Dave & Buster's Atlantic City

Dave & Buster's Atlantic City

Reviews Summary

Most reviews praise the fun arcade, clean environment, and generally good food, especially appetizers like nachos and wings. Service receives mixed feedback—some highlight friendly, attentive staff, while others report slow or rude service. Several mention broken games and loud music as drawbacks. A few negative experiences cite undercooked food, billing issues, or lack of disability accommodations. Overall, it’s seen as a great spot for families and groups, though some caution about inconsistent service and high prices.

About This Listing

Has Arcade Cabinets
Has Food
Good for kids
Has Virtual Reality
Has Prizes
Wheelchair Accessible

Who Can Play?

Most arcades welcome all ages (some may have age restrictions for certain games)
Minors may need parent/guardian supervision (policies vary by location)
No gaming experience required - games range from beginner to expert level
Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes recommended for safety
Valid ID may be required for certain attractions or age verification
Groups and parties welcome (advance booking may be required)

*Note: Age restrictions and policies may vary by arcade. Check with your local facility for specifics.*

First-Time Visitors

First-time visitors may need to sign a waiver or register for a game card. Staff are typically available to help explain games and provide tutorials. Some arcades offer newcomer specials or free play sessions to help you get started.

Common Restrictions:

Age-Based Some games may have height or age requirements for safety reasons
Capacity Popular games may have wait times during peak hours

*Note: Policies vary by arcade. Confirm with your local facility.*

What to Bring

Cash or card for tokens/credits (some arcades are cashless)
Valid ID for age verification or membership signup
Phone to capture high scores and memories (check photo policies)

*Note: Payment methods and requirements may differ by arcade.*

Preparing for Your Visit

Check arcade hours and peak times online before visiting
Eat beforehand or check if the arcade has food options
Bring friends for multiplayer games and competitions
Wear comfortable clothes you can move freely in
Avoid bringing valuable items that could be lost or damaged
Check for special events, tournaments, or discount days
Set a budget for games and stick to it
Stay hydrated, especially during long gaming sessions

*Note: Tips may vary by arcade type and location.*

How to Get Started

Most arcades accept walk-ins, but call ahead during busy periods or for large groups. Check for membership deals!

Other Helpful Info

Most visits last 1-3 hours depending on games and group size
Popular games may have longer wait times during weekends and evenings
Many arcades offer unlimited play packages or time-based pricing
Some locations host tournaments and special events regularly
Prize redemption available at many arcades - save your tickets!

*Note: Policies, pricing, and features differ by arcade. Contact your local facility for details.*

What to Expect from Virtual Reality in Arcades

Step into virtual reality for a breathtaking adventure! Arcade VR stations boast advanced headsets (like Oculus or HTC Vive), motion controllers, and sometimes full-body tracking or treadmills. You’ll dive into games like Beat Saber or VR shooters, swinging, dodging, or aiming in 360-degree worlds with vivid visuals and immersive sound. Gameplay spans solo quests to multiplayer battles, with intuitive controls for all levels. Arcades offer vibrant, social VR zones, delivering a thrilling, cutting-edge experience in 2025.

How Arcade Prize Games Work

Dive into the excitement of arcade prize games! Expect claw machines, skee-ball, whack-a-mole, or basketball challenges where you test your skills or luck to win tickets or prizes directly. Claw games require precise joystick control to grab toys, while redemption games reward accuracy with tickets to trade for plushies, gadgets, or trinkets at prize counters. Modern setups boast colorful displays and smooth mechanics, blending nostalgia with fresh fun. The thrill of winning and the vibrant arcade vibe make prize games a captivating draw in 2025.

Features

Has Arcade Cabinets
Has Food
Good for kids
Has Virtual Reality
Has Prizes
Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

2120 Atlantic Ave Suite 912

Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401

Hours

Monday 10AM-12AM
Tuesday 10AM-12AM
Wednesday 10AM-12AM
Thursday 10AM-12AM
Friday 10AM-1AM
Saturday 10AM-1AM
Sunday 10AM-12AM

Customer Reviews

Dave & Buster?s truly exceeded my expectations! The food was surprisingly delicious and beautifully presented, far beyond what I anticipated. The burger was especially outstanding ? juicy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Everything tasted fresh and well-prepared. On top of that, the service was fantastic. A great dining experience all around!

