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Closed Bikini Bar

Dames & Games

Grand Rapids, MI 3525 Mall Service Dr 616-940-0100
Closed Opens 19:00 today
Bikini Bar 21+
Hours
MON 19:00 - 02:00
TUE 19:00 - 02:00
WED 19:00 - 02:00
THU 19:00 - 02:00 TODAY
FRI 19:00 - 02:00
SAT 19:00 - 02:00
SUN 19:00 - 02:00
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VIP Rooms
Private Booths
Kitchen
58/100

Underwhelming experience, decent performers.

The overall experience fell short, but the performers showed some spark. Be prepared for a lackluster atmosphere and inconsistent service. If you're a fan of decent dancers, you'll find some enjoyable moments, but don't expect a memorable night.

How this is scored
54/100

Basic setup with some comfort.

The room is basic, but you'll find some comfort in the decent location and reasonable parking. However, the lack of luxury and limited amenities will make you feel like you're not getting the best bang for your buck. If you're looking for a laid-back vibe, you might find it here, but don't expect to be wowed.

How property is scored
HOW PROPERTY IS SCORED

Property weighting

Property weighs 7 sub-metrics — atmosphere, location, privacy, parking, luxury, amenities, capacity — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 property score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

PROPERTY · 54/100

The room

Basic setup with some comfort.

The room is basic, but you'll find some comfort in the decent location and reasonable parking. However, the lack of luxury and limited amenities will make you feel like you're not getting the best bang for your buck. If you're looking for a laid-back vibe, you might find it here, but don't expect to be wowed.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Atmosphere 5.1
  • Location 6.0
  • Privacy 6.0
  • Parking 5.1
  • Luxury 4.3
  • Amenities 6.0
  • Capacity 1.0
62/100

Friendly staff, mediocre speed.

The staff is friendly and welcoming, but the speed of service can be slow. You'll get a sense of respect and safety, but the cleanliness and value for money might leave you feeling a bit disappointed. If you're a fan of attentive service, you'll enjoy the door and bar staff, but be prepared for some wait times.

How service is scored
HOW SERVICE IS SCORED

Service weighting

Service weighs 7 sub-metrics — door, bar, speed, respect, safety, clean, value — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 service score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

SERVICE · 62/100

The hospitality

Friendly staff, mediocre speed.

The staff is friendly and welcoming, but the speed of service can be slow. You'll get a sense of respect and safety, but the cleanliness and value for money might leave you feeling a bit disappointed. If you're a fan of attentive service, you'll enjoy the door and bar staff, but be prepared for some wait times.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Door service 6.0
  • Bar service 6.0
  • Speed 4.3
  • Respect 6.0
  • Safety 8.0
  • Cleanliness 8.0
  • Value 6.0
66/100

Overpriced, decent food quality.

The food quality is decent, but the prices are steep. You'll find some decent drinks, but the bottle and cigar options are limited. If you're a foodie, you might find some enjoyable dishes, but be prepared for a hefty price tag. If you're on a budget, you might want to avoid the food altogether.

How food is scored
HOW FOOD IS SCORED

Food weighting

Food weighs 7 sub-metrics — quality, price, drinks, bottles, luxury, cigar, value — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 food score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

FOOD · 66/100

The kitchen

Overpriced, decent food quality.

The food quality is decent, but the prices are steep. You'll find some decent drinks, but the bottle and cigar options are limited. If you're a foodie, you might find some enjoyable dishes, but be prepared for a hefty price tag. If you're on a budget, you might want to avoid the food altogether.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Food quality 6.0
  • Food prices 6.0
  • Drink prices 8.0
  • Bottle prices 8.0
  • Luxury 4.3
  • Cigars & hookah 1.0
  • Value 6.0
51/100

Some talented dancers, mediocre show.

The dancers show some talented moves, but the overall show can be lackluster. You'll find some decent appearance styles, but the interaction with the audience can be hit-or-miss. If you're a fan of professional performances, you'll appreciate the dancers' skills, but don't expect a memorable experience. If you're looking for a decent dance show, you might find it here, but don't expect to be blown away.

How performers is scored
HOW PERFORMERS IS SCORED

Performers weighting

Performers weighs 6 sub-metrics — talent, style, interact, pro, vip, dance — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 performers score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

PERFORMERS · 51/100

The floor

Some talented dancers, mediocre show.

The dancers show some talented moves, but the overall show can be lackluster. You'll find some decent appearance styles, but the interaction with the audience can be hit-or-miss. If you're a fan of professional performances, you'll appreciate the dancers' skills, but don't expect a memorable experience. If you're looking for a decent dance show, you might find it here, but don't expect to be blown away.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Talent quality 4.3
  • Appearance & style 4.3
  • Interaction 5.1
  • Professionalism 8.0
  • VIP value 4.3
  • Dance value 4.3
HOW IT'S SCORED

Overall SW Score weighting

Each point on the radar is a dimension scored 0–100, weighted by how much it shapes a night out. Balanced shapes mean well-rounded clubs; spikes mean a venue excels at one thing but not others.

Tap any dimension's own info icon to see which sub-metrics feed into it.

SW SCORE · 58/100

How scoring works

Underwhelming experience, decent performers.

The overall experience fell short, but the performers showed some spark. Be prepared for a lackluster atmosphere and inconsistent service. If you're a fan of decent dancers, you'll find some enjoyable moments, but don't expect a memorable night.

SW Score is a weighted composite across four dimensions — property, service, food, and performers — measured across 27 sub-metrics and a separate value score.

Sub-metric signals are pulled from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. Each dimension rolls up into a 0-100 score, which feeds the weighted overall.

How to read the shape: a balanced radar means a well-rounded club. A spiked shape means it excels at one thing and not others. Tap any dimension below for its full breakdown.

Dimension scores
  • Property 54
  • Service 62
  • Food 66
  • Performers 51
  • Value 60
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25 reviews
90/100 SW score
A Night to Remember I visited Dames & Games with my buddies for a bachelor party and we had an absolute blast. The atmosphere was lively, the drinks were affordable, and the dancers were more than happy to show off their skills. Highly recommended for a fun night out with friends.
70/100 SW score
A Solid Night I'm a regular at Dames & Games and it's always a solid night out. The staff is friendly, the drinks are reasonably priced, and the dancers are attractive, if not particularly skilled. Not the most luxurious experience, but a great spot for a low-key night.
50/100 SW score
Disappointing Experience I visited Dames & Games with some friends and was really looking forward to it, but it didn't live up to expectations. The VIP room was dark and overpriced, and the dancers just didn't seem that into performing. The only highlight was the chicken sandwich, which was actually pretty good. Maybe stick to the basics if you're a first-timer like me.
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