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Dave and Buster's Menu 2026: Full Food & Drink List

Dave and Buster's combines a full-scale arcade, a sports bar, and a casual-dining restaurant under one roof. The menu spans shareable starters (loaded nachos, wings, pretzel bites), burgers, entrees, flatbreads, cocktails, and a full bar — all designed for groups, game nights, birthday parties, and sports-watching events. Below: every menu category, the most-ordered items, what makes D&B worth visiting, and answers to the most common questions.

160+ locations nationwideArcade + restaurant + sports barFull bar & cocktailsKids' menu availableBirthday party packages
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Signature items

Loaded NachosShareable starter
D&B Signature BurgerHalf-pound smash patty
Shark Attack CocktailSignature drink
Traditional WingsBuffalo, BBQ, Nashville Hot
Chocolate Lava CakeFan-favorite dessert
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Quick answers

Common questions about Dave and Buster's -- answered at a glance

The four things people most commonly want to know about Dave and Buster's menu and experience.

Best shareable
Loaded Nachos

The D&B signature -- tortilla chips, queso, beef or chicken, jalapeños, pico and guac. Built for groups.

Signature drink
Shark Attack Cocktail

Bright-blue tropical rum drink in a souvenir shark glass -- the most-ordered drink on the menu.

Best for kids
Kids' Menu + Arcade

Dedicated kids' menu (mac & cheese, chicken tenders, pizza) plus a family-friendly arcade floor during daytime hours.

Best deal
Half-Price Games Wed.

Wednesday half-price game nights are D&B's most popular recurring promotion. Food and drinks priced separately.

Shareable plates

Dave and Buster's starters & shareable plates

D&B's menu is built for groups. These are the items that hit the table first -- designed for 2-6 people to share while waiting for entrees or playing games between rounds of food.

The signature

Loaded Nachos

The most-ordered shareable on the menu. Tortilla chips mounded with warm queso, seasoned beef or chicken, jalapeños, fresh pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole. Serves 3-4 easily.

Bar classic

Traditional Wings

Bone-in wings with crispy skin in Buffalo, Honey BBQ, Sweet Chili or Nashville Hot. The Nashville Hot has been a consistent menu staple since D&B rolled it out chain-wide.

Crowd pleaser

Bavarian Pretzel Bites

Soft warm pretzel bites served with beer cheese dipping sauce. Simple, fast to arrive, and almost always ordered at the bar.

Vegetarian

Spinach & Artichoke Dip

Hot and creamy spinach-artichoke dip with tortilla chips and pita triangles. Reliable and popular with mixed groups that include non-meat-eaters.

Comfort food

Mac Daddy Mac & Cheese

White cheddar macaroni topped with crispy panko breadcrumbs. Available plain (vegetarian) or loaded with pulled pork or buffalo chicken. One of the higher-repeat items on the board.

Sampler

Awesome Foursome

D&B's group sampler platter of four signature starters. Ideal for large groups who want to try several items without committing to a full order of each.

Bar & cocktails

Dave and Buster's cocktails & drinks

D&B runs a full bar with cocktails, draft beer, and non-alcoholic options. The drinks menu is a core part of the experience -- especially for adults while younger guests are on the arcade floor.

Signature

Shark Attack

The most iconic D&B cocktail. A bright-blue tropical rum drink served in a souvenir shark-fin glass with a gummy shark garnish. Rum, blue curacao, tropical juice. A hit for birthdays and groups.

Tropical classic

Miami Vice

Half strawberry daiquiri, half pina colada, layered in a single glass. The two-toned tropical presentation is part of its lasting popularity on the D&B cocktail menu.

Fan favorite

Margarita

Available frozen or on the rocks, classic lime, strawberry or mango, with a salted rim. One of the top-ordered cocktails at D&B locations across the country.

Draft beer

Rotating Tap Selection

Dave and Buster's taps vary by location. Expect a mix of domestic staples (Bud Light, Coors Light), imports (Heineken) and at least a few local or regional craft options. Ask your server for the current list.

Non-alcoholic

Lemonade & Iced Tea

House lemonade (original or strawberry) and fresh-brewed iced tea (sweet or unsweetened) are the top non-alcoholic options. Fountain drinks are Pepsi system with free refills.

