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The Comedy Palace
8878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92123, United States
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Er
Review №1

We had the most amazing experience here. The comedians were just so good, so funny, and the venue is small and intimate so all around I would say best comedy experience in CA. We had a big group and they went out of their way to show us a good time. Hung out before and after for drinks. Everyone had great sets, just blown away by how good it was. I would highly recommend checking this our.

pe
Review №2

I literally read every bad review about this place before actually visiting. So here is the low down! We brought the Groupon deal for two which included covered the entrance fee.It is 2 items minimum purchase per person.The customer service is amazing from the jump! so are the hosts and hostesses!The food and drinks are a bit pricey but worth it.The comics can be both good and bad but that’s all part of the fun. You will laugh either way!Out of all about 8 comics about 2 were really bad but you can tell they were newbies so no harsh feelings there. Being our first time here, we will definitely return for the food and the good vibes. You’re doing great things here Rand!

Au
Review №3

Mannn I had so much fun at this place last night!! I’m front Corpus Christi Texas and came up here to visit a friend, and this place was definitely a wonderful experience !! The comedians were so positive and did an immaculate job !! My date and I even got roasted and that’s exactly what he was trying to avoid we were labeled as the “affair couple” by the need of the night & the fire hummus was exquisite omggg. Service was great too. I would definitely come back here next time I’m here ! Got these underwear here too.

Cl
Review №4

Randomly decided to go see some comedy while passing through on our travels. Couldnt have been more thrilled with our last minute decision. Laughed the whole way through, and the relaxed setting meant we could drink and chat with the comedians afterwards who were all welcoming and great people..and funny too I guess ;)

Jo
Review №5

This place was absolutely amazing! Rand (Manager) helped me and took really good care of is. The chicken and gravy meal was quite tasty. The waiters and staff was more than friendly and hospitable. I would definitely come back and highly recommend that people check this place out. The comedian that we saw by the name of Steve Hofstetter was truly funny!

Wi
Review №6

Had a great time with Cheaper than therapy comedians last night, loved their personalities, jokes and atmosphere overall. And it is indeed cheap. Will definitely recommend to friends who visit CA.

ch
Review №7

Had a great time here! Acts were good and so was the service. Would recommend this place if you want some good laughs!

A.
Review №8

This place is not too bad. Okay, so its not the Comedy Palace in West Hollywood but its not supposed to be.So, its pretty easy to get tickets. I always wind up getting tickets from friends but Im pretty sure you can just call them up. The tickets are generally two for one so grab a friend or date for some good clean fun out.On the show nights, there is always a line like getting into a nightclub. Why? Im not quite sure. Security does the usual ID check of all guests. I think its 30 minutes before show time they let people in and seat them.Once seated servers come around and take food and drink orders. There are per table minimums so come prepared to order at least drinks. I had food at this venue years ago and it was fine. I suggest going to dinner first and drinking.The MCs for the evenings have been different each time Ive been as is the performer list. There are usually 6-8 performers on a given night. Ive seen a lot of really good comedians here and always have a good time when Ive been. I mean who doesnt like to laugh?If youre looking for a good first date idea thats not just dinner and a movie this is a good one.

Jo
Review №9

I must say, as a mature 59 year old man from New York, first responder to the world trade center attacks, Ive been to many restaurants of all ethical backgrounds, and I came into the comedy club as a stranger, and the owner George was just a caring and warm individual, his staff are all hardworking and on point with the customers needs. He and his family and staff work very hard to have a genuinely nice establishment for people to go to to simply have real fun and a great meal and reasonable drinks, from the parking lot to the bar or eating area, the kitchen, bathrooms,private rooms George has it all going on. You can certainly appreciate a good product when you see one and this place would be a regular place for me to visit just like a visit to home, because as you may not know now? But when you visit the comedy palace, they really do try to treat you like family. So if you have not been there to experience what Im saying? Dont cheat yourself, treat yourself and please tell them that johnny mustang sent you. You will thank me for the invite, great place to eat or see a show, plan an occasion for any one of your family or friends. Youll be glad you did. So feel free to enjoy one of the better nights of your life with good people, great food, and a few good laughs? How can you go wrong. Have a great evening and may god bless best wishes johnny mustang

ri
Review №10

The comedy Palace hosted a fundraiser for our nonprofit call the spirit of the law Awards. We assist First Responders in the most difficult time of their lives. The owners and the staff of the comedy Palace were truly wonderful people. Every guest was treated like family, and they even donated to our charity. They have great Comics who go there the food is truly truly amazing I highly recommend you go there to eat. You will feel welcome to and have a great time. Just as we did

Is
Review №11

Its a small venue with several rooms. I got a free ticket from Eventbright, it came with a two drink minimum witch is perfectly fine. Every seat in the house is a good seat. I can respect the art of being a comedian and enjoy seeing them improve on their craft. I recommend you go, on a date or solo. Youre going to have a good time.... Oh yeah, some guy got a free falafel for stomping on a bug tonight. I cant make this up.

