California boasts the best — and second-worst — Dave & Buster’s in America

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A new national ranking breaks down the best Dave & Buster's locations in the U.S., and California came out on top... and the bottom.

A new national ranking breaks down the best Dave & Buster’s locations in the U.S., and California came out on top… and the bottom.

Using Google reviews, Playcasino.com ranked every Dave & Buster’s location in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. with at least 500 reviews. A total of 160 locations were included in the list.

California dominated the top of the list, with three locations in the top 10, including the #1 spot.

Dave & Buster’s in Folsom was ranked the number one location in the United States with 4.7 stars from 637 reviews.

One review from August 2026 praised the location, saying, “the tickets are generous, the staff is friendly and helpful, and the food is made to perfection.”

Rancho Mirage Dave & Buster’s came in sixth on the list, with 4.5 stars from 661 reviews.

“My wife & I took our Grandson for his 11th birthday. Hadn’t been in a long time. Everything was awesome. He/we had a blast. Food was way better than expected,” one review from November 2026 wrote.

The chain’s Long Beach location ranked eighth, scoring 4.4 stars from an impressive 1,353 reviews.

“Took my family for a little celebration and had a lovely time. The service was top notch. Very friendly and helpful staff who talked through the menu and gaming package prices,” one visitor lauded in a review from earlier this month.

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