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Rainforest Cafe - Chicago Gurnee, Gurnee, IL

Rainforest Cafe - Chicago Gurnee

4.4
4.4
328 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 57 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
  • Child-friendly
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. Reservations with parties of 8 people or more please call our manager on duty for booking information.
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–8:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (847) 855-7800
  • 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-4
  • 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!
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown / Loop
  • 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 328 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Child-friendly

  • Chicago

    Child-friendly

  • Chicago

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rainforest Cafe in Chicago Gurnee offers a vibrant atmosphere perfect for family outings. Guests appreciate the "amazing" service and "great" dining experiences, especially for kids. The ambiance is a hit, with many noting it's a fun, memorable setting. While some experienced longer wait times, the overall excitement and unique decor make it worth the trip.

328 Reviews
  1. Dominic

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place to take kids, food was great, and very allergy friendly towards peanuts!

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  2. Chris

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place to take the kids, food was fine. Service was acceptable, and the kids liked the custom balloon animals that were made for them table side.

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  3. Jenny

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great decor and a fun experience for people and kids alike! The animatronics move every few minutes and there’s a giant tank arch you walk under. It is loud since they mimic a tropical thunderstorm and the animatronics make noise, so if your plan is a quiet dinner- this is not the place. But if you love to bask in wonderful atmosphere and heavily themed spots, you’ll enjoy. Rainforest Cafe is a delightful concept with yummy food. My personal favorite is surprisingly the Korean Fried Chicken Lettuce Wraps. Delightful gochujang and sweet and sour sauce over perfectly lightly breaded chicken with nuts. We followed it up with one of our favorites Pastalaya which is a buttery cajun delight with a kick! A volcanooooooo is a must for a rainforest cafe (though I am VERY tempted by their limited time Tsunami Cake and have plans to go back to get it). All in all, definitely worth a try at least once!

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  4. BOYD

    Chicago

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All good. Food, service, atmosphere. 6 year old grandsons favorite restaurant.

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  5. Pedro

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our Waitress Jordon was Wonderful! She gave us all the details of what was going to happen during our lunch . She was Very Attentive of our granddaughter! Jordon made her day very very special!

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  6. Blake

    El Paso

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The kids loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  7. Karen

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So glad this one is still open. My daughter and I enjoyed a nice lunch together. Great environment, good food, excellent service. Always a fun experience!

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  8. Allison

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    You generally pay for the experience here, I get that. But the foods overpriced frozen food and the menus aren’t accurate. Fruit plate was “just apples” the “veggie plate” was only broccoli. They always place kids away from the animals, and the staff is bored of their job. Nobody was smiling or interacting with the kids or making it a fun experience. Sad overall, we won’t be back

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  9. Walter

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Muy buen servicio el mesero muy amable a mis niños les encanta

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated my little daughter’s birthday because she loves this place! Thanks to our server Andre who did a really great job!

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FAQs

Rainforest Cafe - Chicago Gurnee offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 855-7800.

Rainforest Cafe - Chicago Gurnee is rated 4.4 stars by 328 OpenTable diners.

Rainforest Cafe - Chicago Gurnee 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 p.m.
Booked 57 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Rainforest Cafe - Chicago Gurnee

6170 West Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown / Loop
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–8:00 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
    (847) 855-7800
  • Catering
    Find your location on RainforestCafe.com for event catering or visit https://www.ezcater.com/catering/pvt/rainforest-cafe-4
  • 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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