We came here on a Sunday night - we were four - we wanted laughs. We ordered drinks (alcoholic and non) and then some fish tacos and guacamole and dips. There were 5 stand ups - a few were funny but one was offensive and terrible. Start talking trash about what's going on in the Middle East and more. They should have yanked him off the stage. I ran into him when I went to the ladies room and he wanted to get into a discussion with me about it (I said something to him). I told him people came here to laugh not to get political. That was such a turn off! My friend went to tell the manager that they should have taken him off the stage - and he said they didn't know this comic and he clearly had an agenda. Next time folks, do yourself a favor - remove a comic like this from the stage. It is downstairs from Playa Betty which I thought was cool. read more

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The ambiance is great for a date or to chill with friends and the food is pretty good as well, had one of the most amazing nachos and dip ever. The service was very dependable and i do recommend this place read more

First off, I selected the wrong night for a show while ordering tickets. The management team quickly responded to my email and moved me to the right day. I couldn't have been more appreciative of this gesture. We ordered drinks and tacos and both were yummy. The club is quite quaint and we thoroughly enjoyed our evening. Will come again! Thank you! read more

Great show, friendly service. Food's not bad for a comedy club. There is 2 items minimum order read more

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This place probably given me pneumonia. Went there for Zarna Garg show. She was fantastic as always. This review is only for the facility. We were seated at the back. The temperature that night was at 50s. They have the AC ON FULL BLAST. Everyone around me had their huge jacket on. But the air was blowing directly to my head and back. I told the waiter. He replied that "its a club" sarcastically. He also said "I can give you my hoodie" in a condescending way. My friend asked to speak to the manager. Then a female manager came and asked who's feeling cold. Funny. I told her and she said I'll turn the heat up. 5 min later, the AC was turned up when I thought it was on full blast already. Avoid at all cost. Worst comedy club ever. Felt uncomfortable the whole time when I paid a lot to enjoy the comedian that I love. read more

Good comedy & vibes, lost my glasses there & owner shipped them to me right away. Definitely give them a 10/10 and will visit again next time in NYC read more

Intimate comedy club in the basement of a building just across from the Beacon Theater. I'd skip the food (unless you love popcorn and nachos) and stick with the drinks for your two-item minimum. There's a Mexican restaurant upstairs if you need a place for dinner. read more

This was a fun evening. They did a great job. The comedians wee funny the drinks were good the food was not bad and the service was good.

The comedians and set were pretty good, definitely worth coming back. However, my gripe is with drinks/service. The waitress brought over the wrong drink a "negroni" which was clear and smelled of pineapple and stated that's the correct drink and that's just how the bartender makes them. Then when asked to grab another drink instead she said she'll be back to never be seen again. I ordered "Spicy Virgin Margarita" - be honest, have you tried this drink before putting it on the menu? It was 75% sour mix with a splash of club. If you order drinks don't confuse the wait staff, go simple. read more

My experience was very disappointing. I went on a Saturday night. Most of the comedians in the lineup weren't funny. The talent level didn't meet my expectations given New York City's comedy scene. I've seen much funnier comedians at other comedy clubs in the city. Also, the vibe inside the club wasn't lively at all. The club is quite large with a good number of seats but the problem was half of the seats were empty so it just didn't feel like a lively packed club at all, which was surprising for a Saturday night. Lastly, the food was horrible and overpriced! I believe they serve food from the restaurant upstairs/next door. Their queso was literally the worst I've ever had. I could make better queso at home myself. It was served lukewarm and tasted like someone who has never made queso in their life made it. The burrito I ordered was bland and the churro ice cream sandwich was alright but small for the price. Overall, I didn't think my experience was worth the money I spent at all, especially in a city filled with many other entertainment options. read more

Definitely need to improve on making drinks. For the prices they charge - the quality of the drinks was not up to par.

Great cozy venue with wonderful talent. I so much enjoyed my evening with comedian Zarna Garb. Was laughing out loud all evening long. The food was very good, as was the wine. Staff was friendly and service efficient. I highly recommend this place for a fun and memorable evening in NYC. Also - I had a problem with my ticket and the staff was so professional and helpful in getting situation resolved. read more

We had a great time visiting from San Francisco. Every comedian was funny. The host Regina was the funniest Great room to watch comedy.

GREAT COMEDY, RUDE MANAGEMENT! What a great night at the West Side Comedy Club, last Thursday. "The Joe & Joe Show" starring Joe DeVito & Joe Machi, along with Kyle Ocasio and Sean Donnelly blew the sold out audience away. If you like Joe DeVito & Joe Machi on TV and on their Youtube channels, you'll love them in person. Can't wait for another New York City appearance. The audience was made up of a number of the best comedy writers, talent and producers. in NYC. Couples from three different Countries and fresh faces, to the Club, triggered by the two headliners who are national TV Comedy names, rounded out the packed showroom. The wait staff was courteous, efficient, smiling and attentive, making what greeted the audience, on the way out, so unfortunate and, shall we say, an insult to Dale Carnegie and a return to this venue unlikely. A short, let's be kind, middle age, women, barked out commands at the people who pay her salary to move faster, as we all headed up the stairs and out of the club, "keep going, we've got to close up" yada, yada, yada. Monitoring a few classes at the Wharton School Of Business might have helped this, self-important, Queen & Commandant of the West Side Comedy Club understand that the way to insure this sizable group of new customers to return, would have been, perhaps: "We hope you enjoyed the evening, thank you for coming. we look forward to seeing you again soon" rather then: we've got your money now hurry up and get out of here. Common sense and class are always in short supply and this salute to unwarranted self-importance was the perfect illustration of a monumental lack of both. What a lost opportunity. read more

