We had a great time celebrating my daughters bday here! The staff was very friendly and the food was delicious! The Cali squeeze hit the spot and the games were fun! Shoutout Duck! great service from him specifically along with our server. read more

Dave & Buster's Bakersfield - Arcades Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Had not been to Dave & Busters in a really long time. Extremely disappointed in the service provided today. There is no one there to greet you and the staff that is on shift just stands there talking to each other. Not once during the visit did anyone say anything to me. I went in wanting to inquire about birthday parties/events and no one was there to help. I sat in the dining area for a while to get a bite to eat and no one came up. Waited there for a while looking at the menu and nothing. There was no one to be found. The two staff members who were there who I assume were management just stood in the prize section practically laying on the counter talking to each other. I walked up to them and none of them even acknowledged I was there. Later the female walks up to me I explain to her what I needed and she passes me to the male who I assume is her boss (bald guy). He says "What do you need" no "hi how are you" or nothing. I then revert back to not wanting to do anything there at all and just tell him something else and he rolls his eyes fixes what I needed and practically throws the card back at me. In comparison to my first visit a couple months ago this one definitely disappointed me. I didn't even want to sit down and eat or book an event anymore. Guess I'll take my money elsewhere. Never seen this type of behavior from employees much less someone I think was part of management. Wish I could get a refund on the card I had already bought because I don't think I'll be back. read more

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Maybe Beginner's Luck? I honestly don't see why this place has such low ratings, then again, this was our first time at Dave & Buster's, so who knows? That said, our overall experience today was pretty great, especially considering the negative reviews this place has received. The place was fairly empty when we arrived, (Tuesday around 2pm) maybe about 10 families or small groups. There were tons of games, a large dining and bar area, and everything looked clean and upscale. We really appreciated that it wasn't crowded, it probably made our experience even better. We headed straight to the games and loaded up $50 for around 300 chips (or something like that), plus a $7 Super Charge that gave us an extra 375 chips. Most games cost between 6 and 10 chips each. We were able to play for a solid hour with two people before we ran out. We bought the chips at the prize counter, where a very kind lady gave us a rundown on how everything worked. Which was super helpful since it was our first time. The game area was fun and well-kept. A couple of machines did rip us off, but it was nothing major. When we sat down at the bar, we waited about 10 minutes before being helped. Eventually, Alex and a young woman took care of us, they were both friendly and attentive. We ordered two Long Island Iced Teas and some garlic Parmesan fries. The drinks were strong, maybe a bit heavy on the lemon juice, but they definitely did the job. ($12.50 each for the tall glass.) The fries were perfect. Crispy, flavorful, and the sauce they came with made them a 10/10. We ended up saving our tickets to build up for a bigger prize later on. All in all, it was a chill and enjoyable experience and we're looking forward to coming back, hopefully they keep up with the good vibes and standards we experienced today. read more

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We have spent the last 3 years celebrating my son's birthday at this location. Never have I ever been disappointed with their customer service, their attention to our needs, their ability to create calmness in the chaos of planning, executing, and delivering a successful party. This was the first year that I couldn't plan ahead and make a party reservation but man, the staff there did NOT DISAPPOINT. Alex, was amazing!!! He helped me out from seating 20 plus of us, ordering platters for everyone, game cards, and even helping keep my cakes chilled while I figure out what I was doing. This was our 3rd year celebrating my son's birthday there... I wouldn't be surprised if we go there again next year. ALL the kids had so much fun!! All I heard was jokes being said, laughter, and friendly competition with the surrounding games. Top to bottom, world class experience at this location. Thanks again Alex and our beautiful server who always gave us her delightful smile . read more

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This was our first time here and I was really surprised by their pretty extensive menu! Definitely a pleasant surprise! I ordered the fried pickles and they were delicious! My husband ordered the Philly cheesesteak egg rolls and those were also really good! The mozzarella sticks also 10/10 cheese pull! We all had a good time- the servers were nice, but especially Ducky, the assistant manager- he absolutely cracked us up! He wasn't even our server (obviously) but we saw him come by our table and it's clear he loves his job and he's awesome with people! He really brings the joy and lightness to these times! Shoutout to you dude! Keep it up! My daughter was able to pick a really cool prize for her tickets- she had won 958 tickets and was able to get a thing that connects to her phone to track her on the camera and that was kinda neat because usually 900 tickets gets you a yo-yo or hoppy frog. Of course they had their really great prizes at more but if we'd have saved up she could definitely have won more so it's a good return for the price. Thanks guys! read more

