Tampa Improv Festival Reviews

Beautiful layout, fantastic staff, and good features and shows. Some high balcony seating for those seeking a more private space. Great location in Ybor City too (right by the Centro Ybor plaza, close to several parking areas), so you may go for some pre-show drinks and food at a variety of restaurants if you're not that into the type of bar food or drinks that the improv club offers (full menu can be found on their website).

We still got one drink during our show and were surprised at the quality of liquor and price, even with the 18% gratuity (less than $7 total for Captain rum and coke!).

We'll be back!

My husband and I attended a show. Service was slow. We had one drink the entire show. Tables on each side of us had at least two rounds plus food. Servers walked past us all night without stopping or checking on us.

Well the front bartenders are nice. But u have to stay on them.

I Enjoy my time there lol laugh. I definitely will come back.

Tony rock was hilarious. The food eas cold and nasty. The drinks were okay. I'd return but get food and drinks in Ybor.

The improv is great fun!! Sometimes you can score tickets at the Creative Loafing office on 8th or online. Always fresh faces on stage.

Nice venue... kind swift staff. They don't have drink minimums like most comedy clubs which is nice. His food prices and a wide selection too. My only complaint is the chairs. They're hard as a rock. They became really uncomfortable after 20 min.

Two of the four comedians were great. Appetizers are fine and just what you would expect from a comedy club.

Comedy can be a riot or hit and miss depending on comedian. Food is pretty good. Drinks were solid as well.

We've visited the Improv Theater several times and every time We've had a BLAST!!!!! The comedians were super funny and the service was wonderful.......THANKS GUYS AND GALS

Service here is absolutely horrible. Purchased VIP tickets, had a blast at the show. But practically had to chase a server down for service. She was very unfriendly. It was our honeymoon and my birthday, and she made us feel very unwelcome (dark haired server, she said she was from Michigan) Tampa Improv was very understaffed. Shouldn't have such a large VIP section if you're unable to accommodate them. They pay extra to be there. But BRENDEN SCHAUB is the freaking man!

Service, prices and food are horrible. Wait staff forgets everything, takes forever to bring refills, and has a BAD attitude. I ended up throwing away half of my meal because I couldn't get someone to bring me a fork even though I asked 3 times. $8 for a SODA with free refills or $2.50 each glass, and they come in a small glass. The fries were hard and crunchy, in a stale way, couldn't eat them. I didn't order any drinks because they add 18% gratuity added on to every check. So in all $30.00 for a crappy meal served in a basket and a soda. Comedian was great, but this place is a ripoff.

Cute little place- decent priced menus.. Arrive early & expect a line but once in All went well.. Looking forward to adding to the date night rotation

It was a great experience, nice facility, great crowd, great food and awesome laughs. Parking is not near the facility, but plenty to do and eat in the area.

The food could use some work. Pretty great otherwise.

Didn't bring back my friends change on top of his undeserving 18% tip. Knew nothing about the menu.

I love this place. Just go for the entertainment. The drinks are watered down. When you pay premium money you should get premiun drinks.

Love the Atmosphere and the people and the history of the area is off the chain

Always have a great time. Floor seating is best, I'll never sit up top again you never get service. Bathrooms stink really bad. Floor service is awesome and they are very attentive.

The acts were very funny a great night out the food is pricey overall a good time

We watched Steve-O and it was a great show I really want to say that the service was not the greatest however if the right comedians there we would go again

I've come here a few times to see some local comics, my favorite has been Patrick Melton. The food can be a bit slow but the service is good and the comedy has always been fun to see. I've taken friends and family here and will definitely be back.

This theater may be small but we always have a great time. Be ready to laugh in a casual atmosphere.

Do not be fooled by the name as I was and avoid this place. This is a comedy club as like any other ans not strictly an improv place.

Always a nice chill place to go with your significant other or friends

My wife's birthday weekend. We saw Damon Williams.. (Not Damon Wayans). This dude was HILARIOUS !!! . We had a great time as usual.

TJ Miller was hilarious!!! Staff were attentive. Grown up Cherry coke!

Actually couldn't get in due to a rule not posted anywhere but on board outside box office. Quite unhelpful agent, not worth visiting.

Love coming here on date night! The food and drinks are moderately priced, the acts are typically fun, and meeting new people at your table is even more fun. Their food...is bar food. The potato skins are super skimpy, wings are good, grilled cheese is good, artichoke dip is good, service is generally good. Arrive an hour prior to your show for a good seat and early eats.

