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1600 E 8th Ave
Tampa, Florida 33605
We had such a great time. We got a Groupon deal and had 3 hours of unlimited pay time. We really enjoyed the bowling and the 4 person PacMan . The kids can't home with loads of prizes!
Will NEVER be back. Complete waste of $100. The food, if you can call it that, was absolutely disgusting and extremely overpriced. I was hungry and we had to wait a very long time for our food to arrive - only to lose my appetite after the first bite. Both of my kids chicken tenders were put on the table as black and burnt as can be. Wings tasted like rubber. Basic games and everyone seemed miserable. However, we did have a positive experience with the kind and competent bartenders, especially appreciated t
Burgers and buns were both burnt, lettuce and tomato were given on the side, as they forgot to put it on my burger. Lettuce - rotten, tomato, unripe (solid white, hint of red) root beer, flat. Fries were the only good thing. My table mate threw his entire meal away, said it was inedible. Won't be going back
Took a couple of our grandkids here last minute looking for something fun to do with them and we had a blast! Not only was it fun playing the games but the food was amazing! Definitely recommend and will be returning!
The concept is really fun, but the main problem is the games are all too short for what they cost. Also some of the games had broken elements. The air hockey table has a puck that is way too light and would not stay on the board well at all I even got hit in the face with it once. The drinks were really good though and would be something for adults with kids to do while they play the games.
Came in 3 years ago while visiting from Md with my son, best friend and his niece during the st Patrick?s day parade. We were trying to waste time because we were parked on the opposite side of the road blocks. We walked in complaining about the weight of the beads on our necks, hot and tired. Terrance was the first face to greet us, got us seated for dinner and then appeared with garbage bags for our stacks of beads we were carrying. I have come back multiple times over the years on vacation and always sto
Please explain to me why they handed my 6 & 8 year old kid menus, gave them kids cups but charged me for adult meals. When I asked the lady why I was paying so much for their meals she replied ?she should have asked and assumed they were ordering from the regular menu? but didn't change the price.
I haven't been to this place in over 5-6 years. I walked in with my daughter last week...wow. All new games and machines. They have definitely upgraded and put the work in. I played a game that wasn't working, they immediately came and fix it. I was highly impressed. Next time we'll try the food, which looked great.
Service was terrible. There was one guy working the bar so had to wait forever for drinks. Then ordered food and sat down the food took almost an hour to get out to us. Food was hot and good. Had to track someone down for the basics: silverware and napkins. Asked for ranch, 10 minutes later had to go to the kitchen and get it myself. The guy left the bar and went outside to chill with friends. Nowhere to be found. They were cleaning everything up like they were closing at 8pm when it says they close at 11.
We stopped in on a Thursday night when it was an all you can play deal (a few games not included as they were larger prize games). Decent price and a fun way to spend an hour with friends and their kids.
I bought my kids the 3 hour game time vouchers off Groupon. We didn't stay the full 3 hours. There's really cool games I haven't seen at like Dave and Busters (like pacman), but there's just not enough to really stay entertained for 3 hours. The staff were very friendly and the food was good. We will return but maybe only for an hour or so next time.
Good experience to play games with my buddy. And open til 2am so you can drink there and enjoy :)
My boyfriend and I are visiting from Washington and of all the bars we've gone here and there Danielle was the best bartender we've had! Very personable and hilarious! And they have a bunch of cool arcade games! Definitely recommend!
Exceptional Experience at Gametime in Ybor! I'm thrilled to share my outstanding experience at Gametime in Ybor, a sports bar that has become my go-to spot thanks to its exceptional staff, delicious food, and lively atmosphere. The real star of the show is Bobby, the bartender extraordinaire! His warm smile, attentive service, and friendly demeanor make every visit a pleasure. Whether you're a regular or a newcomer, Bobby makes you feel like part of the family. His enthusiasm and energy are contagious, an
My boyfriend and I went for dinner and a competitive night of skeeball and mini bowling.. so Much fun! All the games where clean and sanitized to my high expectations ?????? Such a great atmosphere. The food was fresh and delicious, and the best part was that the management team especially Isabelle answered all of our annoying questions with a great attitude. We will be back soon!!!
