We celebrated my son's birthday this past weekend here, and it was great! From Sevana helping my wife plan for the event, to Manny and the staff (the two ladies that helped, so sorry I forgot your names) making sure everything went smoothly; it was perfect! They were very attentive and made sure we, including our guests, were comfortable and content. Thank you all so much! read more

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Had a terrible experience last night. We had a huge party there spent hundreds of dollars. Started out with us at a table, we kept going up to order drinks were completely Ignored. Then were told there was a server who barely came to check our table honestly seemed like he didn't want to be there and for a huge party didn't seem to care we were spending hundreds of dollars just to bother him, and be ignored by bartender girl as well. Then the icing on the cake was someone at the establishment stole my wallet out of my bag. Not one staff person seemed to care they just blatantly looked at me, no urgency at all no care for the patrons. read more

So we came to Dave & Buster's with the kids to have some fun. They denied me coming in because I have food allergies with me bringing in my own food. My attorneys will be in touch. Corporate is going to get a call as well as a letter from my attorney. Dave & Buster's you screwed up, big time read more

Dave & Buster's Thousand Oaks - Arcades Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

My husband and I came in last night to grab some food and play games. They had a band playing which was cool and we enjoyed listening to a couple of songs. We sat at the bar and waited for a good while until we were greeted and given menus. Sat there even longer until my husband had to grab the attention of a bartender and let him know we were ready to order. He acknowledged that he heard us and walked away. After sitting there for a while we decided to just give up and leave. It wasn't even busy and the service staff looked tired and annoyed. You're basically invisible and ignored at this place if you want any kind of service. Will visit again to play games but will pass on eating here. Probably for the best. read more

I had a frozen margarita here that was raspberry and combined a sparkling wine which was decent but not that amazing. It was definitely watered down and I didn't feel much of a buzz. I found the service to be pretty friendly regardless. There was a decent selection of games with a few games that didn't work. I liked the card system and it was easy to use and see the balance of game plays and tickets available. They also had a decent selection of prices but not much in our ticket range. I can tell this was newly renovated and for the most part was clean. The games are definitely fun and engaging. Parking is very easy in the large parking lot. read more

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Ok so Dave and Busters had a facelift over the winter in anticipation for spring! They have new zones - one called the Arena. And private seated "Bays" with electronic darts and shuffleboard. You have to reserve this area but it's new and it's modern. The food even tasted better than I remember too! We last visited over the summer and I can really tell they've gone through some changes for the better. The drinks were stiff and tasted great. They do have new games too to keep it modern but my only complaint is probably better prize options. A lot it is throw away garbage. read more

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Definitely a fun place just to come watch a game on TV or play the arcade games, but I don't recommend coming here hungry because food is definitely not their strong point. In fact it was very mid / below average. I spent around $70 and was very disappointed in my meal.. the spinach dip was probably the best thing I got, but it came with a very small amount of chips I had to order more to finish it and it was slightly bland but paired with the flavorful salsa it was good. Next the margarita flatbread was not great it was not hot just slightly warm and the cheese that was on it was gross just very salty and weird tasting. I do not recommend it. Then for the main entrée I ordered the chicken Parm Alfredo pasta, which I almost couldn't order at all because it took 20 minutes of going back-and-forth with the waitress because she kept telling me that it was discontinued and not on the menu anymore, but then she found out that it was on the menu after all... so idk. Anyways, it wasn't great. The pasta was a bit bland and almost tasted like boxed pasta you buy at the store and the chicken Parm that came with it was a dry and there was not enough marinara sauce on it, that was dry as well. also the tomatoes that they put on top were cold.. and finally the apple pecan side salad came with no candied pecans so I had to ask for those on the side... presentation wise etc. It wasn't great. The blue cheese pieces were super thick clumpy pieces and it was not the best. I also ordered a five dollar drink the blueberry mule that had no alcohol and it was not great just super sour and way too sweet... not very balanced so yeah not the best experience this time around read more

