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Game Theory Restaurant + Bar

4.4 (562 reviews)
Open • 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated 1 week ago

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Chicken Flight
Gabriel C.

Great Place overall! The chicken tenders were great, appeared to be hand-tossed. My wife and I ordered the Chicken Flight shareable and it was worth it! It came with three flavors and your choice of two sauces. Our host was very kind, and very helpful. The place made me feel like I was at home. We were able to try some new games and didn't have a limit on what we can play. I will definitely be back for date night!

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Allison F.

Love the concept of this but prepare the wait can be long with people playing games. Reservations or getting there right when they open is recommended. Crowded on week nights even! Bar food and cocktails/ lots of options!

Miste A.

When you call do not expect it to be answered professionally. I called and had to say is this Game Theory? It was crowed on a Friday night. They have an outstanding number of games and I love that they have mocktails.

Crissy H.

It is always wonderful to enjoy an event with our Yelp Elite family. Thank you, Kendall! We were treated to a brunch, swag, and cocktails. Surprisingly, I really enjoyed the brunch. We had several choices: bacon, sausage, chicken n' waffles, eggs, and tortillas with a few condiments. The eggs were really good. I made an egg and bacon soft taco. I added cheese and fresh avocado, and it was very good. I also had a sample of their chicken n' waffles; the chicken was seasoned very well. My cocktail: Grapefruit Mojito I tend to be on the fence when it comes to their drinks; it could possibly be the drinks I've chosen. The Mojito didn't really have a taste. What stood out the most were the syrup and a hint of mint. Overall, what made the event so rewarding was our Yelp Elite family. Having the options to dine while playing games and catching up is always worth the time! The restaurant is always clean and well organzied whenever I visit, it is quite comfortable and inviting. My only takeaway: In particular, when there are events or heavy traffic. It would be beneficial to have more than one bartender. At a certain point, people were being forgotten and had to remind the waiter that they still had not received their drinks.

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Keke K.

Went here for a Yelp event and loved the vibes. Tons of board games, fun atmosphere, and a great cocktail/mocktail menu. I tried the Notorious F.I.G. cocktail (fig + crushed raspberries) on our server's recommendation and it was excellent. The chicken and waffles were good but pretty standard. The highlight was definitely the fun drinks, and I'd definitely come back for cocktails and games with friends. just for the fun cocktails

Charlotte B.

What a fun spot!! They have so many games to choose from to play at the table. They charge for unlimited play and play without purchase of food or alcohol. The brussel sprouts had great flavor and could have used a bit more time in the oven. The mini pies were all fantastic and such a perfect idea. The chicken sandwich wasn't anything special. The skirt steak tacos had good flavor. The cheesecake was frozen and we were hoping for more fresh. The cookies were homemade and super yummy!! The ambiance inside is great and the service was fantastic!!

Bad & Bougie Charcuterie Board and Chip Dip Duo
Dmitri A. N.

Snuck by this time for happy hour with a group of 7 coworkers from 530 into the evening. As usual, the pure joy of free reign of the game library combined with my favorite brussel sprouts and truffle fries was a welcome end to a long week. Everyone, staff and guest alike, were in a wonderful and friendly mood as I have come to expect here. For two happy hour drinks, two happy hour apps, and two specialty drinks, I walked away $70 lighter for the night. I really love the easy going vibe here and am always looking for an excuse to get a group of at least 3 to come around. I will say that this time I did have trouble ordering more since our server did not come by often, which was unusual based on other times I have come.

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Kylie F.

Yet another great time at game theory! We make a 45 min drive here and it is well worth it. The game selection is great and the staff is genuinely happy to help you both with food and with playing your games! This time we got the chicken quesadilla, mac and cheese, and cookies. The quesadilla is huge for an appetizer and has a great semi spicy sauce inside. The mac and cheese was just okay, a little dry from the oven bake. The cookies are fantastic especially with the ice cream on the side. This time we sat at a booth, which I will say was a bit uncomfortable/awkward. The table was very far from both booth chairs, and I would suggest cushions on the bench. I was having trouble sitting the whole time without some extra support. And the table distance made it harder to reach the game at times. But I love this place and will definitely be back!

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Les G.

I pretended I was Figgy Smalls while sipping my Notorious F.I.G. Love this place. It's comfortable and inviting, I wish I'd have brought a ton of friends for game time! I ordered the bavarian pretzel appetizer, served with the stone ground mustard. Delicious! The Notorious FIG is wonderful and has won a place in my heart. I also ordered the bacon jam sliders and fries. Service was awesome. Hunter was my server, and he was being trained by Destiny. Great duo! I'll have to come back on a Friday or Saturday to check out the nightlife. Or a Tuesday for Taco Tuesday specials. I'll be back and ..."live every day like a hustle."

