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Rainforest Cafe

4.6
(13248 reviews)

Business Details

505 Rain Forest Rd, Lake Buena Vista, FL
32830, United States
(407) 938-9100

About

RestaurantAmerican RestaurantChildren's Party ServiceRainforest Café
Part adventure, part restaurant, and wholly entertaining. The Rainforest Cafe is a A WILD PLACE TO EAT® and exciting thrill for all ages. Wild times await in a decorative jungle with animatronics and a menu of delicious American and tropical fare. Visitors can also hover over “Wild Bunch” attire and hundreds of private-label souvenirs at the Rainforest Cafe Retail Village, while Tracy the Talking Tree speaks up every 30 seconds with an earth-friendly message. CAUTION: Flashing lights and thunder sounds inside restaurant. May cause discomfort and/ or seizures for those with photosensitive epilepsy.

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryNot available
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsNot available

Location

Rainforest Cafe
505 Rain Forest Rd, Lake Buena Vista, FL
32830, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.6
13,248 reviews
5 stars
10,710
4 stars
1,395
3 stars
458
2 stars
240
1 star
445

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Quality

Customers consistently praised the friendliness and attentiveness of the servers, with many highlighting specific staff members like Darlene, Dawn, and Mary for their exceptional service.

Food Experience

The food received mixed reviews; while many enjoyed the meals, there were complaints about cold dishes and slow service during busy times.

Atmosphere

The restaurant's fun and vibrant atmosphere was frequently mentioned as a highlight, enhancing the overall dining experience.

Reservation Issues

Several customers reported frustrations with long wait times and inaccuracies in the reservation system, leading to dissatisfaction.

Cleanliness Concerns

There were multiple mentions of unsanitary conditions in the bathrooms, which negatively impacted the overall experience.
  • JW
    Jackalyn Ward
    2 days ago
    2.0
    The inside and atmosphere is this restaurant is wonderful, HOWEVER, the food is mediocre at best- I was recommended by our waitress the Chicken Caprese Sandwich, NOT GOOD. . . the bread was hard and stale, chicken bland with zero flavor. My daughter's kids meal was disappointing as well, her side of corn cold, and served with an orange slice from the bar fruit. Extremely over priced for the quality of the food. Also, the bathrooms were DIRTY, about the same as a gas station bathroom. There was no soap to wash hands, floors were sticky and had trash on them. . . I waited till we were back at the Disney Park to use the restroom over there, which was actually clean. This was our last visit to the Rain Forest Cafe, will not be back.
  • JY
    Julianne Yetka
    Feb 26, 2026
    5.0
    If I could give Mary 100 stars I would. It was our first time coming to Disney with our 6,4 and twins who turned 3 while we were get for five days. Mary went ABOVE and BEYOND to help my husband and I understanding our meal plans, and saved us some serious cash on our last two days. Mary greets the table with a smile, and the most pleasant attitude!!! She was genuinely nice to talk to and gave us such great advice. Disney can be very overwhelming and hard!!!! (parents I know you hear me) Yes it is magical but again, hard!!! She provided excellent service, helpful suggestions, AND gave my kids gummy worms when we left!!!! She is a GEM at Rainforest Cafe!!!!! Also, parents if you’re going thru it she will hook up your drinks :) THANKS MARY, love the Yetka’s
  • JJ
    Joe
    Feb 21, 2026
    1.0
    I ordered the BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger and asked for it to be well done no pink. My burger showed up with it being medium rare. I also ordered my child a cheese pizza with two go-gurts because what kid doesn't love go-gurt. Her plate arrived with the pizza being to cheese. She couldn't even eat the pizza because of the cheese. I give her a A for effort. Her plate arrived with one go-gurt and half of an orange. My receipt came and I was charged for corn for her. I didn't even order corn for her plus corn wasn't even on her plate. I am very disappointed in the service and food especially paying 57.34. Maybe the waiter had a off day or maybe he was just slammed with tables.
  • MM
    MKD
    Feb 17, 2026
    4.0
    Salmon dish with coconut shrimp amazing. Fix the intercome for calling out names at checkin very unclear, maybe a monitor? All the dishes enjoyed. Waitress excellent. They need to have better faster service for those still doing theme park. Reservations made 6:30pm in app easy, we even knew what we where eating pretty fast, 1 hr to get our dinner not happy. Maybe some changes in kitchen more cooks are needed. Never got to see pandora with lights on because we didnt get out until 8:10pm at rainforest. Sad about that & no time for bday dessert. (NOT our 1st experience seeing this at rainforest experience. Maybe a change having a hostess in different areas at all times who can notify a runner of the tables need (headset) drinks, to go box (rarely needed). When you dont see your waitress or waiter for a while but they have to run back & forth that is insane for the size of this place. Then the bday tables, o my. The table behind us never got their app but they got dinner served 1st. You have food runners but even the person in charge of that section could check food status over headset if over a certain time without us waiting for a waitress. Ps: add Laundry card check off box to the reservations u make on app so when we do arrive 15 mins early they can adjust our reservation. Otherwise u have to wait til your reservation time. Even though the card doesnt require reservations. Thanks for reading :-)
  • RG
    Ryan Granger
    Feb 16, 2026
    5.0
    We had gotten here at 7:45 on Valentine’s Day after our last ride. Our reservation at 8:15. While waiting; I could’ve swore we kept hearing my name; which was on the reservation. I kept going up to the hostess; and asking if they called my reservation at 8:17. “No we didn’t call your name” quickly and passive. Then 8:30, still not called. Then my partner goes up and asks my name to the server up there, and she takes us to the table. 5 minutes later, we meet Emma, who turned the night around, and she was a very enjoyable server. Food was amazing, and the rainforest atmosphere amazing. Emma said that there were two workers named Emma, but the one that was working around 8:30PM on Saturday (Valentine’s Day). Me and my partner were wearing matching Mickey shirts and she mentioned she had a child that loved the parks. I don’t think she gave us her last name, so trying to be specific as possible. She was incredible, and hope the best for her. ❤️❤️

Frequently Asked Questions About Rainforest Cafe

What are the operating hours of Rainforest Cafe at Disney World's Animal Kingdom?

Rainforest Cafe is open daily from 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM. Hours may vary with the park's schedule, so calling to confirm is recommended.

Does Rainforest Cafe accept reservations?

Yes, Rainforest Cafe accepts reservations to ensure your dining experience is secured.

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