I've been to Dave & Buster?s in St. Louis and Kansas City, and both were solid experiences, so I had decent expectations walking into the Atlantic City location. Unfortunately, this one just didn't measure up. We were seated quickly, which was the high point of the visit. But after that, it was a frustrating downhill slide. We sat for 20 minutes with no acknowledgment before a server finally walked by, said someone would be with us shortly, and then walked away. It became clear there was confusion among t

I ordered the boneless chicken and fries, but couldn't eat them because they were salty. Unfortunately it was 20 minutes before my server came to check on us and by that time I did not want anything else. My family did enjoy the ribs but I was disappointed.

Food and service okay. We were seated quickly and the food came out as ordered. Prices are on the high side for what you get but are comparable to others in the area. Not as many games as other locations but a decent mix of ticket and video games. There were a good amount of games that were broken or out of order.

What a great place for a family night out ! My kids had a blast and my wife can not speak highly enough of the awesome staff. Wasn't real expensive, Wednesday is half price games all day. The building looks great and will be a city center piece for all the traffic coming off the expressway. So glad to see the city working hard to change the image in AC. Thank you Dave and busters for being a part of that change !! ??

Great food, customer service, and games. Huge thank you to the manager Mia for her impeccable customer service while we were finding a lost phone. She couldn't have been nicer and it reflects in the entire restaurant?s dedication to customer experience. Thank you again Mia!!

These people basically tried to hustle us out of money, we went there for fathers day the server was rude, she got the orders all wrong and over charged plus by over $140,,,I asked to speak to a manager, the manager wouldn't come out to fix the situation, I did the math right infront of the person that they sent to talk to us and he wasn't making any sense and had security surround us in a Hostile way,,,even though food was good they were very unprofessional. Watch out if your are not from NJ they will try

Came here for lunch and was pleasantly surprised! Food was really good and service was good too. It's brand new so everything is super nice and new. Highly recommend the chicken nachos.

If i could get the place a zero i would. This location is a complete circus . Their machine to pay wasnt working and instead of telling the customer that, and their staff, i paid and it did in fact come out of my checking account, and they said i didnt pay, ended up being a back and forth, called my bank and the representative explained the same thing. They then asked for my information in cased it didn't clear. So with that being said; I would NOT visit this location with my family again. And FYI, you do

The arcade area was fun. The service on the restaurant side was horrible. Barely seen the server. Another table was seated for 20 minutes before they got up and yelled, "Came we get a server over here please?" Also I ordered Cajun shrimp. No where on the menu dose it mentioned sausage. Yet, the pasta had sausage in it. The server took FOREVER to come back. My daughter had already finished her meal before I finally seen the waiter and had to flag her down just to tell her about the pasta. At that point I tol

Absolutely loved coming here!! Only waited a few minutes for a waiter to ask for my order at the bar. Didn't wait that long to come out. Got their fire salmon and it was delicious! So well done and crispy! Best salmon I've had in awhile. The gaming was so much fun! They give so many options to play games for a decent price. Also their music playlist was so good! Played such good throwbacks in the 2000s. Overall I recommend this Dave and busters!

We had a great time there for my son?s birthday! Everyone that we met that worked there was so friendly! Was it pricey? Of course but we had an idea going in. Our waitress was so sweet, as well as her coworker who came by and chatted with us too! Food was awesome, not one complaint and the games were fun for everyone in the family!

Not disability-friendly, with no benches or chairs in lobby. Hostess said it would be 20 minutes before she could seat us, so I asked if I could just sit at a table with no server while waiting. She said no, she can't seat us for another 20 minutes, and if I sit in a chair she'll need to give us a waiter. I asked again if there was literally anywhere I could sit, because I'm not able to stand around for that long. She said I could sit at the bar, but if I sit at the bar I have to order something (outside of

Stay for the games on the big screen and the ones in the play area! Not many places beat the atmosphere of a big game in here. Food isn't too bad either, I just don't like the lack of deals or higher prices.

$20 to park. Says they will take off $5 from your bill if you show them receipt. Sorry can't do that since others in your party already paid. Wtf? No IPA's on tap, they all ran out. Management doesn't know how to order product apparently. Not surprised.