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Ok as far as these type of places go have to say it's a good one- clean, all activities working, staff helpful. Rly can't complain obviously dark and busy ha ha but that's the point I guess stay entertained. My kids love it and if they go for parties etc they come home EXHAUSTED HAHA! read more

Dave & Buster's in Thousand Oaks at Janss Marketplace has been a solid addition to the area over the past few years. If you enjoy arcade games and sports bars, it is definitely worth a visit. The drinks are surprisingly affordable, especially compared to other spots nearby, particularly as you get closer to Westlake. The arcade has a good variety of games that are not outrageously priced, and the prize room has a decent selection of rewards based on ticket earnings. They recently went through a remodel, and I have to say, it has completely changed the vibe of the place. The emphasis now seems to be more on the restaurant and bar experience rather than just the arcade. Instead of being greeted by a large arcade counter when you walk in, there is now a host podium that makes the entrance feel much more open and welcoming. The layout is now split, with dining to the left and a more casual bar area to the right. The bright wood accents throughout the space really warm up the atmosphere and make it feel more inviting than before. One of the biggest additions is the shuffleboard area near the bar, which I was initially excited about. However, it turns out to be a paid shuffleboard experience where you play against a computer. This feels like an unnecessary cash grab. Shuffleboard is a staple of bar games because it is meant to be played with friends, so I don't understand the point of adding a computerized opponent. While I did not try it myself, I did see people struggling to figure out how to get it started, which does not inspire much confidence. I will probably give it a shot next time, but I am skeptical about the concept. Another big change is the new interactive game stadium, which is placed right before the arcade. The floors and walls are interactive, and a host runs the experience. It is a paid attraction, and while I did not participate, I watched others play, and it looked like a lot of fun. The host running the experience was engaging and energetic, which added to the excitement. This addition definitely adds some energy as you transition into the arcade section. Cleanliness is mostly good, but there are some areas for improvement. The bar tops could be wiped down more often, as I have sat down more than once to find a sticky counter from a previous guest's drink. The menus can also feel a bit grimy, which is not the best first impression when starting a night out. The staff at this location is always friendly and attentive. Whether sitting at the bar or at a table, service has always been quick and efficient. However, I have noticed that arcade machines seem to be out of order a little more often than expected. There are technicians on-site to fix issues, but certain games, like the ping pong ball drop, seem to be frequently down. It is not a dealbreaker, but it is something I have noticed more here compared to other arcades and barcades. Noise levels are exactly what you would expect from a place like this. It is loud, chaotic, and filled with kids sprinting around and shouting, so if you are looking for a quiet night out, this is not the place. That being said, it is a bar arcade, so it comes with the territory. Overall, the remodel was a great move, and it makes the space feel more modern and welcoming. There are a few operational kinks to work out, particularly with game maintenance and bar cleanliness, but the drinks are affordable, the service is solid, and the experience is fun. I am looking forward to seeing what other updates they make in the future. read more

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Man I usually hate Dave and Busters, but I came in yesterday and had such a wonderful experience. We came in around 6pm and even though it was busy, it didn't take very long to be seated. My server was Theo and he was cool. Very attentive guy and made an effort to ensure our dining experience was smooth. read more

Charging for sauce with a 20 piece wings and a $14.99 drink that was all mix. Wtf overpriced for Dave & Busters read more

Dave & Buster's Thousand Oaks - Arcades Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

I'll be completely honest, the service at the bar was probably the worse i've ever received. It was wonderful when Kya was running things, but when the shift change went down and Mike took over, it went downhill fast. I'll give him benefit of the doubt, he can make a cocktail in less than 15 seconds, but he basically ignores every single bar guest despite making eye contact. you have to literally call him over if you want to order or close out. Also i saw him take someone's soda cup that they had been drinking out of and scooped ice directly from the bin with it. are y'all not concerned with health code violations? dogshit bartender tbh read more

Fun place with decent amount of games. It's under construction so you have to go ALL THE WAY to the back to buy a gaming card. Prepare to pay if you bring a lot of kids. Overall, FUN PLACE. I upgrade the review to 4 Stars because I ALWAYS appreciate and admire when a business owner takes time to respond. read more

