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Dave & Buster's Springdale - Cincinnati
4.2(5,204)4.2 out of 5 stars, 5204 reviews Cincinnati, OH
About Dave & Buster's Springdale - Cincinnati
A massive indoor arcade and sports-viewing venue offering a huge selection of well-maintained games, excellent value on long-lasting token packages, and a spacious, inviting environment that is highly engaging for families.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Birthday celebrations and family game daysMulti-hour indoor entertainment during winter or bad weatherParents wanting to watch sports while kids play games5 to 8 years old: Enjoy the games but may get easily distracted from eating if seated in the game area; 6-year-olds can find the sheer volume of games a bit overwhelming initially10 years old and up: Perfect age for independent play, easily staying engaged for 4+ hours
Why families love it
- Massive selection of games with almost all machines fully operational
- Excellent value on large token packages and winter season passes
- Spacious and comfortable layout that accommodates crowds well
- Attentive and hard-working staff who provide great service despite occasional understaffing
- Huge variety of arcade games
- Multiple large TV screens for watching sports events
Insider tips
- Arrive around noon to beat the crowds; the venue starts filling up significantly by 2:00 PM
- Purchase the larger token packages (like the $52/355-credit option) as they provide hours of play and often leave you with leftover credits for future visits
- Feed younger children before arriving if you want to avoid the distraction of eating in the active game area during understaffed shifts
Good to know before you go
- Afternoon peak hours after 2:00 PM if you prefer a quieter environment with immediate access to all games
- Sitting in the game area for meals if your younger kids struggle to focus on eating
- Daytime understaffing can lead to dining room closures, forcing families to eat in the highly distracting game area
- Slower service times when staff members are stretched thin
- Some food options, like the flatbreads, can be underwhelming
- Crowds
- Low crowd levels around noon, with a noticeable influx of visitors starting around 2:00 PM
- Value
- Excellent value for money. A $52 card (approx. 355 credits) lasted a 6-year-old multiple hours with over 100 credits left over. Families purchasing the largest token packages reported using only half of their credits during a 4-hour visit. Highly reasonable winter season pass options are also available.
- Food
- Full-service dining and bar available on-site, though seating may be restricted to the game area during low-staffed day shifts
- Accessibility
- Spacious and inviting layout that is comfortable and manageable even for visitors with high anxiety
- Safety
- Spacious, well-lit indoor environment with visible and helpful staff
What parents say
"Great indoor venue for games and just gathering to watch sports events on the multiple tv screens. This was my 6 year old grandson's first visit to Dave & Buster's, and I think he was overwhelmed by the number of games available. I got him a $52.00 card (about 355 credits) so he could play as many games as he wanted, but we left with just over 100 credits remaining. This place can hold lots of people at the same time and has tons of parking available. We visited on New Year's Eve, around noon, so the place was not yet packed, allowing my grandson his pick of the games. By the time we left a"
4 months ago
"Took my kids for lunch and games for my sons birthday. The food is always good, average price compared to other restaurants but did have a nicer/gourtment feel. Because of the low staffing during the day shift, the dining area was closed and we had to eat in the game area which does make it a little harder to get a 5 and 8 year old to focus and eat 😅 The bartender was also out waitress so it did seem to take longer than it should have to get our table/food/drinks. But it was understandable, she was doing it by herself."
2 months ago
"Love love love this Dave and Buster. Had an amazing time here. I had recently visited one in indiana and had the worst experience. I'm so glad I decided to give this one a try. Our food was amazing. The Buster burger is what I ordered it had so much bacon on it, just like advertised! Our waitress was so kind, friendly, and informative. The building was huge with lots of games to pick from. It was definitely money well spent. If I am ever in the area again, I will definitely be going back! Thanks for an amazing time!!!"
a month ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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