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Rainforest Cafe

102 S Avenue, Bloomington, MN 55425-5525
952-854-7500
Ranked #42 of 158 restaurants in Bloomington
3.0 of 5 stars 67 Reviews
Price range: 10 AUD - 31 AUD
Cuisines: American, Italian, Mexican
Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
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Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

My wife, kids (boys ages 5, 3, and 10 months) visited the Rainforest Cafe at the Mall of America for dinner yesterday. The 5 year old and 3 year old didn't like it at all. The gorillas, flashing lights, simulated thunder, and loud atmosphere had them scared out of their minds and in tears throughout the meal. And talk about... More

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Fargo, North Dakota
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5 reviews 5 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Our kids loved it! The food was ok, you ordinary, everyday menu, the service was slow at times but it was extremely busy and everyone was so friendly! The staff really made that restaurant, I can't say enough positives about the staff. More

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See 4 more reviews by les s for Bloomington
Bemidji
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

They have the best salads. The grandchildren love the thunder and gorillas etc. it is all encompassing and thoroughly enjoyabl. More

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See 9 more reviews by Jeanne D for Bloomington
Minnesota
Top Contributor
50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

The kids loved this place and I did too. The food was very good but its the atmosphere that the kids really loved. The sounds, water spray and the giant costum frog is what will bring us back More

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Eastern Iowa
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

The restaurant is elaborate, and I think that's why people go here. The food was decent but not spectacular and even though we reserved a spot at 10am (to eat at 630) our table was along a wall, on a bench with other people, nowhere near a fish tank or anything. My 4yo also did not love the fake thunderstorms... More

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See 4 more reviews by BetChester for Bloomington
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

I got very sick after eating the fish tacos here. Nobody else at from our table of seven felt ill so it was surely what I ordered. The food is very quickly produced to accommodate the high turn over if tables, basically very expensive fast food. The tables are so crammed together it was a lot of effort to get... More

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Eagan, Minnesota
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

We go here every year for my daughters birthday. The atmosphere is fun and kids love the monkeys who swing and holler and the thunderstorm. Can be scary for young children though. The food is good but a bit expensive. A nice overall fun placve to visit when at the Mall of America for a special occassion or a special... More

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Plymouth, Michigan
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

The kids love when the wildlife "come to life". Great selections for kids, but really small portions. We had to order a second serving of pasta for an 8 year old who doesn't even eat that much. Coconut shrimp was awesome! Don't pass on dessert. The volcano brownie was delicious! More

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See 8 more reviews by mrsbojangles313 for Bloomington
MN
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

It's just such a fun place for kids and kids at heart. The decor is unchanged for years now, but I think my kids would be disappointed if it was. There's so much going on with the beautiful aquariums, the noise making robotic animals hanging in the fake trees and vines, the audio visual effects, and the fun dishes. The... More

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Burlington
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Really liked the atmosphere. Very good selection to choose from and the food was fantastic. Our server was very helpful and friendly. More

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