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    Zanies

    3.6 (159 reviews)
    ModerateComedy Clubs
    Closed 5:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Ryan D.

    A friend won free tickets for Zanies Comedy Club and he asked us to join him. This was my first time going to a comedy club since college. We went on new material night, where comedians get to try it new material in front of a live audience. While not so of the jokes landed, there were still some very funny comedians. Overall, I enjoyed the jokes. There is a two item minimum at Zanies. My husband and I ordered a Blue Moon, Sprite, sausage pizza, and brownie. While there is no kitchen in the back and the food is clearly frozen and reheated, I've had worse food. It did full us up. The server we had was very nice and friendly. My only complaint was how close together the tables and seats were. There was no room to move your feet, which is difficult during an hour and a half show. Overall, we had a nice evening and would come back. I recommend Zanies Comedy Club.

    Sherwin C.

    An alright experience for me. Despite being located in the suburbs, the difficulty of navigating the traffic and parking around here kind of takes away from the normal advantages of catching a show outside of the city. The venue itself is pretty nice and clean, and getting into the show is a pretty fast and painless process, with good restroom facilities as well. The seating for the show itself is somewhat tight -- not the most crowded I've seen, but also not as generous as some other spots in terms of room. If you have a group of 4, it can be a bit challenging to fit all your food and drinks in on one table. The food isn't too different from what I've gotten from similar venues in the suburbs. It isn't the greatest out there, but it also isn't bad either. Portion sizes are okay for the price you're paying, though the pizza is fairly generous in size for its price and can be be easily split between two people. The show itself was alright -- with a mix of comedians, some that were more funny than others. The crowd is a little quieter than I've seen at some other spots, making for a more respectful group but also a bit less spontaneous improv. Overall, not a bad spot to enjoy some comedy in the Chicago suburbs. The venue is pretty relaxed and you can have some food and drinks to keep yourself full while you laugh.

    Stephanie P.

    Love Zanies! I think the Rosemont location is better than the Chicago location. It's spacious & parking is easy. My only complaint is that the drinks are very expensive. $6 for water, $15 cocktails. The drinks aren't that good for the price- you aren't getting quality here.

    Cheryl T.

    Zanies Rosemont is always a lot of fun! They do bring in some really talented entertainers for special events. The parking garage at Rosemont Parkway is pretty confusing, you can easily miss where you need to turn in and end up circling. We had ordered our tickets online for a 9:15pm show. Upon entering, they had a couple of people scanning our tickets and verifying our IDs. Then they had a hostess direct you to your seat. They asked us if we were fine with sitting up front and we said sure since we didn't need a table... but didn't know we'd be literally up front - pretty much face to face with the comedians. So for us - it was definitely the best seats in the house! Although every seat is good because they don't have pillars blocking any views. There is a two item minimum so we got drinks. I ordered a Non Alcoholic option, but I think I tasted a small bit of alcohol in it. They gave us the bill after the show ended, which I was surprised - but I guess that's good because they don't interrupt the show that way. Glad that there is a nice suburban option for comedy shows. I think that stand up comedy is one of the hardest things to do, lots of respect for the up and coming and seasoned entertainers Zanies brings in!

    Menu. 2 item minimum per person
    Tricia D.

    This review is long overdue! My visit to Zanie's exceeded my expectations! It was a unique, fun outing, and I definitely see myself going back. There were a couple openers who were decently funny, and it was $35/ticket to see ... oh boy, I just blanked on the name of the comedian we saw. I can picture his face, and I know he just welcomed a baby to his family. It'll come to me... There's a 2 item minimum here. It worked out for us since we came for dinner, so K and I both got a personal pizza and a drink. The sausage pizza really hit the spot, even though it was nothing fancy. I guess it just went down well with my grey goose lemon martini. Doors open about an hour before the show. Erik Griffin! It was Erik Griffin we saw!

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    Julianne O.

    Service perfect in every way. Our set were right next to the wall so I'd recommend any seat but the side wall. The act we saw was funny. I enjoyed myself!

    Howard L.

    First time ever at Zanies and at a comedy show in my life (well, performed by a well known comedian). Parking was actually easy and simple to do. Traffic can and will be an issue getting here. They validate your parking so you don't have to pay the $15 leaving. Security was really nice, friendly, courteous and efficient. Servers here were nice but didn't come along as frequent as you want. Prices are astronomically expensive but you have to order 2 items during the show. I did settle for the mocktails which were a great feature. Bathrooms were very clean. The settling feels cozy and intimate depending on where you're at. Overall it was a great first visit.

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    Natalie Y.

