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1851 Ritchie Station Ct
Capitol Heights, Maryland 20743
Had a great (1st) experience with the event planning crew! They made everything a breeze planning my husband's bday party. The room itself was really nice and easy to add my own decorations. But the staff and food took it over the top!
We celebrated my godsons 6th birthday. The service was wonderful. Our waitress Khyra was very attentive without being too busy. The food was good and when we didn't like a drink it was swapped with no issue. This is definitely one of the better experiences here!
This isn't a bad experience overall, but don't expect a lot of value for your money. The food was decent but expensive for what you get. The service was slow despite there not being very many guests at the time. We went on a weeknight and it still took almost 30 minutes to get our food. The arcade section was very loud and there were some screaming kids, which made it hared to hear over dinner. The game selection is more oriented towards ticketed games- it's not for hardcore arcade fans. That being said, we
Awesome experience at Dave & Buster?s! From the moment we walked in, the staff was incredibly welcoming and attentive. The hostess as well as our server went above and beyond ? arranging tables to comfortably sit our large party, checking in regularly, and making sure our drinks and food came out quickly and correctly. My kids are having a blast on the games. I also really appreciate how the staff made sure everything ran smoothly, especially during a busy Friday night. We'll definitely be coming back for a
Today is my son?s 6th birthday and all he wanted was to come to D&B to play games. When we got in he told the manager Mike it was his birthday and from there Mike made sure we had an amazing experience. 10/10 will definitely come back again.
My kids absolutely love this D&B location more than any other in the DMV area. It's never too crowded, and most of the games are in great shape with very few out of order. The space is small enough to give your kids some independence while still being easy to keep an eye on?no need to hunt them down! Their points system and summer passes are fair and definitely worth the money and visits. The food is pretty much like any bar/franchise chain, but it's actually good, and the drinks aren't too shabby either ;)
James and Nelly was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. My food came out fast. It was hot and tasty. For a holiday weekend I was skeptical about coming after 9pm on a Saturday, but I was well taken care off by the team. I recommend this location and definitely ask for James.
I went on a Friday night, and it was pretty chill. The only thing I didn't like was the amount of kids at the time we were there (around 10pm), of course no fault of D&B, I just would have enjoyed even more if there weren't kids running around near the bar area. But the food was great, the drinks were on point and all of the games we played were working fine. I would definitely go back. One suggestion, maybe having a cutoff time on Fridays and Saturdays for kids, regardless of an adult is accompanying them.
My grandkids had a ball and the adults alike! Step right up to Dave & Buster's, where the energy buzzes and laughter echoes ? it's not just an arcade, it's an experience! Forget the humdrum; this is where family fun gets a turbocharge. Imagine the kids' faces lighting up as they dive into a dazzling sea of games, from adrenaline-pumping racers to skill-testing challenges, each promising the thrill of victory and the coveted tickets for cool prizes. Meanwhile, the grown-ups can escape to a vibrant sports o
This was mine and my daughter?s first time at a Dave and Busters and I'm so happy with the experience. The food came out extremely quick, the atmosphere is inviting, the table was clean and we had the sweetest server, Khyra! She made sure we had a great time, our food was up to par and she was super accommodating! A good server can make or break your dining experience and she made ours amazing. 5 star dining experience!
Nelly is a great host very accommodating and personable. We came in with a decent size party with questions on game cards. She fielded the questions with no problem gave us the best solution and are night could not have started any better.
This location is great! There was a woman who took care of us from start to finish. She even told us about a meal deal that wasn't being promoted. I do have two issues. 1.) We got there at at 11:21am and the doors were still locked. They open at 11am. We had to wait until about 11:26am to get in. 2.) They need to hire more waiters and more people to fix the games. I only ran into two games that didn't work, but the game takes points off of your gaming card, THEN it's revealed that the game doesn't work. I d
I visited the capital heights location on Sunday (4/14/25) and was serviced by Elle and Bri. The restaurant was clean and the atmosphere was fun. They were both so kind and knowledgeable about the food, drinks, and different gaming experiences available. Our food and drinks were delicious and our son enjoyed his unlimited game time. I can't wait to visit this location again.
We are in town from Tn and looking for a fun environment to spend time with family. Coco our service was awesome and made the experience even better. Fun games and good food!
