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| - Being the only location in Arizona the Rainforest Cafe at the Arizona Mills Mall automatically earns itself a positive reputation. However, the restaurant's success and appeal are also a result of the restaurant's fun-oriented atmosphere as well as its individuality.
As mentioned earlier, Rainforest Cafe is located at the Arizona Mills Mall in Tempe, a large mall different from other malls in Arizona. There are plenty of things to do here because the mall is home to a Harkins IMAX movie theater and a Gameworks in addition to all of the stores. The assortment of available activities makes the mall a good place to plan an entire day of events. This is exactly what my girlfriend and I did for our one-year anniversary; we started off the day with a meal at the Rainforest Café, strolled around the mall for a while, and then saw a movie at the Harkins. All in all, it proved to be an entertaining day, and the highlight of it was our fun-filled visit to the Rainforest Cafe.
The setting of the Rainforest Cafe is similar to that of an amusement park rather than a regular restaurant, and is the main reason that people choose to visit here. The restaurant was designed to look like a tropical rainforest, and is filled with artificial trees, animatronic animals, and large aquariums filled with live fish. Fake fog and thunderstorms add to the wild vibe, and provide an entertaining environment different from other locales. Because of its similarity to amusement parks such as Disneyland, the Rainforest Cafe is popular among families and teenagers looking to have a good time. As a result, the restaurant is often filled with loud, energetic children, which can be annoying but also adds to the overall mood because their antics are similar to those of the electronic gorillas that periodically cause an uproar in their of the restaurant. Besides, since most of the people dining at the restaurant are there to have a good time, it does little to disturb their visit.
In terms of service, Rainforest Cafe is just average; they often appear rushed and a little confused, which is understandable because the restaurant is always so busy. However, they are always friendly and willing to help, making up for their overwhelmed service.
The only fault of the Rainforest Cafe is the pricing, which is a little excessive considering that the majority of the items are of common quality. But the prices are not so extreme that they take away from the restaurant's appeal because the unique experience offered by this location is worth paying a little extra.
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