"Are You Thinking What I'm Thinking?"

Dave and Buster soon discovered they had a unique traffic phenomenon. Patrons would often be seen going from one business to the other. An idea began to form: What would happen if they put both establishments under one roof?

After a year or so of scratching out a rough plan, Dave and Buster gathered a few hard-earned dollars, a few close friends and went in search of the right location to begin building a dream.

Dallas, 1982

Long before frequent flier programs, several thousand air miles led the two young men to "Restaurant Row" in Dallas, Texas. There, perched right at the end, they found an empty 40,000 square-foot warehouse.

Having been proclaimed certifiably crazy by many in the restaurant industry, Dave and Buster dove headlong into construction. By December of 1982, the doors were opened on the very first "Dave & Buster's."

Today

Perseverance, faith and scores of talented people put Dave & Buster's on the map for good. The Dave & Buster's family has grown to include locations across the country and around the world.

D&B

Great food and big fun served up by the friendliest people in town: that's always been our guiding principle... and not such a crazy idea after all.

Store History