Although I haven't been there in years, the couple times I have gone have been very pleasurable. It…read moreis small and cozy perfect for listening to live music of all varieties with friends or a date.

It was a little challenging finding the entrance to Blue Jay but just follow the little blue bird…read moreto the second floor and look for the blue glow for the entrance. I have to say I haven't been to a place like this in Jacksonville where you can hear local talent in such a stylish setting in- I don't know how long! The people are welcoming, the drinks are carefully crafted, and the ambiance is artsy with whimsical decor, but well thought out lighting and recycled wood flooring. You can tell it's a product of love to bring locals together to share and celebrate the arts.

Let me start off with the good: they bring in some amazing talent, which is something we definitely…read moreneed in Jacksonville, and everyone on staff I've encountered has been friendly. As to the rest of the experience? Well, if your GPS takes you to a Ramada Inn, you are indeed in the right place. The comedy club entrance is in the lobby, as are the will call desk and the bathrooms. The inside of the Comedy Zone looks like someone sealed it up as a time capsule back in the '80s, then opened the doors back up one day and just rolled with it. It's dark, and a lot of things in the club are a bit...sticky. My big frustration was the seating situation. I (somewhat) jokingly told my husband when we sat down at our table (a table of six that had other parties, too) that I'd just assume we'd be meeting our maker if a fire were to break out because there is no easy way to move around. The tables -- a mishmash of rectangular and circular ones -- and chairs are just way too close together; I even saw servers having to awkwardly climb through, which I can't imagine is fun with (or without) a tray of drinks. And look, I don't expect things to be roomy at a comedy club, but the seating at our (rectangular) table was so smushed together that the three chairs on each side -- lined up sideways so as to face the sage -- had to be placed so that they were literally touching each other. This may work in a situation in which no one at the table has a lower body, but as someone who not only has legs but who is 5'9" with a 6'2" partner, we would have stared longingly at the relative spaciousness of a sardine tin. The tables are too close from a side-by-side standpoint, too; if you weren't the back, you weren't getting up unless the folks on one side of the table next to you were getting up, too. There were other tables -- especially outside of the "inner circle" -- that seemed more spacious, so I'd probably try that next time. We didn't have any food, but our drinks were decent, and I appreciated that they had a couple mocktail options as someone who wasn't aiming to get too rowdy on a weeknight. I'll make a note here that while we didn't have the issue with the drinks we got at the table, we felt a bit hoodwinked at the lobby bar when we were asked to pay on a smartphone where the default tip options were set to 25 percent, 30 percent, or 100 -- yes, 100 -- percent. I caught it, but I can only imagine how many folks who are drunk or just distracted end up leaving a $50 tip on a $50 bill and later wonder what the heck happened. I don't know how it is for other nights, but parking was a bit challenging for our show -- the second of a two-show night, which I'm sure contributed. If you're seeing a show that has multiple performances in one night -- or perhaps even a single one that's sold out -- get there early and plan for the potential of having to walk around the perimeter of the hotel to get to the main entrance, as the side ones were all closed. One last positive: you don't have to deal with the major ticket schemers -- I mean sellers -- when you come here, which is enough for me to round this review up to a 4. Even though I wish a few things were different (like my odds of a fast egress in an emergency), I'll keep coming to shows here.

I attended a Sunday evening show at The Comedy Zone to see Gigi Leflair, and it was such a great…read morenight. Doors opened at 6 p.m. for the 7 p.m. show. I arrived shortly after the doors opened and, since the show wasn't sold out, I was offered a closer seat to the stage which was a nice surprise. I ordered a shrimp basket and a drink before the show started. My drink came out quickly, and my food followed shortly. The show kicked off a little after 7, starting with the host and another comedian before Gigi hit the stage. Everyone brought great energy, and the crowd was fully engaged. It honestly felt like a big family reunion, lots of shared stories and laughs about growing up that connected with most of the audience. I always have a great time at The Comedy Zone, and I'm glad I got the chance to catch Gigi live. Definitely a fun way to spend a Sunday night.

Way too expensive to see local jokers you can see for free at open mic all around Daytona…read more Save your hard earned money and go have a good time elsewhere the people watching on the local bus is funnier

If you want a break from the Daytona tourist traps, get to Cristy B's. This place is easily the…read morebest vibe in town. It's an intimate room, which means every seat is close to the action. Cristy (the owner) is a riot and does an amazing job bringing in top-tier headliners while also supporting local talent. We came for a Saturday night show and didn't stop laughing the entire time. Whether it's their stand-up nights or the Sunday Comedy Brunch, you really can't go wrong. Pro-tip: Book your tickets in advance because the room is small and fills up fast!

Drove 23 minutes to supposedly go to 80's night, and guess what, no 80's night! Instead, they had…read moresome hippy trippy crap. What a waste of my money for an outfit, my gas and my time. Not to mention this place is not very easy to find, it's very small and well, just ick! Don't waste your time! This place should be ashamed for FALSE ADVERTISING! 2 stars for the DJ and the Moscow mule was pretty good! Won't be back!