Li
Review №12

Staff was super friendly, appetizers and desserts were tasty (didnt have dinner). However, they couldnt turn on the stage lights when the comedian was on stage... took them a good 5-10 minutes to figure out the lights.

Ru
Review №13

I came here with my girlfriend and my friend and we had a great time! The food and drinks are pretty good and the comedians are hilarious. I have been here a few times and I have never been disappointed by the line up!

al
Review №14

Awesome place awesome time awesome food awesome people

So
Review №15

No water downed drinks here! Good vibe and fun. Great date night or outting with friends. Most of the comedians were pretty funny.

Gl
Review №16

Awesome place. Hilarious improv and stand up. Also, its owned buy the same guy who owns the greek restaurant next door, so the food is amazing. Its the best food Ive ever had in a comedy club. Highly recommend.

Ib
Review №17

Been coming here for a few months now and Ive never been disappointed by the service or by the shows. The food is amazing and authentic, the drinks are generous and well priced, show tickets are usually cheap in comparison to many other spots, staff is wonderful and I could go on and on. I always bring my friends here and will continue to do so. 10/10 would recommend to anyone.

Ma
Review №18

I went to go see Jasmine Brown it was life. And drinks were strong. Everything was great at the venue I js wished they had better parking

An
Review №19

One of the best one

St
Review №20

Absolutely awesome!!! My 1st time coming here was last night and it definitely wont be the last. Steve Hofstetter and Brett Druck were hilarious!!! Staff was super friendly and the food was delicious. Thanks for an great night!!!

Da
Review №21

Took my fiancee here on Saturday and we had a great time! All of the comedians had us laughing the entire show. The wings I ordered came out amazing and the beer was ice cold. We will definitely be coming back in the future.

Na
Review №22

Had a great time! The show was really funny and the food was pretty good!!

An
Review №23

Awesome comedy club! Check their site for their different nights. Open mic is very different from their Friday/Saturday shows. The food is okay but you dont go to a comedy show for their food. Service is great at getting your drink order to you quickly.

Ev
Review №24

Food and desert are great here. And even tastier once youve had a beer and some laughs. I recommend keeping up with them on Facebook for all upcoming comedy shows. its always a laugh here.

ad
Review №25

Food was ok. Limited beer menu.Comics ranged from beginner to intermediate

El
Review №26

Review for the place (not comedians). Its a nice place. Nice ambience. The guy who runs it is great. He speaks to the audience himself for a bit before the comedian(s) take the stage and he is good.I didnt like the food a lot. I am vegetarian and there arent a lot of vegetarian options. The ones we did take didnt taste very good. Note that you are required to buy two items per person from the menu. Plus the tickets for the show (if you dont have a membership or a free pass). And they give out some free passes at the end of each show for upcoming shows.I would definitely go here again. Would just buy drinks instead of food.

Pa
Review №27

The best improv and stand up in the city. Great food at The Greek Palace.

Ch
Review №28

I had a nice time. The host was very nice and friendly and the food was pretty good. The comedians were funny. The only confusing part was coming in. I parked in the back on the side and there is only one entrance in the front from what I could tell.

Ja
Review №29

Had a great time listening to some funny people. Great drinks and the wings were fantastic!

Sa
Review №30

Had a fantastic time. We are going back. Drinks werent watered down and good food choices. Service was good, I cant remember our waiter, but he got a nice tip to show our appreciation.

jo
Review №31

A great venue for local and nationally known comics. The food for the attached restaurant is also good. I like the gyros sandwich. Also the grilled feta is awesome. Good service. The owner guy is very personable, coming back for sure in May to catch the Steve hoffstetter appearance.

Ma
Review №32

Brown Lives Matter Comedy set was soooo funny. Will definitely go again real soon!

Na
Review №33

We went there for Kunal Kamra and Rahul Subramanian’s show. The place is pretty good. Food is also very good.

la
Review №34

Weve been here a few times and enjoyed the food and drinks. The entertainment was pretty good. Everyone is very nice. Will be coming back.

La
Review №35

Such a great show! Seriously, you gotta go. I was laughing way more than I thought I would. Thanks for a great night!

Ne
Review №36

Really good shows. Bathroom is not so clean and the lines are crazy

Br
Review №37

Awesome place! Had a blast and the comedians were amazing! Will definitely be back!