The ambiance was amazing and the services even better, I came today to get a new physical card for my points I have they help me to get a new one ofc I had few points left to use and I tried to used them all on the plushie machine! Ofc I failed and getting a favorite plushie for one of my friends! I tried to go to the exchange prices if I was able to get a plushie that I couldn't get but I don't know if is a manager or staff but his name was DAVID! You're a AMAZING! He help me and getting one even if I lost few points he was like is okay you can have it! This kind kindness show from somebody is amazing! Shows a lot from the people you can have in the restaurant or staff it just means a lot to me! Please thank him a lot! This kind a appreciate shows a lot from your staff! Thanks again THOUSAND THANK YOU! To you DAVID! Thanks again read more

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I love coming here for family nights. I put 3 stars because it does tend to be dirty, the service is crappy, and workers are rude. Drinks are good, the food sucks. They brought our food out in good time, but all of it was cold. read more

There was a bartender that worked Friday night and it seemed like she was the only one on the bar at about 9 pm, she proceeds to flirt with my partner and give her a huge discount on the bill while I'm standing right there. About an hour later I go up to order a drink and she walks right in front of me and ignores me to the point 20 minutes later a bar back gets my order. Terrible and unprofessional bartender. read more

Manny is amazing, he offered to accommodate our large crowd Towards the end of the night. Awesome service by our wonderful waitress Drew. She answered all our questions and made impressively accurate suggestions from the menu to match our different tastes. Love the vibe, the music and the personality of the staff in general. We will be back soon. Great job Guys read more

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I'm being generous & updating my previous review... I've visited D&B a couple times since then & wanted to see if there were any variations. Marilyn was an exceptional waitress. She was attentive & made sure we were happy. I give her 5/5 Stars... Bry was also attentive & satisfied our needs, 5/5 awesome server on our recent visit. Food: Chicken Strips were okay. Fries were a tad on the salty side... Fries are a hit & miss. Sometimes served warm or room temp. Kids Chicken Bites were fine. Comes with a good amount of French Fries. Nachos were way better than I had during my initial review visit. What a huge improvement. I appreciate that. We ended up ordering a 2nd round. My friends ordered the wings. I didn't try them but they looked inviting. They initially ordered 2 entrees of wings, then ended up ordering another one. I'll have to try those next time. Reason for bumping up another star: My dad lost a valuable item while playing a basketball game. We looked all over in multiple areas & repeatedly searched several times. Milad was a worker we thankfully ran into, in the arcade section near the basketball games way in the back. He went beyond, & was super helpful to help us find my dads lost object. Thankfully it was found! Thank you so much for your help Milad! You will spend $$$ here, especially if you have kids. You need to get Power Cards to play. Check the deals they have online, before coming or on the App. Those power cards go by fast! So if you have little ones, I suggest you hold onto those cards. I, myself, definitely enjoy to play & can spend $50 on games easily, smh lol. Con: I dislike the location of the paper towel dispenser in the restrooms. It's right above the trash receptacle & it's super low. When the paper towels automatically dispense, it's touching the top of the trash. Not hygienic especially when there's a stack of used paper towels or wet paper towels underneath :/ Overall, think of D&B as a Chuck E Cheese for Adults... Food, A Full Bar, Games for both Kids & Adults, Arcade Games, Tix for prizes, lots of TV's & a great place to watch sports. read more

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We had a great time here!! The employees were so kind and helpful. We had a small issue with our card, but Nick went above and beyond to make us feel like a valued customer. So many great games for the whole family! We had an awesome time. read more

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I took my two boys and had a really fun time. The food was excellent. I only wish there was more on my plate! The service was good but the best was the GM, Nick Wilson. He took really good care of two situations that I had. He was professional & kind. read more

