Dave & Buster’s Thousand Oaks is a polished eat-play-watch hybrid that bundles a full arcade, a sports bar, and a restaurant kitchen into one high-energy venue. Listed in the Oxnard section of this directory, the address places the venue in Thousand Oaks, California, within easy reach of Ventura County.
The newly remodeled space leans into the chain’s eat-and-play concept, pairing a sprawling game floor with HDTVs throughout, plush seating, and private Watch Rooms designed for big groups and game-day crowds. It is a venue that markets itself to families during the day and to adult happy-hour crowds after dark, balancing a kid-friendly daytime atmosphere with a rowdier nighttime bar scene.
At a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Address | Thousand Oaks, CA |
| Phone | +1 805-857-7800 |
| Hours | Mon–Tue 10 AM–12 AM · Wed–Sat 10 AM–1 AM · Sun 10 AM–12 AM |
| Rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 1,600 Google reviews |
| Best For | Large groups, casual drinkers, kids parties, date night |
What Players Say
Reviewers most often praise the staff, with 38 mentions of positive service and one Google review noting, “Great service like that is hard to find — we’ll definitely be coming back.” The atmosphere and vibe theme also trends positive across 20 mentions, summed up by a reviewer asking, “want a place that has everything from games to food to beer and more???”
Food and drink quality draws mixed reactions across 28 mentions, with one Google review stating simply, “Food was amazing.” On the other side of the menu, wait times and table service attract 12 negative mentions, including a reviewer who said, “I waited over 2hours for some wings including my mom.”
Game selection and machine condition get mixed feedback across 15 mentions, with one Google review complaining, “Too many out of order games and the photo booth took $6.” Family visits trend positive with 16 mentions, exemplified by a reviewer calling it a “Great place to take the family.”
Special events such as line dancing earn praise across 8 mentions, with one Google review writing, “Thursday Line Dancing Nights are so fun!!! So welcoming, great music.” Several reviewers note that this location is “significantly smaller than many of their other branches,” and pricing gets mixed reviews across 8 mentions, including a positive nod to “Wednesday is 1/2 off games.” Management responsiveness trends positive across 12 mentions, with one Google review stating that “the manager did come by, checked on us, and corrected the situation.”
Games & Machines
The Thousand Oaks location runs on Dave & Buster’s Power Card system, where players load credits onto a rechargeable card and feed them into the games. A Power Card kiosk and balance checker are available on-site, and players can opt into the D&B Summer Season Pass for repeat visits.
The floor features a 40-foot WOW! Wall as a signature attraction, alongside the chain’s signature Human Crane game. Other games and experiences include High-Tech Darts, Social Shuffle, racing games, immersive shooters, air hockey, basketball games, redemption games, Arena amusement experiences, and Social Bays.
Visiting
Dave & Buster’s Thousand Oaks is located in Thousand Oaks, CA, and can be reached at +1 805-857-7800. Standard hours run 10 AM to midnight Sunday through Tuesday, and 10 AM to 1 AM Wednesday through Saturday. The venue is open to all ages, with a 21-and-over policy for anyone ordering alcohol; minor policies vary by location.
The restaurant serves a full menu including Dave’s Double Cheeseburger, steaks, fish & chips, boneless wings, crispy chicken sandwich, Goldfingers, Parmesan Garlic Chicken Caesar Salad, salads, desserts, and loaded nachos. The bar offers craft beers, signature cocktails such as the Tres Tequila Rita, Backwoods Blueberry Lemonade, D&B Long Island Tea, Watermelon Rita, Moonshine LIT, Dangerous Waters Island Punch, and Henny Strawberry Nirvana, plus 22oz domestic drafts, glasses of wine, and mocktails. The Eat & Play Combo starts at $19.99 (an entrée plus a $10 Power Card), an Unlimited Game Play upgrade is available, $5 Happy Hour drinks are offered, Power Cards start at $10, and redemption-game tickets cap at 1,500.
Parties and group events can be booked through the venue’s “Book an Event” channel, with dedicated event planners, packages for kids’ birthdays, adult social events, corporate and team-building events, and a private Watch Room with plush seating and a big screen available for VIP gatherings. Scheduled entertainment includes Fantasy Football, soccer watch parties, basketball watch parties, UFC watch parties, trivia, and Schools/Play Academy offerings.
Looking for more options in the area? Browse the full arcade finder or open the interactive arcade map. Other venues listed nearby include Lucky Strike Oxnard, Pastime Legends Video Games & Arcade Showroom, harley’s Camarillo Bowl, Moby’s On Main, and Kawaii Klaws. Venue owners can claim their listing to update these details.