Finally the Time Play cards are back! Even with an added bonus of tickets so that you get to play AND have some prizes at the end. There are also new bundles with food and game combos, even with the kids food. They heard the feedback and they made adjustments.
I love coming to gametime. Great place to bring family. Able to enjoy some alcohol drinks and as well as non alcohol drinks for the kiddos. I do recommend trying the loaded nachos, with chicken delicious.
Friendly staff , the place had food on top of some of the games they really need to step it up with the cleaning specially since there is a mix of adults and children. Some one left what seemed to be a shrimp dish in one of the games and if someone has allergies and made contact with that it could have ended badly. Overall they really need to step it up place is starting to get trashy.
The Tuesday timed play deal is phenomenal. Really a great way to enjoy all GameTime has to offer. Unless you want food and drinks. They were understaffed (guessing since it was just 2 bartenders and no bar back) and struggled to keep up and it showed. The prices of the drinks was fair (2-4-1 on most everything) but the frustrated staff trying to to keep up was a disappointment.
This place needs to be on bar rescue food took absolutely way too long. After it finally arrived all our burgers were burnt and you can tell the cooks didn't clean the grill prior to making our burgers. Save yourself the trouble and eat some fast food instead.
Great spot with a lot of variety of games and probably the most level pool tables in all of Tampa. Terence and the crew here took good care of our group and and I highly recommend you all visit and say hi. Full bar and kitchen so it's not just for the gamers.
My wife and I went here recently to play some games. The prices to play are reasonable and the games seem to be well maintained. The place was clean and well kept. Surprisingly the bathrooms were super clean. We are definitely going to come back again for some drinks and gaming.
Robbie was my server and he was super cool! He seemed busy, but still made time to bond with me over my interests! He made my first experience there extra enjoyable :)
We came here Saturday night. At first I was going to write a bad review and walk out. We sat in the bar area for about 10 mins and no one greeted us. Then I walked up to the bar and the bartended Candy asked if I had been help. I said no and she apologize, explained it was only her and the other bartender working the bar and here was no one working the floor. So she took our order, my son ordered a Yuengling and she then explained it would be a minute because she had to change out the keg. That was perfect
Toni was extremely unpleasant to be around, bordering aggressive. as well as seeming to be heavily intoxicated (on top of actively drinking behind the bar). very unprofessional and disgusting behavior, that of which has no place in such a community that values ?family fun?.
Game Time is a great in door arcade to bring kids. The game cards are affordable and you can even get a deal right with an entree included. For adults the drinks are affordable and there's even a bar and some adult games to play. Well I even played the kids games too. Overall a fun place for a date or to bring the kids to have fun. We ordered wings, chicken dip, fries, salad, burgers and drinks. They also gave my nephew a slice of cake for his birthday! He was so happy !
Arcade was great and the pizza was ????. Not salty or flavorless. Great place for Midnight spontaneous fun ??
The place was very slow and the service was slow as well. Good drinks for the price. The grilled chicken sandwich was horrible.
Drove for Savannah GA and visit here this place is very nice it's great for almost all ages the little ones around the age 4 and under it's not much for them but it's a great place they have bowling, games, pool tables and also a area that sell food..... ohhhh yeah they have an area for partys you can rent out. This place is in Ybor City where you can also ride the trolley around that area.
This place rocks. My guy Antonio provided excellent service and I will definitely be coming back thanks to him! 10/10
Had a great experience - Hailey took great care of our huge part of 24 and did an amazing job. We were in town for a soccer tournament and can't say enough good things about her. Thanks again for making the night easy and enjoyable for us and all of the boys.
Game Time is a nice spot to hang out with friends or have a quick fun date night. The food is good, the adult beverages are plentiful, and the game options are adequate but not substantial. The fun you'll have depends on you.
My kiddos loved the games and prizes. The staff were always available to ask for help also. We will be back again!