Someone stole my daughter?s phone here this weekend. She put it down for a minute and it was gone. ?? Drew (security guy) was AMAZING and really helped us try to find the phone for an hour. We never did find it but I appreciate his help and how Much he cared! Great experience minus the phone being stolen lol

Came in for a bday gathering last Wednesday. Both managers Max and Manny spoke with me and my friends. Dan, the bartender was friendly and provided great service. We had a great time and will definitely come back.

We had a great time celebrating a friend?s birthday. Food and drinks were great. Damisha was our server, and she was super warm, friendly, and attentive, making our night even better!

Food was totally awesome same with the waitress. They need some more cooler games there's alot especially for kids but it's supposed to be an adult arcade either way great time

Went on opening day,free 100? game card give away. Small compared to others .nice bar ,no smoking cozy atmosphere &WWE&AEW pay per views shown here.

Ok so I ordered door dash the delivery was a great experience however the food. Terrible. The portion was definitely not the same as if I went in and ate ( not even half the portion. Same price extremely less amount of food.

This joint is trash! Half the games don't work. The food was ok . Service was decent - but considering the amount of people in here she could have been more attentive. This joint empty and understaffed

The Spanish / white thick lady was very nasty and rude she had a black long ponytail get attitude was on 10 as soon as we walked in if your gonna have a bartender definitely pick a outgoing one waited 20 mins for our second round of drinks people make the atmosphere and she sucked do better D&B ??

Our server Sky was sooooo lovely to us. I can't take a photo because I ate it too quickly, but the Manchengo Chicken (I added a side of asparagus) was delicious! I enjoyed the extra lemon slices in my drink. Thank you Sky!

Smash burger was good and the fries were well seasoned. Waitress was on top of things.

I usually don't write reviews, but I had such a wonderful time. Such a great experience I had to write about it. The food was amazing Chef kiss amazing the waitress was so pleasant super helpful and patient the music made you want to get out of your seat and dance. The games were fun. The atmosphere was great. I had a lovely time. I plan to come back on my birthday.

The location outside surrounding of the area is little confusing since some streets is one way and finding a parking for your car can be concerning since you need to pay. As for ordering food, the quality is great, hefty amount for the right price, however they didn't provide me a refill nor noticed my drinks empty, they also didn't provide that deal for $10 power card for the bundle pack. Now for the main event arcades. This building is perhaps the smallest arcade play I ever gone for comparing to other da

Nice and clean, excellent service, I was not impressed by the games that are there. The adult beverages were great.

Horrible service all around on a Monday. Came in around noon. Waited at the podium for 5min. No one came to seat us. Bartender just stared at us. So finally we walked up to a waitress, who kept on with her conversation with another employee. Then when she finally acknowledged us, we said we'd been waiting at the front to be seated. She said 'just sit anywhere.' No greeting whatsoever. A simple 'Sorry for your wait. Welcome to Dave & Busters' wouldv'e went a long way. Then it was another 5min wait for our m

Food was DELICIOUS.... Service was pretty decent. We had fun and a lot of laughs

Went to D&B in Atlantic City on Sunday 1/7 with my 10 year old daughter & we had such a GREAT time! We had lunch first, the food was good, came quick, and was hot. Service was really good from the hostess, to the server, everyone was super friendly! After lunch we hit the arcade, which was terrific! The place was super clean, and everyone was great and helpful. There was a good security presence and the whole place is clean and secure. We had a great time, and i highly recommend you check this place ou

I had my daughter birthday ?? ?? party there in January it's was amazingly fun ?? I had I blasting day with my family and loved ones ??

Very good energy. I love the bartenders. I've tried several apps. I usually get the smash burgers or the mini dogs.

Cautioned if you play a Dave& Buster's in other areas, the value of coin per swipe here is a lot less. This is because of the Atlantic City gaming board and this state according to the employees As for the location is brand new staff was great. We had a great partender and great management team. The food was good. We enjoyed our drinks

We had a great visit! Our server seemed new but was attentive. All the food was really good - chicken avocado sandwich and the Hawaiian chicken sandwich. The potstickers were really good too! From food to games - the games were great! Some were broken down but most of them were open. The tap to play is great! We will definitely be back!

