Dave & Buster’s Memphis is a family entertainment center combining an arcade floor with a full-service restaurant and bar under one roof. The venue serves the Memphis, Tennessee metro area, a city best known for its blues heritage, smoky barbecue traditions, and a Mississippi River waterfront that anchors its identity. As part of the well-known Dave & Buster’s chain, the Memphis location draws a mixed crowd of families, birthday parties, date nights, and adult groups looking for games paired with food and drinks.
For visitors weighing their options across the city, the arcade finder directory and the interactive arcade map make it easy to compare venues side by side before heading out.
At a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Address | Memphis, TN |
| Phone | +1 901-252-4500 |
| Hours | Mon–Thu 10AM–12AM · Fri–Sat 10AM–1AM · Sun 10AM–12AM |
| Rating | 4 out of 5 from 3,900 reviews |
| Best For | Families, adult groups, and birthdays seeking arcade games paired with food and drinks |
What Players Say
Across roughly 3,900 reviews, the venue earns steady marks for a wide variety of arcade games that are largely functional and enjoyable for all ages, alongside standout dishes when the kitchen hits its stride. Garlic Parmesan fries, wings, and burgers draw genuine praise, and the overall atmosphere is consistently described as a fun place to relax and enjoy. The review pool, however, leans heavily on concerns about extremely long food and drink wait times, inattentive servers, and inconsistent management responsiveness—issues raised across the majority of write-ups.
Game selection and machine condition form the strongest thread in the feedback, with one visitor noting that “the majority of the games actually work and are fun to play” — Google review. Family-friendliness is another clear plus, with the venue widely described as “fun for children AND adults. The games are fun for all ages” — Google review, and the atmosphere scores well, captured in the comment that “the whole vibe was fun and it was a nice place to just chill and enjoy yourself” — Google review. The Wednesday half-price game promotion is a recurring highlight for budget-conscious players, with one reviewer noting that “Wednesday’s are half price play day. Which means if you go and buy $55 card…it will equal to like $110” — Google review.
The dominant caveat is kitchen and bar service. With 28 mentions specifically about food wait times, the most-cited complaint is that “Whatever goes on in the kitchen needs to change because the wait for food is far too long” — Google review. Service attentiveness drew 30 negative mentions, including the observation that “There was absolutely no sense of urgency from the staff or management” — Google review. The bar side mirrors the same pattern, with reports of hour-long drink waits and limited draft availability. Pricing sentiment is mixed: families generally feel the experience is worth it for the kids, though larger groups note the bill climbs quickly for adults and children alike.
The practical takeaway from the reviews: visiting during off-peak hours, leaning into the game side of the experience, and treating dining as secondary appears to be the strategy most repeat visitors recommend.
Games & Machines
As a family entertainment center, the venue centers on a large selection of arcade machines paired with ticket-redemption and prize counters typical of the Dave & Buster’s format. Reviews confirm that the bulk of the games are operational, which matters in a venue built around volume play. Visitors looking to compare against other large-format arcades in the area can check the arcade finder directory for alternatives like Main Event Memphis and The Arcade Restaurant.
Visiting
Dave & Buster’s Memphis is located in Memphis, TN, and can be reached at +1 901-252-4500. The official location page at daveandbusters.com lists current promotions and party booking options for visitors planning a group outing.
Hours run 10AM to 12AM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, with extended hours to 1AM on Friday and Saturday. The late closing times make it a workable option for post-dinner play, and the Wednesday half-price game promotion is worth planning around for budget-conscious visitors.
The venue doubles as a restaurant and bar, which means food and drinks are available on-site without leaving the game floor. Reviews consistently suggest ordering early in the visit or treating dining as secondary, given the kitchen wait times flagged across the majority of write-ups.
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