Fun for the whole family. Good deals. Food portions are generous. Staff is helpful and friendly. Will be back for sure.
This place was god awful. The food was bland. First we got Mac n cheese balls, they were way over fried almost solid and then we got cheese sticks that were also over fried so they were empty when we bit into them. All the burgers just fall apart. The only redeeming part of the meal was the curly fries. My friend got a glass that wasn't clean and smelled like spoiled food had been sitting in it for a while which completely ruined his appetite. The facility and arcade looked nice but after eating that food w
Got a Groupon for Game Time. Went on a weekday around 1. No waits on anything. Staff was friendly and helpful. Will go again.
Fun place. Visited while visiting Tampa. Went during the day and it was busy! Perfect time to go. Quick service, good food and fun games. Had a blast!
Had a great time with my husband. Took him for lunch and games for his birthday. The food was delicious. Spent hours playing games too!
What a great place. A little expensive if you have a bunch of people but not if you come knowing it's a party and one time thing. Would be a great couple's place. My only complaint is in order to get the 18.99 eat and play you have to eat first and I'd rather play than eat after! But otherwise great! I would come back a million times again just to play the pacman air hockey! How awesome is that! AMD I like that the game pass works on all the games even the bowling.
This place is great every single time. The games are fun and the food is great, I even got an air filled dice ball. I just wished both bowling alley work.
Broken games, out of order, waste of time and money. Never coming back. Tried to talk to management, there's no solution. :/
I booked the Deluxe Party package for my son?s 9th birthday and it did not disappoint. Well I should say she did not disappoint. The event coordinator Sabrina was amazing. She was so busy with a last minute party but she never stopped checking in with me and telling me what was going on. My son and his friends enjoyed everything. Thank you Sabrina for being amazing. You were such a beautiful and positive energy. I definitely recommend her for your next party at GameTime. Worth every penny. ??
Cold beer at good price, average food, mixed drinks can be better.. Great place for entertain the kids.. two thumbs-up for maganer Terrance (sorry if I didn't remember you name right) for help me out today.. The server didn't explained how the Play with your food promo works and he went above and beyond to get it right for me so I didn't missed the discounted play time.. Thank you!!. We will be back...
Best time in a long time at an Arcade/bar/restaurant. 2 hours of play on 80% of the games for reasonable $. I'll be back. We had my son's birthday party there today the four stars is because I asked for the food to be brought up 10 minutes late and it showed up 10 minutes early when I was asking it didn't seem like an issue but then it showed up 10 minutes early and said they couldn't help it. 300 for ten kids and it includes game play. We will be back.
I can't pick a better place to relax and feel right at home Joe is amazing and he's a great Bar tender I appreciate the love and company from this place I feel like I'm back in Philly at home with family.
First time here and had a wonderful time. There were a few machines out of order, but not enough to ruin the fun. Managed to hit quite a few jackpots and even won a juicer from Color Match. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Will definitely return!
Great place! Clean and fun! A couple of machines down while there but the attendant apologized and refunded immediately. My grandsons' favorite place in Tampa/Ybor!!
The associates were welcoming and had good customer service. The place wasn't packed which was super nice! I had a few drinks which were really good and used a Groupon for my kids that was a great deal! I will definitely be back when I'm in the area!
Spent my 9th anniversary here and it was absolutely a great time you can order drinks(alcoholic) as well as food and have a lot of fun playing traditional arcade games with a nice Buzz oh did I mention you can also win tickets and get prizes.also great place to entertain multiple people without losing your party..also close to clubs of unit.
My friends and I passed the place and decided to check it out tonight. Terrence made the experience amazing. We got the $100 bundle and split it into 4 play cards so we could all play. Every recommendation he had was well worth it and he even helped us when one of us lost our play cards. We will happily be telling everyone about this place and coming back during happy hour!