It's been a few years since we last visited Dave and Buster's, but we were in TO for another reason and wanted to have a fun night out as a family. This place does not disappoint. Venue: We came in on a Saturday evening and had no problems getting a table for 4. We're seated near some large screens so I can get my college football in. Staff even changed the channels very promptly so I can watch the game of my choice. The restaurant is large, a bit noisy, but it's a gaming atmosphere. The restrooms and gaming area were clean. This place has a lot of games and many were in working condition. The games are a little pricey, but worth it for a good time. Service: Our waiter was very attentive and checked in on us frequently to make sure we had our orders and check quickly. The other staff all seemed to enjoy being around each other and had good camaraderie. Food and drinks: We all know why we come here and it's not for the food and drinks. But their menu selections will satisfy anyone with any type of diet. The quantity is large and quality is average bar and grill food. Their adult drinks are unique and tasty, definitely caters to a younger demographic. In summary, I am happy to see this place still rocking and pleasantly surprised that a family can have a nice dinner out with quality food and service. We will be back. read more

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Carmela the hostess went out of her way to be sure I we were happy with our seating. It was truly refreshing to get that type of service now-a-days. Thank you The other shoe dropped server was horrible kept telling me things were non the way then they never showed up. read more

PJ was helpful and saved our night, great place. Recommend for families including young children it's a great place to go.

The food was OK. We had to ask the waitress to warm up all the food, it's was cold. The service was really good. Our waitress was on point. The ambiance was fun. This was so much fun. read more

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The food is always tasty and has a great selection on drinks. The service is always a hit or miss there's always someone different when I go. It's a little loud but what ever sport you are into they got it always some type on entertainment that can be made for anyone there at Dave & Busters. Their wings I get every time and are yummy everytime. read more

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HORRIBLE SERVICE! The ambiance is TERRIBLE and I found a large pile of hair in my pasta. I called CORPORATE. I hope they respond. If they don't, I will keep YELP updated read more

Love this place! Kids had so much fun playing all the games. There's a nice balance of games for kids who want to play fun things and kids who want to win as many points as possible. Steven was so kind and helpful in getting us set up and the bartenders were also so welcoming, they were constantly making sure everyone was treated well. It's obviously going to be a little loud, which scared one of the kids but they loved the games so they soon forgot their fear. There are tables for you to set your drinks down throughout the arcade. Kids favorites were the racing games and DDR. Definitely coming back! We got a few prizes including a whoopee cushion but it unfortunately broke the second time the kids sat on it ;; we'll be back to win another one haha. read more

Wow! We were so thrilled with the service, staff, and accommodations that we experienced during our time at Dave & Buster's TO today! Due to the rain, we had to make a very last minute pivot for my baby shower. Nick, Todd, and our server Matthew came in to save the day. We were set up with a table for 20 people and our guests had so much fun! We purchased the eat play combos for our families that came and everyone had such a wonderful time. The food came out quickly, the kids had the time of their lives, the adults were having fun playing games and watching football. 10/10 experience. Thank you again Dave & Buster's TO for having us. We had so many people say to us that they want to come back. We had such a wonderful experience and will plan to come again! read more

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This is a nice Dave and Busters location in Thousand Oaks and not as busy as some of the other places. They have a lot of updated games and it just feels newer and nicer. Staff are pretty nice and good. I'm glad we have a Dave and Busters in Thousand Oaks and it's a great place for older kids to have some fun and win some prizes. read more

If you're looking for an exciting night of being ignored, waiting endlessly, and questioning your life choices, this is the place. We waited so long to be greeted I started to think we were part of some social experiment on human endurance. When the server finally appeared, they looked like they'd rather be anywhere else -- and honestly, same. Our drinks took forever. By the time they showed up, I was ready to file for retirement. I could've aged a decade and nobody would've noticed because no one was paying attention anyway. The staff moved slower than dial-up internet and somehow cared even less. The place was a mess, the service was nonexistent, and the vibes? Dead. Dave & Buster's should honestly rename this location to Wait & Suffer's because that's exactly what we did. 10/10 would not recommend unless you enjoy being ghosted by your waiter and watching your will to live slowly fade away. read more

We were tired and hungry after a day of shopping and decided to visit Dave and Busters. I had a cheeseburger, my friends had some Cajun pasta. The food and service was very good. This is a fun place to play arcade games to win tickets to cash in for prizes. It's also a place to watch your favorite games on TV. Bring the kids and have a great day. read more

Jordan was my bartender and he was awesome. So friendly and poured a great drink. you definitely have a great employee here.

