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    Dave & Buster's Gainesville

    2.9 (48 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Salmon kale ceasar
    Alesa W.

    OMG who knew that the kale ceasar at D&B was sooo dang good! I want to come here just for that and I did and did not know it! My sorority sister got one and we both devoured it the salad! It was a delicious! It was my first time in the Gainesville D&B and it was very lively which I'm not surprised-initially we had to wait but service was fairly quick and the server was fast and attentive! The ambiance per usual, loud, lots of people and just overall fun vibes. I was pleasantly impressed by the salad because I make great salads and I'm usually not impressed with restaurant ones but omg it was so good paired with the salmon! Only drawback on the salmon that it wasn't big enough, too tiny especially because it's an extra price but other than that it's definitely a must try and it's a must I go back soon!

    Marcus B.

    Went to D&B for the monthly bike night hosted by RideNow Powersports. I had a great time. The DJ was AWESOME! Lots of people and motorcycles. The food was good. They originally got my order wrong but immediately fixed it. It was so many people and orders that mistakes are bound to happen. The bartender was very apologetic but it wasn't that big of a deal to me. I did appreciate that he genuinely care. He was very polite and upbeat.

    The fish and chips that was dripping with oil.
    Matt P.

    I have never been to Dave & Buster's before so I went with two friends to the Celebration Pointe location on a weeknight. We started with food and they were offering an "eat & play combo" where, for a set price, you can choose from a subset of entrees and then get added game chips on your Power Card. I went with the fish and chips and when it arrived it was literally dripping in oil. It was the thickest batter I've ever had on a fried piece of fish and that coating was soaked in oil. The fish sat on top of some fries which were saturated. The puddle of oil in my basket had to be soaked up with a napkin. It was a hefty portion of fish, of which I brought some home, but after the extreme nausea and gastric distress later that evening from all the oil, I could not bring myself to eat the rest. I am not much of an arcade person so I felt the games at Dave & Buster's were okay. A couple times the machines ate my game chips but it wasn't worth finding an employee to explain and get my tokens back. I can see how some people might really love the idea of going back to their childhood at Dave & Buster's, but to me it's an experience I can say is one and done.

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    This place is awesome, and the owner is great!! Food is awesome and ambiance is cool.

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    kindness really does taste better

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    5 months ago

    Amazing service and food. Mr Smith along side with Dave n Busters are goats and the best. We love you Mr Smith and Dave n Busters

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    mr. smith really said “side quest complete”

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    7 months ago

    Mr. Smith runs this operation like a well oiled machine. His dedication and hospitality is what truly made the experience for us.

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    7 months ago

    The manager Mr.smith is the nicest guy I've ever met 10/10. Food was right out the fryer and the place was stupid clean

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    bro handed him the fries like it was destiny!

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    7 months ago

    something about this dave and busters made it one of my favorite nights in a while. i won a monkey :)

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    arcade mode: activated! thx for sharing your winning feeling with us!

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