The food, Service, and Ambiance were top-notch. I have been to comedy clubs in major cities. Comedy Hideaway always puts on a fantastic show. Andrey and Maximilian are wonderful hosts; they make everyone feel at home read more

Hilarious! Everyone was laughing out loud. Good food and great service. So glad they're back in action!

Good comedy good people, everyone needs to come out to see a show because it was totally worth it

Simply the best! Hilarious comedians and good service! Best night out in Santa Barbara bar none.

This is a classic comedy club that has a lot of talent both on stage and elsewhere. Great lighting, drinks, and sound system, which a lot of places overlook but I never missed a line or quip and so I never stopped laughing. Definitely going back! read more

What a great show!! We loved the openers. And the headliner Todd Rex was hilarious!! The cocktails were delicious and others at our table were very happy with their meals. The only downfall was the extremely slow service. We ordered 4 cocktails and a chicken quesadilla before the show started but did not receive any of it until just before the headliner came on (he was the fifth act). I recently noticed that there's a two for one deal on Living Social. I can't wait to take advantage of this deal to go back again and again!! read more

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Attended the Special Preview show on Friday and was blown away! The best comedy show in SB is finally back!! The comics were all hilarious and had my friends and I laughing til we cried & cheeks sore! Can't wait to come back. This new location is a gem with great food and drinks and excellent service! read more

I was excited to find out about Comedy Hideaway being in Santa Barbara/Goleta from Groupon. It is hidden within the east end of what is now called Flightliner Restaurant & Lounge, but was formerly High Sierra Grill, and formerly-formerly The Elephant before that. No joke! The price is a steal at $15 a person (with a $2.55 online "courtesy fee"). With my Groupon I stole two for one pricing. I almost felt guilty for the low price. What they don't mention is the 2 alcoholic drink minimum when you arrive at the door. OK, OK, you don't have to guilt me into drinking. After all, it IS a comedy show and you want to laugh plenty--or at least be on the same entertainment level as the rest of the audience. The comedians themselves unknowingly sat us, which was fine. However, it was a sold out show and we were squeezed into a room at tables and high tops with uncomfortable chairs like sardines. Most of us and our fellow neighboring comedian fans were standing by the end of the show from our butts or backs hurting (and no, none of us were over 45 years of age!). The waitresses had a difficult time managing to serve through the labyrinth of people. When they did manage to take your order, it was at least a thirty minute wait for the food or drinks to arrive--all which is extremely mediocre to say the least. If you do eat at the restaurant before or after the comedy show, you do received 15% off your meal which is a neat deal. The show was at 7 pm, while they also had a 9:30 pm show to follow. Both are offered every Saturday night weekly and bring in from LA comedy stars seen on Comedy Central, The Tonight Show, HBO, FOX and other comedy-anointed places. There were three opening comedians before the headliner Bil Dwyer. Bil was extremely funny, especially growing up in the City if Comedy, Chicago, IL. All in all, some work could be done to improve the venue, while the comedy show was done just right. read more

Comedy Hideaway - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Come out to Santa Barbara (ok Goleta), we'll get together, have a few laughs. But seriously folks, I can't wait to come back here. The fellas that put this on get some great comedians to come out here. Plenty of comics that you'd recognize from HBO or late night shows. I was cracking up from beginning to end. It makes a for a great Saturday date night. The show happens at Flightline (formerly Elephant Bar and High Sierra), right next to SBA. Check it out. read more

Really great atmosphere and good material. Some of the opening comedians need some work but as a total package this is a great deal for some laughs and some pretty cheap drinks. Seating is a little tight so come in earlier for good seats. read more

I came to Comedy Highway to see Steven Hofstetter a few weeks ago. The experience overall was enjoyable. However, the room was very dark once the curtains to the outside were closed, and it became claustrophobic with how tightly the room was packed. There is a 2-drink minimum which wasn't too bad. I believe I spent around $15 on a Cosmo and an Appletini. I passed on dinner, but the diverse menu looked really good from afar. I'd definitely consider returning for another show if a presenting comedian caught my eye. I will probably opt for a seat closer to a door rather than right at the edge of the stage/platform just for sake of comfort. read more

Stand-up comedy shows are simple to produce, but so many places get it wrong. Comedy Hideaway knows how to do it well. At other comedy nights you will likely be subjected to: A) lousy comedians B) the bar's televisions blaring "crucial" coverage of bowling C) the jukebox playing Justin Bieber's Greatest Hit D) disinterested customers shouting like they're trying to have a conversation with Beethoven at a shooting range E) all of the above Having been to Comedy Hideaway's shows three different times, I can say they know how to present the best stand-up comics in the best venues. Rooms that crackle with energy, laughter bouncing off the walls, great comics you've seen on TV. Do yourself a favor, forgo the long drive down into Hollywood and get to any of their shows. read more

This place was great! Located at the back of Petrini's on Thursday nights, the line-up was excellent. A few locals or UCSB alums mixed with up-and-coming comedy talent featured on HBO specials and Comedy Central. The night I went there were four comics and an MC, and all were very entertaining. Be aware that the show is definitely not PG in any respect, so it's not a great event for kids or to go with your conservative elderly family members. If you use your Axxess card, you get the tickets for free. Additionally, there are a bunch of discount coupons floating around on the internet, so be sure to look for them! Buying tickets on the website is easy, and there's no service or other hidden fees. read more

