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T-Rex

1847 Village West Parkway, The Legends at Village West, Kansas City, KS 66111
913 334 8888
Ranked #10 of 180 restaurants in Kansas City
3.5 of 5 stars 79 Reviews
Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
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Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
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Lenexa, KS
Senior Contributor
37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Interesting at every turn. Comfortable, and great food variety. Great for children. More

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Scott Depot, West Virginia
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

We had a great night at the T-Rex. My children loved the atmosphere with moving dinosaurs an a the fish tank. It kept them calm as we waited for our dinner. Food was good but not great. The best food experience by far was the volcanic dessert. The experience an seeing the kids light up with forks ready to dig... More

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Kansas
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

This is a cool place to take the kids, but beware, the fare is pricey and the food just average in taste. Of course there is the overpriced gift shop to navigate through while waiting for your table or to just enter the dining area. Again, a great place to take the kiddos for special occasions, but once is usually... More

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Illinois City, Illinois
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

It was very loud during dinner, but not too distracting. Kids got to wander around while we waited for our food. The food was really good except the lasagna. More

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Fort Riley, Kansas
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

We went here, because we had been hearing such great things about it. It reminded me of The Rainforest Cafe, but dinosaurs. My 6 year old daughter loved it! She loved the huge fish tanks and dinosaurs everywhere. It was nicely set up and a fun atmosphere. The food was average, kind of disappointing. Definitely overpriced. We went during a... More

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Salina ks
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

The food was pretty good prices were a little high but expected it because of the atmosphere. Had mechanical dinosaurs with sound the kids were entertained thank goodness because we had to wait 1hr 15mins Even when they tell you a time go up and question how much longer. If your kids like dinosaurs dont miss this place. More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

I like T-Rex. It is a little pricey, but fun to watch the dinos move around. I always pretend I'm feeding the apatosarus my waffle fries. The atmosphere is good, and the service is okay too. Don't pay extra for the lighted cups, some leak and then don't work anymore. More

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Joplin, Missouri
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

The restaurant is located in the Legends shopping complex, it has entertainment inside and out. 2 levels inside and each section is themed differently from the stone ages so you can choose where you want to sit - ice age or jungle? And there is a meteor shower every 15 minutes. There is rain and fire and hissing dinosaurs, and... More

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Olathe, KS
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Great place to take the kids as the environment, animated dinosaurs, lighting and expensive store was where the investors of T-Rex put their money. They should've put more behind their menu. Don't take me wrong, the food was unite edible - but not special considering the experience of the restaurant set in prehistoric times. My wallet was a-hurtin-saurus after this... More

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Blue Springs, Missouri
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

I have never had a bad meal here. But even if you ordered something you didnt like, you would forget about it because the atmosphere is so incredible at this place. I have never been to a more unique restraunt that is a must see for kids ever! More

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