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Rainforest Cafe - Detroit Great Lakes, Auburn Hills, MI

Rainforest Cafe - Detroit Great Lakes

4.2
4.2
1088 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 54 times today
  • Child-friendly
  • Hot spot
  • 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
  • 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!
  • Area
    Detroit
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,088 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
  • 4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Child-friendly

  • Detroit

    Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rainforest Cafe - Detroit Great Lakes offers a vibrant atmosphere perfect for family outings. While the immersive rainforest theme delights children with "amazing" animal displays and thunderstorms, the food and service experience varies. Many appreciate the "wonderful" service and kid-friendly environment, but some find the menu "a little pricey" with inconsistent food quality.

1,088 Reviews
  1. Christian

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 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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  2. Mason

    Detroit

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 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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  3. Benjamin

    Detroit

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 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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  4. tracey

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 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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  5. Meg

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 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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  6. Christina

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 October 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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  7. Christie

    Detroit

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 October 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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  8. Nancy

    Detroit

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 27 September 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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  9. Brittney

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great. Server was mediocre but typically we have great service. My son loves RFC and we’re here at least twice a month.

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  10. Christi

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great as always! My kids loved the animals and the thunderstorms

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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 4.2 stars by 1088 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 booking

2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 54 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Rainforest Cafe - Detroit Great Lakes

4310 Baldwin Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326

Additional information

  • Area
    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 Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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!
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