Dave & Buster’s Overland Park is a large-format video arcade and entertainment complex that blends rows of games with a full bar-and-grill menu under one roof. The venue sits in Overland Park, Kansas, a southern suburb of the Kansas City metro and one of the most-visited entertainment destinations in the area for families, group outings, and birthday parties.
The Overland Park location is part of the national Dave & Buster’s chain, but it operates at a scale that tends to draw guests from across Johnson County and beyond. According to aggregated visitor feedback, the layout feels spacious and the game floor is well-maintained, while the eat-and-play combo is often the headline draw for first-timers trying to get the best value out of a single visit.
It sits alongside several other entertainment venues in the same city, including Game Show Battle Rooms – Kansas City (Overland Park), making the broader Overland Park market a competitive one for casual gaming and group outings.
At a Glance
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | 6811 W 135th St, Overland Park, Kansas |
| Phone | +1 913-249-3900 |
| Hours | Sun–Thu 10AM–12AM; Fri & Sat 10AM–1AM |
| Rating | 4.3 out of 5 from 3,000 Google reviews |
| Best For | Families, group outings, birthday parties, eat-and-play combos |
What Players Say
Dave & Buster’s Overland Park earns strong marks for its spacious layout, wide game selection, kid- and family-friendly atmosphere, and standout individual servers who are frequently praised by name. Food quality and service consistency are the most polarizing aspects of the experience, with some guests raving about specific dishes and attentive staff while others report bland meals, slow service, and billing errors. Prices — particularly for drinks — run high, so visitors should check for daily game-card deals and the eat-and-play combo to get the best value.
Several recurring themes stand out across visitor reviews:
- Service & Staff (mixed): Staff experiences vary widely. One visitor noted, “Our server Gabby was so extremely helpful in telling us all about the eat and play combos” — Google review. Others describe slower or less consistent service on busier nights.
- Food Quality (mixed): Dishes draw both praise and complaints. A guest summed up the negative side: “The food was very bland.” — Google review.
- Game Selection & Machine Condition (mixed): Visitors regularly comment that the floor is well-kept, with one noting “all of the games were working and seemed to be well maintained” — Google review.
- Prices & Value (negative): Drink pricing is the biggest flashpoint. As one guest put it, “we spend over $21 on a single drink!!!!!!! I understand the prices were not on the menu” — Google review.
- Atmosphere & Noise Levels (mixed): The energy is part of the appeal. One review captured it simply: “Always loud but such fun.” — Google review.
- Kid-Friendliness & Family Experience (positive): Families consistently feel welcome, with one parent writing, “the atmosphere was so family friendly. This place is a whole vibe.” — Google review.
- Private Events & Party Hosting (positive): Group bookings run smoothly. A reviewer shared, “Communication and execution exceeded my expectations.” — Google review.
- Cleanliness (mixed): Restroom upkeep is hit-or-miss. One guest reported, “The bathrooms were not very clean” — Google review.
- Parking & Location (positive): Easy access and game-card deals help. A visitor wrote, “Plenty of parking and they have discounts on certain days for the game cards.” — Google review.
- Billing & Ordering Accuracy (negative): A small number of guests report issues. One review warned, “the waiter tipped him self more money. This is unacceptable and in my opinion stealing” — Google review.
Games & Machines
The venue is classified as a video arcade and operates a typical Dave & Buster’s game-card model, where credits are loaded onto a swipe card and used across the floor. Because the venue’s specific machine list and current lineup aren’t published in the data on file, this section describes the format only — a large chain-style entertainment floor with redemption games, racing, shooting, rhythm, sports, and crane-and-coin titles typical of the brand. Visitors looking for a deeper breakdown of pinball, rhythm, or fighting-game cabinets should cross-check directly with the venue or browse the broader arcade map for similar layouts.
Visiting
Dave & Buster’s Overland Park is located at 6811 W 135th St in Overland Park, just off the main Overland Park retail corridor and easy to reach from anywhere in the Johnson County suburbs. Parking is plentiful on-site, and reviewers consistently call out the location as a plus. The phone line for general inquiries and party bookings is +1 913-249-3900.
The venue runs long hours seven days a week: 10AM to 12AM Sunday through Thursday, and 10AM to 1AM on Friday and Saturday. That schedule covers after-school visits, dinner outings, late-night gaming sessions, and weekend daytime family trips. It’s worth checking the daily game-card deals and the eat-and-play combo before paying full menu price, since reviewers consistently flag drink and game pricing as the venue’s biggest weakness.
Food and drink are central to the experience, with a full bar and a restaurant menu alongside the game floor. Party and private-event bookings are a strong suit here, and group coordinators consistently report smooth execution from planning through the actual event. For first-time visitors, asking the host stand about the day’s combo is a reliable way to get the best value.
For other entertainment options in the same area, visitors can compare Dave & Buster’s against Game Show Battle Rooms – Kansas City (Overland Park) or browse the full directory using the arcade finder and the interactive arcade map. Arcade owners who want to update or correct this listing can use the claim your listing page to take ownership of the record.