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The Hungry Hungry Hippos game would have been fun if it worked properly but they refunded us for it, so that's fine. The prizes available to purchase with the tickets (not paper-- just digital) could be better but we like the sloth we adopted. They have one of our favorite games, which is the Connect 4 basketball game-- that is always so fun. Their version of Skee Ball has a MINUS points hole that I didn't realize was there until I hit it. That pizzed me off lol. read more

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Visited for my sons birthday on a Sunday and used OpenTable for our reservation (large party 15+ people). Service was really really great for such a large party! Drinks and appetizers were taken immediately and brought out quickly. We ordered fried pickles and the mozzarella sticks which both were delicious fried perfection! As my entree I ordered the lemon pepper dry rub boneless wings and fries. Next time, I know to order a different sauce as the dry rub was on the saltier end. Games were very fun! Bathrooms were very clean! Overall, a great place for a birthday party! read more

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Well this is second time I've been to Dave & Buster's here in Bakersfield The ambiance is all good Nice to place to play some games if you want to play games The food is not that bad wasn't too crowded when we went Nice place to hang out and watch a whole bunch of games whole bunch of TVs going on at one time not too loud definitely going to go back again read more

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Went here for my daughter's birthday and though we had a big group, we were immediately seated. To he honest, we were quite disappointed in the past when we ate at an arcade kinda place so the expectations were low. Dave & Buster's definitely went above and beyond and exceeded expectations! Food was surprisingly good, reasonably priced, and the service was prompt and excellent. My daughter (and even all the adults) had a blast playing at the arcades. Being a weeknight, the place was not packed at all and everything was clean! Would highly consider this place for birthday celebrations again. read more

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The one thing I will ALWAYS get is the spicy smash burger, it's honestly so good. It burns my mouth with the Chile on top and the jalapeños on the button bun. The burgers have so much flavor. The salad is so big and so filling, but it can get super SAUCY so if you enjoy less just ask! I love their Wednesday half off deals on the games! They also have $5 beers all day. I love it. My servers are always the best they can be, if it's busy they make sure to let me know it will be a while. The music is always loud and popping, especially when a certain manager is playing their old 2000's playlist read more

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Came by on a Friday night with some friends to celebrate my wife's birthday. Pretty big space, lots of seating, lots of games. We were there at about 6 and there was not a crowd yet. Our friends frequent Dave's for the drinks, live sports and food specials. Service was good. Beer line was messed up, and my buddy wasn't able to drink as much as he liked. We snagged some nachos, honey siracha wings, spicy potstickers, and fried pickles. Food was decent. Much better I feel than the BLVD. One thing that was phenomenal were the spicy pot stickers! I would totally just order a few of those next time. They were killer! After about 8pm , it was a little harder to have a conversation. The music got louder as the crowds came in. Cool little spot to hang out with some friends for sure. read more

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Isaiah was my server today he was awesome! Service was great, food was delicious and get to watch my Niners play while my son had fun too! Win win win win!! Thank you Isaiah read more

Dave & Buster's Bakersfield - Arcades Near Me - Bakersfield, California

We went yesterday for my daughter's birthday. We went right before 11AM. No employee was at the front door, but we sat our selves, first booth when you first walk in, and our waiter came to us pretty quickly. I loved how the booths are huge, and you can enter and exit on both sides. They were having specials, an entrée with 30 minute free play (play as many games you want within 30 mins but no tickets gained) and another special, endless wings with a $10 funcard. We got both. Our girls were able to play non-stop for 30 mins, plus we bought additional credits for them. We had a great time!!! The service was great, the food was great and my birthday girl had a great time! Plus, the prizes were awesome!!! There was so much to choose from! Way better experience from when we first went! read more

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Came here for happy hour and the margaritas do not disappoint! I recommend the strawberry watermelon margarita & the blackberry margarita are 10/10 delicious The service is elite The ambience is family friendly Do I recommend? Yes I do Will definitely come back again read more

