appeal is definitely geared towards kids. They make it fun and exciting with all the animals and animal sounds. Some animals hang from the trees and even move every now and then. The lights dim low periodically and it can feel like you’re in a rainforest with the rumbling sound of thunder. Fun and enjoyable for the kids. A cool place for birthday parties as well. We took our kids and celebrated their birthdays at the Rainforest Cafe in Disney Springs in Florida and were satisfied with the experience. But if you’re planning on going to have dinner with your adult children, it’s not as exciting nor entertaining. Their menu doesn’t only cater to kids, they have an extensive menu that adults can enjoy. For what we ordered and paid for, I wouldn’t go back just to have dinner.

It was a Tuesday evening around 6:30pm and we just wanted a quick bite. The regular dining room was full and the wait time was 30 minutes. We didn’t want to wait and the hostess suggested us to go to the bar area. We sat at a table there and we had to place our order at the bar. We had to wait a while for the bar tender to take our order because she was pretty busy. Overall the food was pretty good.

Our waiter Michael did an amazing job making sure we were never waiting on him with ordering, we never ran out of water, and even sent over the balloon guy for my daughter! The wait was long, 30 mins, but we walked through the gift shop and the time flew by. I ordered the blackened fish tacos - they were well worth the money! Each taco had its own little filet. The ambiance though, is of course what you go to Rainforest Cafe for. There were lightning storms, moving animals in the ceiling and on the walls, and several fish tanks. My daughter had an amazing time.

Had a lovely time celebrating my birthday in such a unique and fun restaurant. Food was great - especially the VOLCANO. Our server Michael made us feel very welcome and was great at making sure we had everything we needed.

Michael was a great server service was amazing food was great atmosphere was great 10 out will recommend

This restaurant was chosen strictly for the ambiance. I didn't expect to be wowed by the food, (as we're paying for the ambiance), so we stuck to the basics and ordered Caribbean coconut fried shrimp and fish tacos. Although they had a "Taste the Tropics" menu featuring "Aloha" salmon & shrimp, and even a poke bowl, I'm definitely not trusting their version to be up to my standards. To be fair, a mainland poke bowl at a chain restaurant is different from an authentic Hawai'i poke bowl. We also ordered a fusion margarita and the sparkling volcano. Bottom line: Great ambiance, standard food There's 21 photos that should be posted with this review.

Rainforest Cafe, the atmosphere was fun and entertaining but the food was disappointing and highly overpriced. The appeal is definitely geared towards kids. They make it fun and exciting with all the animals and animal sounds. Some animals hang from the trees and even move every now and then. The lights dim low periodically and it can feel like you're in a rainforest with the rumbling sound of thunder. Fun and enjoyable for the kids. A cool place for birthday parties as well. We took our kids and celebrated their birthdays at the Rainforest Cafe in Disney Springs in Florida and were satisfied with the experience. But if you're planning on going to have dinner with your adult children, it's not as exciting nor entertaining. Their menu doesn't only cater to kids, they have an extensive menu that adults can enjoy. For what we ordered and paid for, I wouldn't go back just to have dinner.

Why 3 stars? Because it's exactly what I expected it would be. --- --- --- My favorite part of vacation is trying the great eateries of the area I'm staying in. And while staying in Galveston for a few days, we were checking some really enjoyable places off the list. But while I was walking along the beach one morning, my wife texted me these fateful words: "Just warning you: the kids want to go to Rainforest Cafe tonight and we are making plans to do that." My heart sank. Wasting perfectly good calories on a tourist trap? Pain. So much pain. But because I'm such a great husband, uncle, brother-in-law and son-in-law, I obliged. This self-less act led me to a lengthy debate of the menu options. Should I just do the unthinkable and get a salad since I know I won't be missing anything with the rest of the menu? Should I get something seafood-y while I'm at the beach? Should I eat nothing at all? While I considered all of the above, I ultimately got the BBQ bacon burger. And it was precisely of the 3-star variety. It was completely fine - not horrible, not remarkable. The reason to come here is obviously the unique atmosphere for the kids, not the food itself. But even in knowing that, it still hurt.

We met family from Louisiana going on a cruise the next day, we are from Houston. We brought our autistic son with us, sometimes dinning and conversation is hard when he needs a lot to keep his attention. Well this place has a lot to keep his attention, and everyone's food was delicious. With the thunderstorms every 30 minutes to the moving snakes, monkeys and breeze blowing through the leaves it kept him occupied. As a family we had the coconut shrimp, the chicken and pasta, hamburger and fries, appetizer plate and fish and chips. We had no complaints!