Disappointing Service at Dave & Buster?s I came to Dave & Buster?s with my family expecting a fun and enjoyable experience, but unfortunately, the service completely ruined our visit. When we arrived, we had to track down staff just to get seated. Once we finally got a table, we waited 15 minutes before even seeing our waitress. When she finally came over, it took another 15 minutes just to place our order because her tablet wasn't working. After finally getting our food ordered, our kids' meals and our o
I came to this restaurant expecting a great service. I understand that being a waiter is hard but I work and stock boxes and on the frozen for five hours with annoying characters. The front desk receptionist told me to sit anywhere but wasn't specific. Then, I got a waiter to get to be in five minutes but they told me to wait when I was waiting 5 minutes to be served. I waited 10 minutes to be served. I ordered my meal with a drink. My drink and food didn't come out and I was tired of waiting so I walked ou
Today was my little brothers first time at Dave and Busters. Bryana was very kind and respectful to us. She made sure we had a great time. The food was great, the atmosphere and games were fun. I am glad this was my little brothers first experience.
Today we planned an outing to fellowship after church together . We found ourselves going to Dave and Buaters. While there, we received the absolute Best Service from our server Ms. Elle. She was very kind and laughed at the corny jokes??? The food was great and the manager Ms. Bri even came over to our table and took very good care of us as well. Thanks Dave and Busters for this great outing. Look forward to our next gathering !!!????
Some of the games were not working properly. However, the staff was nice and quick to respond when notified. The food was decent for an arcade, and priced fairly. But, we had to wait quite some time for our server to assist us. There were only a few tables occupied with guests, so I am not sure the reason for the delay. Our server was nice, but seemed easily distracted, leading to further delays with getting our food, check, and any other requests that we made while dining. Overall, there is room for improv
I'm not sure who this was in the picture, maybe the manager? But I was really impressed with him. My two year old wanted to participate in the New Years Eve games but was too little, and this guy took her over to a separate table and made a little game just for her. It meant a lot to me (and her). Thank you!
Extremely poor customer service and interaction with both employees of Dave and Buster corporation from Tania and Reschelle today. Came into this location on a shiny & sunny Sunday right around the afternoon. Literally not a single a child or adult in the entire location at this time. This location had like 3-4 employees just sitting around the bar and tables just eating and stuffing their face with food. I kindly asked the front desk if they could help me resolve this issue with my Dave and Busters card th
I have been to Dave and Buster before and during the pandemic. I will say after the pandemic my experience there is ok. Given that they are trying their best to make sure all customer are happy. I went there because my daughter after school program had an event there. It was great timing for us because there weren't a lot of people there so most kids got to play games as many times as the card will allow. The food was good. Except the fries were cold. The waiter and manager were very attentive and pleasant.
We had a good time at D&B celebrating my son?s 9th birthday. Our server was very friendly and made sure we got everything we asked for. The vibes were definitely good for a family night out
I had a great time tonight! My school team had a team building experience that was super fun. We got a chance to truly connect besides sharing good food and good times. Well done, D&B
MAKE SURE YOU CHECK YOUR RECEIPTS AND KEEP THEM. FRAUD! I went out with 2 friends. We each ordered our food and drinks. One of my friends went to get her ID from the car after ordering. We continue on with the night, found out the waitress didn't put her order in at all. My friend went to go talk to the servers who then responded to her "well do you want it now or no?" Friend decided not to get anything at all. Bad service. I pay my tab and we leave. After leaving I received a 2nd charge on my card, okay...
The customer service was exceptional! Every staff member we interacted with was incredibly helpful, friendly, and welcoming. Their kindness made the experience even more enjoyable, and we had an amazing time from start to finish.
The staff were so friendly and welcoming. The food was very flavorful and the deserts were a great sweet treat. Enjoyed the interactive games. 10 out of 10 would recommend!
The food was good but delivering the beverages was slow. We were nearly done with eating our meal when the drinks came out. We liked ordering from the phone using the QR code. The food came right out as ordered. We should have been able to do the same with the drinks.
The food and service wasn't a good experience for me. The games were fun but they're not cheap. Too many kids late at night. I thought kids weren't allowed after 9pm.
Michael was awesome. Very attentive, never let our drinks run out. Always checking on us seeing if we needed anything and had our appetizers and meal out quickly. He is a gem there. Wonderful experience. Will be back.
Took one of my children here for a birthday party. It is a bit on the expensive side for the games, but the kids enjoyed it. A lot of games are geared for multiple players, and they still have old favorites like Skiball, Air hockey, and the claw machines. 75 tokens runs about $15 and the cheapest game I found was 4.5 tokens. Bathroom was surprisingly clean on a rainy Saturday with a full house. Food was not bad, a step up from the Mouse place. Tickets are easy to earn, and the prizes are decent and don'
I absolutely love it here, they were very professional s/o to Nelly was so helpful and patient with our group. Briana was just as nice please run and bring your family here.
