About Dave & Buster's Edina
Dave & Buster's Edina has undergone a significant remodel, transforming into a brighter, more open, and modern entertainment complex that feels notably more family-friendly. It offers an extensive selection of arcade games, including new machines and dedicated areas for racing games, alongside a full-service restaurant. While food quality can be inconsistent for some items, there are highly recommended dishes and new kid-friendly drink options. The venue can get quite busy, and occasional non-working games are a reported issue, but staff are visible and attentive.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Family outings seeking a combined dining and arcade experience in a modern setting.Birthday parties or large group gatherings, especially with the available party rooms.Parents looking for a brighter, more open, and less 'cave-like' arcade environment than typical.Sports fans who want to enjoy games on large screens while their families play.Date nights for couples who enjoy arcade games and a lively atmosphere.
Why families love it
- Recently remodeled with a 'much FRESHER vibe,' brighter lighting, and a modern, open atmosphere, eliminating dark, 'cave-like' areas.
- The bar area is now open, brightly lit, and equipped with 20 flat screens, making it a 'sports fans dream' and significantly more family-friendly.
- Improved game layout: racing games are now on the right side near restrooms, and games on the left are separated from the bar by a wall for better noise reduction.
- Added a new party room to the dining area, supplementing the existing one in the rear game area.
- Specific food items like the 'fantastic' Smashed Burger and Fish & Chips with 'great crispy fries' (from the Eat/Play menu) received high praise.
- New kid-friendly non-alcoholic drinks (e.g., 'Sota' options) are available and were a hit with children.
Insider tips
- **Order Strategically:** Focus on highly recommended food items like the Smashed Burger, Fish & Chips (from the Eat/Play menu), and the Crispy Chicken Strips. Manage expectations for prime rib or chicken parm.
- **Verify Allergy Requests:** If you have allergies, explicitly confirm with staff that all specific requests are understood and met, as one reviewer's order was mishandled.
- **Arrive Prepared for Crowds:** The venue can be 'very busy,' so anticipate potential wait times or a bustling atmosphere, especially during peak hours or for parties.
- **Inspect Games Before Swiping:** Since some games may be out of order and cause lost points, quickly check if a game appears functional before swiping your card.
- **Consider Sharing Dessert:** The new Brownie Bites Dessert is large enough to 'easily make 2-3 people happy,' making it a good sharing option.
- **Pre-browse Menus:** To avoid being overwhelmed by the 'archeological dig' of multiple menus, consider looking up the food and Eat/Play menus online before your visit.
Good to know before you go
- If gourmet dining or highly consistent food quality is your priority, as some dishes may disappoint.
- If precise allergy accommodation is critical without extra verification, due to past mishandling.
- If you have low tolerance for broken arcade games that might consume credits without play.
- If you are seeking a quiet or intimate dining experience, as it can be very busy and noisy.
- If a broad selection of craft or specialty beers is important, as the beer list is considered poor.
- Crowds
- Can be 'very busy,' especially during peak times and for parties.
- Value
- Food pricing was described as 'not as exorbitant as I expected,' suggesting reasonable value. However, losing points on broken games directly translates to wasted money, impacting overall value.
- Food
- Full-service restaurant on-site with a variety of menu options, including specific 'Eat/Play' menus.
- Accessibility
- No specific accessibility accommodations mentioned in the reviews, but the remodel has resulted in a more 'open' layout, which could indirectly improve navigability.
- Safety
- Workers were observed 'constantly walking around picking up cups and working on machines,' implying active monitoring and maintenance of the facility.
What parents say
"Dave and busters Dave and busters was very busy. I did get as many pictures as i could. We were in a party so unfortunately we couldnt get food pictures but i did get lots of pictures. I tried the prime rib with garlic butter, mash potatoes and green beans.. I asked for the prime rib to be medium we all know I love my steaks medium. Prime rib with garlic butter- as usual steak was not medium not even pink it was well done. We were in a party so I didnt want to send it back. The prime rib was long but thin, lots of fat. The garlic butter was food, mash potatoes were good as were the thin gree"
a month ago
"We are D&B regulars in Maple Grove but decided to go to D&Bs in Edina yesterday—our Easter visit. The entire place has been remodeled and it’s definitely a step up in atmosphere/ambiance and lighting. It has a much FRESHER vibe. Gone are the booths that wrapped around the bar with the walls so high wait staff can’t see you. I never realized how dark and cave-like this place actually was until I saw the refresh. Lighting is majorly improved! The bar area is much more open, modern and brightly lit. 20 flat screens make it a sports fans dream. You have no sense of eating in a dark “bar” area so "
2 weeks ago
"I had a great time coming here with my coworkers. We ordered a few party platters and drinks. I ordeered the frosty coconut. It was great. We played games all evening. There were a few broken games but otherwise everything was working fine. When I go back I probably won't order food again because it was not that impressive. Just play games."
4 months ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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