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Improv Comedy Club & Restaurant
Comedy Club and Restaurant, 1148 Main Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113, United States
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C
Review №1

I just love a hearty laugh and I always get that when I visit here..the way they are handling the covid since reopening is wonderful. .I felt safe the food was delicious

Ch
Review №2

Had a great time. The venue was still very lively even with a smaller crowd and social distancing in place. Drinks and dinner tasted great and service was ok.

An
Review №3

Nice atmosphere, even with covid-19 restrictions, the staff was very nice and helpful, and the food and drinks were great!

Ve
Review №4

During COVID glad to see the spacing and how clean it was. The service was excellent. Staff friendly and helpful. Wish this was the case pre COVID. However, now I loved it more than ever. It is not too packed where chairs are bumping. Also, you dont have to feel awkward seating with people you dont know.

Va
Review №5

Eddie Griffin was AMAZING. The staff was amazing. I had a great time. Great laughs, real people. All good vibes. Even danced and got a pic with Eddie. Thank everyone who put in on this night. I needed to laugh. Laughter is life medicine

Ta
Review №6

I really liked the new pandemic protocol. I felt safe and loved the fact that I had my own table with people I know. The staff was very friendly and the show was great. The only thing I wish I did was bring my own hand sanitizer. Although the bathroom was clean for some reason the soap dispenser was not working properly. Cant wait to return!

Wi
Review №7

This was so much fun. All of the comics were funny, and entertaining. It only cost 15 dollars. It was cool to watch these folks live living their dream. The venue looked to hold maybe a little less than a hundred people. They had drinks available. Close to Union Square. Simply outstanding.I will make a point to come and see this show again.

Ar
Review №8

It has a great atmosphere. My only issue was the service. Wait staff was extremely slow taking orders and get stuff to my table. I would have bought more drinks if they were more attentive. Service was bad enough to take away 2 stars. The set up and procedures were great for Covid-19. That part was fast at seating the crowd, no long waiting. Their covid-19 procedures worked like a well oiled machine. I was very impressed with that.

Ja
Review №9

Real nice setup. Very cool we had a good time. Definitely coming back.

Cl
Review №10

Considering the c19, it was enjoyable...everyone including staff were wearing masks and keeping their distance. Food was good, and the entertainment was good.

Al
Review №11

The food was great the servers were spectacular and the social distancing was off the hook they couldnt have done a better job than what theyve done it was a great time .

Th
Review №12

This has been my second home since the beginning of the year. I love this place to the moon and back!!! The laughs are always real and I leave crying because Ive laughed so hard!!! I win tickets all the time and I always use them! Improv youre #TheBest

J
Review №13

Great time, nice night out and theyre very sanitary have taken every precaution

AN
Review №14

Enjoyed The Good Customer Service as well as Arnez J & Company.

Cy
Review №15

Best time ever but the drinks are not strong

Ta
Review №16

Staff was great. Social distancing and covid precautions were excellent.

Ra
Review №17

Jess Hilarious was there tonight and the drinks were tasty I enjoyed my experience

Sh
Review №18

Use to love this place good comedians, horrible staffing we paid the same amount as other people was put way in the back by this party of four that wouldn’t shut up I will never come back

Ce
Review №19

I love that its spaced out now! You can sit in peace !

Fr
Review №20

Awesome,the only thing I dint like was the bar was closed due to covid,which means you have to add everything to your bill which makes gratuity more,other than that Improv rocks!!!

Jo
Review №21

Had a wonderful time great food great drinks and lots of laughs. Will definitely be back. Wonderful and friendly staff. Terrific view

LJ
Review №22

Loved the set up for social distancing.

Tr
Review №23

Beautiful. Great service! Friendly! Safe Environment!!! Loads of laughs

Tr
Review №24

I went to the Improv yesterday and really enjoyed myself. I had not had a day out to relax in years due to work and the kids. The weather was bad but atmosphere at the Improv was great and warmed your soul. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The drinks ànd the food was simply delicious. Both comedian were hilarious and I left with a pain in my side from laughter. The comedian were also very approachable and down to earth. I will definitely return to Improv and recommend to others who want a night of good food, laughter. and a relaxed environment

wi
Review №25

All the employees were polite and friendly. The tables were really spread out to meet the socially distanced requirements and the show was really good.