I had such a fun experience at the Rainforest Cafe in Galveston! From the moment you walk in, it really feels like stepping into a jungle. The atmosphere is honestly the star of the show. The animals move, the thunderstorms roll through every so often, and the whole place is full of little details that make it feel magical. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and our server made sure we had everything we needed the whole time. The food came out quickly and everything tasted great. Portions were generous and the drinks were perfect after a long day walking around Galveston. If you're visiting the island, this is such a fun stop, especially if you're with family or friends. Even as adults we had a blast just taking in the atmosphere and exploring the restaurant. It's one of those places that makes the whole experience feel like part of the adventure. Definitely a must visit when you're in Galveston. I'll absolutely be coming back next time I'm on the island!

Food was great, service was amazing, we sat in the bar area due to a 1 hr 45 wait time (i know!!) and we honestly loved it!! We got to sit down and order and hangout it wasn't super loud or anything. Again, food was really good!

So first of all, I would recommend making a reservation. We did wait for 45 minutes for a table of six . We sat down after that service was OK. I wouldn't say it was the best. They were really busy on a Sunday. We did wait a while for our food to get to the table . And of course, the check took a while too. The food on the other hand wasn't bad. I had the pasta laya it had sausage, chicken and shrimp. It's like a New Orleans type pasta kind of has a kick to it .

Love this place for breakfast on the island! Nothing like the vibrant, fun atmosphere of the Rainforest Cafe. Brought our kids here when they were little and they still enjoy it as adults! Unlike most breakfast restaurants on the island, they take reservations so you don't have to wait. We appreciated the great service from Michael who provided fast, friendly and efficient service.

We had such a great experience at the Rainforest Cafe thanks to our server, Michael! He was incredibly kind, attentive, and went above and beyond to make sure our family had a wonderful visit. My daughter didn't like the cavatappi noodles that came with her meal, and Michael happily switched them out for different noodles without any hesitation. That small act made a big difference and meant a lot to us as parents. Michael was patient, friendly, and made sure everything was perfect throughout our meal. Excellent service like that truly stands out. Thank you for making our visit so enjoyable!

Sat at the Lava Lounge for Apps and drinks. The Panama Punch was excellent and the Awesome Appetizer was delicious! Michael was our server and he was the best! Great service the entire time we were there. The lava lounge is just off the main dining room and had a great ambiance. Love the Rainforest Cafe!!

We came here for my son's 4th birthday tonight and Michael was phenomenal! He was so attentive and you would have never known how busy it was. The food was amazing as well. Thank you Michael for making tonight such a great experience!

Such a great time every visit! Atmosphere is amazing and the food is great. Our server this time was Robyn and she was absolutely phenomenal. She was so sweet to our son and even helped us get signed up as Landry's members. Always recommend the Rainforest Cafe!

I made a reservation here for 6:30pm as my son and I were staying a day in Galveston prior to leaving for a cruise. I learned of the cafe through IG and looked so cool - I gotta admit I was sorta nervous as the reviews aren't too great but we had a fantastic experience! It was also only a 20 min walk from our airbnb and I needed exercise. We were seated promptly at our time, the tables are spacious/roomy and our waiter Tony was THE best - gave a lot of history and suggestions for the area. The decor is really cool and detailed - we walked around to see it all. They have an artist to draw your photo, a shop and so much extra - we did dinner and the ride (they say it's the only rainforest cafe with a ride). I had the local Galveston wheat beer (forget the name - similar to blue moon yummy) and coconut shrimp (delicious - ask for the jalapeño sauce for the rice helps add flavor). My son had a chicken sandwich and fries (I forget name of sandwich but he loved it). The ride was a lot of fun (9.99/pp) and longer than I expected it to be - definitely recommend, nice touch.

What a great experience for my daughter's second birthday! Michael was our waiter and he was fabulous. Took great care of us and recommended some wonderful dishes. It was the perfect place for my baby who was crying cause you can't hear it over the music. Very family, friendly. We came on a Monday night and it wasn't crowded at all. We had a wonderful seat right by the fish kept my toddler entertained the whole time.

10/10 service -- would absolutely come back just to see if Alen can keep up this level of sorcery.

First time in Galveston, First time in Rainforest, best food best service, our waiter ALEN was best of best! Made our first time experience memorable!

Surprisingly good food. Recommend the 2 dishes we got. Not cheap but large portions. Caribbean coconut fried shrimp $26.49 - 8 large shrimp. Good flavor, fried well, not greasy. Good rice and veggies. Island rice, seasonal vegetables, coconut curry tropical slaw Blackened fish tacos $21.49 - 3 large tacos. A bit spicy. The rice was good (coconut flavor?) Jalapeño ranch, red cabbage, citrus vinaigrette, pico de gallo, black beans, Jasmine rice . Plenty of parking in a lot. Not too far from Moody Gardens Hotel. Good service.

Michael was our waiter and he did a wonderful job taking care of my family! We will definitely be back soon!! Thank you!