Great time. The bar has an inside and outside area. And the staff it's friendly and attentive…read more Great music and space for dancing. Even though the crowd is welcoming even though you'll have a lot of regulars (not a bad thing) they make you feel at home. It feels like a safe space to be you! Love it.

Upon entering the venue, I got an initial "laugh" at the stark difference between the photos taken…read moreat Dos Gatos and the garage-sized room I entered, cooled only by a small fan. Having watched comedy shows from New York to Vegas, I've seen a wide variety of comedians. Even Andrew Dice Clay, who built his representation on being controversial, didn't venture into the cringe-worthy territory that the headliner did with a sexual innuendo joke involving his daughter. The show was worthy of 2 stars but shame on ownership for the misleading pictures and allowing performers to artificially boost ratings by writing reviews. Hence the 1 star rating. With a dearth of quality comedy options downtown, a quality product would speak for itself through word of mouth. Or at least actual audience members would feel compelled to speak up about their enjoyable experience.

I spent 56 dollars to be in an audience where a comedian (Kerry-sp?) was testing his most…read moreoffensive jokes... and YES I read the disclaimer that this show was "R-rated"..... I laugh and love most taboo jokes so this was not the issue. In general, I am a huge comedy lover, and truly I am all about saying what everyone wants to say but won't; and enjoy humor that tests some boundaries. The most upsetting part to me was this: when he was funny he was hilarious! But then, he would try sooo hard to push the limits with sexual jokes about babies, children, etc... and for me, that's the limit. The vibe was also, "here's what I have to say and if anyone heckles, or walks out, or has anything to say back, then you're in the wrong". The one lady that left, did so during his jokes about infants, and he commented on her looks... if looks are the only thing you can insult, then you know you're in the wrong. I had high hopes, truly! I even was seriously considering purchasing the acting class and potentially the improv class package, but held off to feel the vibe. Sadly, I felt used after that show, and am in no way interested in pursuing their classes. The only way improvements in business and the only way performers improve is by honest critique; so here it is :). I am hopeful that this feedback is helpful, as we all have room to grow. In the future, please don't charge audience members 25 dollars for a shortened show (ended at 8 instead of 8:30) where you test jokes that aim for shock value rather than laughs. Your audience members come to these shows to escape, not to feel burdened by imagery that is so disturbing, already among a disturbing world. In a culture where everyone is trying to outdo everyone else, the opposite authentic approach proves to be more engaging and entertaining.

If there was an indoor stadium where Hippos went to watch shows, it'd be the Hippo Dome. This is…read moresadly not that. What it is, though, is a gorgeous theatre in Gainesville which has a lot of left-wing and liberal and really moving and interesting local pieces, a lot of which are connected to the college. So massive kudos to them for having a little theatre like this and it deserves nothing short of five.

Beautiful intimate venue for a candlelight string quartet concert. Really, no bad seats.read more

Wow... WHAT A HIDDEN GEM!!! This spot gets packed out. We were in stitches at this comedy spot…read more Get tickets ahead of time as I'm told by friends it sells out quick and often before the day of shows. The food is great, portions are huge and prices very reasonable. Service is great and very attentive. The owner is a comedic gem as well. Have no idea how i haven't heard of this spot before now. Don't let the appearance fool you.. it's somewhat of a divey bar appearance... so don't judge a book by its cover. I'll definitely we back and putting this place into rotation. Bring friends for their birthdays or celebrations... the comedians will insert them into their act (but don't tell your friends ) the results are EPICALLY hilarious!

Fun night out with friends! Great staff , service quick and personable. Did not have food. Bar…read moredrinks were decent.

melanie wasn't our server but she was very helpful while we were dining! she took our order because…read morewe had been waiting for a while, checked on us periodically, and was so sweet. today's was also her first day and she was the best!

I was not impressed at all with this venue. Had a party of 8 for our annual team holiday gathering…read morearrive between 3:30 and 4pm. Clearly understaffed to provide proper service, the wait to actually speak to someone in the dining area to arrange seating was the first sign. While waiting I observed overflowing trash cans, tables left with trash and food and signs on every table stating to wait to be seated by host...where's the host? Once seated, those that wanted cocktails had to go to the bar and putting in food orders was a game of catch the server when she arrives because she would be gone in a flash. Food was average bar food, first time I've ever had a caesar salad with egg and tomato in it. Very slow to arrive after ordering. Not impressed and would not recommend.

A great addition to the concert scene in our area! The newly renovated PV Concert Hall is very…read moreclean, spacious, and provides great views with plenty of room in the pit area. The staff was incredibly friendly, and the food and drinks were good as well. They really have everything you need for a great concert experience. One recommendation I'd make would be to switch from plastic cups to aluminum Solo cups since drinks tend to get warm pretty quickly in the plastic ones. Overall, we had a great experience and will definitely be back for more shows!

Came here to watch MR LAS VEGAS=WAYNE NEWTON!!…read more Very nice ambiance.... Great selection of wine/cocktails Helpful service Will be back!