Cl
Review №26

We had a great time last night!

Le
Review №27

I have solutely love this place one of the best places Ive ever been to In Ohio

Ba
Review №28

Capone was HILARIOUS the food was great and the drinks were flowing! Our waiter took GREAT care of us. Thank you Improv for making our birthday a day to definitely remember

Br
Review №29

Was a good time with the family, good real food, and great comedians

N
Review №30

Ive been a few times and I always enjoy myself. The layout is really nice and you can take a date or have a friends night out and enjoy. They have a bar while you wait in line. Bathrooms are clean. Food is good and the pricing isnt too bad.

Ju
Review №31

I like this place. Food is ok but the set up is nice.you can see the stage from anywhere in the room. They always bring great comedians!

Ka
Review №32

It was lousy. The mike wasnt program properly I couldnt understand what the comedian was saying the people around me was having personal loud conversations that also allowed me to not be able to hear the comedian. It was a wasted $100.00+ this is including the food and drinks that was ordered

mm
Review №33

Hit or miss This is A nice quaint small comedy club. I enjoy most of the comedians Ive seen. Its the service you get waiters and waitresses with attitudes. I like the food. Every once in a while its not great.

Fe
Review №34

This place have good comedy but the tables are to close to each other. Need more space, cant really relax and enjoy the shows. You just might bump your chair on another guest chair.

Ca
Review №35

Good food, friendly servers, great entertainment.

Wi
Review №36

Too close to the kitchen. The comedian wasnt very funny.

Ta
Review №37

My first time going and it was a surprise gift. We went to see Tony Baker and two other comedians (Remo and DC Erwin). It was awesome and I laughed the whole time! The only thing we found weird was that we had to share our table with strangers. But we enjoyed the comics so much it didnt matter. The place looked very nice on the inside. I definitely want to come back for different shows.

Ca
Review №38

November 8 the first time visiting the new Improv on the water to see Arnez J stand up comedian. Very Serene atmosphere and comfortable seating an overall fantastic experience celebrating my 62nd birthday weekend. We had a ball. And Ill be back.

To
Review №39

Great Social Distance Server was great and friendly!!!

Le
Review №40

So the food doubled. Slow service. Take cash. Lucky the acts were good but the price on the food is tooooooo high now. Definitely eat before I go from here on out. When I’m ready to go I’m ready go. Felt like I was held hostage waiting on my bill. My wife’s food was cold so she sent it back.

lo
Review №41

The food was so delicious, I forgot to take pictures. It made me miss living in the South. As others have mentioned, dont go here when youre in a hurry because service is slow. They have a great happy hour. My friend and I went together, split the bill equally. We ended up with too much food because the portion sizes are bigger than one would expect for HH. It was definitely worth the money.

Ki
Review №42

730 dinner show. Had a great time

Ev
Review №43

The shows are great, but the food is not so great they need a new chef. And the will keep your change, what i mean if your bill is 29.91 you give them 40.00 they ask do you want change, yes, well they gave me 10.00 back. That total was gratuity added. Ive been going for years and seen many great shows and really enjoyed them. Improv could improve.

Gr
Review №44

Nice show good food

Ru
Review №45

Nice place, but i miss the Bar.

Jo
Review №46

Great room and service. Funny comics!!!

T
Review №47

Cozy, bartender want that good. Kept my change, wasnt that friendly. Other than that, great place. Will definitely come back

Dj
Review №48

GREAT VENUE & GREAT SHOW. Saw Shuler King & Lawrence Killebrew. Staff was VERY GOOD & the show ran VERY SMOOTH. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND and DEFINITELY will be returning.

