Dave & Buster’s gives veterans, nurses, firefighters, EMTs, police officers, doctors, and other first responders 15% off food and drinks with a valid Military/First Responder ID. It’s a standing discount at participating locations, not a one-day promotion.
Dave & Buster’s is the arcade-and-restaurant chain built around games, sports on TV, and a full food and drink menu, with locations across the country combining a bar and dining room with a game floor.
How To Get The Dave & Buster’s First Responder Discount
Show a valid Military/First Responder ID to your server to get 15% off food and non-alcoholic drinks. Dave & Buster’s own terms name Veteran, Nurse, Firefighter, EMT, Officer, and Doctor as qualifying categories, among others. The discount doesn’t apply to gameplay, gift cards, alcohol, past purchases, tax, or gratuity, and it’s only offered at participating locations, so it’s worth confirming with your local store first.
Q&A
Q: Does the 15% off cover the game floor, like the Power Card or arcade credits?
A: No. Dave & Buster’s own terms exclude gameplay from the discount. It applies to food and non-alcoholic drinks only.
Q: Does the discount cover alcohol?
A: No. Alcohol is one of the listed exclusions, along with gameplay, gift cards, past purchases, tax, and gratuity.
Q: Is the discount available at every Dave & Buster’s location?
A: Dave & Buster’s terms specifically say it’s valid at participating locations only, which means it’s not guaranteed everywhere. Call ahead if you’re planning a visit specifically to use it.
Q: Can I combine the first responder discount with a special event package or another offer?
A: No. Dave & Buster’s terms say it’s not valid with other offers or special event packages.
Q: Does the discount apply to a group, or just the person with ID?
A: Dave & Buster’s own terms cover the ID holder plus up to 4 guests dining together. Beyond that group size, ask your server how the discount is applied to the rest of the table.
Q: Do I need to show ID every visit, or can I set up an account once?
A: Dave & Buster’s terms describe showing ID to your server to redeem the discount, which reads as a per-visit requirement rather than a one-time account verification. Bring your ID each time.
Q: Does the discount work for takeout or delivery orders?
A: Dave & Buster’s own terms describe it in the context of dining at the location and don’t mention takeout or delivery. Treat it as an in-restaurant discount unless your local store tells you otherwise.
More Information:
Dave & Buster’s list of qualifying titles, veteran, nurse, firefighter, EMT, officer, and doctor, is broader than what most restaurant chains publish, and it’s one of the few arcade-and-dining chains with a confirmed standing rate rather than a one-day event. For other restaurant chains with a verified first responder discount, see the site’s Food + Drink discounts, or check Cashback for merchants where the honest answer is a gift card rebate instead.
