Dave & Buster’s is a well-known family entertainment center that pairs a full arcade floor with a full-service restaurant and bar. The Indianapolis-area location is in Greenwood, Indiana, just south of the city proper in the Indianapolis metro. It is a popular stop for families, birthday parties, and group outings looking to combine games, food, and drinks under one roof.
The Greenwood venue is part of a national chain, so guests can expect a familiar layout: a large arcade floor packed with redemption and video games, sports-viewing screens, a dining room, and a separate bar area. The setup makes it a flexible destination, ranging from a quick post-dinner game session to a multi-hour birthday celebration.
Indianapolis has no shortage of gaming-focused entertainment. Visitors exploring the local scene can also check out Tappers Arcade Bar and 16-Bit Bar+Arcade for a more bar-centered arcade experience, or Sandbox VR and Punch Bowl Social for different kinds of group entertainment.
At a Glance
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | Greenwood, IN |
| Phone | +1 317-534-6540 |
| Hours | Daily 10AM–12AM (Sun–Thu); 10AM–1AM (Fri–Sat) |
| Rating | 4.3 out of 5 from 1,800 Google reviews |
| Best For | Birthdays, group outings, family-friendly arcade and dining |
What Players Say
Based on 1,800 Google reviews, Dave & Buster’s in Greenwood earns a 4.3-star average and delivers a lively, family-friendly experience that pairs a strong food menu with a broad game selection. The venue is widely praised as a fun destination for birthdays and group gatherings, with generally upbeat staff and a kid-friendly atmosphere. The same reviews, however, consistently flag the cost: food, drinks, and game credits add up quickly, and several visitors caution that budgeting generously is essential for a group outing.
Food earns some of the strongest marks across the highlights. One reviewer noted that the “food was fresh and tasty,” reflecting a broader pattern of positive feedback on the menu. The family-friendly atmosphere is another clear strength, with one guest describing the venue as “very fun clean and kid friendly.” Downloading the D&B app before visiting is widely recommended; one regular advised, “Most important tip is to download the D&B app ahead of time if you care about extras!”
Pricing is the most-cited downside. Game credits and arcade play are described as expensive, with one visitor noting “the gaming is kind of crazy in pricing, but well worth the experience.” Service quality is uneven across visits. Some guests report attentive servers — one diner praised “our waitress was very attentive and actually seemed like she wanted to be there” — while others describe slow service or billing confusion, including reports of being “asked for tips for buying play cards.” Drinks draw mixed reactions: one party noted that “we ordered a number of drinks but none of them were strong and mostly juice.”
Prize redemption is another recurring complaint. One parent observed that “tickets are impossible to get good prizes so that’s disappointing to little kids.” Noise is also a frequent topic: “it is hard to hear when you’re sitting down to eat to talk to each other.” Game condition is largely positive but does vary — one visitor pointed out that “literally every game except 1 was in order and they were actively working on it,” suggesting maintenance experiences are not entirely consistent across visits.
Games & Machines
As a family entertainment center, Dave & Buster’s operates a large, varied arcade floor built around ticket-redemption games and video game cabinets designed to appeal to families and groups. The venue is listed as a restaurant in its public category data, reflecting that dining is a meaningful part of the experience alongside the gaming. Without a published machine list, specific titles and counts are not available in this directory, but the chain’s standard layout typically pairs a mix of redemption games, sports games, racing-style cabinets, and prize-vending machines with the broader dining room.
Visiting
The Greenwood Dave & Buster’s sits in the southern Indianapolis metro area. Hours run daily from 10AM, with Sunday through Thursday closing at midnight and Friday and Saturday closing at 1AM, giving late-night visitors plenty of flexibility. The phone line for inquiries is +1 317-534-6540, and the official Greenwood location page is hosted on the Dave & Buster’s website.
Because it operates as a restaurant-bar-arcade hybrid, guests should expect a sit-down dining menu alongside the game floor, plus alcoholic beverages from the bar. While the venue is not specifically listed as a dedicated party venue in this directory, visitor feedback consistently highlights it as a popular choice for birthdays and group outings. Guests planning a visit are encouraged to budget generously for food, drinks, and game credits, and downloading the Dave & Buster’s app ahead of time is widely recommended to access discounts and extras.
For more options across the Indianapolis area, browse the full arcade finder or explore the interactive arcade map. Other Indianapolis-area venues listed in this directory include Tappers Arcade Bar, 16-Bit Bar+Arcade, Sandbox VR, and Punch Bowl Social. Arcade owners can claim their listing to update the information shown here.