

Family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 13969 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89511
Phone: (775) 332-5858
Website: https://www.daveandbusters.com/us/en/about/locations/reno
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: opentable.com
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Dave & Buster’s – Reno, NV
Reviews
My girlfriends and I visited this location this past Saturday, and we had an amazing time! The vibe was energetic, the staff was friendly, and the arcade games brought out our inner kids—we laughed and played for hours. The food was good overall, though the macaroni and cheese could use a little more flavor and a thicker consistency. Hopefully they tweak that recipe soon! Still, the experience was so much fun that I’m already planning to come back with my family. Great spot for a night of food, fun, and friendly competition!
Food was decent, service was very good, atmosphere was meh. Unless your here for games and sports on tv, would not come here just for dinner.
ARCADE REVIEW-
The arcade was smaller than I expected (a thing I see mentioned in other reviews). In terms of quality of games offered, I feel the options were heavy than other arcades locally on the “WIN TICKET games”- ticket winning claw machines, spin the wheel for tickets, coin ticket game, etc. BUT.. I felt for how much the games cost it was also on the inconsistent side for how much tickets you could earn. I personally lean towards like Ski ball/air hockey games (29 yo adult) vs pushing a button to try and get tickets. Tried the 2 bowling machines- disappointing/faulty, the machine broke/didnt return the ball. The few ski ball were so short on balls (ONLY 1/2 total), and I found out there were 4 balls that were off BEHIND THE MACHINE. Only 1 air hockey and it was ALWAYS packed (other arcades locally have at least 2). It looks to also have a spot for darts, maybe shuffle board.
In full transparency I dont frequent ARCADES often so cant speak on the overal prices, but I will say I felt it was pricey+ I personally have had more fun going to South 40 and GSR for example in terms of play options. (Like any arcade, ticket prices can be high and you’d spend TONS more saving up for x item than buying it with actual cash.) Prize area seemed okay. In terms of it being a family friendly environment, yes and no for what it offers + from first impression, Id recommend another spot tbh for kid parties etc.. As other reviews say.. ITS LOUD FAR LOUDER than a lot of places Ive gone. You can still here a person talk, but the noise ended up giving me a headache in the 2.5 hours we were out and Im not a sensitive type. If you have kids with noise sensitivities/easily overstimulated, I WOULD not chose here ON A BUSY (friday-weekend night to try it out. A plus- they do offer food/gaming combos AND adults can carry around their drinks at the arcade.
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BAR/FOOD:
The food was good but not overally impressive personally+felt it fells a bit flat. I dont watch sports but felt if you are a sports bar type- there may be other better options to go. I felt the dinning/bar area WAS a bit crowded/packed together for seating. We got the mozzarella sticks (my favorite of it all, brussell sprout, buffalo wings, a cajun pasta with jalapeño cheddar sausage and cajun shrimp, and then had to conclude with the Smores cheesecake). The wait was a 45-1 hour to be seated (they send a text). I did applaud the drink menu by saying options/visually being appealing, but no prices listed anywhere when it came to alcohol (not a major biggie but cant imagine a bar tab ). An alcoholic blackberry lemonade was $13. The wait for food was about 25 minutes on a Friday. Service was good/staff seemed friendly enough.
Summary: 3/5 stars. For a 2 person date night it ended up being $200 (2 appetizers, 2 entrees,1 desert, 2 alcoholic drinks, $60 in game credits). The crowdedness for what it offers/how smaller the place is is not worth it to me for waits nor gaming quality (juat personal opinion). I personally would probably chose to go elsewhere in town, BUT doesnt mean Id at least try going once more. For the hype/fun I heard of Dave and Busters as a place it was a letdown. Id still give it a shot as a corporation if I came across one in travels. At least check it out once locally and make own verdict.
For my main course, I ordered the loaded Mac and cheese. I’m not sure how but the bowl was actually warmer than the food which was luke warm. It did taste pretty good overall so I kept it but it felt like it sat in the back for too long and cooled down.
They have a small selection of drinks during happy hour when we visited which sets the price probably where the drinks should be normally. During happy hour, the drinks were nice and I have no complaints.
Afterwards our group did have a little fun in the arcade. It seems a little on the smaller side but had decent variety overall and the price point seems par for other nearby arcades.
I think if we were to return, I would eat anywhere else first but still enjoy a drink or two if it’s during happy hour.