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Dave & Buster's Carlsbad
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Arcade-restaurant at The Shoppes at Carlsbad with four kids' party tiers (three platter packages at a reserved table in a shared space for 10-20 guests, or a 15+ guest banquet that can upgrade to a private room) that bundle food, fountain drinks and Power Cards. Dave & Buster's does not publish Carlsbad party prices: its national page gives only 'starting' prices that 'vary by location', and the Carlsbad booking flow (2-hour slots, e.g. 10:30am, 11am, 1:30pm and 5pm on a Saturday) shows prices only after you enter contact details. Dave & Buster's house policy requires minors to come with a guardian aged 25 or older, with no more than 6 minors per guardian.
Published prices
| Package | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Stack N' Score - Platters (Saturday & Sunday before 11am)Carlsbad price not published: the Carlsbad booking flow shows party-pack prices only at step 3, after a 'Your Info' step that asks for personal details (not entered; re-checked September 27, 2026). Dave & Buster's national page shows '$19.99 Starting price per person, prices vary by location'; this is not a Carlsbad price. Exclusively Saturdays and Sundays before 11am for 10 or more guests; 10-20 guests at a reserved table in a shared space. All prices are per person; the page does not say whether tax or gratuity is added to platter packages. Booking notice ranges from 72 hours to 14 days by location. | Quote | up to 20 guestsIncludes: reserved table in a shared space (10-20 guests), pancake bar with syrups, strawberries, Oreo crumbles, sprinkles and whipped cream, unlimited fountain drinks, milk or juice, birthday child: $20 Power Card with unlimited video game play and a Power Tap band, guests: $10 Power Card with 2 hours of unlimited video game play |
| Level Up Birthday - PlattersCarlsbad price not published: the Carlsbad booking flow shows party-pack prices only at step 3, after a 'Your Info' step that asks for personal details (not entered; re-checked September 27, 2026). Dave & Buster's national page shows '$29.99 Starting price per person, prices vary by location'; this is not a Carlsbad price. Platters are 10-20 guests at a reserved table in a shared space. The national page's footnote says '*Not available on Fridays and Saturdays after 4PM' without saying which packages it covers. All prices are per person; the page does not say whether tax or gratuity is added to platter packages. Booking notice ranges from 72 hours to 14 days by location. | Quote | up to 20 guestsIncludes: reserved table in a shared space (10-20 guests), choice of Signature Pepperoni or Ultimate Cheese flatbread pizza, french fries and seasonal fruit, unlimited fountain drinks, birthday child: $30 Power Card with unlimited video game play and a Power Tap band, guests: $25 Power Card |
| Next Level Birthday - PlattersCarlsbad price not published: the Carlsbad booking flow shows party-pack prices only at step 3, after a 'Your Info' step that asks for personal details (not entered; re-checked September 27, 2026). Dave & Buster's national page shows '$34.99 Starting price per person, prices vary by location'; this is not a Carlsbad price. Platters are 10-20 guests at a reserved table in a shared space. The national page's footnote says '*Not available on Fridays and Saturdays after 4PM' without saying which packages it covers. All prices are per person; the page does not say whether tax or gratuity is added to platter packages. Booking notice ranges from 72 hours to 14 days by location. | Quote | up to 20 guestsIncludes: reserved table in a shared space (10-20 guests), select 2: crispy chicken bites, smashed burger sliders, pepperoni or cheese pizza, baked mac & cheese or mini pretzel dogs, french fries and seasonal fruit, unlimited fountain drinks, birthday child: $40 Power Card with unlimited video game play and a Power Tap band, guests: $30 Power Card |
| Ultimate Unlock Birthday - Banquet (15+ guests)Carlsbad price not published: the Carlsbad booking flow shows party-pack prices only at step 3, after a 'Your Info' step that asks for personal details (not entered; re-checked September 27, 2026). Dave & Buster's national page shows '$38.99 Starting price per person, prices vary by location'; this is not a Carlsbad price. 15+ guests; can upgrade to a private room rental. Banquets do not include area rental, tax or gratuity, and revenue minimums may apply. All prices are per person. Booking notice ranges from 72 hours to 14 days by location. | Quote | Includes: banquet for 15+ guests with optional private room rental, flatbread pizza, crispy chicken bites with ranch, smash burger sliders, fried cheese planks, french fries, seasonal fruit, unlimited fountain drinks, birthday child: $50 Power Card with unlimited video game play and a Power Tap band, guests: $35 Power Card |
At a glance
- Capacity
- Not published
- Setting
- Indoor
- Ages
- all ages; under-18s (or under-21s, which varies by location) may enter only with a guardian aged 25 or older, and each guardian may bring no more than 6 minors (Dave & Buster's house policy)
- Parking
- Not listed
Amenities
- Restrooms
- Accessible (ADA) · not listed
- Party host · not listed
- Private room · not listed
Rules
- Food and drinks
- Each package includes food and unlimited fountain drinks. You may bring a store-bought cake or cupcakes (no ice cream or ice-cream cake); plates, napkins and utensils for cake are provided. Decorations allowed, but no confetti, glitter, silly string or candles other than on the cake.
- Deposit
- No current deposit terms are published for kids' parties (an expired 2024 promotion on the location page said 'A non-refundable deposit and signed contract required')
How to book
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Location
2501 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008 · Pin from the street address (OpenStreetMap). Get directions
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Sources
We checked these pages in September 2026. Prices change; confirm with the venue before you book. Something out of date? Tell us.