Never come here unless u want your car broken into! All my mothers stuff and chemo medication were stolen. Parked 3 cars down from the entrance, and that didn't stop them. There were cameras there as well, and those lowlife don't care. We went in for fun and left with a negative outcome. The manager and employees say this happens very often at this location. Won't be returning at all!
First of all it took over 20 minutes just to get the cards. $61 Only one person was working. Then it took over 30 minutes just to get our food. We wanted the Blue Raspberry Sno Globe with alcohol but they said they didn't have it nor could we have alcohol in it. Then we asked for the Grape Candy Chill but they said they didn't have the worms. LOL Overall I was ready to go. I ended up getting a Fros? which was good. We both got Triple Bacon Burger which was so good but of course the fries were so cold for as
We were a little disappointed with some of the games and arcade machines because they were not working properly. Like the guitar hero, the left guitar wasn't playing and the sound was off. Then one of the Pac-Man machines were completely odd, took our chips were taken but the machine wasn't working, what a waste!!! Overall, it's a good place but watch out for malfunctioning machines...
Today was an amazing experience. My family and I are celebrating my son?s graduation and Kiyomi and Leilani were very accommodating and patient with the large party! I appreciate them making this a memorable moment.
I Definitely Went On A Busy Night Where Parents Are Not Monitoring Their Children BUT the SERVICE was amazing .! Courtney aka COCO gave me Top Notch Service Like I Was a Celebrity?The attentiveness and The Genuine Care Of How My Service Was And Is Going Was Absolutely Astonishing.! THE ONLY REASON I WIL COME BACK IS TO BE SERVICED BY HER.!
Had to ask a bartender twice to get me a server. Waited more then 20 minutes for a server. The food was brought out one dish at a time with several minutes between dishes arriving. One of us never got our food at all! Worst Dave and Busters I've ever been too! Oh and don't ask for help from anyone in the game room. They have no interest in customer service.
Mike checked on us to make sure we were okay. He made sure that our food and drinks came quickly. He engaged in conversation with myself and others and made us feel comfortable. It was a good experience.
For our first experiencev here my daughter had an amazing time along with her friend and my family
My group had a blast and I'll definitely come back. Drinks and food were amazing ?? I can't remember out servers name but I remember her name tag said ?talkative? or something but she was amazing
Janel was an outstanding host we were greeted with warmth and a smile a little different from other places I've been enjoyed my time
Nelle was at the front counter was super friendly and very patient with splitting our transactions amongst our teenagers. They all wanted to pay for themselves. Customer service was on point.
Really did not enjoy myself. The games were fun, kids enjoyed it but the environment from the staff was very disappointing. Not one staff member was friendly, there was no seating, the server wasn't even helpful or friendly. Definitely will not be coming back.
Dave & Buster's was great for my family. The food was good except for the chicken parma pasta. The games were awesome. The staff were polite and professional. We will definitely go back to have another family night!
We love this Dave & Buster! We come here as much as we can. Our child loves the games and the food is great and not expensive. Our waiter Mike, is professional and suggested the best chicken nachos!
We come to this location often as it's 5 minutes away from home and today was the worst experience ever. We were rudely greeted by the bartender Stacy and her demeanor exhibited as if we were a burden. We went for a second round of drinks and unfortunately we did not get to have them because Stacy was busy sitting on her phone not doing her job. We spoke to the manager on duty and he was even less of help. We love coming here for the games and drinks but today showed this place is ran poorly. Please train y
Came in on a weekday, nice, comfortable environment. Ms. Nelly was super helpful and patient with me as I was figuring out the cards and how to save the most money lol.
The service is HORRIBLE! If it wasn't for my daughter, I would walked out. I will never come back to this location. Glad I can edit. The food was over cooked too. Every dish at my table. It must had been hard to over cook chicken fingers. 6/2022-Update! It's exceptionally poor service. The food is good & establishment is clean. Had the spicy Taco Burger. Not much has changed. Should have read my own review. (I don't give bad reviews lightly) **To be fair, the waitress serving the table next to me saved my
First time at this location and you just wonder around until you figure it out. Had to keep asking for a server. Some of the games were broken. The food is not really good. The biggest thing is when they clean the tables off. Saw this girl wipe the table then wipe off the seat (where people sat) then wipe the table again then wipe off the menus. Some dishes are dirty so check them. I felt like we still had fun but you might risk getting sick. The mens bathroom was clean. A positive thing.
