Rainforest Cafe - Detroit Great Lakes

4.1

1090 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Dec 18, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 43 times today

Kid-friendly
Good for special occasions
Lively

You don’t have to travel far to dine in a tropical rainforest, It’s a safari for the senses. Our menu contains an array of delicious items and tropical treats you’re sure to go WILD for. End your journey with the out-of-this-world VOLCANO dessert.
Discover the rainforest, complete with cascading waterfalls, tropical rainstorms, trumpeting elephants and entertaining gorillas. It’s not just another meal; it’s an adventure! Don’t forget to take a journey through our Retail Village.
CAUTION: Flashing lights and thunder sounds inside restaurant. May cause discomfort and/ or seizures for those with photosensitive epilepsy.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–6:00 pm
Phone number
(248) 333-0280
Website
http://www.rainforestcafe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Find your location on RainforestCafe.com for event catering or visit https://www.ezcater.com/catering/pvt/rainforest-cafe-auburn-hills
Private party facilities
At Rainforest Cafe, we offer more than just a A WILD PLACE TO EAT®. Let us help you throw your next birthday party, private special event, or even a school field trip with our Educational Programs. For more details, visit www.rainforestcafe.com/private-events/ or call your favorite Rainforest today!

Location
4310 Baldwin Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Neighborhood
Detroit
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,090 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

3.8Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Detroit / Eastern Michigan
Kid-friendly
Detroit
Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rainforest Cafe - Detroit Great Lakes offers an unforgettable adventure for families, with "fun for kids" and an immersive atmosphere featuring animatronic animals and vibrant decor. While service receives mixed reviews, "our server was excellent," and the experience is cherished by children. However, some guests find the food quality lacking and prices high.

1,090 Reviews

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Erika
Detroit
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Waitress seemed a bit overwhelmed and unorganized. Food took a while to come out and it wasn’t as hot/fresh as expected given the amount of time we waited.
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The restaurant used to be upscale. Now it's dirty, the food takes forever to come out to the table and is cold when it does arrive. And the staff were inundated by rude and loud shshoplifters. I would not drive 2 hrs to eat there ever again. #disapointedisanunderstatment
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Christian
Detroit
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very great experience and a great place to take the kids
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Mason
Detroit
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Fun place for kids. Very over priced and not great food quality.
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Benjamin
VIP
Detroit
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Restaurant was very busy and food took much longer than expected (30+ min from ordering meal to food coming out to the table. Staff were trying their best but appeared understaffed (may be in the kitchen).
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tracey
Detroit
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was nice. The kids loved it! The food was good! Loved the gift shop
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Meg
Detroit
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Due to the prevalence and escalation of violence at the mall where the restaurant is located, we will not be returning.
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Christina
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was better than expected and portions were huge. We enjoyed the storms that came through and being there later in the evening meant that it wasn’t too crowded or loud.
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Christie
Detroit
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Honestly, it was very disappointing. We were there for a very special event regarding my daughter. Our server was excellent, and the food was what we expected it to be. However, we found out that prior to our arrival they turned off all of the animal effects. The reason you go to the Rainforest Café is to experience animals movements, their noises, and their reaction to the thunderstorms. We were there for over an hour prior to realizing that this was not what we expected. We discussed it with our server who informed me that they had turned off all the effects but would turn them on for us. At this point, we are nearing the end of our meal and we were not able to experience them. My 10-year-old niece was particularly disappointed and asked if we could come back sometime when they were working the way they were supposed to.
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Nancy
VIP
Detroit
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Much improved food. Still no prices on the menus for many items. $11 for a child’s smoothie drink is a bit much. I shouldn’t have to ask what the cost is for drink items, especially when the advertising is directed at children.
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FAQs

Rainforest Cafe - Detroit Great Lakes offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (248) 333-0280.

Rainforest Cafe - Detroit Great Lakes is rated 4.1 stars by 1090 OpenTable diners.

Rainforest Cafe - Detroit Great Lakes does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 43 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Rainforest Cafe - Detroit Great Lakes

4310 Baldwin Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326

Additional information

Neighborhood
Detroit
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–6:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.rainforestcafe.com/
Phone number
(248) 333-0280
Catering
Find your location on RainforestCafe.com for event catering or visit https://www.ezcater.com/catering/pvt/rainforest-cafe-auburn-hills
Private party facilities
At Rainforest Cafe, we offer more than just a A WILD PLACE TO EAT®. Let us help you throw your next birthday party, private special event, or even a school field trip with our Educational Programs. For more details, visit www.rainforestcafe.com/private-events/ or call your favorite Rainforest today!

Gift card

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Rainforest Cafe - Detroit Great Lakes

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Menu

What 1,090 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Rainforest Cafe - Detroit Great Lakes offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Rainforest Cafe - Detroit Great Lakes restaurant rated?

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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