The food is better than average bar food experience. Delicious burgers. Gormet drinks. Pizza flat breads. Fatty steaks. The service is good but takes too long sometimes. The ambience in these places is utter dog doodoo. I refuse to waltz into these ugly locations only to be assaulted by 50 db of sound, neon lights, trashy arcade video games that take cards instead of quarters. There is vr but i dont think id ever step into a D and B without any braincells because these places are so ugly when it comes to that arcade. The bar is nice. Its getting more loungey now but the whole space should be loungey. Who design Dave and Busters? They should call it Michael Bay's instead. read more

Great football Sunday experience. No crowds, excitement and awesome service. Andrea and Marlon made the family fun in the game and dining areas memorable. Thank you!! read more

Dave & Buster's Thousand Oaks - Arcades Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Management gives free stuff to people because the business is failing in on itself. Very glad some customers ("guests") had a great time, but if they knew what is happening behind the scenes they'd be appalled & disgusted. Ambiance is too loud, too scattered, food is very basic especially for the price. The game cards (or tokens) are a complete ripoff & the prizes are pretty bad unless you've spent multiple hundreds. Not worth the money or time. Feel bad for the staff. read more

Talk about class! My son came with a few friends and it was the most memorable experience I could ask for. I had a bad day at work, but committed to a play date here. It was just nice that staff had made an effort to come to the table to make sure all was well. Thank you Dave and busters staff, for making my terrible night good! read more

I've been to this location twice now and since it's newer then some of the other locations I would recommend this one as it's clean, spacious, and they seem to have figured it all out as customer service has always been pretty good. I'm not much of an arcade gamer sort so my review is strictly for the bar & dining experience. I feel that they handle large parties pretty well so this could definitely be a fun spot for a big birthday or celebratory bash. Both times I've come here we're for birthday parties and I was impressed that with 10+ people at both events the staff are pretty stellar and on it. We've been lucky to have had two really good servers both times & overall I know it's hard to handle large parties as one server so I'd say they do pretty well. The cocktails definitely aren't "craft" cocktails in my opinion but they are fun! I had the strawberry watermelon Margarita recently and was pretty good. A little sugary but again, a fun festive drink that catches the eye because of the frozen red ice cubes. They crank out a lot of drinks for that reason I don't think the cocktails can be too fancy but all in all they are good. The food is also a solid 4/5 stars. Lots of yummy finger foods and appetizers to pick from. They have a good menu. I personally loved the truffle fries, chicken strips, and pigs in a blanket with a cheesy dipping sauce, yum! You can't go wrong with bar food and shareable bites. Great spot for special events and kid friendly up until a certain time frame. It's a nice halfway point for being fun for the little ones and cool enough for the adults. read more

Dave & Buster's Thousand Oaks - Arcades Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

This is definitely a fun place to go. Coming here, you have to be prepared to spend a bit more money, especially if you're getting food & drinks and playing the games. Typically food and drinks are higher priced at places like this, but I was pleasantly surprised by the prices. The drink I ordered was cheaper than I would expect from a place like this, and all our meals were under $20 each. The giant pretzel was good - could've used a bit more salt. The Chimichurri bowl, though, was delicious. I would 100% order this the next time I'm back at the restaurant. Games are also super fun here, and you can bring alcohol into the arcade which is fun. Saturdays are busy, so you'll have to wait a bit for your game to open up. But overall, a fun place to go for the evening. read more

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This arcade is so fun for all ages and has SOOOO many games. The feeling is so relaxed at the bar and food area and high energy trying to win all the games! The food also tastes really good and they have some very good options. Oh one other thing is Nick the manager is one of the nicest people you will ever meet! He is so kind and helpful if you need anything! I love this place for whenever I go out with friends or by myself! read more

Best smoked BBQ in California. Try the Chicken, Tri-tip and pork. Amazing and don't waste your time on Bandits or Woodranch. Everything is way better. read more