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Dave & Buster's San Diego

Restaurant Bar Bar and grill Cocktail bar Amusement center Video arcade Pool hall

One of the Most Reviewed Bar and grills in San Diego


Address

2931 Camino Del Rio N, San Diego, CA 92108, United States

Website

www.daveandbusters.com

Contact

+1 619-280-7115

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (7K reviews)

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Featured Reviews


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  • 1/5 Eda S. 2 years ago on Google
    I’m here right now and I have no problem with games service etc But, there is no sanitation station available it’s very crowded and everybody is touching everything. I know restrictions are lifted up but at least I’d like to see some sanitation bottles are available for people who like to use it around game machines. I wish I didn’t not forget my own sanitizer.
    17 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 yam1rts A. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a great time. Our server was on top of everything. Food was hot and good. Although be careful when ordering, the portions are huge, we couldn’t finish our food. The gameplay keeps the little ones happy. This is a great place to celebrate an event like a birthday.
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Aimar Yousif R. 8 months ago on Google • 445 reviews
    Although we have not tried the food but the kids enjoyed games with noticing many chips are used per game which is kind of pricy! however it’s a cool place to go. We may next time try one of many many available restaurants which is recommended to reserve before dine in
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Valeria 2 years ago on Google
    I wish they would keep more of the classic arcade games. Seriously, they're got rid of the best games. You run out of games to play after 30min. It's just not what it used to be. The food at the bar area is good and staff members are nice.
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Daniel C. 5 months ago on Google • 276 reviews
    This D&Bs is in a super unique location. Under the interchange only adds to the fun. The location is spacious inside and kept generally pretty clean. However, the day we went it was a 30 min wait for dine in and open seating was limited but we found a table. Only one server for the whole bar area made service extremely slow. We never got napkins or cutlery. Fries were good and burger was ok. The game area was fun, I really enjoyed some of the games. Everyone had a good time. For what it was I would give it 3.5 stars overall rounded up to 4 but as always it was WAY too loud inside.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Missy C. 6 months ago on Google • 214 reviews
    I gave them 1 star because they brought my appetizer out with my food! Like really? Who does that? You order an appetizer to have something to munch on while your waiting for your food. And they have these $5 appetizers. See photo. I ordered the nachos. Terrible! They barely put anything on them! No guacamole, no sour cream. Supposed to have black beans. I counted one! That's right, one SINGLE bean! Maybe you can see that in the photo! Don't waste your money coming here. I won't be back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sam B. 9 months ago on Google • 225 reviews
    Very fun place to play arcade games, drink, eat very greasy food, and have a good time. Definitely recommend going during the week because during the weekend it can get absolutely packed, like 2+ hour wait times for tables packed. Their drinks are quite delicious and their food is served in quite large portions for the prices. I recommend the nachos and the truffle fries. Will be coming back! I

  • 5/5 Dusstin B. 6 months ago on Google • 177 reviews
    Dave and Busters is my go-to spot for fun! I absolutely love this place! I spend way too much time and money here, but I love it so much! The coin ousher games are my absolute favorite, and I also win stuff for my wife! Highly recommend this for groups, families, birthday parties, etc. This place is so so so fun! They also offer amazingly good food and drinks! The garlic parm fries are my FAVORITE!!!!