    Really enjoyed our time here! We've been to this comedy club twice. Once for Nate Jackson and on another night for new material with a rotation of 12-13 comics. Really affordable for the type of entertainment you get. The comics we've seen so far were hilarious. Casual environment with a comprehensive drink menu and finger food. Service is good. You can also get your parking validated!

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    Camille J.

    Zanies is the perfect place for an intimate show. This was my first time there to see the hypnotist Christopher Jones (who is amazing by the way). The menu is a bit limited but the food was decent. The waitress was attentive and the crowd was mixed. It's located in the heart of a myriad of other things to do. Will definitely return!

    Mulan C.

    My boyfriend and I came to Zanies for the first time to see Jeff Arcuri. The inside was smaller than expected, but that just made everything more intimate! They have a quick check in (just give them the names to your tickets) and seating is first come first serve (staff will offer you seat options as you walk inside). We were running a tad late so we got the last row of seats. It was fine though because you still get a good view of the stage. We tried out some of the snacks and drinks. Overall, not the worst and it's pretty much what you'd expect from a comedy club. The waiters and waitresses are very friendly and efficient. We had a nice time filled with good laughs. We were able to meet Jeff and get pictures with him after the show too! Would definitely come back to Zanies in the future for another show! TIP: Zanies offers free validated parking in the garage next to it!!

    Jasmine S.

    We enter the location around an hour before the show started. They kindly validated our parking ticket And we got to pick our seat for the show. We were greeted by a server who took our drink order

    Joani O.

    I found discount tickets for a comedy show so hubby and I went for a date night. Parking was easy in the lot at the complex and there are limited free spaces on the street as well. There's a two drink or two item minimum, and their drinks are good but pricey. We ordered a bottle of wine for $30 and that satisfied the minimum for us. They have a few snacks but no real food. We had the praline pecans which were really good, and we went for dinner at Bub City around the corner after the show. (There are several places to choose from in walking distance.) All 3 comedians we saw were hilarious, and in following Zanies on social media we were given two free tickets to go again! We had a great night and plan to go again soon.

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    Howard L.

    It appears I'm on an every 2 years visit schedule here, but we'll have to see as last year, 2020, was interrupted by Covid.  I returned with an 'ol colleague to see headliner Rob Little, apparently an ex corporate type from IBM in his previous life, and someone both of us corporate types thought we would have some kinship to.  He was quite frenetic and it was hard to picture him in the corporate world, but boy was he hilarious.  My colleague had committed to his wife that as he never smiles, he wasn't going to change tonight.  But I only saw that he (and I) were cracking up the whole 45 minutes Rob was on.   Pro-tip:  don't get called out by Rob Little as it will be on the vicious but also hilarious side! As with my previous outing here, don't judge the show by the warm-up comics and there were the usual 2 by headcount and they were ok.  I have found that the headliners are simply a grade or two higher caliber. Our server was Jasmine, who was friendly, attentive, and timely.  Overall, 4 stars, the same rating as last time - a very fun time but on the slightly pricey side.

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    Always a fun experience. Food is good and the talent on stage is excellent. Great to go with friends. Lots of laughs.

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    Joe's Live

    Joe's Live

    3.4
    (99 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    The doors opened right on time for the event. They checked people in while waiting in line, which…read morestreamlined entry. You get wand checked by security and coat check is to the right (cash only for coat check) the venue was clean and very open. Security was very good with intercepting any issues so the concert was enjoyable. Would visit this venue again!

    Came here for a 90s party event and was pleasantly surprised with Joe's Live. Parking in the area…read moreis easy (well provided you make the correct turn into the correct section of the parking garage). The building itself doesn't look that big from the outside, but once you are the venue is really large. Upon walking in they had a section for merchandise sales, a couple of bar area, a lot of standing tables (no seats anywhere), a main floor in front of the stage, as well as an upstairs. The upstairs area looks to be a great place to enjoy any concert, but that's why it's reserved for VIPs. They did a great job of transforming the place for the show. Lots of fun lighting special effects, fun t-shirt gun giveaways, dry ice floating bubbles - which I never saw before in any show, and of course the balloon drop at the end. Also the music was loud, but you could still talk to the person next to you - well loudly of course, but I didn't feel like I had to shout. I had only a sip of a margarita which was a bit sweet for my liking, but overall a great place to catch a show and do something out of the ordinary!

