Dave and Buster’s restaurant set to open doors at the Veranda Sept. 2

Dave and Buster’s, the Texas-based restaurant chain, opens its first east bay location in Concord’s Veranda shopping center on Labor Day.

The 47,000-square-foot eatery combines a full menu of chef-crafted food with a sports bar and game arcade, including interactive games and simulators.

On Thursday, Concord Mayor Carlyn Obringer, along with city officials and members of the Chamber of Commerce, attended a ribbon cutting. Attendees were invited to sample both food and arcade games.

Several dozen large HDTVs cover the walls to provide groups of all sizes a place to cheer their favorite sports teams and enjoy creative cocktails.

The Concord location will employ around 230 people when fully staffed and a few of those positions are still open. Click here to see what jobs are still available and to apply online.

Doors officially open at the Veranda on Monday, Sept. 2.

Dave and Buster’s ribbon cutting