I recently dined at Dave & Buster?s and had an exceptional experience thanks to the outstanding service from Doug and the exemplary management by Mia English. Doug made us feel welcome with his friendly demeanor and impressive menu knowledge. He was attentive, ensuring our drinks were refilled and our courses arrived promptly. Doug's professionalism and genuine care for guests truly stood out. Mia English, the manager, was equally impressive. She efficiently checked in with guests, showing strong leadersh

The food was as expected from a bar. Our waitress was friendly but ignored us when we asked to split the check. I understand if checks can't be split but she should have told us as much. It was small for a Dave & Busters but lots of fun and clean.

I spent almost $100 on a meal for my kids... only to walk pass the window and see 2 dead rats on a trap!!!! And 1 is BLEEDING!!!!!!???? Please avoid this place!!!!

If ya got kids....it's perfect and definitely worth it. As an adult who went to have fun and be silly...ehhh. The games are fun, selection could be better though. There's no pool tables, which is what I was truly hoping for. We still had fun. The bar area was nice and clean. It was pretty empty, actually. Service was good, very kind. My husband enjoyed his burger. It did look delicious. It was loaded with bacon and cheese. My flat bread pizza was not what I would call a flatbread at all. It reminded me of a

First time here. Clean, service was great. Manager, server and host were pleasant, kind and never stopped checking on us. Great experience

So this location is not too bad. However, their first point of contact which is over the phone is awful. They do not answer the phone at all. After six, seven attempts then you'll get thru to someone. The person on the phone is usually never mean but they always seem vague with their responses on how the game passes work, the price differences, etc. It is most likely because they have new staff still. Also, speaking of the games, they are pretty expensive. Half the games can be found at Chuck E Cheese for a

Our recent visit to Dave and Buster's was a blast! The inviting atmosphere set the stage for a great evening, and the enthusiastic staff added to the positive vibe. The food was a awesome, our server was very attentive. Plus, the addition of all the games made it an absolute hit with my kids ? they had a great time! If you're looking for a place to have great food, a lively atmosphere, and family-friendly fun Dave and Busters really is the spot.

It was great for the kids. the total price turned out to be $60 per kid ( 12) for a two hour party. I really felt the Party package could add more time or allow you to substitute playtime for food, which the lids wasted trying to get the play time in before it expires. Just feels like a ploy to make you pay for added playtime. All the kids in my party wanted was something to drink. Our server was very kind and attentive to our every need. My grandson is Autistic and had a wonderful time. Sorry to read that

Took my family for the first time to the new location in AC. The space was awesome and all the games were new and really fun. My older and younger kids had a great time. Prizes had a good selection as well! The only reason for 4 stars was the music volume was too high. We went at 1130am on a Saturday and we had to shout to hear each other. Our server couldn't hear us and we needed to repeat ourselves several times. Even when we were greeted at the door, we needed to shout. The music selection was great but

Had a great experience, but while we were in the gift shop and eating at the restaurant, it seemed like one of the workers in a suit thought we were going to steal something. Either that or he just really liked looking at us. Maybe be more sneaky about something like that because it was a little offensive :/

Pleasantly surprised by how good the food tasted and how clean the place is kept. Loved the Wednesday half price games.

First time coming here and it was definitely a great experience. Terri was the host and was very friendly and sat us right away. She told us if we had any issues she would be glad to assist us. There were a few parties going on so we sat at the bar which was fine by us. Our bartender/server was Tamani and she was great. She was nice and gave us a few suggestions on drinks and food. She was very busy, but still checked on us often. We definitely had a good time.

Update Corporate called us and they were very responsive to this situation. We did go back and try another location in NJ and it was very nice. The server wouldn't put a drink in front of the baby and she was aware of food being put in front of the baby. We were very impressed. Everyone in our party had a wonderful Mothers Day. Im updating my review score and i hope they continue education so no other babies or adults get injured. I'd give this place lower than a 1 star if I could but that's as low as I c

Food and waiter was awesome! My kids loved the games and the staff was incredibly patient with my kids. Place was immaculate in cleanliness. A totally great dining experience!