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I love going to Dave and Busters when out of town with my family so when I'd heard we were getting one in town I was excited. Then I found out where it was going and I wondered why?! It is not the best part of town and there is a ton of crime in that area so I haven't taken my kids until this time. First impression is it is fairly smaller than other ones I've been to from the outside. When we walked in I wasn't sure if we were to seat ourselves or not. The hostess took us to our seats and our server, Miggy was cool. We ordered Tito's and Tonics and when we got them they were horrible. For food we ordered the kids cheeseburger combo, the Cali Avo Caesar Salad Bowl, the Loaded Barbacoa Fries, and the Stay Salty Pretzel Sticks. Kids cheeseburger combo: my daughter said the bun was too hard but she ate it all so she must of liked it. Cali Avo Caesar Salad Bowl: Looked great! Chicken looked fresh and cooked thoroughly. It was just ok, the dressing wasn't anything spectacular. Loaded Barbacoa Fries: The hubby said the Barbacoa itself was cold and thought about returning them but he ended up just eating it anyway. Stay Salty Pretzel Bites: My daughter liked these but did not like the caramel Thai Chili sauce it came with. She did like the queso cheese dip and used it all. To me the pretzels had a funnel cake texture and taste at first and then the after taste was a pretzel like taste. I thought they were good. Now for the games portion. Miggy suggested I download the app and take advantage of the initial deal. So we got 2 cards and put $45 on each for something like 284 points. Also it's a $3 activation fee for each card which is crazy!Then the deal was 50% off our food (SWEET!) and we got a third card with like 100 extra points on it. I initially thought we would need more points for our family if 4 but once we got into the gaming area I quickly realized there were not enough games for all the points we had. The amount of points that each game takes is absolutely crazy! The VR game was 16 points per person which I believe is the most of all of the games. The water shooting game was the first game we went to play but it was a waste of points because we did not understand how to play (I still don't) and it was around 10 points each to play! Overall I won't be bringing my kids back because there just isn't enough games to keep them occupied and the food wasn't so stellar that I'll be craving any of it. We didn't end up getting anything with the tickets saved on our cards so they'll have them if they go with friends but this was my first and last time visiting ours in town. read more

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Food & drink are really good The service is good too, i dont remember her name but she is super friendly...., my kids had so much fun with the games, we will be back soon read more

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We keep going back, hoping for a better experience yet get disappointed again. We came for the $40 date night for Valentine's! We made a reservation on open door. My husband arrived as scheduled & was seated quickly. He ordered an appetizer, specifying no pico. I arrived probably 20 minutes later, the appetizer hasn't arrived. I've i arrived, we placed our ordered, the waiter was very nice & quick. A little later then appetizer arrived, the waist noticed the pico, said that's not supposed to be on there but never offered to have it remade. (There was actually a lot of pico & my hubby doesn't eat tomatoes.) I had to flag him down & ask to have it remade. So, of course, our food came before the appetizer, one of my husband's biggest pet pieces at a restaurant. Other than that, the food was good. Last time we were there they cleared our table while we were playing games, this time, thankfully they didn't so we played games & came back. The games are over priced. We each had a $20 game card each & only got like 5 or 6 games because each is like 8-10 chips. Basically our $40 date night was dbl that because they get you with uncharge & entice you into buying more game chips. read more

It was 110+ degrees in Bakersfield and the fam was looking for something to do. We decided on Dave and Busters and they did a great job. Serafin made sure our food and drink order came out quickly and correct. We had the wings and a salad which in my opinion were solid. We then went over to the games and were pleasantly surprised by the variety of games for my 6 year old daughter. Great experience, thank you. read more

Although the vibe was cool the food wasn't great. I ordered the wings. They came out cold.

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Dave & Buster's Bakersfield - Arcades Near Me - Bakersfield, California

This place sucks. I've been waiting for about 25 minutes and no one has came to take our order or what drinks we want. This dave and busters is the worst one in Bakersfield. When we tried calling for a waiter, they were extremely rude and mad. read more

I was really disappointed with my visit to Dave & Buster's. The games are way too expensive for the amount of playtime you get -- $29 lasted me about 20 minutes. Two games I tried were broken, including one where the gun's aim was stuck all the way to the left. So unless I wanted to shoot imaginary enemies off-screen, it was unplayable. I even showed the problem to an attendant, who fiddled with the machine but didn't offer a replay or give me my points back. That meant I basically paid for two games I couldn't even play. For what these games cost, I expected working equipment and at least some kind of customer service when something goes wrong. Even a couple who arrived after me left at the same time we did -- the points just don't go far at all. Between the high prices, broken machines, and lack of resolution when problems were reported, I'm very disappointed. So for all those reasons I don't think I'll be going back. read more

