EXHIBIT 23(a)



                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS


         We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statement (Form S-8) pertaining to the Dave & Buster's, Inc. 1995 Stock
Incentive Plan and Stock Option Plan for Outside Directors of our report dated
March 27, 2002 with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Dave &
Buster's, Inc. included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended
February 3, 2002, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.






Dallas, Texas
April 30, 2002