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    Dave & Buster's Austin - South

    3.6 (31 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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    Henny's Strawberry Nirvana
    Alex V.

    The first new Dave & Buster's in Austin in a couple decades is exciting! It's amazing to see the transformation of what used to be JoAnn Fabrics in the Southpark Meadows shopping center, and surprising how much they could fit into the building. I only have the north location near the Gateway shopping center to compare this to, and do miss the 1900s arcade style with stained glass and brass, but admittedly that was outdated while charming and this new location is very new and sleek. This location feels a little smaller too and I couldn't find any meeting rooms or pool tables I remember from the north, but all the important parts fit comfortably including a large bar near the front surrounded by three sections of table seating and then a huge arcade in the back half with an amazing selection of games. There is always plenty to play and enjoy, but this seemed to focus more on ticket games than the typical arcade. That helps with variety and new experiences, but I missed any sign of classic light gun games that were always my favorite to play with friends. There is one Jurassic Park game and one Halo game that are both sit-down experiences with a fixed gun, and one very dull target practice game, but I couldn't find any of the favorite zombie shooters or the like anywhere. However there are plenty of things I've never seen before like VR machines and other cutting edge things, so perhaps those make up for the lack of anything older. I tried a selection of their food too and enjoyed everything. Nothing is better than say Chili's quality, but it's all tasty and a good variety. I liked the novelty of the beef wellington bites, the spice of the pot stickers, chicken fried with Rice Krispies crust -- all of it was solid enjoyable bar food. And I loved the cookie station at my event that let you pour caramel, chocolate, whipped cream, and strawberries on top! Even the fresh fruit and vegetables was a treat. The one drawback besides the lack of shooting games for me was the absolute deafening volume. There was a DJ that may only be for certain events, but everything was so loud you had to shout to be heard by people at your own table. And with all the blinking lights and arcade noises too, everything was a bit of overload. But this may just be coming from somebody who has aged out of these things. Young people these days! Still, it was a great place to enjoy the evening, the food was tasty, the service was friendly, the one drink I limited myself to was fun, and there was lots to play. I need to do air hockey next time!

    Original Wings: Nashville Hot & Lemon Pepper
    Christina H.

    Whether it's a date, a family gathering, a work happy hour, or any casual occasion, Dave & Buster's fits the bill perfectly. I haven't been to Dave & Buster's since they used physical tickets. Yet, it was just as fun as I remembered. I would advise coming in on a Wednesday, as they offer half-off of games. Plus, they have a happy hour every weekday from 4-7 PM offering $5 drinks on select alcoholic beverages. Food wise, I was pleasantly impressed. Let's not get it twisted, Dave & Buster's is no gourmet restaurant, but it serves your typical 3-star bar food that is appetizing and won't give you food poisoning.

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    Robert A.

    Dave and busters are always expensive for how many games you get to play. Was pretty upset that this location does not have pool tables. The chicken nachos were very good though. The bartender didn't cut the top of the lime so the tip was floating around in the drink which was kind of off putting. All of that said its the closest thing in South Austin for this type of fun.

    Yellow Bird yummy sauce!
    Michelle P.

    Despite the previous comments, I actually had a good trip at D&B. I came in on Saturday night about 30 mins from Closing. (I know, I'm horrible LOL) I asked the Bartender were they still accepting food orders, really wanted a drink and bit to eat that wasn't fast food late at night. He (Scotty) told me, the kitchen doesn't close till 1AM. Scotty welcomed me in and got me situated with my favorite drink. I decided to get a $10 card for a quick game while my food was being prepared. It was late night and people were leaving so it was not crowded at all and no kids present. LOL I came back to the bar and Timothy recommended YellowBird sauce for my Kickin Chicken Potstickers. Timothy is a genius, it was so delish, I went to HEB and got a bottle. Everyone was super friendly and nice even to the later birds that came in for food and drinks after 12:30.

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    Tarlan E.

    Portion: 10/10 - massive portions, couldn't finish any of our plates Service: 1/10 - we were never checked on, not one time. Had to ask someone else to bring our check Ambiance: 9/10 - lively, great choice to come watch a game Quality: 4/10 - husband got extremelyyyy sick the next day. He had the fish & chips, I had the steak. I was fine. So not sure if it was the fish but I have never seen him get so sick like that, He couldn't go to the work the next day. Everything we ordered: - flatbread & side salad for apps - fish & chips + steak and greens for entrees - beer for drinks Vibes are good, but due to low quality service and my husband getting extremely sick from what we think was the food... won't be dining here again.

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    Margaret O.

    If I can give a negative star I would. The service was ok. The drink was just punch with no alcohol. The food came but it was cold. The cheese wasn't even melted on the burger. The burger had no flavor. Had to ask twice for mayo and mustard. The wings were lukewarm and to saucy that made the wings just soggy. The only good thing was the fries, celery and carrots. Then they held the credit card machine which they can watch the tip and the suggested starting tip at 18% is crazy.

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    Havalah W. best. day. ever! Thanks for the review! See you soon!

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    It sounds like a day at D&B was the move, Jesse M.!

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    Great service with our tema out here will definitely be back thank you to our server April!

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    Ask the Community - Dave & Buster's Austin - South

    On a Saturday around noon to 5 is it crowded ?we have 3 kids ages 8 9 and 10. Are they too young g for the games?

    Hey Jenny, if you Google our location, navigate to the "Popular Times" section, and you can see how busy we normally are by day and hour, as well as how busy it is currently vs. how it usually is. We have a lot of different games with varying skill… Read more

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    Crispy wings, soft pretzels, the Cobb salad has a Southern spin on it.

