Iowa is about to land a second location of Dave & Buster’s, the wildly popular full‑scale “eatertainment” venue that brings a restaurant, sports bar and massive arcade all under one roof.
Iowa’s first Dave & Buster’s opened in West Des Moines in July 2023. The second debuts in Davenport in early 2026.
“The new venue will bring hundreds of arcade games, immersive sports viewing, craveable food, and handcrafted drinks to the local community, all under one roof,” a spokesperson for Dave & Buster’s said.
Some of the premium games and experiences in the “Million Dollar Midway” include immersive titles like “UFC Challenge,” “Hot Wheels Victory Lap” and “Top Gun: Maverick” simulators.
The Davenport location opens at 5248 Elmore Ave. near Golden Corral and Hawaiian Bros Island Grill.
A spokesperson said the location will include private game suites where groups can play games like High Tech Darts or Social Shuffleboard, with private TVs and in-suite food and drink service.
How to see Dave & Buster’s before it opens
The venue also plans to hold a citywide Find the Flag scavenger hunt Jan. 6-10. Five Dave & Buster’s flags will be hidden across Davenport, and each flag found equals VIP access and prizes.
Dave & Buster’s releases two clues daily via daveandbusters.com/davenportfindtheflag. Each day, one winner who finds a flag will receive a $100 Dave & Buster’s gift card, an invite to the exclusive VIP preview party for six and a chance to experience the new Davenport location before it opens to the public.
Where to find Dave & Buster’s in the Des Moines metro
Location: 190 Jordan Creek Pkwy., West Des Moines
Contact: 515-858-4141 or daveandbusters.com/us/en/about/locations/des-moines
Where to find Dave & Buster’s in Davenport
Location: 5248 Elmore Ave., Davenport
Contact: 563-774-5050 or daveandbusters.com/us/en/about/locations/davenport
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