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Rainforest Cafe - Tempe Arizona Mills, Tempe, AZ

Rainforest Cafe - Tempe Arizona Mills

4.2
4.2
297 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
  • Charming
  • Kid-friendly
  • Good for special occasions
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–Thu 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (480) 752-9100
  • 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-tempe
  • 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!
  • Neighborhood
    Tempe
  • 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 297 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rainforest Cafe at Tempe Arizona Mills offers an immersive, family-friendly atmosphere with a vast menu selection. While some visitors noted "great service" and memorable experiences, others felt the food quality could improve. The "gift shop is still superb," and it's a nostalgic spot for those revisiting childhood memories.

297 Reviews
  1. Tiyani

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a party of 15 and Gaby handed it like a pro!!

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  2. Colleen

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for dinner on a Saturday night. This location is on a mall. And, the change of times where people really don't go to malls any more really showed. Many open tables. The ladies bathroom was a fall hazard in two stalls where the floor drain was located. Broken and missing tiles in the slanted floor. Generally the bathroom felt unclean. Our server Chris was top notch! We had many questions because a secondary menu did not have price listings for the items ordered. Chris had to go ask management for exact prices. Chris was funny, attentive, and more than willing to help us work anything we asked or needed. The food was very good! It really is a shame that the company as a whole is struggling in light of the social changes from the post COVID and death of the mall experience replaced by the Internet.

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  3. jason

    Phoenix

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was terrible. Dennys or perkins are much better.

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  4. Patricia

    Saskatoon

    10 reviews

    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We arrived at Rainforest Cafe at 5:00 for our 5:30 reservation. Restaurant was virtually empty so they were able to seat us. Server showed up fairly promptly. We ordered drinks. We we seated with our two grand daughters 3&7 years. Food order was take. Right after drinks arrived. It took an hour for food to arrive and adults food arrived before the kids who were over hungry and tired. For the price the food was disappointing. My husband ordered steak medium rare and it was well done. Kids chicken fingers were rock hard overcooked. Coconut shrimp was mushy. Ambiance was great but service slow and food quality quite terrible.

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  5. Robert

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Some crying babies, but it happens! Kind of wish the mall noise was drown out a little more. Didn’t ruin the experience however!

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  6. Victor

    Las Vegas

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good place to celebrate family events . Good food

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  7. Bryan

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kris was awesome and attentive. Great atmosphere and food. Would definitely go again.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Annie was a great server! Both her and the manager on duty confirmed my son’s allergies prior to preparing is meal. Everything was fresh and delicious and I appreciate the staff singing happy birthday to my little guy! Would dine again! The Pastalya was absolutely delicious!

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  9. JUSTGIVVER

    VIP

    Edmonton

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great spot for the family when we visit from Canada

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A bit pricey, but just know that going into it. Great variety and good food. Great service (we were a party of 8). I'm glad they are still in business. 5 of the young men at the table GREW UP loving, going to, and buying items from Rain Forest Cafe. They had and reminisced about old memories. Listening to them talk about those memories was priceless and memorable :) The gift shop is STILL SUPERB!! Please don't ever close this location.

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FAQs

Rainforest Cafe - Tempe Arizona Mills offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (480) 752-9100.

Rainforest Cafe - Tempe Arizona Mills is rated 4.2 stars by 297 OpenTable diners.

Rainforest Cafe - Tempe Arizona Mills 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
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Rainforest Cafe - Tempe Arizona Mills

5000 S Arizona Mills Cir, Tempe, AZ 85282

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Tempe
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–7:00 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
  • Phone number
    (480) 752-9100
  • Catering
    Find your location on RainforestCafe.com for event catering or visit https://www.ezcater.com/catering/pvt/rainforest-cafe-tempe
  • 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!
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