Last time I went to Rainforest Cafe it was in Paris at EuroDisney and I came away with this flashing cocktail glass which could make you sick just from looking at it (its pretty cool really.) For something a little different Mirela, Sabrina and I decided to check out the London venue tucked away just behind Piccadilly Cirucs for a meal.

Honestly I was expecting to walk in and find the place filled with kids but strangely enough it was pretty balanced between the kids and the adults (and not in the same party either!) The Rainforest Cafes are pretty similar it seems across the chain – animatronic animals which are fairly realistic and come to life every 15 minutes or so, giant wicked lightening and thunder which also crackles every now and then, rain effects (sound only) and the waterfall type display thing. The only drawback to this atmospheric restaurant is that where we were sitting it was a little noisy and difficult to hear each other.

There is a wide range of options on the menu from pasta to grilled dishes to barbecue dishes to salads and sandwiches and burgers. Prices are a little on the expensive side though. I think where the restaurant shines is in their cocktails and desserts (actually, the mojo bones are pretty darn good too!) For something a little different check out Rainforest Cafe. I’m also looking forward to checking out the restaurant on a Friday and Saturday evening when apparently it turns into an R&B club!