Food is good but don't come hungry. The service is so bad you may have to wait 90 minutes for a salad. The servers are overwhelmed or incompetent, likely both, real problem makers . The management are kids who don't get it. So come for the comedians, buy a couple of drinks and enjoy the show but don't come hungry. read more

I have been here a few times (all for MVP nights on saturdays) and if you want to laugh, you will get that here. I have loved every comedian I've seen so far and I love that you can see the comedians after - it's not a formal thing, but they hang around and are super cool. There is a two drink minimum per person - that doesn't have to be alcohol, it can be Diet Coke or something. My boyfriend and I didn't know that the first time we went, so that was a bummer, but now that we know, we are more than happy to oblige since we know we're always in for a good show. The service is also excellent and everyone has always been super personable to us. I definitely recommend! read more

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The club and the staff are so welcoming! Felicia, the Talent Booker and New Talent Director goes out of her way to make both comics and audience feel like they are in for something special (which they always are!). The comics are hysterical, shows are diverse and the drinks & service are above and beyond! I highly recommend this club to anyone looking for a fun night out supporting live comedy! read more

Rude, pushy server and automatic tip included with no advance notice. Not a fancy club. Hit and miss comedy.

My fiancé and I decided to go to West Side Comedy Club for his 30th birthday. We made a reservation for a large group online received a prompt response that our reservation was confirmed. Upon arriving around 7:30pm, we were quickly taken to our reserved table. You enter the comedy club itself through Playa Betty's and make your way to the lower level. The atmosphere was perfect; modern, clean, great lighting. We had great attentive waitresses who constantly checked on our group. The comedians were fantastic. Having not been to many comedy clubs before, they exceeded our expectations. Lots of laughs and a great show, we really enjoyed ourselves. After the comedians was also a fantastic singer which was a bonus for sure. In order to exit, you settle your tab (which includes the cover) and you receive an exit ticket as proof of payment. Great night of fun, will definitely recommend to others! read more

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West Side Comedy Club has a very intimate, personable style/setting. There is no such thing as a bad seat! You will enjoy the great food, drinks and show! I attended a live taping of a friend, an extremely talented comedian; Dave Lester. The service was top notch! Quick, proficient with a short wait time for food/drinks. I'll definitely go back again! read more

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Went on a Tuesday for new joke night. It was free entrance and no food or drink minimum, so a perfect way to spend the evening if you don't want to spend much. It was cool to see comedians trying out new material, and while not all of the jokes landed perfectly, I did spend the night laughing and there were a handful of standouts. read more

Great date night spent here! It is a small place located in the basement of Playa Betty's. My boyfriend and I had a little bit of trouble finding the place until we saw a fellow Yelp reviewer's tip to look for the restaurant first. The staff is friendly and even had us laughing. Check-in process was smooth and we had no problem finding seats at all. We did look ahead at previous reviews and we were informed about the 2 drink minimum. After the show, we were even offered a free shot from the restaurant on our way out! We came on an "MVP" night so we knew it was going to be a good show. Plenty of great acts and definitely an enjoyable evening. When we make our way back to the area, we will definitely be back for more laughs! read more

Great Club! More Tom Kelly Please!!!! Hilarious! Will be back ASAP and bring fun friends!

Ok. So the reason we go here is: 1). Great comedy; 2). Decent drinks; 3). Service; 4). Food ; So, 1). the comedy is always fresh and first class (we often bring visiting friends from all over the planet and they rave about it so much that we are pretty much obligated with each new visitor)! 2). The drinks are not your average selection as you can order anything from the super hip bar upstairs and they are not parsimonious with their alcohol!! 3). The hospitality began with our host, Lori, and the culture trickles down to everyone on the staff. They want you to have a great experience!! And they take that job seriously!! You will enjoy your night here! 4). Are you serious?!! The restaurant upstairs - Playa Betty, with such a great reputation offers their yumminess downstairs at the club! And, that seals the deal!! Check it out ! Respectfully; Karen & Robert ! read more

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I can't explain how embarrassed I am a comedian cannot handle someone who just simply asked what he said "what's happening " what's the score of the Yankee game. This guy Jared freid doesn't understand comedy he is SO soft His response was you're stupid It was so horrific the way he handled I won't even call it heckling what I did. Too tame The comedy club was OK if they have more comedians like Jared Fried then they're making a big mistake I've been to thousands of comedy clubs and that guy is so soft I can't believe it read more