Food and drinks were really well prepared and tasty. The loaded nachos are always my favorite, but the garlic parmigian wings really shined this time around. They were seasoned and sauced really well, I couldn't stop eating them! The drinks were strong and tasted amazing as well. The atmosphere was nice and chill ??

Food was good? service was TRASH!!! Talked to my server prior to ordering about the 50% off promo, order, was still charged full price. Addressed the issue with the waiter, then had to wait 22 minutes until it was fixed!! Will never be back Edit: 6/13/24 I decided to give D&B in Atlantic City a 2nd chance. I was told I am not allowed in anymore because I left this bad review!!! What a joke of a place!!! I bet they are out of business by this time next year!!

Had an awesome time with a group of all ages. The food was soo good that I know I'll be back for sure, there were plenty of games for all to choose from.Our server was fabulous and knowledgeable. It was nice to sit and eat good good while the kids could go play games and not feel rushed. Very nice environment. Definitely worth going to if shopping in the area..

This Dave and Busters is so compact but so nice. The prize area was stacked which is great to see. Only thing we didn't like was once we entered we were grilled by a worker asking us what we were there for, like isn't is obvious? Lolz

GMO RICH All food, drink and phenomenal customer service, my first time visiting this place I recommend it.

Went there on a Wednesday afternoon and it was awesome. Didn't realize there was half price games and happy hour. Will definitely be back.

Came here on our first family outing in weeks and waited at the table for at least 40 mins according to the timestamp on a pic I took when we got to the table. A bunch of staff kept looking our way and didn't tell anyone that we weren't taken care of. I tried waving a few people down with no luck. Sad to say the timing was bad with us arriving so we got stuck getting fast food that night. Big fail on my part for trying to bring my family here for food and fun.

My 1 year old got burned from a waitress setting a hot plate of French fries that just came out of grease in front of her a sec after she put down my kid grabbed a handful. They didn't offer ice or any help and looked in shock I wanted an incident report done. Before he even spoke to us he wanted to go run the cameras back. Not is she ok not any ice not any apology nothing Then the waitress was screaming from across the room mad at us for what she did , we immediately left and walked to the ER. My daugh

Great arcade but some machines weren't working well

This location is good. I went during non peak hours. The bartender was bland but I was still nice to him. I'd still go back. I wouldn't recommend this location. Personally, the Gloucester Outlets location is better.

Great experience overall. This was our first time at this location and we had a pleasant time. Food menu was great as well as an extensive drink menu. Not as many games as expected but overall an enjoyable experience and atmosphere.

This was our first visit to Dave & Busters in Atlantic City. We visted Atlantic City to celebrate my birthday, when we arrived we told the host that we came to have some cocktails but we ate before leaving home. We asked to be seated instead of going to the bar, we waited for about 35 - 40mins before a server came. She apologized for taking so long to attend to us, took our drinks order and took about 20 minutes before she brought our drinks which she brought with her bare hands, no tray, no straws, spille

Food Service is terrible & unorganized. Spend over $500 and 4 hours at this place for my daughter's 10th bday. When we sat down to eat, it was almost 20min before we were greeted by our server. Another tables food was attempted to be delivered to our table multiple times, prior to us making our own order. When our food was delivered only 5 out of 8 of our entrees were sent out. After telling our server we were missing food, 2 more plates staggered out. I was never delivered my meal, which was a SALAD. The s

This was the 4th different D & B i have been to and this one is by far my favorite one. Nowhere near as crowded as the other ones and more of an adult crowd at this one in AC. Great service from friendly staff and they dont charge you when they have the PPV fight cards. Only drawbacks are you have to pay to park in one of the parking garages because this D&B has none of their own, and it is located at a dangerous intersection right at the end of the AC Expy

Just had my daughter's 15th bday here yesterday. Everything went well, we had appetizer type food which was really good and hot and fresh..our server was the BEST!! The manager Anthony was so easy to work with too..Super friendly and VERY accommodating.We plan to go back soon!!

