Dave & Buster's Renovates Islandia Store

Correction: Dave & Busters of Islandia has remained open. The store renovated, adding new features.

ISLANDIA, NY — Dave & Busters has renovated Islandia, and new features will be available on Friday.

The "reimagined" Dave & Busters is at 1856 Veterans Memorial Highway.

The first 100 people in line at Dave & Buster’s grand reopening on March 14 will receive free games for a year. Doors open at 11 a.m.

The location is the only one in Suffolk County and the second currently on Long Island, other than Westbury. Dave & Busters stores closed in Massapequa in 2024; and East Farmingdale around a decade ago.

Below are some features of the new location, according to Dave & Buster's:

• The Arena: A 360-degree high-tech gaming experience. With interactive digital walls and floor, The Arena’s revolutionary technology brings customers into the center of gaming.
• Private Game Suites: Customers can book all-new private Game Suites, where a crew has its own dedicated space within Dave & Buster's with its game choice of either High Tech Darts or Digital Shuffleboard, plus a TV that allows people to watch whatever they would like while playing. The store is also offering food and beverage service direct to the suite so the play won’t stop. Game Suites are available for walk in guests, as well as for elevated, private group events.
• Immersive Watch: The All-New Dave & Buster’s Watch Experience is a "must" for sports games and events, according to the business. The venue offers 40-foot screens with top-notch surround sound thanks to more than 30 oversized HDTVs surrounding the bar.
• New Menu: Dave & Buster’s craft kitchen features an all-new chef-crafted menu, packed with high-quality options including entrees such as pasta and steak, flavorful protein bowls, game day eats like wings and burgers, and plenty of craveable, shareable bites.
• Sleek New Store Design Inside & Out: Step into a tech-forward entertainment destination with a bright, energetic atmosphere that strives to provide the "perfect Eat, Drink, Play and Watch destination!"
• Midway & Prizes: Dave & Buster’s still has its iconic Midway with more than 120 games, VR experiences and prizes.

"We are thrilled to open the all-new Dave & Buster’s Islandia as a premier entertainment destination," general manager Matthew Kelly said in a news release. "Be sure to come out for our Grand Opening and see this incredible transformation — from our giant 40-foot WOW Wall to the immersive gaming environment and High-Tech Darts & Digital Shuffleboard, it’s the ultimate experience and we can’t wait to see you!"

Dave & Buster’s Islandia hours of operation are 10 a.m. to midnight Sunday; 11 a.m. to midnight Monday and Tuesday; 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesday through Friday; and 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday.

For more information, people can visit the Dave & Buster's website.