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Dave & Buster's Jacksonville
4.2(9,590)4.2 out of 5 stars, 9590 reviews Jacksonville, FL
About Dave & Buster's Jacksonville
Dave & Buster's Jacksonville offers a vibrant arcade experience with a mix of games and dining, but parents should be cautious about food quality and pricing.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Birthday partiesFamily outingsCasual gatherings with friendsSuitable for children aged 6 and up, especially those who enjoy arcade games and family-friendly dining
Why families love it
- Friendly staff
- Good music ambiance
- Opportunity for uninterrupted play during off-peak hours
- Unlimited game pass for $60 (though availability may vary)
- Wide variety of arcade games
- Good atmosphere for family outings
Insider tips
- Visit during off-peak hours (like Wednesday afternoons) for less crowd
- Check the menu for hidden costs, especially for drinks
- Be prepared for potential maintenance issues with games
Good to know before you go
- Busy weekend evenings when the venue is loud and crowded
- Ordering drinks without confirming pricing
- Inconsistent food quality and high prices
- Filthy bathrooms
- Broken and uncalibrated gaming machines
- Crowds
- Can get busy during weekends and evenings; quieter during weekday afternoons
- Value
- Food costs can be high, e.g., $13 for a small chicken tender entree, drinks can reach $31 each; consider the value of the unlimited game pass versus individual game costs.
- Food
- Food quality is inconsistent; some parents reported poor experiences with specific menu items
- Accessibility
- No specific accommodations mentioned for special needs
- Safety
- No specific safety measures mentioned
What parents say
"Despicable but not surprising. The “chicken tender entree” is what I ordered. The chicken was inexcusably small. $13 for that is a disgrace. The “game day” or whatever it’s called for $32 was horrendous. And not worth the $$. I would pay $16 max for that garbage. The drinks (Kentucky mules) tasted like well water. Ordered to get the “unlimited game pass” card to the games for $60. after waiting for it AFTER our food was finished (should have been brought out while we waited) we were told it was unavailable. Spicy Korean wings were gross too. Would not recommend coming here for food or drinks e"
2 months ago
"Be cautious when ordering drinks off the paper table tent during happy hour, the Gold Rita is listed without a price and surprisingly is not included in the advertised happy hour deal on the same table tent that states: “cocktails, beer and more 50% off”. Our server didn’t mention this (for fear of “offending us”). I was shocked to later find out each single cost $31 due to a special tequila ($100 for 3 after tax)! I thought I was at an arcade 🤷♂️?!. To top it off, the drinks did not come as pictured, no orange or lime garnish and gold mix is brought wrapped in plastic bag left on the table."
5 months ago
"Visited on a Wednesday afternoon around 4PM-ish. Typical D&B location, extremely loud inside. Bathrooms were absolutely filthy.. Zero maintenance!!! haha But, what I wanted to touch on is how broken, uncalibrated and fraudulent the gaming machines are. Several times across multiple different game machines, aftering scanning the arcade card onto the game kiosk, the system would collect the coins from your game card, but not actually recognize or start the game. Additionally, the joystick/handle to the Pacman game needed to be cleaned or recalibrated. When attempting to go left and right, the "
2 months ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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