We were in Galveston to drop off family at the cruise port and decided to stop by the Rainforest Cafe for lunch. There was no wait on a Saturday for our party of 4 even though most tables were filled. Our server was very friendly and attentive. The restaurant has its charm, with the sounds of a jungle and various animal figurines. I enjoyed the fun thunderstorm imitation! I ordered fish tacos, my husband got the primal steak. I thought the fish tacos tasted good, I like the sauce and the seasoning on the fish. There was definitely a lot more cole slaw than fish in the taco. The portion was quite large, I was full after eating just 2 tacos. I tried a couple pieces of steak - it was delicious! Very tender and well seasoned. The tables were placed pretty close together, making it hard to navigate, but not a really big deal.

If You are ever in Galveston, Texas you have to go to the rainforest Café. We were looking for a breakfast spot. We went to Waffle House. It was packed then we went to IHOP. It was packed too. Then We looked over across the street and saw the rainforest, had no idea what to expect and when I say, we were excited about the prospect! it was so fun and the ride through the rainforest is a must do ! highly recommend

Our waiter Michael was amazing. Was very attentive and courteous. The food was great as well, the fish tacos were delicious. Thank you Michael for making our experience a great one

So my niece loves this place. It's cute to come to if you have kids. Lots of cool animatronics to look at. There's a thunderstorm every so often and the animals go a little cray cray. The theme is to make you feel like you are in a rainforest. The ride is pretty cute too. The food here though, not good so if you're looking for a place a tad bit better than Burger King food, this is your place.

Came here the other day, and let me just say that the service wasn't good at all. We waited for 10 minutes after being seated until a server came over to take our drink order. We then waited another 10 minutes to get our drinks, we then ordered our appetizer which took 15-20 minutes to get to us. At this point we decided just to get the appetizer and not a mean because the wait was taking so long, which then took another 10-20 minutes to ask for a check and wait for our card to come back. As for the food, we got the spinach and artichoke dip. We waited 15-20 minutes for it. When our server came around to give it to us, he said that there was a backup in the kitchen so that's why it took so long. The spinach and artichoke dip looked like it was under a heat lamp for a while. It tasted good which I'm fine with, but don't lie about the kitchen being backed up. As for ambience, it's that same nostalgic rainforest cafe feel. When the big "storm" came the lights dimmed and the same lighting was there, but the sound wasn't as loud as before. Overall, I wouldn't come back here. Their water was fantastic though!

Kasie was an amazing and great server highly recommend. The river ride is really fun and getting the volcano was good. Very helpful and nice server

Robin was amazing, the food was good and her navigation through the dining experience was wonderful!

My family had a great experience at Rainforest for Sunday breakfast. This location is by far the best one I've been to. Service was great. The food was excellent! Cha Cha was walking around visiting all the tables with kids. The store was huge and the rainforest ride was cool. Definitely going back!

Our waiter was fabulous. Michael was very attentive and responsive. We will ask for Michael to be our waiter again. Food was great!

Mario was a great "safari guide", we went very welcome and taken care of! His recommendations were the best and I enjoyed them.

Made a reservation...highly recommended for a weekend day. We still waited 15 minutes just fyi. Service was great, waiter was good, patient, made some suggestions. Food was okay, ordered the fish tacos, fish was hot, had good flavor, was served on a corn tortilla (was cold) and had a slaw lettuce mixed with a jalapeno sauce...was good not too spicy. Served with Jasmine rice and black beans...both were pretty salty but served hot. Meal seemed somewhat disconjointed. Cheese pizza just didn't look cooked all the way through...served with just a few fries tasted warmed up. I just feel for the prices, and with the fun interactive ambiance the customers Rainforest attracts not to mention the kids...can we do better with a pretty basic kids meal? Atmosphere was fun, great service...kiddo always loves the experience...but the food, potential to do way better!

Mario was the best i will definitely be returning soon! The place was great everyone was accommodating and the food was good

We had an amazing time in the rainforest cafe last night. Food was good. The ride was great. And service was the best. Mario did a great job taking care of us. A great time overall.

This used to be one of our favorite places in Galveston, and I want to love it! Unfortunately, there are too many problems for me to leave it a favorable review. The service is fine. The atmosphere is what this chain is known for- the animatronic animals, the storms, etc. All of this is still happening. My issue is the food. The food has gotten so expensive that it's simply not feasible, and the food was never very good. Now they have tried to elevate the menu, so there are no simple options for someone seeking to just enjoy a nice meal in the atmosphere. It's a really fun place, I just wish the food were more enjoyable for the money.

John was a great server! He was very attentive and helpful and the service was excellent!! We will definitely be back!!