Pa
Review №38

I had a really good time at this place on New years eve. The only setback was that we paid for a VIP event and there was not a VIP section and we were giving a bill for Drinks and it was included in the VIP package. Just needed to be a little bit more organized. The food was good.

An
Review №39

Intimate setting good food. Good time!

Gr
Review №40

My wife and I went with some friends on a Saturday evening, the 7:30 show. $20/person cover plus two item per person minimum from the bar and/or menu. The service was pretty good and we enjoyed the food (Rib-eye steak and a chicken Ceaser salad.) In addition to the house comic, there were six comedians, ranging from ho-hum to quite funny.

Da
Review №41

Entertainment was very good. Food so so. Drinks very good. Need air on bathrooms.

Br
Review №42

Great place! Good spot to watch!

To
Review №43

This is a rough review because while the food was terrible the talent was good enough to not complain. They had a mixture of comedians but all were pretty funny! The atmosphere is really comfortable and staff was accommodating!

La
Review №44

It was show case night tonight at the club. Great show, great comedians. Such a fun night

Mi
Review №45

Fun show and great Greek food for dinner

No
Review №46

It was awesome I enjoyed it so much and the food was so delish

Br
Review №47

Great place to visit if you like stand up. Relax on Mondays and Tuesdays over open mic show.

no
Review №48

Great venue, always good lineup and good food.

Ju
Review №49

We had a great time. This place is with the twenty bucks.

Gw
Review №50

Nice cozy setting, food ok, people were super nice!

Vi
Review №51

Great show when i went. The food is also pretty good.

Jo
Review №52

Good food, funny show. Worth a trip.

Ch
Review №53

Quite a few funny comedians and great service

Me
Review №54

Food and drinks overpriced. Service was good. Comedians were on point.

Sa
Review №55

Food was tasty, I asked the bartender to surprise me and the drink she sent was amazing and strong, oh and the Comedians were funny too.

Ni
Review №56

Super cool comedy club

Co
Review №57

Awesome comics

au
Review №58

Good service. However the jokes where so dirty and to the extreme and made me and my friends feel very uncomfortable. We almost left and this really ruined the show. The restaurant service was great and the guy who was hosting was great but then again ruined it when he made a dirty comment close and well most likely not come back.

Th
Review №59

Cant say anything bad. But also cant say anything good.

Br
Review №60

Russ T Nailz was great

Vi
Review №61

Service wasnt use to the amount of people that were present for the 7:30 show... We didnt get our drinks until an hour passed and the people in front of us were finished eating

Ja
Review №62

Good fun, reasonable prices....they did run out of Chardonnay. The comics were all hilarious and the service was fantastic.

Su
Review №63

Even with mandatory 2 food/drink items to purchase, the price was worth it. A good mix of comics, most of whom were quite hilarious. Not a very diverse crowd, but the ambience is quite decent.

Di
Review №64

Great comedy club. Like the perfect place to find talent and enjoy a relaxed evening. Very reasonable prices for food and drinks.

Ge
Review №65

Doc Carter the host was outstanding....I plan to attend again just cause of that alone and the drinks was cool too

Da
Review №66

Great show place was full recommend reservation. Multible commics nicely done. Food served but the show is fast paced. Recommend eating before you go. Service was a little slow, I recommend enjoying a few drinks and have fun.

Ne
Review №67

This place is really cool. The comics never disappoint. The drinks are good. I have yet to try the food.

sa
Review №68

The comics are great, Russell Hicks was Superior. The food is good the service a little slow

an
Review №69

A nice place to have a good laugh!

Da
Review №70

Great night with some great laughs!

Sa
Review №71

Pretty good food, great comedy!

Ne
Review №72

Good parking, great atmosphere, easy online ticket access, staff was nice, great comedy spot.

Ro
Review №73

Had bad service. Waiter never brought our full order and still had to pay for it at the end. Menu items definitely over priced. Show started late, and unfortunately was an overall bad experience.

Ch
Review №74

This venue is amazing. The vibe is great. The comedy is non-stop hilarious. A great place for a date. I highly recommend a visit.

Sh
Review №75

Clean atmosphere, great food and drinks

Ga
Review №76

Nic Flair was absolutely hilarious. I hope he comes back to SD soon.

Em
Review №77

Pleasant, but just not funny.

Br
Review №78

Pretty cool cozy place

Ro
Review №79

Saw a very good comedy show here. Food is ok, basic drinks are ok. Had an awful Irish coffee (came out cold) on a rainy night. Service is slow, so slow its hard to fulfill the two drink minimum during the show. Went to see a friend perform, would not go back unless I knew someone performing.