  • 4/5 Mine J. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to spend a good time! Food is so good, so flavorful, service is great, I think my only problem was at the game station because some of the machines don't work properly so it's basically a waste of money. I was at a machine and I won 1000 tickets and it didn't add the tickets to my card, idk why but that was a little awkward. Anyway, I do recommend visiting this place because it's overall good. Just be prepare to spend good money here 😬
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shondra J. 1 year ago on Google
    Dave and Buster's is located in the heart of San Diego's Mission Valley. It is easy to find and there is plenty of parking in the area. The dining rooms and restroom were clean. The first visit can be a bit overwhelming trying to figure out where to go. If you are eating, there is a host stand tucked away and hard to see at first. If you are only playing games, you have to buy a card with game credits. We opted for dinner before playing games. They offer a nice variety of menu items including appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, pasta and a few other options. The server we had was Sonja and she was very friendly and efficient. There is a wide variety of bar items available and the prices were reasonable. They offer many games for all different interest. We went on a Wednesday when the games were half priced. It is a fun place to visit. They play loud upbeat music throughout, so it does make conversations difficult if you are coming to socialize.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 R. Riojas J. 1 year ago on Google
    Always fun, for everyone! It's nice seeing new games (haven't been here in 3 yrs). New remodeling. I'm glad my nephew enjoyed himself here!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mary G. 2 years ago on Google
    My 5 year old loves to come here. It's so much fun for the whole family and even better with friends. So many video games, huge tvs showing all the sports games, and the food and drinks are decent for the price. Our service was excellent.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tanner D. 1 year ago on Google
    This past weekend, I made my first visit to Dave and Buster's. Although I had heard of your restaurant and many of my friends have been there before, I was not too sure what to expect. I can truly say it was a fantastic experience and I will definitely be coming back. When I walked in I was immediately greeted with a smile by the hostess and was escorted to a table. We then ordered several different appetizers such as chicken tenders🍗, fries🍟, Pizza🍕. The waitress brought them out quickly and they all tasted hot and delicious. I then went to the crowded bar 🍸 and ordered a few drinks. Even though the bar was quite busy, the bartender moved along efficiently and did a great job handling the crowd. He was calm and friendly and the drinks he prepared were cold, smooth, and tasted great! We then moved over to the arcade 🎮🕹🎰games and I immediately felt my inner child come alive. Any game I could have possibly thought of was there. From racing 🚘games, to basketball🏀, And Shooting 🔫 all the games were truly a blast. And when I had a few questions, Richard C. The Amusement Manager, had all the answers and was quick to Help Me Out Very Helpful Just Good Vibes Very Handsome Big Guy. There was barely any wait at all to play the games which made things even better! I can honestly say the only bad part of my night was having to go home. It was an overall terrific night out. The service was outstanding. From the Hostess, to the Waitresses, to the Bartender,Game Techs/Manager and the games the service was outstanding. Thank you Dave&buster's And Thank You especially to Richard C. For making the experience even better 😃😃😃
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Lala 6 months ago on Google • 38 reviews
    The drinks and apps were great. Bartender was awesome. Games were lacking. It's all about getting tickets to redeem for silly "prizes" rather than having just the real FUN and challenging games they had in the past. It's less arcade, more Chuck E. Cheese now.😞
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Esli M. 1 year ago on Google
    It has a good pub and dining area. The gaming area has plenty of stobe lights. I would not recommend those sensitive to light or sound to go to the gaming area. Also, sanitize your hands after playing
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chelsea 6 months ago on Google • 53 reviews
    Haven’t been here since the pandemic. But I had a really great time, the all you can eat wings is worth it and our server was really sweet. The games are very different but I like that they incorporated a lot of two person games to play :)

  • 5/5 Daniesha Nicole H. 3 months ago on Google • 49 reviews New
    Had a wonderful time celebrating my niece's birthday. The staff was very attentive and the food and happy hour was great.

  • 4/5 Jarysabel B. 9 months ago on Google • 30 reviews
    First time going to a Dave and Buster's, and I gotta say, it's a very cool arcade and restaurant mix. The food was delicious, but what surprised me was how soft and moist the cake was. Absolutely delicious would get it again. The service was OK, but the server could've been a bit better. We had one who was real in and out and felt like we couldn't get the full order out properly to her, especially when it involved getting the drinks first. The arcade part was a blast, though some of the controls on the machines have to be calibrated or fixed up a bit since some were either not very responsive or had some jitters and sometimes worked the other times. I'm also a new member for the rewards program, and I couldn't find a Dance Dance Revolution machine around the time I was there, so I was a bit bummed knowing there's a challenge I wouldn't be able to complete since some things aren't accessible or aren't there. Overall, the place is great.

  • 5/5 Alex M. 1 year ago on Google
    The perfect destination for any occasion and any age. Child or adult will have a blast here. Plenty of parking! Plenty of food and drink options for all types. Typical levels of crowds during weekends but nothing unmanageable.

