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Dave & Buster's Times Square, New York, NY

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Dave & Buster's Times Square

234 W 42nd St, 3rd Floor · New York, NY

Why you should go…

Dave & Buster's Times Square fills the third floor at 234 West 42nd Street with a restaurant, a full bar and a large arcade. You play racing games, shooters, air hockey, simulators and virtual reality, then eat from an American menu of burgers, steaks and salads. A 40-foot screen and rows of HDTVs show football, basketball, hockey and UFC, and the space hosts private parties and corporate events.

  • #arcade
  • #sports bar
  • #times square restaurant
  • #family entertainment

Good to know

General eat & drink guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Go early or go late

    The simplest way around a wait at a popular room is to sit down before the rush or after it.

  • Reservations open on a schedule

    Where bookings are taken, tables tend to be released a set number of days in advance, often at a fixed hour.

  • Menus move with the season

    Treat any dish you read about online as a maybe, not a promise, especially anything local and seasonal.

  • Ask what the place is known for

    Staff will point you at the thing worth ordering faster than any list will.

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