I like restaurants with gimmicks - strippers, gender benders, you-be-the-chef... and usually I have a great time because I love being entertained, and in general, I am easily entertained. So, does a restaurant with a full arcade cut the mustard? The verdict is still out, but surprise, I can tell you that the food at Dave and Buster's isn't horrible. It's got a really ambitious menu, although you should never forget that it's a chain.
             The large menu covers predictable territory: quesadillas, salads, steak, seafood, pasta, and ribs but within each category there are notable attempts at uniqueness and excitement that are for the most part, successful. With its fancy menu options and white linens (not to mention video games and Skeeball) Dave and Buster's is a full notch and a half above Friday's, Bennigans, and places like Applebee's. (This can be a great thing or a not-so-great thing depending on who you are.)
             Take for example, Dave and Buster's appetizers offering. It's large and packed with the cheesy and greasy omnipresent standbys - nachos, quesadillas and wings, each with a few interesting, even daring variations (like Fajita Beef Nachos, Shiitake and Avocado Nachos, or Chicken Nachos). Noble attempts which were more misses than hits, but credit for the attempts. The Shiitake and Avocado nachos, with black beans, cilantro, salsa and sour cream was decent even though the sour cream and cheese subdued the shiitake, and the black beans had no flavor. On the other hand, the Shrimp 'n Avocado Jack quesadilla, also with sour cream and guacamole was actually quite good - all flavors and textures played together well and were highlighted by the fresh sprigs of cilantro. (appetizers are $5.95 - $9.95 or something like that)
             The bulk of the menu offers many steak, chicken, pasta, giant salads, sandwiches, and seafood options, again with chain favorites and racy (that's chain food racy) t
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