What a fun place to go for any family time. A wide and nice selection of games. Huge big screens everywhere for any game that could be playing. Huge wrap around bar. Service was great. The general manager even came to stop by and say hello and welcome us. Good though I'd say could be better. Took a long time to receive our orders but I'm sure it was super busy for them. Overall I'd give it another try. read more

We cane to celebrate our sons birthdays and there was some confusion on DB's part but the manager corrected the matter and made our experience pleasant. Antonio did a great job serving a large group of kids. Food came out fast and was a hit with our guests. We will continue to visit your establishment!!! read more

Dave & Buster's Bakersfield - Arcades Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Was excited to try the new Dave and Buster's on football game day ,which was on a Sunday of course. There were a bunch of empty tables and booths when looking around ; however the hostess said they were reserved for an incoming party ... that party never showed ... so after waiting approx 45 minutes, they finally seated us at one of those " supposedly reserved tables ". Hmmm interesting wait. This was my only complaint . Our server was very nice and friendly and did a very good job taking care of us. The atmosphere itself was fun... lots of people playing games; the games were fun to play. This Dave and Busters was a little smaller than the other ones I been to; however very clean inside. read more

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Horrible service. Very few customers. Waitress was borderline rude. Never returned for refills. Our order arrived a few items at a time. Adults ate first. Children received their food after 20 minutes. We never received refills. Food was very good. waitress never apologized for the incomplete order. Waitress added gratuity for party over 7. I am still waiting for manager contact. read more

Service was the most welcoming and up lifting after a day's long bard work day thanks also they were very welcoming and made .e feel as at would eing eating at hime read more

Left after waiting for 25 minutes , we asked the bartender if someone could take our drink order and he said yes and no one ever came so unfortunately we left . Terrible service and surprisingly not busy for a Friday night I can see why . read more

Dave & Buster's Bakersfield - Arcades Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Very glad Bakersfield is receiving more options! We needed more development. One thing we all noticed was it was ridiculously loud. They might just need time to adjust it. The drinks were reaaaally sweet. To the point where I wasn't sure if there was any alcohol in my drinks. The food was alright, just what you'd expect. The drink prices aren't listed! I think they should amend the menu so prices are more transparent. Overall I don't know if I would come back regularly, but the dining layout was really nice and it looked like a good place to go to for sports events. read more

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i Love Dave & Busters and I have a blast every time i go. I always sit at the bar and get a good drink! This time I was sat at a table & The server refused to serve me a drink bc my ID was "damaged" It literally was cracked at the bottom right corner but everything else was fine. He even went to grab the manager to "double check" . The manager said It was up to the server. Server still refused. Then on top of that the silverware they gave us was dirty! Had used lipstick on it. read more

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The food was just ok. It gave me high in poser vibes. It looks like it will be very good but the taste wasn't there. The Dave & Buster's arcade is fun and it's a great place to take your family and little kids to entertain, but don't count on the food meeting high standards. It was not busy when we went maybe five tables were full, the food took longer than I expected to come out for it not being a busy time. read more

Dave & Buster's Bakersfield - Arcades Near Me - Bakersfield, California

No one at reception desk finally got seated Now waiting for a server looks like they are short handed I'm guessing Not a good first impression read more

3 stars because it could simply be better. Food quality is elementary at best. Service is nothing to write about. Ambiance is great, you know what to expect & it was nice. I sat in a very comfortable booth. I'm 6'5 and booths are usually small but not here. Back to the food, very disappointed but now I know what to expect. I didn't take a pic of the wings because they got sent back really fast unfortunately. I would go for the kids but not a dinner date night. I'd rather watch football at home. Pass for now, I'll go once a year maybe read more

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Brand new freshly remodeled location. Fun with lots of game machines for the kids (& adults too). There's even a restaurant where parents can sit and have lunch/dinner or just appetizers. There's also, a nice bar for adults. I never noticed drunk people so that's not an issue. I highly recommend going on Wens bc it's 50% off all gaming meaning you buy your normal amount of play tokens but all the machines are updated to the 1/2 price. You get to play double as much and get double the tickets credited to your card. More tickets means you can cash out for an even nicer prize. My kid left with a really nice huge giant squish mellow almost bigger than her and she's 9 yro. read more