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    Since my last review, I have been here multiple times and I still love it…read more I came here a lot for March Madness. There are so many TVs, there isn't a bad place to sit. There are booths, tables, high top tables, a few picnic styles bench tables, and a pretty large deck. They recently added a side deck. It would be nice if it was covered and then perhaps some lattice or other barrier to keep the Texas sun off your back! I've tried several things on the menu and I've enjoyed them all. I've seen other meals delivered and they all look great too. Today I popped in for a late lunch and lucky me it was still Brunch O'clock. I wavered between the chicken and waffles and the burger. I saw the burger being delivered to a nearby table and it immediately solidified my decision- burger!! I am a burger and fries "foodie". ;) I'm very picky about my burgers and have eaten some of the best burgers in town. It was delicious! The fries aren't my favorite but decent. The burger was perfectly cooked and so was the egg (breakfast burger). I'd definitely get that again! The bartenders are friendly and they are hard workers. This definitely is a place where their systems are intact. They all work together and get orders out quickly. I'm guessing the bartenders and the waitresses all pool their tips. They all hustle. I sit mainly at the bar so I can see their work effort. I've done that job before so I know how hard it can be.

    This is my parent's go-to bar in South Austin now! My dad is probably here 2-3 times a week with…read morehis pickleball friends, and the food is great bar food! I've tried their wings and burger and the burger is super delicious. The best thing they have on the many will probably come as a surprise, as it's their freaking churros!!! They have these mini churro bites on the menu for dessert that are served with a little chocolate sauce that's SO delicious. The people are friendly and the vibe is casual, with a lot of TVs around the bar to watch sports anywhere you sit. There's not too many bar options down in western south Austin, so this is a really good spot to meet up w its friends and watch a game while having some good food!

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    Bouldin Acres

    Bouldin Acres

    4.0
    (226 reviews)
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    Super fun super dog friendly bar. Came to watch a Texas basketball game during March madness…read more Friendly staff, food truck out side isn't bad at all. I only ordered queso but the other food looked good. Staff is super friendly and energetic

    We must have driven by Bouldin Acres dozens of times and pretty much had no idea that it existed…read moreuntil some friends suggested it as a meetup spot to watch the World Cup last weekend. There's this huge building that looks like an unassuming co-working space, but it turns out that there is a whole fun world behind it! They have a great setup: there's a little playground, a paddle board court, corn hole, etc to keep kids entertained and they had a huge screen set up to watch the game. And tents! Thank you for having tents and misters! The ambience is spot-on. Overall, we were happy with everything that we ordered to eat. The buffalo cauliflower bites were a bit too saucy, but nice and smoky. The CM Chopped Salad--which was NOT chopped--had a ton of good veggies and a fun dressing. Our daughter managed to finagle two orders of chicken fingers and those were slightly better than the normal junk that comes out. Cold beers on tap, Aperol Spritzes on a hot day--what is there to complain about? We were glad to be leaving when we did because the place was starting to get slammed and rowdy and not as appealing, so be mindful of the partying witching hour. But for a late afternoon World Cup meet-up with friends, this was a good time. Four stars.

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    5.1 mi
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    My friend and I were looking for a place to have a late bite. After browsing Yelp, we came across…read moreBackspin and decided to give them a try. We sat at the bar. Taylor was our bartender and she was nice. She informed us that they have a limited late night menu which was fine with us. My friend ordered a cheese pizza and we split an order of the chips and salsa. The food was fine for what it was. During the day, they have more options like burgers, sandwiches, salads, and pizza. We also had cocktails. My friend had the Grapefruit 'Tini while I had the Pomegranate Lemon Drop Martini. We both enjoyed our drinks. I like flavored lemon drop martinis, and I'm not sure that I've ever had a pomegranate lemon drop before this visit. The bar is moderate in size, but they do have a patio area. It was very chill during our visit, but I imagine it gets more lively during big games.

    The service and bartender's are always on point and awesome! Bobbie has done the job if three…read moresometimes from what I have seen. I have been coming here since they opened. I grew up in the area and will always stop in. However, they just hired a judgmental, rude, and all around ***** bartender named Sophia. I don't know what this girls problem is but unless you are tipping her well and a man you don't mean shit and will wait forever to get served, if you get asked at all what you want for a drink or dinner. I will be walking out if she is working from now on!

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    Twin Peaks

    Twin Peaks

    3.5
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    then suddenly you're ordering cheesecake and watching a game you didn't even know was on…read more Sunday's $5 Micheladas should honestly come with a warning label because they go down way too easy. Cold, spicy, refreshing, and somehow convincing you that ordering appetizers is a life necessity. The trio of queso, guacamole, salsa, and chips disappeared faster than my self-control, the ranch chicken sandwich was ridiculously good, and the Cinnamon Toast Crunch cheesecake deserved a standing ovation. The staff was friendly, attentive, and kept the good vibes rolling the entire time. Between the happy hour specials, solid pub grub, and fun atmosphere, Twin Peaks really delivers one of the best "treat yourself without destroying your bank account" experiences around. Brilliant dining!

    Visited on 3/3 at approximately 1930, was seated quite promptly with my preference being taken into…read moreconsideration. My server Ziya was everything you could want in an employee and more. She was engaging, attentive, always had a smile on her face, and actually made me feel welcome. Quite the contrast from their San Marcos location. She accommodated all my ridiculous requests and even made sure I still enjoyed everything that came, plus engaging in personal conversation to take an active interest in her customer. The food was great but that's always to be expected from these locations as their flavor profiles are unparalleled. It was not too noisy so that you could still hear what was going on or being said to you. Anyways back to Ziya, if you needed a blueprint on a great employee and future manager/trainer this girl is the one.

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