Dave & Buster’s Marietta – Atlanta is a large-format arcade and entertainment venue located in Marietta, Georgia, just northwest of Atlanta. It operates under the well-known Dave & Buster’s brand, combining a sprawling arcade floor, full restaurant, and bar with attractions like bowling and darts. The chain’s “eat, drink, play” formula makes this location a one-stop option for birthdays, corporate outings, date nights, and casual gatherings where variety matters more than deep specialization.
The Marietta venue has been recently renovated, and the refreshed interior and added attractions have drawn positive attention from visitors who appreciate the modernized atmosphere. As part of a national chain, the location draws crowds that include families with kids, couples, and groups — a useful note for anyone planning when to visit. Within Marietta, this Dave & Buster’s is one of several entertainment destinations, sitting alongside options like The Blue Ghost Arcade, Flashback Games, and the high-energy Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Marietta.
For readers exploring arcades in Marietta and the broader Atlanta metro, finding the right fit usually comes down to a few trade-offs: pure-play pinball and classic cabinets on one end, big-box entertainment complexes on the other. The Dave & Buster’s Marietta location leans firmly toward the latter, and visitors searching for that style of experience can use the arcade directory to compare it against smaller, more focused venues elsewhere in the city.
At a Glance
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | 2215 D and B Dr SE, Marietta, GA |
| Phone | +1 770-951-5554 |
| Hours | Mon–Thu 10AM–12AM; Fri & Sat 10AM–2AM; Sun 10AM–12AM |
| Rating | 4.1 out of 5 from approximately 9,000 Google reviews |
| Best For | Families, group events, date nights, and casual arcade play with food and drinks |
What Players Say
Based on roughly 9,000 reviews, the Marietta location earns a 4.1-star average that reflects a generally positive experience with several recurring caveats. The most consistent theme is the breadth of games on the floor — 22 mentions lean positive, with one visitor noting “they have many games that other locations don’t offer” — Google review. Renovations and the addition of attractions like The Arena are also a frequent bright spot, described as “the sleek renovations gave this place the facelift it needed!” — Google review, and the family-friendly atmosphere earns praise in 16 comments, including “this place is great for going with kids, family, and for a date night” — Google review.
Food quality, however, is a genuine split. Of 28 mentions, sentiment runs mixed, summed up cleanly by one reviewer who called it “the arcade is a 5* and the food is a 3*” — Google review. Appetizers and certain entrees earn praise, while greasy dishes, small portions, and weak cocktails come up as common gripes; the bar-and-drink theme draws 12 mixed mentions, including “drinks are on the pricier side too, but that’s expected for a place like this” — Google review. Service tells a similar two-sided story across 30 mentions: individual staff members earn glowing reviews — “Once you get an employee, they’re GREAT” — Google review — but understaffing drives long waits, captured in 14 negative mentions like “waited 50 minutes for our drinks, waited an hour and half for our food” — Google review.
Machine condition is a theme that earns its own caveat. Across 10 mentions, sentiment is mixed, with reports of “some machines were worn down, scratched up, or not working” — Google review. Pricing is also mixed across 15 mentions, though some guests find the dine-and-play combo a strong value — “highly recommend the dine and play combo — worth the $ and a bang for the buck” — Google review. Finally, crowd behavior skews negative: 7 weekend-evening mentions describe a rowdy atmosphere, captured in a reviewer’s note that the “Saturday night crowd was not most enjoyable (loud, stolen games/tokens, just on edge of sketchy)” — Google review. Weeknights tend to run calmer and more enjoyable — a useful planning note for anyone picking a visit time.
Games & Machines
Specific machine-level details for the Marietta location are not published in the venue record, but as a video arcade inside a Dave & Buster’s the floor runs the standard full-spectrum mix: redemption and ticket games, racing and sports simulators, shooter cabinets, rhythm titles, and newer skill-and-attraction pieces like The Arena. Reviews repeatedly mention bowling and darts among the non-arcade attractions on site. Readers who prefer a narrower, cabinet-focused lineup can compare the larger Dave & Buster’s setup against smaller Marietta arcades such as The Blue Ghost Arcade using the interactive arcade map.
Visiting
The Marietta Dave & Buster’s sits at 2215 D and B Dr SE, just off the I-75 corridor that funnels Atlanta-area traffic into Cobb County. Phone inquiries can be directed to +1 770-951-5554, and full location details, including any active promotions, are available through the official Dave & Buster’s website. Hours run 10AM to midnight Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and 10AM to 2AM on Friday and Saturday — late enough to cover both an afternoon outing and a late-night visit. The extended hours on Friday and Saturday also give groups time to play after dinner service ends.
Food, drinks, and games are integrated on-site under one roof, which is part of the venue’s appeal for parties and group bookings. Guests in the reviews often flag service and wait times as the biggest variable, and timing a visit for a weekday or earlier in the evening is a recurring piece of advice. For other entertainment options in Marietta, including karting and additional arcade spots, the arcade finder and the full Marietta listings are the quickest ways to compare venues side by side. Venue owners who want to update hours, photos, or event details can do so through the claim your listing page.