A Delicious Way to "Dine & Donate"

Dave & Buster's Launches Dine & Donate Promotion to Help Fight Hunger in America

DALLAS --- September 20, 2004 --- Dave & Buster's Inc. (NYSE: DAB), a leading operator of upscale restaurant/entertainment complexes, has unveiled a delectable new way to help America's Second Harvest and the fight against hunger.  From Sept. 20 through Nov. 14, all 33 Dave & Buster's locations around the country will feature six newly created menu offerings as part of the Dine & Donate fundraising initiative.  One dollar from the purchase of every Dine & Donate menu item sold will be donated to America's Second Harvest, the nation's food bank network and largest domestic hunger-relief organization in the United States. This initiative officially kicks off the new partnership between Dave & Buster's and America's Second Harvest.

Dave & Buster's Executive Chef Oona Settembre has created six delicious new appetizer and entrée specials for the Dine & Donate promotion. The selections include mouthwatering appetizers to share including Smokehouse Sliders – four mini BBQ sandwiches; California Bar Chicks – four mini blackened chicken sandwiches with avocado and Swiss cheese; and a great dip for the whole table, BBQ Beef Dip – served with tortilla chips. The entrée selections range from a Tortilla Crusted Tilapia with roasted tomato tequila sauce and a Chimichurri Shrimp Pasta with artichokes and capers. The new menu also includes Grilled Shrimp Skewers with three different sauces – Chimichurri, Chipotle Honey Glaze and Lemon Garlic Glaze – that can be added to any menu item.

"The Dave & Buster's team is proud to join the fight against hunger in America," said Buster Corley, Chief Executive Officer, Dave & Buster's. "For over 25 years, America's Second Harvest has worked relentlessly to feed the hungry and Dave & Buster's is committed to doing our part in achieving this goal. The Dine & Donate promotion is the first step in an ongoing relationship that we are both excited and honored to begin."

"Dave & Buster's is introducing new menu items with incentive to support a worthy cause. We are pleased to be their philanthropic partner. I am confident patrons will enjoy sampling the new Dine & Donate menu while knowing it is making a difference in the lives of the more than 23 million people America's Second Harvest feeds annually," said Robert Forney, President and Chief Executive Officer, America's Second Harvest.

"The reach and impact of America's Second Harvest is outstanding," said Dave Corriveau, President, Dave & Buster's.  "Their network of affiliates extends deep into all of our communities and we are excited to get involved and help make a positive difference."

In addition to the Dine & Donate promotion, Dave & Buster's is initiating a number of programs both nationally and locally with America's Second Harvest. These efforts include holiday food drives, food rescue and recovery programs, employee volunteer programs and more.

About Dave & Buster's
Celebrating over 21 years of operations, Dave & Buster's was founded in 1982 and is one of the country's leading upscale, restaurant/entertainment concepts, with 34 Dave and Buster's locations throughout the United States and Canada. More information can be found at www.daveandbusters.com.

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