First we are visitors from Pennsylvania so knowing how Dave and Busters here we decided to visit this location. This location has terrible service, lack on crowd control, food under cooked and waiters that don't care for hygiene. Our food was undercooked and what we ordered was not prepared correct. I sent the food back they went and used the same food to put sauce on and gave it back still undercooked. I ordered a chicken ceaser salad and that was brought with no dressing and no chicken. My husband ordered

Love this location! Fun for the whole family. Excellent staff and management. Food was delicious and cocktails were also good. I highly recommend.

Good food, drink and many options for playing.

Great food and excellent service ! I believe our server's name was Emily and she did an excellent job. We even spoke to manager Anthony, as well as the kind captian Jay and they were so hospitable! Definitely will be back.

Fun, friendly, clean, EXCELLENT service and GREAT value! Definitely something fun to do in AC with the family. Booked a birthday party there as well and everyone LOVED it!

Definitely NOT about being family friendly and all about making money. I had 15 people with me and the kids wanted to eat first, did not realize you can't keep your table, as in a place to sit and relax or even order more food and drinks for the kids. Not to mention both my kids are Autistic and have sensory overloads and at times need to sit down and take a moment. Upon going back to the table food and drinks that were left was being trashed! The manager did not care and simply stated that it's the policy!

The manager on duty tonight was super attentive along with our amazing server. Everyone made the environment very welcoming. I definite would loved the positive energy from our sever and how nice the manager is.

Excellent Customer service, the food was Outstanding I'll highly recommend it.

I'm only giving this location less than five stars because I was disappointed that they don't have skeeball. My son and I had a great time while my wife was out of town. Great to have a guy's night out! We will be back!

Took my daughter in for her 10th bday, had a wonderful time playing games (great selection). Stayed for lunch, my burger was undercooked and my daughter had the chicken parm and ended up getting sick from it. Spent the rest of her bday throwing up

Been waiting online for an hour and a half and bought my tickets online to elimate the wait time to celebrate my twins bday. And I had to walk out ! The line was not moving to get the wrist bands . Now I've been on hold with their contact info from the website to get a refund of my tickets and dispute with my credit card ! The operation should be a lot faster to get the wrist bands

Temperature is an Ice box Was asked if they could turn the snow making machine off. Said they turned it down but 45 minutes later still cold air making snow. Had to leave not fun being ??

It's new!!! they have food and drinks great idea if you travel with kids now they can enjoy this place too ??

I attended the pre grand opening. Everyone was fun and helpful. I enjoyed the adult atmosphere and the security check prior to entry. Nowadays, you need to feel safe. All who came were friendly and respectful.

Had wonderful experience at this location the other nigjt. Food was right on point as was my service. Manager Max was very nice as well. Definitely will be back

We when on opening weekend and we where very pleased with the service the food was to die for. I had the burger and my brother had the salmon dinner. The salmon melted in your mouth ever was made to perfection.

Great place to share food and drinks with your family and friends while getting to have a blast in the game room! Great place for all ages to have a fun time!!

Service was great, food was excellent. Some games were broken and it was hard to find someone to get help with the refund of the credits

Don't come to this location, they discriminate against special needs who's on the spectrum. They disrespected when my uncle took his son who's on the spectrum to the bathroom on the same stall not knowing he had special needs, and employee didn't have the guts to say sorry and security didn't even do anything but walk away after explaining the situation.

I ordered through Uber Eats but called in advance to see if I could change what came on the smash burgers they told me I could so I ordered it and put specific instructions And they still came the way asked them NOT to. Food was still good but very disappointing.

Horrible sat down to dinner, 30 min later no one had taken our order. In the mean time went to get a card to play there is 1 person and she was super rude had to wait another 30 min in line with just ine person ahead of me after they left I stood there ignored for another 5 min. Needless to say we left

Great place food is on point

Weak service Average entrees Nice appetizers Good games

Excellent experience! Food was very good and the service was very good. Went in early afternoon and wasn't crowded which made it much fun with younger kids

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Why are arcade prize games so exciting to play?

Arcade prize games are a thrilling highlight in 2025! Claw machines, skee-ball, and ticket-redemption games like basketball offer a rush of skill and chance, with rewards like plushies, toys, or electronics up for grabs. Modern machines feature vibrant lights, digital scoreboards, and responsive controls, amplifying the fun. The lively arcade atmosphere, with cheering crowds and buzzing energy, makes every win feel epic.