When we visited the rainforest cafe around 4 pm on a Saturday, the wait was 40 minutes for a table for two! Thankfully, there was open seating at the bar (we were starving). The service was quick -- we were served our drinks and food quickly -- but I did feel the ambiance was a bit off for the high prices we paid (80ish dollars altogether). I kept catching whiffs of chlorine from the drip waterfall decor they had. The food was great-- we had cheese curds that were very tasty and I got a pastalaya, which is basically jambalaya but on linguine. Tasted pretty similar to a typical jambalaya and it was interesting for sure. My partners burger looked a bit sad for 22 dollars, the bun looked a bit soggy and crumpled. Overall nice pit stop but a bit pricey for the food. The environment was cool though and I could see it being a hit with young kids!

Food was GREAT, staff was friendly, the whole place was amazing and the decor was amazing! Great place to celebrate!

had a great family dinner and my little one loved the elephants. Juan did a great job taking care of us

Robyn was an amazing waitress aka safari guide! She was very sweet and my husband & I really enjoyed our anniversary dinner

Extremely busy place since it's the only Rainforest Cafe in Houston now and it is the only one with a "water" ride. They don't take cash in the gift shop to pay for the ride or any souvenirs but they take cash inside the restaurant. Hmm.. ok. We went to the host stand to get our table and she told me it was going to be a 45 min to an hour wait. Ok. Then I showed her my Landry's member card & she sarcastically told me "that's going to earn you 20 minutes off your wait time" and I was like okay thanks hun. She was not a very inviting host. On to the food/waiter/restaurant... it was mid. They have people coming around bothering you with a picture (extra charge) and then a balloon guy (optional tip) and then a face painter (another extra charge/extra tip). Like come on, this is too overwhelming. We're trying to eat and enjoy the ambiance of this rainforest cafe and you have so many people walking around trying to get more business. Our first server took our drinks and was a rude. She definitely did not want to be there. Our second server was pleasant and he continued to be our server for the rest of the experience. Thank goodness. Drinks were super sweet. The coconut shrimp had too much coconut and my steak was not medium-medium rare. We paid $45 for this ride for 4 people and they don't even check the tickets. We could've just rode the ride for free. It was cute though but the place looked really old and ready for a remodel.

Cute little spot, we had an amazing time! Love the decor all around the shop, to include the inviting waterfalls, the food was good, we tried the sampler, service was fast and friendly!

First, I would recommend making a reservation , especially if you have a party of more than four. It just makes the check in and waiting process much less stressful. As for the food, the quality at this location was AMAZING. Their Rainforest Burger is a classic and has never failed me personally. Would also highly recommend the spinach artichoke dip and their cheese curds from the "Awesome Appetizer". We went for dinner last night and again for lunch today because the food was just excellent and the experience is like nowhere else. Several drinks have free collectible cups you can collect after you dine by asking the bar and showing them the specific drinks on your receipt. The menu details which drinks come with these "souvenir glasses." This location has the River Ride which is super cool and exciting! There's tons of full scale animatronic animals throughout a pretty relaxed lazy river type ride. The ride lasts 10-15 minutes max, but so worth it! There is also a full service build-a-bear workshop location inside the gift-shop which is super fun and has all rainforest themed build-a-bears plus some non-rainforest-themed plush animals to choose from. The build-a-bear accessories and clothes have just about the same variety of options to choose from as a medium sized retail location like in a mall for example. Shoutout to Justin the Photographer. He was enthusiastic and helped bring that enthusiastic to energy everyone there when we went both times.

When you walk in, you definitely feel like you're in the rainforest. The elephants and chimpanzees are moving periodically. The ambiance is superb. Every 30 mins there is a thunderstorm. Food was amazing. The chef came out to meet my colleague who had a food allergy. He wanted to make sure she didn't order anything that would cause a reaction. Great experience.

Hands down the best thing in Galveston lol - ever since the YouTube video of the 2 guys who roadtripped and ate at every single Rainforest cafe, I've wanted to come to this one. Badly. Why? Bc there's a flipping RIDE inside a restaurant. Like an amusement park quality ride! The service is decent, the food is okay. But really, you're coming here for all the magic that is the Rainforest Cafe: thunderstorms, waterfalls, the glorious fish, monkeys - and the wandering Cha Cha , balloon guy and face painter. This Rainforest Cafe even has a dude inside the store doing caricatures! After our afternoon wandering around Galveston I have to say this is the top thing to do here. If you have nostalgia for a Rainforest Cafe, this is the best one!

Me and my girlfriend came for the second year for our Valentines date and our server Michael was the best! His customer service was exceptional. He was always making sure we were good!

Great job Michael. He was a great server and the food was great. We even went on the Rainforest water adventure.

Had breakfast here, the chicken fried chicken and eggs were so good! Our server Micheal was awesome and quick with all of our needs. The vibes were great, and my 4 year old niece loved it!

Visiting from Colorado and come to Rain Forest Cafe whenever in town. The Pastalaya is like none other and John our waiter was great! Food was piping hot and beverages cold. Must try! Not to mention it's a great please for people of all ages.