4/5 Michael M. 6 months ago on Google
An
Ambiance
of
Mixed
Experiences:
Rainforest
Cafe
Las
Vegas
Review
My
recent
visit
to
the
Rainforest
Cafe
in
Las
Vegas
offered
quite
a
mixed
experience.
As
my
party
and
I
entered
the
restaurant,
we
did
so
through
the
second
level
of
the
mall,
where
we
couldn't
help
but
notice
the
gift
shop.
It
was
a
bit
of
a
departure
from
my
expectations
because
I
had
assumed
it
would
be
located
on
the
casino
floor,
but
I
guess
things
have
changed
over
the
years.
Upon
arrival,
we
were
met
with
a
wait,
and
our
initial
interaction
was
with
a
photographer
who
was
eager
to
take
our
picture
and
sell
it
to
us.
He
made
it
clear
that
he
worked
for
tips,
repeatedly
mentioning
it.
We
decided
to
have
our
photo
taken,
though
personally,
I
wasn't
too
concerned
about
having
my
picture
taken,
and
was
a
bit
bothered
by
the
experience.
What
struck
me
as
odd
was
that
I
immediately
noticed
a
significant
number
of
empty
tables
in
the
restaurant,
with
approximately
half
of
the
place
unoccupied.
This
left
me
puzzled
as
to
why
we
had
to
wait
for
15
minutes
for
a
table
despite
the
apparent
availability.
The
menu,
though
somewhat
limited,
did
offer
some
intriguing
selections,
ranging
from
steak
and
shrimp
to
chicken
pasta
and
various
seafood
dishes.
For
our
main
meals,
I
ordered
the
chicken
quesadilla,
while
my
wife
opted
for
the
adventure
appetizer,
which
included
chips,
artichoke
dip,
mozzarella
sticks,
chicken
strips,
and
Mexican
rolls.
The
tab
for
our
meal
came
to
$60,
which
felt
a
bit
steep.
One
notable
letdown
was
the
iced
tea;
it
was
watered
down
and
had
an
odd
tang,
making
it
a
rather
disappointing
choice,
especially
considering
its
high
cost
at
$5.00.
Tea
is
my
go
to
wherever
I
go.
On
the
upside,
the
Rainforest
Cafe
did
provide
a
unique
and
entertaining
atmosphere.
The
simulated
lightning
and
thunder
experiences
were
especially
cool,
and
the
presence
of
animatronic
animals
and
jungle
sounds
added
to
the
overall
ambiance.
What
surprised
me
was
that
the
noise
level
was
quite
manageable;
it
wasn't
overly
loud,
allowing
for
enjoyable
conversations.
The
restaurant
caters
to
family
visits,
offering
upbeat
music
and
a
creative
and
fun
atmosphere.
However,
our
waitress
seemed
to
lack
attentiveness.
Given
that
the
restaurant
wasn't
very
busy,
we
expected
better
service
but
saw
little
of
her.
I
tipped
accordingly.
Nonetheless,
in
terms
of
the
food,
the
chicken
quesadilla
was
a
highlight,
with
a
very
satisfying
taste.
The
chips
and
artichoke
dip
were
also
good,
but
the
chicken
fingers
were
a
letdown.
Our
friend,
Sammi,
enjoyed
her
side
salad
and
found
it
tasty,
while
Rob
was
pleased
with
his
chicken
fried
chicken.
In
sum,
Rainforest
Cafe
in
Las
Vegas
offers
a
unique
and
entertaining
dining
experience
with
a
few
hiccups
in
terms
of
service
and
some
menu
items.
I
would
recommend
this
place
for
families
and
for
the
experience,
but
would
probably
skip
it
if
you're
looking
for
a
better
restaurant
with
good
service
and
food.