Happy hour

Happy Hour Deals

Most D&B locations run weekday afternoon happy hour specials on select cocktails and appetizers. Hours and specific offers vary by location -- check the D&B app or call your nearest store.

The experience

What makes Dave and Buster's different from a regular restaurant

Dave and Buster's is not just a restaurant with a few arcade games in the corner. The arcade floor is a full-scale entertainment venue -- and the food and drink menu is designed to complement multiple hours of staying power, not a quick in-and-out meal.

Dave and Buster's was founded in 1982 in Dallas, Texas, by Dave Corriveau and Buster Corley -- two restaurateurs who combined their adjacent restaurant and game-room businesses into one concept. The model has remained consistent: a massive arcade floor (hundreds of redemption and non-redemption games), a full sports bar with multiple large-screen TVs, and a casual-dining restaurant serving a hearty American menu.

Games are purchased via a Power Card (a rechargeable chip card) -- you swipe it at each machine. Half-price game promotions (typically Wednesday evenings) are the chain's most popular recurring event. The D&B Rewards program allows repeat guests to earn bonus credits and food discounts.

Dave and Buster's functions as a full restaurant without any game purchase required. Many guests visit during sports events or happy hour purely for food and drinks.

  • 160+ locations across the U.S. and Canada
  • Full-scale arcade -- hundreds of games per location
  • Sports bar with large-screen TVs throughout
  • Half-price games -- typically Wednesday evenings
  • Power Card -- rechargeable game credit system
  • D&B Rewards -- free loyalty program via the app
  • Private party packages for groups & birthdays
  • No game purchase required to dine or drink
Entrees & mains

Dave and Buster's entrees, burgers & mains

Beyond the starters, D&B offers a full lineup of burgers, sandwiches, pastas, grilled proteins, flatbreads and salads. Portions are generous and designed for the casual-dining experience.

Signature burger

D&B Signature Burger

Half-pound smash-style beef patty on a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and D&B special sauce. Served with seasoned fries. The top-selling burger on the menu.

Plant-based

Impossible Burger

Impossible plant-based patty with all the classic burger toppings on a brioche bun. One of the few vegetarian entrees on the D&B menu outside of flatbreads and salads.

Comfort food

Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Grilled chicken breast over fettuccine in a rich parmesan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes. One of the more substantive dinner-tier items on the menu.

Grill

Steak & Fries

Grilled flat-iron steak with seasoned fries and chimichurri or garlic butter. A step up in price tier from the burgers and starters, but popular for guests looking for a fuller meal.

Bar-style

Fish & Chips

Beer-battered cod with seasoned fries, coleslaw and tartar sauce. A pub-classic that fits naturally alongside D&B's bar-and-grill positioning.

Shareable flatbread

BBQ Chicken Flatbread

Crispy flatbread with smoky BBQ sauce, grilled chicken, red onion, mozzarella and cilantro. A lighter group-shareable that lands between a starter and an entree in portion size.

Limited-time & seasonal

Seasonal specials, bundles & current promotions

Dave and Buster's regularly rotates seasonal cocktail menus, game-play bundle deals and event promotions. The items below reflect the categories of offers D&B typically runs -- check the D&B app or your nearest location for what's active right now.

Seasonal

Summer Cocktail Specials

Dave and Buster's typically launches seasonal cocktail menus in summer (tropical themes) and winter (holiday drinks). Check your local D&B for the current seasonal lineup.

Rotating

Game Play Bundles

D&B regularly promotes food-and-play bundle deals -- a meal or appetizer paired with a set number of game credits at a combined price. Available in-store and via the D&B app.

Event

Sports Viewing Events

Dave and Buster's is a major sports-bar destination for big games. Many locations run food-and-drink specials during NFL playoffs, March Madness, and other marquee sporting events.

Limited

Birthday & Group Packages

Private party packages bundle a dedicated gaming area, food platters, and a D&B host. Pricing varies -- contact your nearest location for group event pricing and availability.

App

D&B Rewards Program

The Dave and Buster's Rewards program offers members bonus game credits, food discounts and early access to promotions. Sign up free in the D&B app.