Sh
Review №49

Wonderful atmosphere when we went each time Ive gone Ive enjoyed myself. The food is a bit higher, but sooo worth it. It tasted amazing and the drinks my gosh they were awesome too. Want a night out full of good energy, people, and food this is thee place to go

Br
Review №50

THE SHOW THE DRINKS THE ATMOSPHERE- ALL GOOD!!!

Wi
Review №51

Great food and great fun!

br
Review №52

Every time I go I get great seats, if not front row, regardless when I order my tickets. I actually seen Kevin Hart here twice (about 10 yrs ago)....Always great line ups, great price, ok food (it is a comedy club)......But overall always a great time!

Ma
Review №53

Went to see Godfrey the extremely funny comedian. Food was tasty and service was pretty good. A location built for laughter and fun in the heart of Cleveland.

An
Review №54

My first time visiting. The show was great. I had one drink. Tip was already added to my bill. I expected my change , but it wasnt brought back to me. I asked for it, and didnt receive it. Good thing it was just small change. Its the principle.

ki
Review №55

They social distance very well there. Please go

Je
Review №56

Aries Spears was great. I needed a good laugh. Food was great along with the service.

Sh
Review №57

When it is time to go it is time to go. Funny comics. Nice servers.

ta
Review №58

Good food nice atmosphere

Sh
Review №59

Went to an all white party with Sam Sylk and had a great time. Very mature crowd and pleasant atmosphere. Looking forward to the next event

Pj
Review №60

We had wonderful time with my daughter at the lmprov last night.

CH
Review №61

I love this place, the comedians are hilarious. Its a fun night out!

cr
Review №62

Show was great and facility is nice. Food was good but not what I ordered. Waitress was attentive.

Le
Review №63

Went to see Monique. The show was Awesome. The chicken buffalo dip and chips were amazing. My Aunt had a fabulous birthday!!!!

Yo
Review №64

Awesome show saw DL hugely and he was awesome. the 2 comedians before him were great as well. Didnt eat but the food did look and smell great as well will definitely be back

Da
Review №65

Food is not that great. But I love DeRay. Anytime he come to Cleveland Iwe going to see him.

an
Review №66

It was ladies night with our moms.. we had wonderful time and laugh.

An
Review №67

LOVE this place!! Only issue- my first mixed drink was perfect but the second drink I dont believe had any alcohol in it.. at $10 a drink you could at least put a splash of rum in my glass.

ti
Review №68

Oooo the Improv! Sign up via text and youll be sure to score free tickets! Its always a good time! The food is alright, drinks are okay, main comedy room is usually way too warm and you are so close to strangers it can definitely be a bit uncomfortable for larger people but overall its a good time if the weathers bad and you need a laugh.

Re
Review №69

Fun for all walks of life. It was exciting and had all of us OTFL...

Sa
Review №70

I went to see Simi the Queens of comedy Legend and had the time of a part of my life! She was hilarious and her opening act almost had me in tears. I remember Improv from back in the day & have never been disappointed!! This is a classic club. I wish them more successful events.

In
Review №71

I had a great experience service was excellent I found plenty of places to park they need a better drink selection

St
Review №72

They dont serve bottles of liquor

mo
Review №73

The comedy was actually funny . the service was on time and the good tasty for the most part .. ordering drinks at the bar was great but through the waitress was horrible .. at 1 point me sister and I ordered the same drink hers was a lot different the color the fruit that accompanied the liquor content. my drink looked and tasted like pure cranberry juice where I actually asked if that is what it was .... part of my issue was the fact that the waitress noticed and didnt say anything she was hoping I wouldnt notice it, and said such ... she took it back to have it corrected needless to say it was not ... and I had already paid by then so I paid for a drink that I didnt get to enjoy .. however thanks for the great customer service and act I just chalked it as a loss .. but if the waitstaff notice something like that they should speak up when it happens not hope the customer doesnt notice not everyone is this easy

Le
Review №74

Awesome, Bill Bellamy was hilarious

Ch
Review №75

Excellent time and comedians were hilarious! Excellent event for a birthday or post dinner date. For the grown and sexy crowd for sure. There is no doubt that I will return.