It's okay. It works if you want to just let the kids run around and play while you grab some dinner or a drink. Some games work, some don't, some have missing pieces/parts. You can't properly play with missing items? it's perplexing they haven't fixed this yet as we have returned a couple of times. Our favorite game is air hockey and they have two of the absolute WORST air hockey tables I have ever used. The pucks are not meant for either table, so it doesn't work when playing and scoring points. We probabl
Going down hill..rip off! Ordered a vodka soda at the bar and was upsold to a double. Could not have been a three count on the pour. I said I did want a double as I thought he did not hear me. He said he is prohibited by management to give a fair drink. In other words, employees are trained to steal from the customers. What a rip off. I came back real soon for another drink and told the bartender that I would be broke and sober if had a other drink so I got a beer. Had 2 beers and a drink for $30.
Great fun! Brought my grandson there to play games and eat . Everyone was so kind and attentive. Had a game not working and the Manager Isabelle got someone right on it and gave us a free play to make up for the trouble . Definitely will be returning
Great Place to watch the Fights and Sporting Events. Wings are good and overall food was ok. Beer was cold!
I went to GameTime for the first time on Friday (July 19) and had a wonderful time. The staff their was extremely friendly, helpful, and attentive. Our Bartender (Shannon) was awesome! The drinks were perfect and the conversation was great! I am definitely going back soon.
Great place for adults to enjoy. Bar food and drinks are pretty good. Not much to do for small kids. Bartenders Danielle and Candy were great!
the game card machine literally took my money without giving me a card, the machine crashed and showed a windows screen. i had to buy a new one on a different one. half the machines don't work.
I loved GameTime before they went to do their renovations late last November. I was stoked when they finally re-opened and couldn't wait to go back with guests. Little did I know that the new gamecard for unlimited play was changed forever. You can't use your card to add credits for the game that you were currently playing which was lame. So if you died in a game and wanted to continue with your card, it had a hold of at least 1-2 minutes. When we figured this out, we were very disappointed and felt awful t
Boy oh boy, what an experience we had at this location today. It took over an hour to get our food, even though we were one of three tables. Refills are not free, and I was never asked if I even wanted a refill. Their sauces are not as advertised and are not remotely spicy. Then it took about 45 minutes for our server (Autumn) and the GM to try and figure out how to split the check. My wife and our other party had to write the order down for the server and GM to figure it out. The GM claimed it was a system
Save your tickets and win big prizes like this squishmellow Robert the blue frog! Game time is awesome!!! She had saved all of her tickets since she was a kid. It paid off! Thanks gametime staff and manager for an always great experience
Tons of fun! We came here for a company outing a couple times and always have a blast! They renovated the place and it looks awesome and added new machines! I Enjoyed the 1 hour of unlimited game time with meal combo for $16.99. Come on Thursdays for $10 per hour unlimited play specials!
We did the $20 kids meal and 45 minutes of play. It was a great price and the time was perfect for an afternoon of fun!
OMG I had so much fun. The drinks were great and the food was good as well. I felt like a kid again. I will have to do that again.
My kids loved it! Food wasn't too bad. Could have been better. But we will be back!
We went last night for my birthday, and it was awesome! Definitely a 5 star arcade, would perfer this over Dave n Busters any day. Great quiet arcade in Ybor city. Superb customer service from Haley! And Great food!
The past 3 years on Christmas Day evening we have closed our Holiday celebration at Game time. It's a great place to meet are family instead of cooking after the Christmas chaos. The manager Isabelle and her staff are always pleasant the food is great.
Awful experience. Not a sole in the place, flies all around our drinks, piss poor management and communication of how their game cards works. Wanted to Take my 4 year old who wanted to play any and all games and was sold a bad good of bills. Managers did nothing to reciprocate the poor communication. Employees need to be better trained in explaining the various play/card options and not expecting a first time visitor to understand their poorly written ?rule book?. Will never return and assure our Tampa com
Very fun arcade with newer games for the kids and a nice ticket systems that rewards prizes to kids for playing most of the games. Not crowded at all during our visit a great indoor stop to cool off.
Joe and Terrance really set the standard for customer service! They made our experience above & beyond! It's more than just playing game & having some drinks.. they made us feel welcome and wanted to make sure we had a great time! Thank you!!!
