1 Exhibit 23 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 33-80537) pertaining to the Dave & Buster's, Inc. 1995 Stock Option Plan of our report dated March 21, 1997 with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Dave & Buster's, Inc. incorporated by reference in the Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended February 2, 1997. ERNST & YOUNG LLP Dallas, Texas May 1, 1997