  • 5/5 MI A. 1 year ago on Google
    I love this place it's very fun. You can order veggie burgers with NO meat that's something great for people that are quiting meat. Also I ĺike very much the arcade of Ghostbusters it's definitely for vegans I think, because the game show a kitchen and the ghosts are turkeys perfect for me and I think that teach us a lesson to respect animals.

  • 3/5 dark h. 1 year ago on Google
    Regular visitor to Dave and Buster's San Diego, can easily name a great deal of the staff, lately something has been different though in terms of overall atmosphere and service, even food quality and how functional some of the games along the Midway are. They do have the best happy hour around though without question. It's nothing related to cost, more the overall vibe feels off and has made me less frequently wanting to visit with so many changes to policy and experiences for both guests and staff. In the past it's been such an amazing time filled with laughs, memories, and great moments in our fantastic city. I hope to recapture that experience within my next handful of visits, whenever they may be. Parking is plentiful, drinks are strong and varied, games and kid-friendly options go far as one can imagine, and while some of my favorite food items have been removed from the menu, there are some great options like truffle fries, or larger, heavier meal options if you're extra hungry.

  • 4/5 Catalina B. 2 years ago on Google
    The food was really good, the place was clean and plenty of fun games to choose from. The only thing I wish they had was some AC running in the game room. It felt pretty stuffy and hot from all the games, tv screens and people, which felt very uncomfortable.

  • 3/5 Kousei A. 2 years ago on Google
    The drinks were excellent and moderately priced, but the food order I received had very small portions. The wings were bigger than the chicken strip I received and had more meat. This place was clean, but the games were a bit much. You could spend about 80 bucks on tokens and if you consistently play. You get maybe 1-2 hours of play (Tops. Not including any ticket earning games). I can recommend drinking here, but eat at home and if you wanna play games, make sure it's either quick or you have cash/credits to burn

  • 4/5 Danijel A. 2 years ago on Google
    Ok place, nothing extraordinary, big screens to watch sports. Food was ok. Chicken wings are too dry for my taste but taste delicious. Cocktails were fine, didn't have all Cocktails available though. Kevin gave us amazing and friendly service.

  • 1/5 Melómano Entertainment & D. 2 years ago on Google
    Both charging stalls are full at this location and no one knows how to help with the situation, not even the general manager Heather or the techs. Now this “service” offered by Dave & Busters will charge me $1 for every 30min and a $30 lost fee. Way to completely ruin my Father/Daughter date! Vegas and NYC D&B were a blast for us - just not in SD mission Valley. Pictures are proof that I can’t return the charger - Wack

  • 4/5 Teri D. 4 months ago on Google
    Visited with my wife and 4-year-old on an early Sunday afternoon and was pleasantly surprised by the changes since our last visit a few years ago, which, in my opinion, were for the better. The atmosphere remained busy, loud, and vibrant, perfectly in line with the games, lights, and TVs. A significant improvement was the increased family-friendliness, especially for younger age ranges. While it's important to keep a close eye on the little ones to avoid any mishaps, it's easy to see the appeal of letting older kids enjoy the games while you relax with a meal and drink, catching a game on TV. We're definitely planning a return trip, and I highly recommend trying the FRIED PICKLES!

  • 2/5 Jose R. 4 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    I've been coming here for 14 years and never had issues until one of my recent visit, specifically on October 21 at 11am. My wife and I know most of the bartenders and typically eat and enjoy cocktails at the bar. One of the UFC fights was showing in the morning due to location, therefore we decided to sit and dine. The African American waitress asked how we were paying. She then asked us for a credit card prior to payment due to recent dashers. Although i didn't agree with this policy, i accepted. What made me furious and felt discriminated is that, she did not ask the Caucasian nor the middle Eastern close to out table. Never have i ever felt so embarrassed in front of my family and she was a racist and discriminated based on our looks. We wasted over 90 dollars that morning and i still tipped because i like this establishment.

  • 5/5 C P. 2 years ago on Google
    Wow what an awesome place for family fun. Tons of new games and with a bar and sports games playing. There are no menus you have to scan the code. Also they offer 15% off for military but you must prepay your food order online so make sure you get the waiter before you pay.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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