Great place to go and get your laugh on! Awesome service.

Love this place! Staff is always professional, very clean place. Lots of great entertainment. Seating is good and food is excellent!

Had a fabulous time, Bill Bellamy was great. Drinks were a little watered down but overall, everything was great. ( RH Ice tea).

I saw Corey Holcomb and he was very funny. I took my wife for her birthday . We had an excellent time with plenty of laughs. Even the hostess was very funny.

Normally a 5 star but this time was not so great. The comedians pretty much spoke about their Vs and Ps which was lame. Wings were served late, cold and hot sauce was dreadful. The 6 foot seating was not enforced. I literally had a lady bumping elbows with me the whole time. And then there's always 1 drunk yelling the whole time back at comedians. People asked him to leave but the bouncers never made him go.

Had a bunch of laughs my mother loved it reasonable prices must habe the salmon when you go

Sound was a little off when I went, don't know if it was a one time thing or a normal thing here.

Funny comedians just wish the venue was more spacious.

I went to see Bruce Bruce with a girlfriend. The show was awesome & the food was tasty. I feel like we were packed in like sardines. I was afraid to move in fear of bumping into the people around me. It was awkwardly packed & others around me complained about it also. That was my only complaint but it was a big one.

The comic lineups are really good. The food and drinks are wonderful, too

This is a great place to go and have a great laugh and even better time. Went with 3 of my friends and we had a awesome time. Been here a few times and love the layout. I have sat in the back and towards the front. You have a great view of the stage anywhere you sit.

Mozzarella squares are excellent, very good quality cheese. We paid 12 dollars for the souvenir glasses which came with free refills all light which our server was right on top of. Seating is a little tight but manageable. Only downfall is they make you stand in the bar area and wait fie an entire hour before they will start seating you. Only downfall.

The Improv is consistently great. Great comedy and great service. The best time.

Love coming here for local and big name comedy acts..Just seen Arie Spears and Bill Bellamy recently. Admission is reasonable but food and drinks a bit pricey...Be prepared to have an 18% gratuity to be added to your bill at the end of the show.. Seating is plentiful with balcony views to boot...
Overall if you love stand up comedy food and drinks ...You'll love the experience here.

The venue is nice and they normally book really good acts, but the table service is fairly slow.

Great atmosphere and show. Club is not too big or too small.

Loved Deon Cole and Ocean!! Hated that we weren't even asked if we like to order drinks or food. The doors open an hour before showtime. We didn't arrive early, about 10 minutes before the show, but we were promptly seated- not great seats but I'll own that...10 minutes before the show. Two couples share a bistro table meant for two (but our table mates were nice). We were never offered the opportunity to place a food or drink order. It was very hot and stuffy, I really wanted a drink. At the conclusion of the show there was an opportunity to take a photo with Deon, but all of the people on the second floor were made to exit, so that was another disappointment. Hot, overly crowded, no drink service, and booted without a photo op. Yay, date night

1st time going. Already looking to see who is coming again to make another night of it.

Seating could be better but overall a great place for comedy.

Pauly Shore put on a great show! As well as his opening acts!

got to get there early and wait it out for good seats

I really want to go again soon. Lavell crawford was awesome. As well as the opening acts.

I love this place when it first opened I was o e of the original crew an di loved it! They have the best comedians there but behind the scenes crew they are very customer oriented

Classic place... Friendly service drinks a little pricey but overall a nice night out for couples

Alot of big names come here but the food is lacking.

Funny show, first 2 acts not that great but the main comedian was very funny. Wait in line before the show was to long and very hot outside.

Bill Bellamy - Good value and the place was still rocking on a Sunday, a rarity for Comedy Clubs. I'd pass on the food and stick with the entertainment.

I enjoy the improv every time I go. No issues with the waitress staff. They have a system in place when serving so that they aren't interupting the main act. They are quick and efficient. I've seen Monique, Cory Holcolm, Godfrey, Charlie Murphy, Tony Rock and a few others that were awesome. My only issue is that the tables are placed SO close to each other. However the drinks are made well and the food is good. Reasonably priced for a night out with the girls or date night. I truly enjoy the experience everytime.

The waiter was attentive and provided great, fast service before and during the show. We had lots of laughs and a great time that night. Will definitely return!

Food is way overpriced but all around, definitely a place to visit.