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Welcome to Dave & Buster’s in Carlsbad CA, your ultimate destination for food, fun, and entertainment located at 2501 El Camino Real. Explore our exceptional restaurant and sports bar, where you can savor delicious chef-crafted dishes while watching sports on our high-definition TVs. Immerse yourself in our world-class arcade, featuring state-of-the-art games, simulators, and thrilling virtual reality experiences. Host your next event with us, whether it’s a birthday party or corporate gathering, and take advantage of our customizable event spaces, cutting-edge technology, catering. Join us today and discover why Dave & Buster’s is the go-to destination for dining, games, sports viewing, and entertainment under one roof.
Family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.
✔️Breakfast ✔️Brunch ✔️Lunch ✔️Dinner ✔️Dine in ✔️Take out
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–1 AM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1 AM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–12 AM |
| Monday | 11 AM–12 AM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–12 AM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–1 AM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–1 AM |
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Kianna “Kiki” Jack
So we did arrive right after the world series had ended but we got rushed through the front by a very terse front desk host only to be shuffled into a dining room that was literally covered in garbage and abandoned food/drinks. Not a single server or cleaning staff seemed to show any sort of urgency in turning tables over and while things did get cleaned eventually. We had already been sitting in that particular section for 20-30 minutes. It was just a little bit stunning.
The environment lacking was made up for by friendly staff who treated us kindly and put a little extra effort since we were celebrating a birthday. The games were in good shape and food was also pretty decent. Just need to be a little cleaner next time I think.
… moreC L
Prices are insane. $25 for a salad?! Paid $17 for 4 tiny chicken strips, each not even bigger than my finger. Flatbread pizza came out doughy still. Server took our order, then went and sat down at another booth with his buds watching the football game. Only when I made eye contact with him did he come check on us again. Use to come here a lot, but with the menu change and price increases, it won’t be as much anymore.
… moreBrandy
My family loves to have fun together! And this place has all the fun a family could possibly want! It does cost a pretty penny to play the games but watching my kids enjoy themselves is ABSOLUTELY priceless!! The food is reasonably priced and I haven’t eaten anything there that I haven’t enjoyed. The liquid diet can hit your pocket as hard as the games do…
… moreMs. Bui-Bernheim
I came for a party and was surprised at how clean everything was. Every staff member helped with a smile. It’s a nice place to get together with kids . The happy hour was awesome . Lots of space and the kids were out of our hair the whole time .
… moreSeptembre Hernandez
D&B is an entire experience. My first time was great. I didn’t know what I was getting myself into- I was pleasantly surprised. There’s a lively energy once you get inside and the atmosphere is just what you’d expect from a place where you can play arcade games, eat dinner, get drinks and watch sports on a vast array of TVs. I enjoyed myself playing games and laughing with my family… Definitely would come back.
**dining is not necessary to play in the arcade. just use money to load up a game card with coins you’ll be set to play.
I skipped over the service. My party was well taken care of by CHRIS V. Chris was extremely kind and attentive despite the place being *packed on a SATURDAY NIGHT during the evening rush. Good service indeed.
Come and play.
… moreVeronica Mendez
Went to celebrate a friend’s birthday. It was like an adult Chuck E. Cheese. We had fun playing video games. It was loud because of the TV’s and video games so not a place for a quiet dinner. They had sports on the TV’s so people were hanging out watching it. Good place for kids as well.
… moreSarah Simon
Great experience! Last minute decision to come here for lunch. I got the salmon entree and my husband got a steak- both meals were absolutely delicious. Service was great. Exceeded our expectations 🙂
… moreJoe Mazariegos
Wow!!! I was not expecting to have this much fun!! Food was better that I expected! Fingers foods and cheese sticks etc, but done right and the server was actually super courteous… tbh, by his appearance he almost seemed like he wasnt going to care- especially tending to a private room for a 10 year old’s birthday party…. I was wrong!! This guy was really on top of it and was very thoughtful too!! After we played tons of games and had such a good time!! Unexpected – in a GOOD WAY!!! I WILL DEF BE GOING BACK!!
… moreErich Cervantez
Came here for happy hour on Friday to celebrate the start of Memorial Day weekend and as we sat down, we asked for a happy hour menu and the bartender said that as of today, there is no more happy hour. Only discounts on “light beers”.
As we don’t typically game, the only reason we came to D&B was because of the great happy hour and now that reason has been taken away.
… moreCarmen Nucci
My husband and I love Dave & Buster’s so much fun….this is where we can be kids again.
The last time we went, some of the games weren’t working…..but that did not stop us from having fun.
Will go back again, and the food and drinks are delicious
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