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    Montrose Room

    Montrose Room

    4.2
    (10 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$$

    We were very disappointed with the New Year's Eve show we saw at 6:30pm ran by smoothchicago.com…read more First of all why wasn't the Ice Bar up and running? It was NY Eve! We had to go all the way down to the hotel bar which is not handy at all. The seating was so tight in the Montrose Room you could barely get around, especially with no coat check. The sound system was not good. The Drummer had 7 mics on him and he was way too loud. You could barely hear the younger keyboard guy (forgot his name), even Althea Rene had to ask for him to be turned up. It has been many years since we were last at the Montrose Room and saw Norman Brown perform. Things were so much better back then and worth the tix price. Please ditch those tv tray type tables that tip easily with something better to put your drink on. You can do better! As to not just complain, we did enjoy the musicians and overall we enjoyed their music. Plus it was fun to dress up and go out to hear live music for New Year's Eve. However, to pay good money for the tix and pay a lot for parking, just to be left disappointed saddened us. Not enough effort was put into the whole experience.

    A bonafide live music venue outside the city limits? Believe it!…read more I have the feeling the luxe Montrose Room won't be a well-kept suburban secret for much longer. Housed in the seriously chic InterContinental hotel, this intimate music venue boasts ringside cabaret seating and killer acoustics. It's obvious they poured a large investment in making sure the sound is top-notch! Right outside the doors leading into the Montrose Room is the Ice Bar. The specialty cocktails are made with some of my favorite things: St-Germain, champagne floats, passion fruit juice, and lychee vodka among other sexy ingredients. For the man in your life? Some stellar whisky, bourbon and cognac selections. Tip: Don't forget to have your parking validated by a bartender on the way out and you'll only pay $5. And, be sure to take a stroll around the hotel - the art collection is FAB.

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    Rosemont Theatre

    Rosemont Theatre

    2.8
    (211 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Came here for a weekend show in the summer. Parking in their lot is $25 cash, which we did for the…read moreconvenience of it. There were a lot of parking attendants in the lot and security staff when we got there. The inside of the theater has stairs to the second floor / balcony area and stalls for drinks and food. We only purchased two water bottles $17 total which is hefty but you're not allowed to bring in food or drinks. There were only drinking fountains but no water bottles filling stations. The theater itself does not have enough air conditioning for the size so it was quite humid and hot in the space especially for an almost sold out show. The area outside the theater does have air conditioning. There's only two small elevators and the outside theater space is all carpeting. The seats are relatively small but did have good cushioning. We appreciated the balcony seats because even if you're seated behind taller people you can still have great view of the stage. If you want to be close to center view in the balcony, book in section 206 in seats 8-10. We waited a bit after the show to avoid the crush of people leaving the venue which worked out well. We had parked near the stage entrance to get a glimpse of the performers leaving and then could leave right after.

    I was gifted two tickets from a friends to see Charlie Puth's Whatever's Clever World Tour at his…read more5.15.2026 Rosemont stop for my birthday! I haven't been to the Rosemont Theater in forever, but I do recall it always being a positive experience. Parking?: Decently priced and close to the entrance Security?: Present enough to make you feel safe. The process for checking bags and being [metal detector] wanded was smooth. Merch?: Conveniently located in the main lobby, well displayed, and smooth to make a purchase. I had eaten dinner prior to arriving, but the concession stand looked to have decently priced snacks. The theater looks a little um, retro(?), but it was a gift to be in a beautiful theatre over a giant sports stadium. The sound quality was great, the seats were comfortable, and I could see Charlie very well, even if I chose to sit during a slower song due to the staggered, stadium seating. Traffic on the way there was a little slow due to a concert at Allstate Arena, the Chicago Dogs home opener, and Anime Central, but that was on me to be responsible and leave at an appropriate time. I had looked up the set list on SetlistFM so I knew there was no encore. As soon as that last note of "Changes" rang out into the air, I was a cloud of myself as I briskly walked to the car to get out of the parking lot, haha. What a joy to enjoy a concert and be back on my own driveway in 23 minutes!

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    MB Financial Park At Rosemont

    MB Financial Park At Rosemont

    3.3
    (47 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    This is a great place for humor and improve The best in…read morethe area for humor and jokes. Comedians are great and

    Whether you're looking for a night out of going dancing, dinner, grab a few drinks with friends, or…read moretaking the kiddos out for some fun, MB Financial Park has it all. The way that the whole park is set up is really cool. Imagine a football field in the center of it all, then all around that football field is a mixture of restaurants and bars that turn into dance clubs after dark when the kids are in bed. There is even a bowling alley called Kingpin. The restaurants found there offer different menus, and I'm sure that even for a picky eater, you'll find something for you. Adobe Gillas is catered towards Mexican food, the Sugar Factory offers American food with awesome dessert options, and the Hoffbraus is a German bar. Keep in mind that most of the bars here offer those GIGANTIC fish bowl drinks of liquor! Yes! Remember that football field I mentioned above? Well during the summer, it is a grassy field that you and the kids can choose to run around on, and during the winter, it turns into an ice skating rink! I believe admission is free and you can either bring your own skates or rent some there. Aside from all that I just mentioned, there's a comedy club located here as well. During the summer and the winter months, there are always some type of fun family oriented activities and events going on. Parking is usually free when I go and they have their own parking garage. But some dates may vary so definitely check their website to make sure. Definitely check out this awesome establishment! Oh and there is an outlet mall right across the street! :)

