Dave & Buster’s Modesto is the Central Valley outpost of one of America’s largest arcade-and-sports-bar chains, set in Modesto, California. The Modesto location follows the brand’s large-format entertainment template: a sprawling games floor, a full-service kitchen, and a sports bar anchored by oversized HD screens. It’s the kind of place designed for birthdays, group outings, and game-day crowds rather than quiet, curated gameplay.
Modesto itself sits in the heart of California’s Central Valley, a region better known for agriculture than for arcade culture. Within the city, the retro arcade scene is anchored by smaller venues like At The Pier Arcade and Claw Daddy Arcades at Vintage Faire Mall, while entertainment centers such as Funworks Modesto offer a different family-fair flavor. Dave & Buster’s stakes out the high-energy, adults-and-families-together end of that spectrum.
At a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Address | Modesto, CA |
| Phone | +1 209-458-6700 |
| Hours | Sun–Tue 10 AM–12 AM; Wed–Thu 10 AM–1 AM; Fri 10 AM–1 AM; Sat 10 AM–2 AM |
| Rating | 3.7 out of 5 from 841 reviews |
| Best For | Families, large groups, date night, casual drinkers |
The Scene
The Modesto venue leans hard into the sports-bar side of the Dave & Buster’s brand. The atmosphere is loud and crowd-driven, with 40-foot HD screens broadcasting live football, soccer, basketball, UFC, and hockey. Groups gather around Power Card game stations, and the floor is built to absorb big parties on weekends.
The Happy Hour program — featuring $5 drinks on 22-ounce select domestic drafts, glasses of wine, and specialty cocktails — pairs directly with that watch-party identity. A stated standout on the venue’s own marketing materials is the combination of those 40-foot screens with $5 Lime Time ‘Ritas and 22-ounce drafts during world soccer matches, framing the Modesto location more as a sports destination with a games floor attached than as a dedicated arcade.
Note that the directory lists this venue as a video arcade, while the brand’s own site markets Modesto primarily as a sports bar, restaurant, and entertainment destination. Visitors expecting a quiet retro hall should adjust expectations accordingly.
Games & Machines
Game play at Dave & Buster’s Modesto runs on the chain’s Power Card system. Players load value onto a rechargeable card, then tap in at individual stations across the floor. Card balances can be checked online, and reloads happen at on-site Power Card reload stations.
The games lineup includes racing games, immersive shooters, air hockey, basketball arcade games, the Human Crane, The Arena, Social Bays, and a rotation of classic redemption games. The chain also runs a Season Pass membership for frequent visitors, and Eat & Play Combos package an entree with $10 in Power Card value starting at $19.99. An Unlimited Game Play upgrade is also available.
- Power Card card-system play with online balance check
- Season Pass membership program
- Human Crane and The Arena as headline attractions
- Social Bays designed for group play
- Classic redemption games alongside racing and immersive shooters
Visiting
Dave & Buster’s Modesto is listed at a Modesto, CA address. The venue is family-friendly with all ages welcome during regular operating hours; guests must be at least 21 years old to be served alcohol, and minor policies can vary by location, so call ahead for specifics on late-night visits with kids.
Hours run 10 AM to midnight Sunday through Tuesday, 10 AM to 1 AM Wednesday through Friday, and 10 AM to 2 AM on Saturdays. Phone lines are staffed at +1 209-458-6700, and the brand’s official Modesto page is available through the Dave & Buster’s website.
The full kitchen covers burgers, steaks, salads, wings, nachos, and desserts — menu standouts include the Dave’s Double Cheeseburger, Fish & Chips, Boneless Wings, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Classic Goldfingers, and Parmesan Garlic Chicken Caesar Salad. The bar serves craft beer, signature cocktails, wines, spirits, and mocktails, and Happy Hour specials anchor the weekday drink program. Events programmed on site include world soccer match viewing, college sports viewing, UFC fight nights, football watch parties, fantasy football, trivia nights, basketball viewing, kids’ birthday parties, adult social events, corporate events, and team-building gatherings, plus Play Academy and schools programs.
Party booking is supported in-store and online, with event planner support for kids’ birthdays, adult socials, corporate events, and team-building gatherings. Gift Cards are available, on-site event planners handle the logistics, and the venue offers private party and event rooms alongside its sports-bar seating area. If you’re mapping out other Modesto stops, browse the full arcade finder directory or zoom out on the interactive arcade map to compare nearby venues. Operators who run this location can claim the listing to keep details current.