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All Dave and Buster's menu categories with item counts.

The full menu

Every item on Dave and Buster's standard U.S. menu

All categories below. Tags flag vegetarian items. Seasonal and limited-time items rotate -- see the section above for current specials.

About menu pricing. Dave and Buster's does not publish a stable national price list online, and pricing varies by location, market, and season. We do not display prices for items we cannot independently verify as accurate. For current pricing, visit daveandbusters.com, use the D&B app, or call your nearest location directly.
Dietary & allergen guide

Vegetarian options and dietary notes at Dave and Buster's

Dave and Buster's is primarily a meat-and-bar-food restaurant, but the menu includes a workable set of vegetarian-friendly items: Spinach & Artichoke Dip, Queso Blanco & Chips, Fried Pickles, Impossible Burger, Margherita Flatbread, Mac Daddy Mac & Cheese (plain), Garden Salad, Caesar Salad, all desserts, and the kids' Mac & Cheese and Cheese Pizza.

The restaurant is not certified vegetarian or vegan and shares kitchen prep areas. Cross-contact with meat or dairy is possible. Guests with serious allergies should inform their server and ask for the current allergen guide, which D&B provides on request.

  • Vegetarian starters: Spinach Dip, Queso Blanco, Fried Pickles, plain Mac & Cheese
  • Vegetarian entree: Impossible Burger, Margherita Flatbread
  • Vegetarian salads: Garden Salad, Caesar Salad (no crouton modification if needed)
  • Vegetarian desserts: Lava Cake, Cheesecake, Brownie Sundae
  • Kids' vegetarian: Mac & Cheese, Cheese Pizza
  • Vegan options: Limited -- most items contain dairy. Ask server for current vegan-friendly builds.
Visiting tips

How to get the most out of a Dave and Buster's visit

Best deal

Go on Wednesday

Half-price games on Wednesday evenings is D&B's most popular promotion. If your schedule is flexible, this is the highest-value time to visit -- you spend less on credits and still enjoy the full food and drink menu at regular prices.

Save money

Download the D&B app

The Dave and Buster's Rewards program is free to join via the app. Members get bonus game credits on sign-up, food discounts, and early access to promotional deals. Worth setting up before your first visit.

Groups

Order shareable starters for the table

D&B's starters (nachos, wings, pretzel bites) are sized for groups of 3-4. Ordering two or three shareable plates to share among 4-6 people is often better value than everyone ordering an individual entree.

Happy hour

Check weekday happy hour

Most locations run weekday afternoon happy hour with discounts on cocktails and appetizers. Timing varies -- check your specific location in the D&B app or on the website before arriving.

Birthdays

Ask about party packages

Dave and Buster's offers private group and birthday packages that bundle food, drinks, a dedicated gaming section and a host. Pricing and availability are handled store-by-store -- call ahead or visit the D&B website to book.

Families

Check the weekend curfew policy

Many D&B locations enforce a policy requiring guests under 21 to be accompanied by an adult after a certain hour on weekends (often 9 or 10 PM). If you are visiting with kids on a Friday or Saturday evening, confirm the policy at your specific location in advance.

Locations

Where to find a Dave and Buster's

Dave and Buster's operates more than 160 locations across the United States and Canada, concentrated in major metropolitan areas and large suburban retail and entertainment corridors. Locations range from freestanding buildings to large-format mall anchors. Each location has a full arcade floor, sports bar with large-screen TVs, and a full-service restaurant.

Use the official store locator at daveandbusters.com/locations for exact addresses, hours, and to check which promotions are currently running at your nearest store.

  • 160+ locations in the U.S. and Canada
  • Major metro areas and large suburban corridors
  • Mall-anchor and freestanding formats
  • Full arcade at every location
  • Sports bar with large-screen TVs throughout
  • Private event space available at most locations
About Dave and Buster's

Founded on a simple idea: eat, drink, and play under one roof.

Dave Corriveau and Buster Corley opened adjacent businesses in a Dallas, Texas building in 1982 -- a restaurant and an adult game room. Noticing that their customers often moved between both, they combined them into a single concept: Dave and Buster's. The model proved durable. Today it operates at 160+ locations across North America, targeting a broad adult and family audience with a full-service restaurant, a sports bar and an arcade floor that averages hundreds of games per location.