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    Allstate Arena

    Allstate Arena

    2.4
    (452 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$$

    As expected, this arena is pretty pricey for food and drink (estimate $50 for 2 large drink cans)…read morebut I like the ease of getting in and out of this location. For comparison sake, I really liked the intimacy, vibe and look of nearby Rosemont Theatre for a smaller concert. There are plenty of local restaurants to dine at before a show. However, be prepared to wait in long restaurant and traffic lines to get in and park or exit a concert. Patience will definitely be needed. If you are using shared ride or getting picked up, walk to nearby Target or Ross Stores and get dropped off or picked up there instead. Although it was a Summer night, I am glad I opted for gym shoes vs. sandals, as the much used bathrooms had wet, disgusting floors and the Ladies room layout is very strange. There are two hallways of stalls but you have to walk back towards to stalls to use the hand dryers. Definitely not a well designed layout. But closed toe shoes are a must, in my opinion. For a concert (we saw Styx and Chicago) you can hear and see pretty well from section 101, Row H. Stairs can be challenging to navigate without a railing but ushers help light the stairs if it is dark. I have bad knees so I took the stairs very slow, so as not to trip...or spill my expensive drink either!

    I have been seeing concerts and sporting events since this arena opened in 1980. Seats are somewhat…read moretight but you should have pretty good views and the sound quality is good depending on the sound technician. There are various food and beverage vendors throughout as well as a number of restrooms. The biggest complaint is the parking. Overpriced and very slow to get in and out. Overall,a decent place to see events outside of Chicago.

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    Parkway Bank Park

    Parkway Bank Park

    3.3
    (18 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    Parkway Bank Park, while it sounds like a sport stadium, is actually a retail/dining/entertainment…read morecomplex in the Rosemont area of the city, just a few miles from ORD. It's conveniently located in this area and is surrounded by countless hotels, additional shopping complexes, movie theater and other restaurants. There is a large activity green area in the center an it surrounded by spots like Kings Bowl, Zanies Comedy Club, Sugar Factory, Harley Davidson and a few other spots. As noted in other reviews, I can't tell the target demographic for this "park". And honestly there may not be one, but on the surface, not sure who they created it for. We sat at the benches for a while after having lunch at Fat Rosie's and then popping into the dispensary. There is a large multi-level parking garage dedicated to the park. It's a pay lot, but super convenient. Overall, solid complex offering a few options and the ability to be outside. 3.5 stars for me, but since we don't have half stars, 4 it is.

    While visiting Chicago for a professional training, I discovered the best little spot. Let me get…read morethis name right: Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District. Wow, that's a mouthful. I can't help wonder if locals have a nickname for it? It is right across from O'Hare airport, so maybe locals mostly stay away. But whether you happen to live near by or just in town for the weekend, this entertainment district is a one-stop-shop for all your unwinding needs. My training was at Crowne Plaza hotel where I was always lodging, so this oasis of entertainment was delightfully within easy walking distance. Once here, you'll find a plethora of restaurants and other activities ("Would you say I have a plethora of piñatas?"). A quick rundown of some of the current restaurants located around the district's circle: Fat Rosie's Taco and Tequila Bar The Sugar factory (milkshakes, sundaes and food items) Bub City BBQ Adobe Gilas Tex Mex Saltwater Coastal Grill Crust Brewing Fogo de Chao Brazilian Strakhouse As for entertainment: Joe's Live for live music and concerts King's Dining & Entertainment (bowling, pool tables and food) An AMC Dine-in theatre Pete's Dueling Piano Bar iFLY indoor skydiving And a nice little dispensary for all of your out-of-state needs when you hail from Indiana! (That little disposable pen "wrote" some great stories for both me and a friend! Sometimes, you just need to lie there, listen to music and loose track of the time!) One of the coolest things about this entertainment district is this faux-grass field right in the middle that makes the circle. People were just hanging out and talking and listening to music and (I think) drinking. (I'm not sure if public drinking is allowed there, so don't hold me to it. But I am pretty sure that was the vibe.) Kids were running and playing on the artificial turf and having a great time. I feel like this field is used for organized sports and activities, but it was open for the public to use on that particular evening. If you find yourself in the Rosemont area of Chicago or staying near O'Hare, swing by the (hold on, and let me get this straight) Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District. There is something for everyone at all price points!

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    IFLY indoor skydiving. This would be fun!
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