I cannot believe how terrible this establishment is as far as service and atmosphere goes. Our server was not only very absent minded but very negligent. Not once did she come back to ask if we needed anything. She didn't come back to ask if we needed refills or to even check on how we were doing. Not only did they bring my friend the wrong flavor of wings, they also didn't even bother to bring my other friend her fries. My other friend ordered a burger with no pickles or onions and his burger came out with
Everyone is acting like they don't want to work/be here!!!! I his is supposed to be a fun place or a place for kids and the staff is HORRIBLE. With the exception of the great customer service received at the front desk and the prize room, all servers and the male bartender on the night of 1/22 was PATHETIC, to say the least.
My mom and I went to the location in Capitol Heights, MD. I was a little disappointed because the service was very slow. We sat at the table for twenty minutes before learning who our server was. The alcohol drink wasn't good until I had it replaced. The entire visit we never seen a Manager at all, and that was very strange to me. In most restaurants the Manager goes around and make sure the customers are enjoying themselves. I was celebrating my birthday, but next time I'll pick another place to go.
Most of the games are broken in some way, managers are unhelpful and treat customers as if they are scamming them. Several times I've won big pots for them to just blink out and go offline. They offer one free play to make up for it? after the 3rd time with video just left, as they took 30+ min each time to ?help?.
Kell was a great server! Games are always fun. Steak was a little chewy if you're wondering about the 3 on the food. But honestly I go here for the drinks and games so 5 stars.
Arrived at D&B as a first time customer and my experience was very underwhelming. We sat at the front waiting for someone to come to the front. After 7 minutes, we were seated with a high chair for the baby. Cleanliness Although the booth table was clean, the wall of the booth was dirty and had not been wiped down. The rest of the place (game areas) were clean. Food Service So? our waiter didn't seem very friendly or enthusiastic. Seemed like he didn't really wanna interact with us. I mean? this is an arc
Loved an after work birthday get together! Great service & great food! The wings were prepared wonderfully & salmon very flavorful! The venue is very loud, but I loved the place! Budget friendly!
Bri & Tay had great customer service Great food Great communication Love everything about their service Recommend 100%
Former truck driver traveled all over America, ordered fried pickles, a tall black bearded Chef served it...hands down best I ever had...perfect hint of spice & fried to perfection....
Boring after awhile. Lots of games don't work. VR area closed. Tried to buy dinner. They had NO STEAK!!
Do they do mandatory tipping cuz after waiting almost an hour and get the wrong drink the server put %10 tip so 60 dollars for a game day grub and a mixed drink smh last time here and it's my home girl birthday
The food was good. I had the chicken strip and fries with pineapple slaw. I'm not really a big fan of slaw, so I won't say much about it. You can try it for yourself.
I had high hopes! I ride past this Dave & Busters daily and finally decided to stop in and enjoy a quick date by the bar. We waited for about 30 min before we were able to corner a nice bartender and have him take our order. Due to the wait I wanted to order food. I requested to put in a food order but no on return to take order. We wait for an hour and top it off they were unable to prepare drinks with correct mixes due to being out of alcohol..note we arrived by 3:30pm. Overall bartenders are nice but
I LOVE NELLY !!! DID SHE AN AMAZING JOB GETTING MY SON BIRTHDAY TICKETS VERY VERY HELPFUL CUSTOMER SERVICE IS THE BEST!!!
Food was great. Drinks were great. Games were fun. Great location. Our waiter Mike was great. He made good food recommendations and was very attentive.
Me and my family had an amazing time at Dave and busters NELLY was phenomenal top notch service honestly a god send
This place needs a deep clean and Management is not attentive and treats customers dismissively. Our waiter kept dashing off as if he didnt want us to ask him questions. On the other hand, great job to the cook because the food was great, hot and fast.
Had a ball. I wish I could have gotten the young lady's name. She helped me without a bat of her eyes. I had four kids with me, and my youngest had dropped his cuppy and she saw it . She came right over to assist and asked if I wanted a glass of hot water to clean it off. The little things truly matter. No food rating because we went somewhere else to eat due to all the seating being taken.
Haven't had food from here but the drinks are good though
Kayla provided excellent customer service. She provided wonderful culinary options and was very patient as we made our selection. We will certainly be back once more
My waiter coco was very pleasant and attentive. The food was good. My so really enjoys D&B and loved to come for the food and games
Service was non existent. I could have walked out on my bill and nobody would have noticed, our waitress didn't come back to our table for over an hour. The winter pass is a waste of time because no staff knew how to work it. And when it was finally working, most games were broken or missing pieces to play. Do yourself a favor and skip this location, the other nearby locations are much better.
We had an awesome time at Dave & Buster's.. on a Tuesday! Fun games and the food was outstanding. Reice the server was the best. She served our group of 11 kids and adults flawlessly, pleasantly and efficiently! This is what I ate..Voodoo pasta, yummy!!!