I came here last night for the first time and had a blast. The price is right and the Yelp deal encouraged me to make that first visit. First of all, the host (the Puerto Rican dude) is HILARIOUS! He has a really good attitude and did a lot of improv with the audience. I might sit up front next time!! Props to this guy, he really warmed up the crowd for the other comedians. I was a big fan of his different voices. He even made a John Coffee reference from the Green Mile. LOL! I don't know the names of the guys that were presenting, but the headliner was hilarious and super talented. He even played some awesome guitar music for us during his comedy act. My favorite comedian was the guy who talked about the Pandora music station.. I have not laughed so hard in ages! Overall a great presentation and a wonderful effort on the part of the comedians. Props to everyone :) read more

Poor. Poor. Poor. They started over 20 minutes late. The place jammed with people in the most uncomfortable seating arrangement. If you go solo, they put you in a corner. They jam way too many people into a closet sized room and you get to sit on a hard stool. Not to mention they start late so everything is rushed. These people do not know how to put on a show. read more

Love this comedy club in Santa Barbara! We had a great time, and will definitely be returning. It is a great idea for a date night, and the comics are always hilarious here. Love the venue too, Flightline Restaurant has great food. read more

Haven't laughed harder! The host is also HILARIOUS!

I have no idea how they do it, but somehow they manage to consistently get amazing talent. Out of the 13 or so shows I have been to, not one has disappointed. read more

Great venue with great comics. The best show outside of driving all the way to LA.

Great place for comedy with A list performers for a reasonable price without having to drive all the way to LA.

I had really low expectations for this when I bought the Groupon and decided on a whim to go with a couple friends last night. Let me tell you, I have not laughed this hard in a long time!! It was absolutely amazing and my cheeks are still hurting this morning from all the belly laughs! At one point the four of us were crying with laugher as the host just ripped through the crowd bagging on all the guests... it was absolutely hilarious! We immediately bought another groupon and have encouraged all of our friends to get them as well so we can get a big group together and go again. I would highly recommend this!! The only downside is the food is kind of blah... read more

Victoria and I bought a groupon for this place. We had a difficult time locating it because we didn't know it was inside an Italian restaurant. After finally locating it we went inside. We sat down and had a beer. Part of the deal included an appetizer. The menu for these items was quite small. After being stuffed in a small room the show finally started. All of the acts were really good. We especially liked the host. During the show we had a pizza. It was good except needed more sauce. I would recommend checking this show out. read more

The best comedy club in Santa Barbara. Okay the only club. But still a great club to come watch a show. Don Friesen was the headliner the day we went and I have seen him several times before at various clubs but never gets old. Super talented and super funny and super impressive since Don is. Totally clean comedian. He has actually won the San Francisco comedy festival twice -the only person to ever have done that with two different hours of material. No I don't work for Don but he always impresses me. The acts from start to finish were terrific. And the food is great which says something bc a lot of comedy clubs just do crappy bar food: i had ahi and oysters which I was hesitating about but had no reason to. The food was greatl. The comedy was great.the staff was great. Run don't walk here. read more

Absolutely one of my favorite things to do in Santa Barbara. I go almost weekly and it is always a hilarious, super fun time. Awesome for a night out with friends or date night. It's cool to see comics you recognize from TV shows and movies. Excited for their new location at Flightline in Goleta (where High Sierra and Elephant Bar used to be). read more

Comedy gem hidden in a mediocre Italian restaurant. Highly recommend the comedy, maybe not so much the food...

Went Saturday to see Laurie Kilmartin and it was great. Drinks are cheap, plenty of laughs to be had and next to the airport makes it feel like a super incognito location. All said the show was a blast. read more

The place is fun the comics are good food is good seating could be better but for free it's awesome

Great local club to see rising talent. A hidden gem. You need to experience this before it's too late (plans are to move to a bigger location in DTSB). read more

I've been to a couple Comedy Hideaway shows. They were both a good time. The headliner usually ends up being pretty funny but some of the opening comedians need a little more practice. I wouldn't really complain though for the prices of the shows. It isn't Kevin Hart, but it's not a bad event to come to to have a casual time and laugh with friends. read more

Went a couple weeks ago for the early show & laughed my arse off!! Some of these guys really were pros!!

Excellent show, cozy place. I drove up from San Luis Obispo and will totally do it again soon. Laughed so hard my face still hurts!

Tonight was the best comedian lineup I had seen. Also the food was real food (which is not at all comedy clubs). Awesome mushroom swiss burgers and fries. Nice wait staff too! Had a lot of fun! read more

THE place for comedy in Santa Barbara!! I can't believe they get comedians from Comedy Central. These shows are hilarious!

great comedy show, I went to a show in September at Verde Restaurant and really enjoyed it. The show was not dirty like some of the shows out there. Highly recommended! read more

Great drink deals, fantastic food and great comedians. It took me a sec to realize that it's inside of Petrini's. After the show the comedians hang out so you can meet them and socialize. I'm very happy with the way the evening went. read more

Recently discovered this "hidden" comedy club at Petrini's, and have now gone three times. Good stuff, and very welcoming waitstaff, and comedians. Great way to spend a Thursday night. read more

My boyfriend and I attend last nights show and we were both very impressed! The staff was extremely nice and patient. The show was fabulous, we laughed for nearly two hours straight. I recommend bringing your own bottle of wine, they only charge a ten dollar corking fee. read more

I came out to see a show a few weeks ago because a friend of mine, Cat Alvarado, was performing. Everyone on the show was so funny! I had a great time. To eat I had the ahi tuna salad. Two thumbs up! I would definitely come again. It's a great date night, or a solo date! If you're on the fence about trying it, go to a show. The guy who runs it has great taste in comics. read more

Talented comedians who handled a bizarre crowd very well! It's exciting to see such a good pro + up-and-coming group performing/working out their acts in Goleta! I'll be there to support them as often as I can. read more

Always a great time! Hilarious comics from national networks as well as beginners. Very entertaining. The best comedy right here in the SB area! read more