Performed here at 8pm on Tuesday Sept 3rd for the Fresh off the boat comedy show. The place is beautiful, spacious and clean. The entire staff was friendly and kind. The Baja tacos were fresh and seasoned deliciously. The manager of the show Lori was so professional and kind. She literally made me feel like family the minute I walked through the door. Being new to the city it's always refreshing to meet such a endearing soul with great people skills. I definitely will be returning to see a show or two. I recommend all of you do the same. read more

Had the best time at the Casually Committed Comedy show!!! Service and food was great and seamless while the comedians performed. One of the best comedy club settings and environments in the city, and I've been to a lot! Would definitely go back. read more

As a comedian, it is hard to find a venue that is open to letting you bring your own productions to. I was very lucky to receive an email from Gina from WSCC and she was accepting on the idea of my Adult Variety Show. Everyone from Gina to Lori and servers at the venue have been so very welcoming and willing to help get us set up from the minute we walked in the door. The drinks were fantastic and the food was INCREDIBLE! The people who came to the show, bragged about how great their experience was and will be coming back to visit again and again...YOU SHOULD TO! Ike read more

Loved this place. Very intimate. Emcee was hysterical, interacting with the audience. Comics were excellent, wait staff were hustling. Highly recommend if your looking for the NYC standup experience. read more

Great large space with courteous staff. Saturday night line up was excellent and we had a blast!

I saw a show here last night, and the setting overall is great. The vibe is positive, and people seemed to enjoy being there. The staff was super attentive, checking back to see if we needed anything else at the perfect times. The performers were also excellent, and they put thought into how they ordered them in order to draw you in and also leave a lasting impression. Finally, the guys manning the admissions were very friendly and personable! read more

While in NYC I wanted to go to a comedy club. West Side was great! The comics were funny and the severs were great as well. The only downside was the price of the drinks. I just felt they were expensive for the amount you got. Good place to check out though. read more

The cost of the Comedy Cellar with the quality of...it wasn't great. Pros: Easy to get in Most comedians try Good closer Cons: Weak drinks Weak hosts and openers Attitude against small crowd on a cold night read more

I could not be happier to have found this new comedy gem in the Big Apple. After catching the amazingly talented Tom Kelly at ABC's The View this morning, I did not hesitate to check out his performance at West Side Comedy Club tonight! I had a feeling West Side Comedy Club would offer that same hilarious, genuine, and warm humor - and they certainly did. The venue is absolutely fantastic. You can't do any better than a spacious, yet intimate venue below the delicious Playa Betty restaurant. The service was wonderful. Owner, Eugene, and his team are so kind, friendly and attentive to every need. It's like that little local spot where everyone is so nice and makes you feel right at home. I ordered two whiskey based cocktails that were very well done. The two carne asada and fish tacos I ordered were also the perfect size and very flavorful. The comedians were beyond hilarious. Each and every one of them kept the audience captivated and laughing like there was no tomorrow. I loved how each comedian had their own unique story line and kept bringing the jokes so naturally with the audience. Ryan Reiss and Tom Kelly were my absolute favorites. They did an awesome job keeping the crowd entertained, laughing, and gasping for air. I would totally return to West Side Comedy Club to see them again. Hands down one of the best comedy clubs in town. I highly recommend West Side Comedy Club to all coming into NYC for a fun evening of comedy, food and drinks. read more

The atmosphere of the room itself is awesome and it's very comfortable - not a bad seat in the house, from what we could see - but the acts were less than mediocre. We went to a 10 p.m. show on a Saturday night, which they touted as featuring the "MVPs." The first comedian was a little funny, but it went downhill from there - we are a comedy-club going bunch, so have seen great shows and not-so-great shows; unfortunately this one ranked dead bottom. read more

Super good comedy club that just opened up. Drinks and food are good, but the comics are where this place really shines. Top notch entertainment from professionals who have experience at some of the best venues and channels out there. They do a great job of catering the humor to the audience that shows up that night, and you're guaranteed to get some hilarious sets. Very intimate setting which gets you up close to some great performers. Highly recommend the wings, but you come here for the entertainment. Intimate venue that makes you feel like part of the show. Makes for an awesome date night or entertaining evening night out! read more

Big drinks, funny comedians/host, and an intimate vibe. Overall a really good time. 10/10

This is a pretty pricey place for somewhere new and so far out of the way. It's 15 cover, and then a 2 drink minimum. But aside from that, it's quite good. The decor is nice, the layout is smart and the drinks are strong. I didn't get any food so I can't say anything about that. read more

Imagine your favorite Jazz bar. Now add your favorite comedians. The atmosphere here allows for dim lighting and a slight bit of anonymity. If you're the shy type that may love enjoying watching live comedy you can find your place next to the full/giant bar which has a clear view of the acts. There is a bar above the comedy club so this visit I was able to enjoy a night cap after the show and (embarrassing) try not to glare at some of the comedians after the show. Would highly recommend for a late night date out. read more

Every first Saturday of the month they host a wild wild west. The line up is hilarious and the venue is cozy. I love the humor and it's a no holds barred. I laugh till I can't laugh anymore. The comedians are all friendly and sit near the audience so you can go up and talk to them and thank them for the laughs. Great atmosphere all around. The venue is very chill and very enjoyable. Will wild west humor is not for the faint of heart, it's straight up and blunt. read more