Super fun me and my kids always come here Nelly is super nice highly recommend
I had very pleasurable time playing the games the atmosphere was nice ?. Had a little wait for a table but the was ok it was a Saturday evening but when it came to order our food the waitress disappeared for about 30 minutes did even offer us drinks when she return she took our order repeated it and still didn't get it right ( or should I say just left my order off) even brought one of the cheese burgers burnt ? and took forever to even bring our check
Service was great. Nelly?s energy set the tone, help was given when asked, and my children had lots of fun.
The waitress, Jada was amazing as well as the staff. We were here for my son?s birthday and they were very accommodating. Will definitely be bad.
Bri was a great server she made sure we all were satisfied. yay as well, he bring out our food in a timely manner and made sure we had everything we needed
Just no. We went on Saturday evening, 1/4. I ordered buffalo wings with blue cheese and was served ranch. We told the waitress and it took 20 minutes just to get the blue cheese. By then, my wings were cold. I ordered a dirty martini and it tasted like nothing but vermouth. Ordered a long Island island tea, didn't taste like anything but lemon water. The bartender needs training or only serve beers.
Service was great, clean place, great bathrooms. However wearing a mask did not seem to be a rule they enforced. There were plenty of younger people not wearing masks, and I was uncomfortable.
I have nothing but amazing things to say about our experience! Starting with Ron, senior manager, Reschelle, GM and last but not least Clay! They were so accommodating and highly recommended this place!!
The food was delicious and Mike was a nice waiter. They seem understaffed and it seems like all the waiters have to wait in a single line to place orders, which makes simple drink orders take forever.
When I came it wasn't really busy which was nice. My family really enjoyed themselves, however I ordered buffalo wings and they arrived cold. The waiter was very nice, but he moved kinda slow. The food is expensive and not worth the price. I would recommend coming here just to play the games, but eat somewhere else. They have a nice amount of games and fun for all ages.
Customer Service is Sketchy Until You Threaten To Walk Out. One Young Lady Did Go Above and Beyond, Overall If I Wasn't Proactive Chasing Down A Waiter, I Would?ve Had Atleast A 40 Min Wait Just To Order
Brianna was an outstanding waitress I couldn't find someone so kind and attentive to my family and I , she should be recognized for her representation of the Dave and Buster franchise. Thank you sweetie
My experience at this Dave & Buster?s location was overwhelmingly negative. Honestly, the only person who seemed to be doing her job well was the lady working in the prize shop. The servers disappeared entirely or clustered together, clearly avoiding orders and refills. I even heard multiple customers calling out to get basic service. As if that weren't bad enough, the food arrived cold: fries showed up before the drinks, and the server insisted we never ordered anything?even though it was the first thing w
Rikaya was our server and she was great!!! Very helpful and attentive. Th food was great and the atmosphere was amazing. Definitely coming back!!!
We had a ball! My children left me, which was fine. I had an opportunity to play games that interested me ??. Due to COVID-19, some of the games were unavailable. I was fine with this. We went on Wednesday around 6pm. It wasn't crowded. The staff is pleasant and very helpful. The bathroom was clean. This is a big deal. I would highly recommend this location.
It’s a mix of nostalgia and high-energy fun! Many arcades blend retro classics like Pac-Man and pinball with modern VR games, racing simulators, and rhythm challenges — often with music, lights, and a social vibe.
Both can be great! Solo visits let you focus on your favorite games, while going with friends adds competition, teamwork, and laughs. Many people plan arcade meetups as a casual hangout or even date spot.
Usually just yourself and a way to pay (some arcades still use coins, others use cards or apps). If you're competitive, bring your A-game. If you're social, bring friends or meet new ones over multiplayer games.
Weekdays or early afternoons are usually less crowded — perfect for focused play. Evenings and weekends bring the buzz, especially at barcades or venues with DJs, tournaments, or themed nights.
Absolutely! Arcades attract a mix of casual players and serious gamers. Whether you're jumping into a four-player co-op or chatting between rounds, it's a fun, low-pressure way to connect over shared interests.
Not at all. While many arcades are family-friendly, there are also adult-oriented ones with full bars, 18+ nights, or vintage nostalgia themes. Arcades today cater to everyone — from first-timers to lifelong gamers.
Yes! Many arcades host regular competitions, retro nights, cosplay parties, and more. Whether you're into high scores or just want to watch and vibe, events add an extra layer to the experience.
No worries — arcades are about having fun, not being perfect. Try a variety of games, ask others for tips, and remember: the vibe is more “let’s play” than “let’s win.”
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