Dave & Buster’s Kentwood anchors a corner of the West Michigan entertainment market, pairing a sprawling arcade floor with a full-service restaurant and bar. The venue is the local outpost of a well-known national chain that has spent decades refining the eat-and-play concept under one roof. Visitors will find the address in Kentwood, just south of Grand Rapids proper, making it an easy drive from anywhere in the metro area.
For Grand Rapids-area residents looking for indoor entertainment that works across age groups, this location has become a familiar default. The mix of games, screens tuned to live sports, and a sit-down menu covers family outings, after-work gatherings, and corporate events from a single booking. Late hours on every night of the week make it a flexible option when most other entertainment options have already closed their doors.
The Kentwood location is one of several nearby venues competing for the same audience, including GameTime Fun Park, Main Event Grand Rapids, Stella’s Lounge, Lucky Strike Grand Rapids, and Rebounderz Grand Rapids. Locals weighing D&B against other choices can compare options through the arcade finder or browse the wider regional picture on the interactive arcade map.
At a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | Kentwood, MI |
| Phone | +1 616-224-8800 |
| Hours | Monday–Thursday 10 AM–12 AM; Friday & Saturday 10 AM–1 AM; Sunday 10 AM–12 AM |
| Rating | 4.1 out of 5 from 4,700 Google reviews |
| Best For | Families, group events, sports viewing, and a combined arcade-and-dining night out |
What Players Say
The Kentwood D&B draws a steady crowd and earns a generally favorable response from the people who walk through the door. Recent visitor feedback points to a lively mix of arcade games, sports viewing, and sit-down dining that works well for families, date nights, and group events. Food and drink quality receives mixed but generally favorable marks, and the Wednesday half-price specials on games and food stand out as a clear value. The recurring caveats, however, are hard to miss: inconsistent service, a noticeable number of out-of-order machines, and everyday pricing that even fans describe as steep.
The atmosphere and the family-friendly tone are two of the most consistent bright spots. One visitor summed it up as “Excellent atmosphere. Well set up for a restaurant” — Google review, while another called it “Great fun for families with kids of any age.” — Google review. The bar side earns praise for pour quality even when prices sting, as in “Drinks are expensive but strong.” — Google review. Promotion days also generate real enthusiasm, with the Wednesday deal prompting notes like “Half off food and games! Staff was great, tons of games.” — Google review.
On the other side of the ledger, several operational complaints recur enough to be worth flagging before a visit. Food, despite its many fans, draws mixed reactions overall, with one diner writing “The food was delicious and the atmosphere was very warm.” — Google review and others less convinced. Service is the other recurring split: staff experiences swing from one reviewer’s “My company held an event here and I have to say the service was beyond incredible” — Google review to another’s “This was the absolute worst service I have ever received in my entire life” — Google review. Game-floor conditions get dinged too, including reports that “The tap to play from your phone doesn’t work on half the games.” — Google review. Cleanliness is a smaller but persistent theme, with one visitor noting “Walking in and immediately saw the trash can overflowed with trash.” — Google review. And on cost, the honest take comes through in “It costs a lot to have fun here but that’s to be expected.” — Google review.
Games & Machines
Dave & Buster’s Kentwood operates as a large-format video arcade built around a phone-tap play system rather than individual coin-operated cabinets. Visitor reports describe a broad floor of games aimed at a mixed-age crowd, with enough variety to keep groups entertained across a full evening. As is common with high-traffic chain arcades, a portion of the floor is reported to be out of order on any given visit, so anyone planning around a specific title should call ahead to the listed phone number to confirm what is currently working.
Visiting
The address sits in Kentwood, just south of Grand Rapids, with quick access from the broader metro via US-131 and M-6. Doors open at 10 AM every day, close at midnight Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and stay open until 1 AM on Friday and Saturday — a useful late-night window when most other Grand Rapids attractions have shut down. The on-site restaurant and bar mean visitors can plan a full evening around a single stop, and Wednesday’s half-price food and games promotion is the standout value day on the weekly calendar.
Group and private-event bookings are a frequent use of the space, with corporate outings and birthday parties both well represented in visitor feedback. Anyone arranging an event can reach the location directly at +1 616-224-8800 for current booking options. To compare this venue against other Grand Rapids options like GameTime Fun Park, Main Event Grand Rapids, Stella’s Lounge, Lucky Strike Grand Rapids, or Rebounderz Grand Rapids, head to the arcade finder or pan the interactive arcade map. Venue operators who manage this listing can submit updates through claim your listing.