Kelvin Z.

I saw this place when it was featured on the show, The Texas Bucket List, and I thought it was the coolest idea. Now, I finally had the opportunity to come and visit... twice in one week no less! The first was for an work-related holiday Secret Santa. I'll start by saying the staff were incredibly accommodating. Although we didn't reserve the space in the back, they allowed us to use multiple tables not just for the large party but to place our gifts and belongings. On this night, I started off with a drink from the seasonal menu - the Praline Old Fashioned. It had the perfect level of warm carmelized sweetness to accent the oak and boldness of the whiskey. We got several of the appetizers. The chicken wings were crispy and well seasoned - the firecracker is the flavor I recommend but all are great. The brussel sprouts were definitely a nice surprise. I'm not usually a fan of brussel sprouts but these were crispy and had that sweet chili glaze. The bitterness was tolerable and not overwhelming at all. Lastly, the favorite appetizer for the night were the Boomtown Shrimp. 12 come per order. I could have easily inhaled all of them if it was just for myself. This is a must get. For main, I got the popcorn chicken. Listed as their number #1 seller, I feel like it certainly delivered on quality. Crunchy on the outside, tender and juicey on the inside, and flavorful throughout. This was already a great first impression of Game Theory. Less than a week later, I'd return for a dinner with some friends. This time, I got to be in the reserved room in the back. There was a TV, a separate selection of board games, and built-in speakers for your own music if desired. To start off the night, we got the Bad & Bougie Charcuterie Board. It was a pretty standard charcuterie board. Highlight was the glazed pecans for me. For main, I got the mini pie combo, opting for the Aussie Meat Pie and Viet Philly. I liked both pies. The Aussie honestly tasted like a regular meat pie. I couldn't tell if there was marmite in there (then again, I've never had marmite before). The Viet Philly was the more flavorful of the two. The marinade of the beef definitely delivered on that traditional Pho flavor. To compliment everything, I did get two drinks. First was the mock-tai - tasted exactly like a mocktail without the alcohol. Then was another one of the seasonal drinks. This time, it was the Seasonal Depression. It was a cinnamon-based drink that I really enjoyed. Finally, to end the night, we got dessert. More specficially, we got ALL of the desserts. Literally. Simply put, all of them were absolutely delectable. My favorites were the cookies (chocolate chip and hot chocolate) and bread pudding. Last but not least, I have to mention the service. Every staff I've interacted with, on both visits, were exceptional. All in all, I'm looking forward to one day coming back for whatever occasion it may be.

Caroline N.

Super fun bar and restaurant concept! I stopped by on a Tuesday evening during happy hour (Happy Hour per website Mon-Thu 4-6PM; Fri & Sun 3-6PM but in person a monitor said Monday HH is until 9pm). They conveniently lay out their whole menu on their website: http://www.gametheorytx.com/menus/ If you want to play board games without ordering food/drink it's about $8. If you do order food/drink then the library fee is $3.50. If you come during happy hour, you can take advantage of their amazing deals and end up paying about $8 anyway to play and enjoy a drink. For me, I opted for the latter option paying $3.50 to play with friends + $5 daiquiri HH price! We also ordered Brussels sprouts and truffle fries for the group, both being delicious and huge portions! My party of 5 and I had a great time playing Exploding Kittens, Wavelength, Incohearant, Hues and Cues, and Uno (ending our night and our friendships (lol jk). This is such a cool concept, and I'd definitely come back to take advantage of their huge library of games and specials!

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Alyssa H.

This is the absolute best place to unplug and reconnect with people. You can definitely tell the locals love it and I can see why. They have pretty much every board game you can think of and it is unlimited play. The food is great too. And the portion sizes are very fair and so are the prices. It is $3.50 per person to play the board games but if you don't play, they just take that fee off which I appreciate. This was such a fun experience, we had a great time!

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Marianne C.

I really enjoyed my visit to Game Theory. Growing up, I wasn't really exposed to a whole lot of "game nights" with friends neither with family but this whole concept is really something I could get on board with. As a yelper I'm a foodie first. So we start there. Based on their menu, they have a solid food list and nicely crafted cocktails to pair with the munchables whether it's a charcuterie board, wings or boomtown shrimp. We came around 2pm so it wasn't busy, Selah explained everything well especially how they charge if you want to play any game from their extensive game library. This place is definitely one to come back whenever for another game night with friend or just some dinner, drinks or snacks alone. A solid choice on South Main.

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Is there wifi available at this location?

Yes there is free wifi!

Is this establishment dog friendly?

Dogs are allowed on the patio! Health code doesnt allow dogs in restaurants.

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We are open for lunch on Friday-Sunday only right now!

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