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Rainforest Cafe
American Restaurant and Event Service$$$$
Alamo Plaza, San Antonio
"Asked if we could sit closer to the fish tank, that annoyed her."(2 Tips)
"Try the avocado burger!"(3 Tips)
"large party order the volcano for dessert!"(3 Tips)
"real sweet tea here for all the folks from the south"(2 Tips)
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- Laura RamosMarch 12, 2017Make a reservation ahead of time! We did & only waited 5 minutes for our table. Other people were having to wait for an hour or so. The pasta was delicious. Great place for kids!
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Christine NewmanAugust 10, 2013The new open-faced chicken lasagna, on the summer seasonal menu, is SO yummy!
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Kursad AlbayraktarogluFebruary 4, 2020Great for kids, family friendly. Molten chocolate cake never fails to delight kids.Upvote1Downvote
Candice ToddJuly 11, 2011What I would have expected. Come here for everything except the food and service. Appetizer came out with our dinner. The cheese had that layer of dried cheese on top. Come once to see but order tea.UpvoteDownvote
Clark WinslettFebruary 26, 2015Really accommodating of allergies (gluten) and the wait staff was excellent.UpvoteDownvote
Jaysyn LongoriaMarch 24, 2010Snaggle tooth sharks, hungry cougars,and that's just the staff we are talking about here!! Enjoy a "unique" dining experience where u can find the mysteries of Madagascar in the heart of the Alamo!!Upvote2Downvote
Join the Select Club. It pays for itself! Plus everyone else had a 90 minute wait, as members, we had a 1 minute wait!UpvoteDownvote
Andrew MarconiAugust 10, 2013Make sure to make reservations, it's always crazy busy here, but always worth it.UpvoteDownvote- Kristina HuntJanuary 15, 2013They have real sweet tea here for all the folks from the south like myself!! Bonus!!UpvoteDownvote
Hope ClontzJune 21, 2014Loved the decor and the atmosphere. Quite expensive and took forever to get our order taken, to get our food and we had to chase someone down to get the checkUpvoteDownvote
- Alex ParrishMay 30, 2010Absolutely beautiful restaurant, I love the atmosphere, and the drinks are delicious, if you have a large party order the volcano for dessert!UpvoteDownvote
Victor RafaelJanuary 29, 2017Terrible management! Waited 2 hours to be seated, the manager took 40 minutes to talk to us and was rude. The bartenders were great and the servers were awesome as well once we finally got seated.UpvoteDownvote
Clarice GirouardApril 25, 2015China chicken salad very good. Over 20 minutes before waitress came to table once we were seated! Swatted with no wait. Trouble cashing out- couldn't find waitress. Messed up check and double charged!UpvoteDownvote
Shelley BowersDecember 23, 2015Showed up 10 min before our res & it was given away, tried splitting up our bday party (wtf), took wrong order, over heard wait staff talking about stomach bug going around. Only got a lame I'm sorry.UpvoteDownvote- Rachel YoungFebruary 16, 2014Hostess sat us down, asked if the table was okay. Asked if we could sit closer to the fish tank, that annoyed her. Said she'd have to find a server for us. Don't ask if you don't care. Not going back.UpvoteDownvote
Esther CarrascoSeptember 12, 2013Only two waiters?? Feel bad for them. waited 10 minutes before we were seated. Not because to many people, not enough staff. Very loud in here. Oh yea, rainforest..lol I'll return only for grankidsUpvoteDownvote
Timothy O'BryanJanuary 14, 2012Sit next to the fish tank on the 3rd floor. Entertains the munchkins!
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Jeff EdwardsOctober 21, 2011All the food sucks and is expensive, so if your kids drag you here minimize the pain and just order an appetizer.UpvoteDownvote
Ed GarciaMarch 14, 2010The drinks at the bar come in souvenir glasses. Don't leave your glass at the bar.UpvoteDownvote
AshleyFebruary 18, 2013Estavan is the worse server. We waited for 15 min for water. I have never experienced service this awful. They should be embarrassed. Thank goodness the atmosphere is beautiful!UpvoteDownvote
Toj WessAugust 3, 2012In the middle of my meal they try to sale me a credit card, I'm trying to eat my food & they're trying to hustle me. Not cool @ all!!UpvoteDownvote
Craig KapitanJuly 22, 2010The wait is horrendous. They recently replaced their only vegan item -- the portabella burger -- with a bland falafel veggie burger. But if you've got kids, it's way cooler than McDonald's.UpvoteDownvote
Kelly RunnelsJuly 5, 2010Drinks and desserts are good. Food is alright. Kids love it!!Upvote1Downvote
Vanessa DromgooleMarch 29, 2013Be nice no reason to be rude to people. You never know what someone else is going through.UpvoteDownvote
Kimberly RabagoMarch 5, 2013What was supposed to be the most exciting first experience turned out to be horrible starting from the hostess. Spent more then reasonable!!! For lousy workers.UpvoteDownvote
Denise P.September 5, 2012Food is average & overpriced. Apathetic staff. Had a horrible experience this past time, contacted their management and got an apathetic response. Tried several times to like it - not happening.Upvote3Downvote
KirstenDecember 2, 2012Absolute worst restaurant on the Riverwalk. Don't waste your time or money. Food is cold and service is beyond poor. Take your money elsewhere.UpvoteDownvote
Steve StremsterferJune 24, 2012Slow service, slow food, grumpy balloon makers. I wish people would quit their jobs instead of ruining my dining experience.UpvoteDownvote
- Mitchell McCannJune 13, 2011Waitress Nicole was terrible, food took 30 min from time of order...nice atmosphere horrible service.. don't bring a party of 6 its 18% gratuity automaticallyUpvoteDownvote
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You don’t have to travel far to dine in a tropical rainforest,...(Show more)
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:00 AM–8:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–9:30 PM
(210) 277-6300
Features
Credit Cards
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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