Update on Smorgy's:
Hi all, just to let you know it appears that there is only a couple of Smorgy's left in the chain of restaurants (Bundoora, Burwood and Geelong) and for anyone who hasn't been, or is wanting to know if it is anything like Disney's Rainforest cafe, well sadly not really. Yes it does have an erupting volcanoe at the front which goes off every half hour, and in the waiting area as you come in it is heavily themed with stars in the sky, animals, fish tanks, waterfall etc but in comparsion to the Rainforest cafe, it is pretty mild. In fact, it was because it was so lame that I was (even after several trips to DL) reluctant to go to the Rainforest cafe, but my DH dragged me there one evening (and I'm glad he did now) I was pleasantly surprised...RAINFOREST CAFE IS AWESOME! -/
If you're out that way, near one, by all means check it out but don't expect a lavish spread or to be anywhere near as entertained as if you were sitting in the Rainforest cafe. Rainforest menu is a la carte and Smorgy's is buffet style (and not very good buffet at that). Take a look at this video review of their food:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zt51FaFfXvc (sadly the food hasn't improved since then!)
They are slightly similar (in decor) but very different at the same time.
Rainforest leaves Smorgy's for dead!
They're called "Smorgy's" and I know there is one about half an hour from our home, but not sure if there is one near the city, or anywhere near the Princess Theatre for you all to get to your show on time. But I'm happy to look it up if you want?