The chain went public in 2014 and trades on NASDAQ as PLAY. In 2022 D&B acquired Main Event Entertainment, adding dozens of family entertainment center locations to the portfolio. Headquarters: Coppell, Texas.

1982Founded
160+Locations
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40+Menu items
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Common questions

Dave and Buster's menu -- frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the questions people most commonly ask about Dave and Buster's food, drinks, games, pricing and experience.

What kind of food does Dave and Buster's serve?

Dave and Buster's serves a full American bar-and-grill menu alongside its famous arcade. The menu covers shareable starters (nachos, wings, pretzel bites, dips), burgers and sandwiches, pasta, steak, fish and ribs entrees, flatbreads and pizzas, salads, desserts, and a full bar with cocktails, draft beer and non-alcoholic drinks. There is also a kids' menu. Food quality is solidly casual-dining tier — hearty, crowd-friendly portions built for sharing groups.

How much does it cost to eat at Dave and Buster's?

Dave and Buster's is positioned in the casual-dining price range ($$). Starters and shareable plates typically run in the $12–$18 range; burgers and entrees tend to fall between $15 and $25; cocktails run $10–$16 each. Pricing varies by location and changes seasonally — check daveandbusters.com or call your nearest location for current menu pricing, as D&B does not publish a stable national price list online.

Does Dave and Buster's have happy hour?

Yes. Most Dave and Buster's locations run a Happy Hour promotion with discounts on select cocktails and appetizers, typically on weekday afternoons. The specific hours, days, and deals vary by location and can change seasonally — check with your local D&B or the D&B app for the current offer in your area.

Can you just eat at Dave and Buster's without playing games?

Absolutely. Dave and Buster's functions as a full restaurant and bar completely independently of the arcade floor. You can walk in and be seated in the restaurant or bar area without purchasing any game play. Many guests visit purely for the food and drinks, especially during sports-viewing events and happy hour. Game credits are sold separately via a Power Card and are never required to order food or drinks.

What is the Shark Attack drink at Dave and Buster's?

The Shark Attack is Dave and Buster's most recognizable signature cocktail — a bright blue tropical rum-based drink served in a souvenir shark-fin glass, typically garnished with a gummy shark. The exact recipe varies slightly by location and season, but the electric blue color (usually from blue curacao or a similar liqueur) and tropical fruit base make it instantly recognizable. It is a popular choice for birthdays and group visits.

Does Dave and Buster's have half-price game nights?

Yes. Dave and Buster's runs a recurring half-price games promotion — most commonly on Wednesday evenings, though days and hours vary by location and change seasonally. This promotion applies to game-card credits, not to food or drinks. Confirm the current schedule at your local Dave and Buster's or in the D&B app.

Is Dave and Buster's good for kids?

Dave and Buster's is a popular choice for kids' birthday parties and family outings. The chain offers a dedicated kids' menu (mac & cheese, chicken tenders, cheeseburger, cheese pizza) and the arcade floor is designed to be family-friendly during earlier hours. Most locations implement an age/curfew policy on weekend evenings (typically guests under 21 must be accompanied by an adult after a certain hour — often 9 or 10 PM). Check your specific location's policy before visiting with young children on a weekend night.

Does Dave and Buster's have vegetarian options?

Dave and Buster's has a moderate selection of vegetarian-friendly items including Spinach & Artichoke Dip, Queso Blanco & Chips, Fried Pickles, Impossible Burger, Margherita Flatbread, Mac Daddy Mac & Cheese (plain), and all of the salads as vegetarian builds. The kids' menu also has vegetarian options (mac & cheese, cheese pizza). The restaurant is not certified vegetarian and shares kitchen prep areas, so cross-contact is possible.

How many Dave and Buster's locations are there?

Dave and Buster's operates more than 160 locations across the United States and Canada as of 2026, with locations in most major metropolitan areas and many suburban entertainment corridors. Use the official store locator at daveandbusters.com/locations to find the nearest store, check hours, and confirm current promotions.

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