The games are very fun, it's very clean but many games were out of order which was a bummer. My friend and I decided to also dine in. We waited by the entrance and they told us we could just sit down ourselves at an open table. We sat down and waited around 15 minutes to get served. Then another to get our food ordered. Then to get the receipt we waited awhile as well. But I don't blame just the employees, I could blame management for the scheduling. Our service was super nice to us. Overall it was fun, I just probably won't eat there anymore. read more

How do you review a place that you work at? How can you not be biased? Well you just keep it honest. First and foremost, no one is prefect, even a place with 5 stars still has room for improvement. Looking through the eyes of the guest, coming here all depends on timing. If you're here during the times that there is no host, finding a seat becomes all about preference. Booths are great for families or even your on a date. Being a bigger dude if im by myself, I go for the high top tables or low top tables in "sports". The bar is also an option if you're on a date or by yourself or even smaller groups, but employees aren't allowed to sit at the bar at the location they work at. Food wise, well that depends on your taste buds. I can destroy their wings, regular bone in buffalo sauce. I am adventurous and get their hot honey for a bit of change. I love the salmon with jasmine rice and the shrimp pasta. Oh those bell peppers add so much flavor and lifts up the plate. I also enjoy the cauliflower elote, but that's my way of pretending I'm eating healthy. Now when you step onto that carpet, you enter a different environment, literally. From a the view of guest, everything is neat and separated into islands or sections. You've got your coin pushers, your racing games, the more active games like basketball ball and axe throwing. The music is a bit loud for my liking and mixed with arcade sounds, it makes it hard to hear sometimes. I like that they have games that allow you to play with more than just one person. Prizes! I like that there sectioned off by like age group and type. Let's be honest, you want the big prizes. The best time to come is when the games are half off on Wednesdays. You'll be able to squeeze more of the those chips that you get. If you are a rewards member you'll get more options such as building up your reward level and getting cool stuff like more chips or even food. You know those receipts you get? Take the survey and you'll get either free food or more chips, just make sure to do that before Wednesday as coupons aren't accepted on half off days. read more

The food is great ! The bartenders are friendly ! Great vibes ! It's a great spot if you're out with your family or looking to watch sports and have some drinks! read more

Dave & Buster's Bakersfield - Arcades Near Me - Bakersfield, California

So much potential for this in Bakersfield... I don't love the location but the facility looks great inside. A large bar with TVs evwrywhere... a set of large family sized booths dividing the bar and play area. Its has the makings of a great establishment... good bones to start. So where did this location go wrong. Service was horrible. From walking in you know its gonna be bad. The hostess wasn't clearly not happy to be there... the server was was overwhelmed with the simplest request. Everything came our slow... wate and drinks.... Silverware... apps... food. It was a mess all around. We ordered the fish and chips and a chicken salad... then 20mins later added a pretzel. After another 30 mins we got our pretzel... so we all started on that. After the server was MIA for much too long... we asked about our food. The pretzel was for the 3rd member of our party. And he knew it wasn't an app. He blamed it on the kitchen before checking and the food came right away. And the fries were cold. Don't lie to me and bring cold fries. If you gonna lie make it seem like this came right up. Food was meh. Huge single piece of fish. No tartar sauce. Had to ask. Cold fries... greasy fish. Though maybe fresh it would have been better. The chick salad was basic. Nothing special and my daughter lost interest in it pretty fast. The best part was the pretzel. The gaming area is nice. Lots of new games... not huge.... but bigger than the other place in town... Its a pass for me in the future. I don't have this issue with D&B in LA. read more

Good food but our server David was excellent. He was very polite and helpful in accommodating our last minute birthday celebration. read more

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Visited on a busy weekend night for a friend's birthday and had expected subpar drinks and service based off the reviews across yelp. We found two seats at the very busy bar while we waited for the rest of our group to arrive and were taken care of by a bartender named Brandon. He was friendly, quick to greet us, made delicious drinks, and an overall attentive bartender! We made sure to continue to get our drinks from him throughout the night and his service never wavered. All in all, it was a fun night and we'll be sure to visit again! read more