Dave & Buster’s Northridge is a large-format entertainment complex that combines a modern arcade, a sports bar, and a full-service restaurant under one roof. Located at 9301 Tampa Ave Ste 212 in Santa Clarita, California, the venue occupies a busy retail corridor and caters to groups looking for a one-stop mix of food, drinks, and games.
The space leans heavily on the chain’s polished, high-energy aesthetic — neon lighting, plenty of seating, and 40-foot screens broadcasting live sports. It’s positioned as a mainstream party destination rather than a niche retro arcade, with a Power Card system driving the games floor and private event rooms handling everything from kids’ birthdays to corporate team builders.
At a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Address | 9301 Tampa Ave Ste 212, Santa Clarita, California |
| Phone | +1 818-739-3100 |
| Hours | Sun–Tue 10 AM–12 AM; Wed–Sat 10 AM–1 AM |
| Rating | 3.9 out of 5 from 2,900 Google reviews |
| Best For | Large groups, casual drinkers, kids’ parties, families |
What Players Say
Across roughly 2,900 Google reviews, the venue earns praise for its atmosphere, drink menu, and game variety, while drawing criticism for inconsistent service and machine uptime. Atmosphere leads the positive feedback: one reviewer called it “absolutely top-tier and made for a great bonding experience” — Google review. The bar program also gets consistent love, with visitors noting that “the Cadillac Margaritas were absolutely the bomb” — Google review.
Game selection skews positive as well, with one guest pointing out “a great variety of games—from classic arcade options to newer interactive ones” — Google review. Family and private-event experiences land firmly in the plus column too: a parent shared, “We celebrated my daughter’s birthday in one of their private rooms, and it was absolutely amazing!” — Google review. Several reviewers also flagged midweek deals, with one noting “on Wednesdays, their games are half off, so it’s a good day to go” — Google review.
Service is the most-mentioned theme, and it’s a split. Multiple guests praised standout staff, including one who said “Ernie the manager on duty went above and beyond to make sure I was attended with the upmost outstanding service” — Google review. But others flagged slow food delivery and missing items: one diner reported “it took the waitress to deliver 2 food items and 2 drinks. I’m still waiting on my food” — Google review. Machine condition is another recurring concern, with a guest complaining that “many of them were broken, and we literally had to hunt someone down to fix them” — Google review. On price, one party summed it up: “we spent about $125 on food and drinks, plus $40 on a game card” — Google review. Food quality itself draws mixed takes, including one reviewer who said “the food quality is not good but the atmosphere is beautiful and the staff are amazing” — Google review.
Games & Machines
The games floor runs on a Power Card swipe system, with redemption tickets capped at 1,500 per card. The lineup covers racing games, immersive shooters, air hockey tables, basketball games, and a wide range of redemption games. Two signature attractions anchor the space: the Human Crane and The Arena. The venue also offers Social Bays for group play, and a Season Pass program for repeat visitors.
This is a chain sports bar/arcade/restaurant hybrid rather than a standalone retro arcade — there are no vintage or rare cabinets on the floor, just the modern swipe-card and redemption games typical of any Dave & Buster’s location.
Visiting
Dave & Buster’s Northridge is located at 9301 Tampa Ave Ste 212 in Santa Clarita, California, and can be reached at +1 818-739-3100. The official location page is at daveandbusters.com for menus, deals, and bookings. Doors open at 10 AM daily, with closing times split between midnight (Sunday through Tuesday) and 1 AM (Wednesday through Saturday).
The kitchen runs a full menu — Dave’s Double Cheeseburger, Fish & Chips, Boneless Wings, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Classic Goldfingers, Parmesan Garlic Chicken Caesar Salad, plus burgers, steaks, salads, loaded nachos, and desserts. The bar serves craft beers, signature cocktails, curated wines, and mocktails; alcohol is available to guests 21 and over, while many events remain open to all ages (minor policies vary by event).
Eat & Play Combos start at $19.99 (entrée plus a $10 Power Card, with an Unlimited Game Play upgrade option). The $5 Happy Hour covers a 22oz domestic draft, a $7 glass of wine, a $6 Watermelon Rita, a $7 Moonshine LIT, a $7 Dangerous Waters Island Punch, and an $8 Henny Strawberry Nirvana. During world soccer matches, $5 Lime Time ‘Ritas and 22oz Drafts run alongside the 40-foot screens — the chain’s headline match-day pitch at this location.
Parties and group events can be booked online or by contacting the event-planning team. Tailored packages are available for kids’ birthdays, adult social events, corporate events, team building, and school functions, with options including room rental, Unlimited Game Play, or 50% Teambuilding rates (subject to a $1,000 party minimum spend). A non-refundable deposit and signed contract are required to lock in a booking. Recurring programming includes football, soccer, basketball, and UFC watch parties, plus Fantasy Football, Trivia, and holiday events around Christmas and New Year’s.
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