Dave & Buster's Philadelphia
📍 Old City, PA
Dave & Buster's on Columbus Blvd spans a full arcade floor, sports bar, and restaurant. Power Card system loads credits for arcade play. Party booking available. Seated near Penn's Landing with waterfront access.
The food is disgusting 🤐
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Works best for families with kids aged 6 and up who want a mix of arcade play and a sit-down meal in one stop. Prize redemption machines appeal most to younger kids, and reviewers caution expectations on prize value. Older kids and teens gravitate to racing, shooting, and multiplayer cabinets. Can get loud and crowded on weekend evenings.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Young Family
“The food is disgusting 🤐”
Alec Riveracoe
“Not worth bringing children if your bringing them to win prizes, to have fun sure. Oh yeah and you mind as well go eat there and get the card meal makes the food cheaper it feels like your getting a deal.”
Ruth Less
“Do not eat here if GF!! Spent the majority of my time here in the bathroom after eating Spinach dip makes as “ no gluten”. Manager Marcus Pereira is RUDE!!!!”
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Overview
The Philadelphia Columbus Boulevard location packs hundreds of arcade games — redemption machines, simulators, and multiplayer cabinets — alongside a full-service restaurant and sports bar with large screens. The Power Card system replaces tokens for seamless game access across the floor. Kids can chase ticket redemptions at the prize counter, as adults can watch live sports or grab food. Party planners can reserve space for group events.