Le
Review №76

Great date night.....Tony Rock was awesome!! Seats were great!!!

La
Review №77

I won four tickets to see Dominique yesterday... I used my tickets for my brother, daughter and best friend. My brother and daughters birthdays were this month... We had a ball!!! We had amazing seats. The food was kewl but, Im used to the blueberry habenaro wings which they dont offer anymore. The sweet potato fries werent that good either. But, overall it was a great night. Jack Johnson had me in tears. Once Dominique came out she kept the laughter tears going... Ill be back to see KevonStage in March!!!

Me
Review №78

Great food at a reasonable price! Great shows! Perfect for a date night!

Ni
Review №79

Our waitress Asia was very nice,she seemed to really enjoy her job!. The food was good and the comedians were hilarious. My husband and I have been coming here for 10+ years and we absolutely love it here

Te
Review №80

Bartender was Awesome! He noticed I was pregnant and gave me a cup of ice before I asked for it. Great service. But my food was cold. Loaded fries should be HOT! The entertainment was very nice.

Tr
Review №81

Loved it! Plenty of room for comfort. Great food & great view from the bar of the lake...

Al
Review №82

Won tickets and went with two of my favorite people. It was A GREAT show! ALL of the comedians were hilarious! A great time.

Or
Review №83

Drinks over priced and you cant feel or taste the liquor and I bought top shelf. Get lit before you go and have a designated driver.

Sh
Review №84

The comedy was great the night I went. My server was awesome.

Mi
Review №85

Very nice program. Had to leave numerous times because I was hot and we were packed in like sardines. Just made it out in time for air and vomited in lobby. No one came to assist. BTW, I do not drink.

Li
Review №86

The service was absolutely horrible. The servers brought the wrong food to the table twice. Our server continued to blame it on the kitchen...no blame just correct it. Where is the team spirit. the menu is too big for the kitchen with a sold out house then shrink it. Just my suggestion. And our server was not aware of bar items and had to find out. Product knowledge is key to sales. Table 10.

Sh
Review №87

The Improv in CLE is set up for non-stop entertainment both inside and out! While waiting for the show to start, we watched the most beautiful sunset over Lake Erie as jet skis and tour boats faded into the distance. We will definitely be back for more amazing drinks, dinner & most importantly, laughs!

Pa
Review №88

Very small, seated with others you dont know and our waitress wasnt nice or attentive.

An
Review №89

Nice large club. The service was good

Ki
Review №90

Eddie Griffin was so real and down-to-earth but also funny

Sa
Review №91

The show was Wonderful but the services suck. The waitress came to our table Maybe an hour after we was seated and only Check on us once.hope to never get her again

Gi
Review №92

Enjoyed the show, loved the shrimp quesadillas, pricey but good drinks.

ji
Review №93

Wife took me here on my birthday had a great time

Ru
Review №94

Management has a steady stream of good talent at the Improv. Fun night out.

Ch
Review №95

Great experience. I laughed so much! I cant wait to go again. The waitresses were working quickly to assist customers and the food was good.

sh
Review №96

Nice and spacious. Prices are what you expect downtown. But the drinks are delicious.

A
Review №97

Nice place for date night. They have pretty good Comics lined up and nice club food options that are really tasty and inexpensive. I also love a place that gives souvenir glasses an Exquisite drinks. When the weather is permitting there is a nice view of the lake and more entertainment next door.

Ty
Review №98

Good environment.

De
Review №99

Food descent drinks decent. Micheal Coyler was funny

Wr
Review №100

Tight space for the seating area...The food was ok at best. The fries were hard and dry and the burger was bland. Really good view of the stage no matter where you sit though.

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  • Address:Comedy Club and Restaurant, 1148 Main Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113, United States
  • Site:http://www.clevelandimprov.com/
  • Phone:+1 216-696-4677
Categories
  • Comedy club
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great bar food:Yes
  • Great beer selection:Yes
  • Great cocktails:Yes
  • Great wine list:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Food:Yes
  • Food at bar:Yes
  • Happy-hour drinks:Yes
  • Spirits:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
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