Rainforest Cafe - Chicago Gurnee

4.7

335 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:30

Booked 56 times today

Charming
Child-friendly
Gluten-free-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 11:00–20:00 Sun 11:00–19:00
Phone number
(847) 855-7800
Website
http://www.rainforestcafe.com/
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!

Location
6170 West Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031
Area
Downtown / Loop
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 335 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Rainforest Cafe in Chicago Gurnee offers an "amazing place to take kids" with a "fun experience" and "great decor." The restaurant delights with its vibrant atmosphere, featuring animatronics and themed decor that captivate both children and adults. While some patrons noted service delays, most commend the "excellent service" and allergy-friendly options.

335 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee1 review
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was outstanding. Food was delicious, order was accurate and received in an acceptable timeframe given how busy it was for lunch. Kids loved the atmosphere and overall vibe. Also bought from the gift shop.
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MichaelC
Milwaukee2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress Brook made the experience memorable. Thanks for the great service
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago1 review
3.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Food and experience was as you would expect. Our server was nowhere to be found.
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Cherelle
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great foods and great waiter being patience to communication with me becasue I’m hearing impaired.
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Becky
Milwaukee1 review
5.0
Dined on 26 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service. Very conscious of my gluten allergy.
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Leneya
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful place. The kids loved it. We’re coming back
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Dominic
Milwaukee1 review
5.0
Dined on 29 November 2024
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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Patrick
Chicago6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and overall great experience for the kids.
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Chris VIP
San Francisco12 reviews
3.0
Dined on 23 November 2024
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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Jenny
Chicago5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 November 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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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 4.7 stars by 335 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.

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:30

Booked 56 times today

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Google Map for Rainforest Cafe - Chicago Gurnee

6170 West Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031

Additional information

Area
Downtown / Loop
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 11:00–20:00 Sun 11:00–19:00
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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.rainforestcafe.com/
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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Rainforest Cafe - Chicago Gurnee

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What 335 people are saying

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