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                                                                      EXHIBIT 23

                        CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement
(Form S-8 No. 333-80537 and 333-88183) pertaining to Dave & Buster's Inc. 1995
Stock Option Plan and Employee 401(k) Savings Plan of our report dated March
28, 2001 with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Dave &
Buster's Inc. included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended
February 4, 2001.


                                                           /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Dallas, Texas
April 23, 2001