Seemed to be short staffed! We had an almost 90 minute wait time even though they had a basically empty dinning room!! But the food was great!! Had the chicken tenders and curly fries!! Didn't like that most if the games weren't working!!
Nice arcade, large variety of games. You can stop in and have a meal, or just to play the games. Everything seemed pretty clean. Great place to spend an hour or two, especially if you have some time to burn before heading to the airport. Games use a cashless payment method, but it is very easy to load credits onto one of their game cards. And the tickets earned are tracked on the card as well. As for the games, we liked the mini bowling alley the most.
We wanted to go here so badly but could not find safe parking to do so, the only parking was in an unsafe looking alleyway with graffiti.. and for that reason alone I'm giving it 1 star. I would definitely not bring my children to this unsafe area.
I go to GT every other month or so with my kids. We enjoyed the 2hr game cards that were unlimited play for all machines that didn't give out tickets. Well folks, the staff told me that ended about a month ago. Now, you can only get those cards on Thursdays. Normal play is expensive! 250 points for $50. Games average 8-9 points for one play; some may cost more. For reference, it will take a 10 year old approximately 40 minutes to deplete said card. Both kids wanted to pay more, and as much as I didn't want
I normally just play the games. There's a decent variety and it's never that crowded. If there's ever an issue with a game, they validate your credits on another game of the same value. There is a restaurant, bar, and pool tables in the front of the establishment as well. They also have a private room for parties.
James the manager and Shannon the bartender were both very nice, professional, and accommodating. Had a plethora of different cool games. Really enjoyed our time there would def recommend making a stop by if your in the tampa area
Basically for $1 you get 4 credits which worked for the most games I? wanted to play. Everything looks clean and new. Friendly staff. They offer free cards to put credits on - so that's another benefit. In my opinion great spot to pop in and play some games with your friends or family. Good vibe and good selection of arcade games. Would recommend going during the day (not evening) to avoid waiting for the game/arcade you want.
Ok experience. Service was kind of slow; the food was pretty forgettable. The gaming machines here also have seen better days and many are in desperate need of some basic maintenance. Still was a fun afternoon here overall however.
Absolutely great experience! Our server Shannon and Isabelle the manager absolutely rocked! Food was great. We had pizza, burgers, fries and chicken tenders. Definitely will return.
Love that they offer timed game play. I hate the stress of my kids spending all their credits too fast. This allowed them to have fun for a few hours vs as long as my money lasted.
I went into Sametime this evening with my best friend, and we had a blast. Our bartender, Shannon, was absolutely a pleasure to be around. Great drinks, and manager Isabelle was hospitable and professional. Ivan and Joe wre cool too, I'll definitely be back.
We visited GameTime for the first time the other day and had the best time. We met the GM Isabelle and she was an absolute gem! So kind and knowledgeable. Her kindness alone will have us returning here this summer!
Fun,fun,fun! My grandson won prizes too. He had a great time. Staff was amazing too.
I feel so-so about this place . I will say they have ALOT of cool games to play with and it's really cool how they even have bowling lanes. They also have great selections of prizes to pick from. However , the ticket reward system is unreasonable . Most, if not all of the aracade games were extremely expensive for no reason . Something as simple as the claw machine was 6 tickets . If you play for tickets honestly expect to see your money down the drain , we paid $45 and it lasted us not even an hour. The cu
This place will always be home to us! The games are great, the service is top notch, the overall atmosphere is what we look forward to each time. Danielle by far makes the bar experience the reason why we come back over and over again!
It was clean and not crowded. Kids had a lot of fun with games for different age groups.
Haven't been here since they changed the place into ?Game time? but my kids and I had a blast. They loved it. They have a pretty decent prize selection and the games are fun as well and not too expensive.
Very helpful and cordial staff when we visited recently for a birthday party. Clean environment and updated fun games for all ages. My son had a blast!
We love it there! It's our new hangout spot. Bartender was superb with their services. Can't wait to return and hang with the family again.
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.”