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 21, 2002
with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Dave & Buster's, Inc.
included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K/A-Amendment No. 2) for the year ended
February 3, 2002.


                                                               Ernst & Young LLP


Dallas, Texas
September 4, 2002