Dave & Buster’s is finally in Manila! 🎉 Their first flagship store just opened at Opus Mall, and it’s like Timezone meets Friday’s — a massive arcade and restaurant in one, buzzing with that fun Gen Z energy. ⚡️Our kids were so excited because they’ve watched Dave & Buster’s on YouTube for years — and now it’s finally here in the Philippines! 🇵🇭 Perfect for a weekend family hangout where you can eat, play, and just have fun together.
Here’s a peek at what to expect when you visit 👇
GAMES
It’s similar to Timezone with its blue-and-orange glow, but everything’s digital here — no more messy paper tickets to deal with! 🙌
Dave & Buster’s Opus
EAT. DRINK. PLAY. WATCH
⏰ Open Daily from 10AM to 10PM
📍3F Opus Mall
FB: Dave & Buster’s Philippines
IG: @daveandbustersph
To play, you’ll need a Dave & Buster’s card (₱50 for a new one), and the minimum load is ₱500 for 38 chips. Supercharge with +Php100 to get additional 10 chips.
The Godzilla VR (10 chips) is hands down the best game here — super immersive and totally worth the wait! Expect a line though, because everyone wants their turn at this epic experience. 🦖
The basketball games (4.5 chips) are a crowd favorite! It’s easy to lose track of time here trying to outshoot your friends and claim bragging rights. 😄
Pop the Lock (5 chips) is a kids’ favorite — a fast-paced test of reflexes where timing is everything. 🕹️ Hit the right beats and you could win up to 500 tickets! 🎟️✨
The Mario Kart (4 chips) is cool too, with bigger screens and sleek new driving machines for that full-speed racing vibe!
The racing car section (5 chips) is super exciting, with full neon vibes, massive screens, and shiny new carts that’ll get your heart pumping! ⚡️
Even the bikes (5 chips) pop with neon wheel highlights — they look so cool under the arcade lights! ⚡️
There are also plenty of chance-based games like Carnival Wheel (5 chips) where you can test your luck and maybe score some cool prizes — always a hit with both kids and parents! 🎁✨
Don’t miss the interactive games like Wicked Tuna — it’s a fun way to chill and waste time in the best way. 😄🎮
RESTAURANT
What makes Dave & Buster’s different from Timezone is the food! 🍴 They’ve got a full restaurant serving American classics with a Filipino twist, so it’s not just about the games. Parents can hang out here for a bite, while the teens fuel up before heading back to play.
The main dining hall has three large LCD screens perfect for watching your favorite games — from UAAP to NBA and boxing — and they’re big enough to see from any angle. 🏆
Note: The staff dance every so often, keeping the dining experience fun and lively.
And if you’re the designated chaperone, don’t worry — there’s a bar area where you can relax, have a drink, and let the kids burn off their energy. 😄🍺
They even have function rooms for birthday parties and a VIP karaoke room that can fit up to 30 people — perfect for barkada nights or family celebrations! 🎂🎶
We recommend getting a table in the main dining area — it’s bright, spacious, and has a nice high ceiling. The whole place can seat around 300 people, so it can get busy. Expect a bit of a wait for your food, so it’s best to decide your orders early. 😉
FOOD
The food is classic American comfort food — burgers, wings, and fries — decent enough, but nothing to rave about. 😅 Just lower your expectations and focus on the fun and games! 🎮
12-OZ. RIBEYE 2,895
Served with sauteed green beans and garlic mashed potatoes.
The steak was cooked medium and good for its price (Php 850/100g) and perfect for the boys or for your birthday celebrations.
All the servers are lovely and still smiling with the stress.
BUSTER’S BACON BURGER 875
Generously topped with honey cured bacon, 2 smashed beef patties, American cheese, bacon jam, lettuce, pickles, tomato, onion, & bacon aioli on a toasted potato bun.
The Bacon Burger is big and hefty — definitely a mouthful in one bite! 🍔 It was just okay, but decent enough if you’re craving something classic.
SMOKED HOUSE BBQ RIBS Half Rack 1,295
slow-cooked Honey BBQ baby back ribs served with crispy fries and coleslaw.
The ribs are quite satisfying and good to share and best to go with rice.
FISH AND CHIPS 545
3 pcs. of tempura-battered white fish served with garlic aioli, seasoned fries & a lemon wedge.
The Fish & Chips are surprisingly good — not your usual dory fish, and really satisfying! 👍
BEEF SALPICAO 785
Tender beef slice sautéed in garlic butter – rich, savory, and served with green beans and garlic rice.
The Salpicao is not your typical cube-cut kind — more like tapa with rice.
TRES TEQUILLA MARGARITA 445
A margarita made of three premium tequila.
Their signature cocktail packs three shots of tequila, but the chips of ice waters it down fast. Drinks are okay, but the cocktail game could be better. 🍹
CHICKEN CANTINA NACHOS 475
Crispy tortilla chips topped with grilled chicken, white queso, black bean and corn mix, pico de gallo, jalapeños, and cilantro drizzled with jalapeño ranch.
Great for sharing and snacking while catching a game or waiting for the main dishes to come out. 👍
STACKED BOWL 725
Sliced beef tenderloin on a bed of jasmine rice with roasted cauliflower, bellpepper, red onion, arugula, cherry tomato, pico de gallo, and lime. Garnished with jalapeno ranch, feta cheese & cilantro.
This one’s listed under the salad section, but it’s actually served with rice and lots of vegetables — definitely a meal in itself. 🥗🍚
CHEESE FLATBREAD 395
Oven-baked flatbread with marinara sauce and oregano, topped with mozzarella, parmesan, cheddar cheese.
This is their own pizza version made with thick flatbread — it’s just okay, more of a pambusog 🍕😅
DESSERT
CARAMEL CAKE BROWNIE 295
Brownie based cake with creamy cheesecake and gooey caramel sauce on top.
The desserts were surprisingly good — not overly sweet but truly satisfying.
SMORES CHEESECAKE 395
Chocolate cheesecake topped with toasted jumbo marshmallows, chocolate sauce & graham cracker dust.
Order the s’mores cake with big toasted marshmallows and pair it with coffee to end your meal on a sweet note.
The cheesecake was equally good — rich, satisfying, and perfectly in line with classic American comfort food.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Overall, Dave & Buster’s offers a fun, exciting vibe with hearty American comfort food to match the energy of its games and arcade experience. It’s a great hangout spot for barkada nights, family bonding, or celebrations. The food feels familiar — think classic American favorites like Friday’s — while the desserts are a sweet highlight to end the meal. Cocktails could use some improvement, but the overall experience makes it worth the visit. Just be ready for the lively weekend crowds!
Congratulations to the new owners and board of directors of The Bistro Group! They’re all lovely, down-to-earth, and a pleasure to talk to.
Dave & Buster’s Opus
EAT. DRINK. PLAY. WATCH
⏰ Open Daily from 10AM to 10PM
📍3F Opus Mall
FB: Dave & Buster’s Philippines
IG: @daveandbustersph
Live an Awesome Life with Christ,
Founder & Digital Creator, Our Awesome Planet
Disclosure: This article was written entirely by a human—reflecting my own biases, opinions, and insights—with grammar and clarity checked using AI assistance. Thank you to The Bistro Group for inviting us to the historic opening of Dave & Buster’s in the Philippines.
P.S. Here are some of the prizes you can claim with your reward tickets — from fun toys and collectibles to cool gadgets kids will love! 🎁✨