Ni
Review №80

Worst place ever! Stay away...

Al
Review №81

The doors were scheduled to open at 9:00, they didnt open till 9:30 when the shows was supposed to start.Be aware its a 2 item per person minimum!!! 3 people? 6 items minimum. Or they charge you for it anyway.The MC was ok, the entertainment was pretty good. Obviously not on par with the comedy store. But reasonable.

Ka
Review №82

Its ok little place, comedians are kind of new

St
Review №83

I love the comedy palace. Every time I go there I have a really great time being entertained laughing my ass off. I strongly recommend doing first dates here. You can find out if he has a sense of humor and he sit and behave...at least for the time being. Service is great and it has a chill vibe. Fun place :).

Ma
Review №84

Fun good time for grown ups. Food was okay jokes were good. Good parking.

A
Review №85

4/27/18 Friday night was super funny. It started out a little slow and each comedian was funnier than the next. I thought to myself hows this guy going to follow up the last guy but it happened. Great show, great wait staff and OK food. We will return for sure.

Co
Review №86

They had some funny people perform, but the whole place had this sort of creepy vibe. Drinks were good, maybe they were just having an off night. Id try them again sometime.

Re
Review №87

This place is wonderful. Spacious and well served. Came to see LA Collective, amazing music! How is it that San Diego gets such amazing talent at a bargain! The food and drinks were really good. Burger was cooked well, crispy lettuce, pickles, and mayo.

mi
Review №88

I had a great time with my friends. Food and drinks were great! Our waitress went out of her way to help us throughout the night. Atmosphere and setting was very ideal for a comedy club. Almost forgot about the comedians! They were hilarious! The headliner, Russell Hicks, will be famous very soon! Definitely recommend this place for a fun night out.

Ty
Review №89

The comedians were great and we had a blast. The venue was frustrating for a couple reasons. We bought our tickets from the website and they charged an additional 8 bucks for that (on twenty dollars tickets). It wasnt made clear before that EACH person is required to buy at least 2 items. We each got a beer in a bottle and shared a plate of nachoes that was a actually really good. The waitress brought us our check and a beer we didnt ask for before the show ended and it came out to 40 bucks. So after tip we paid just over a hundred for the night. My biggest complaint is that we were literally forced to buy at least 4 things, and 8 dollar coors is unreasonable. Id go again with free tickets or if they lowered their prices.

Ri
Review №90

Its always fun if you go for comedians you like with friends

Ke
Review №91

They had very great comedy acts, but the food was not the best and they charged me more than my 2 drink minimum. But all in all a great place to go.

Am
Review №92

Very enjoyable night. Adult comedy. I vote No Railings 2020 lol

Ja
Review №93

Craig Shumaker was hilarious! Food was good and service was great!

Ma
Review №94

Love this place. Weve seen a couple of comedians crash and burn, but even that is kind of fun. But most of them have been very good. Food is good too, and the folks that run the place are awesome. Its really easy to get too also, especially on a Saturday evening.

Ja
Review №95

Terrible bar food available for the comedy show-- mostly fried food, not the day menu. The comedy itself varies widely depending on the performer: some nights are great, others are just a painful endurance until the headliner.

LU
Review №96

Laughter is the best medicine, espwcially when its free! Kind of... I know the drill, get in free with 2 item minimum. So I got me and my lady tickets to the show Sat night.They have the big main room, and the small back room. The comedians were great so Im happy with our decision. I dont know if its because we were last in line that we were sat in the back small room or because of the free but still spent $40 tickets.I would have prefered the choice since we were paying customers. Either way it was a fun night, amd I would go back. I will gwt more details before hand next time. Fun for a date night, food was decent. Parking was easy and good location.

Sh
Review №97

The host is great and the comedians as RE hilarious! Always a good time with really yummy food!

De
Review №98

Nice cozy place to enjoy comedy.

Ru
Review №99

I really enjoyed my Friday night after work.. I caught the late show and was laughing my ass off. Friendly staff

Ka
Review №100

Food was good. Comedian were funny.

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  • Address:8878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92123, United States
  • Site:http://thecomedypalace.com/
  • Phone:+1 858-573-9067
Categories
  • Comedy club
  • Dinner theater
  • Event ticket seller
  • Night club
Working hours
  • Monday:6pm–12am
  • Tuesday:6pm–12am
  • Wednesday:5pm–2am
  • Thursday:6pm–12am
  • Friday:6pm–12am
  • Saturday:6pm–12am
  • Sunday:6pm–12am
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great beer selection:Yes
  • Great cocktails:Yes
  • Live performances:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: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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