Went out with some friends to the improv. I tecommend the pretzels. The drinks were a little lite on alcohol. The show was funny. Overall it was a good night out :) read more

Just got back from seeing Dusty Slay but have seen a handful of shows at the Improv. I prefer to sit in the booth up front. Can be a little close for people anxious about being talked to. I don't think there is a bad seat in the room though. The regular seats are first come first serve. So i suggest getting there early to get a better seat. I ordered a burger and fries and it was by no means excellent but I cant judge this place by its food. I judge it on the overall experience it provides to enjoy a night out. read more

Pittsburgh Improv - Dusty Slay - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Homestead, Pennsylvania

My husband and I attended a show last night and were seated on the booth side of a table with two empty seats in front of us. That's until they seated two tall gentlemen in front of us . There was still empty seating beyond our table. I spent the whole night practically sitting on my husbands lap and craning my neck just to be able to see the performers. They were the best part of being there! Now I understand that you can't always avoid these kind of situations, but you would think that the person doing the seating would have possibly applied some kind of common sense here. Otherwise, our server and our appetizer were very good!! read more

Our first time here and it was amazing. Came to see Joe Machi because he is one of our favorite comedians. I was a little worried but after reading others comments we decided that we should get there when the doors open to get a good seat for general admission. We had great seats with a clear view of the stage. During this intense heatwave we were relieved to find it was so cool inside. Most of the other people ordered food and it came out quickly and the folks on either side of us said their food was really good. Our server was attentive and our drinks were great. The place is very clean. We are going to keep an eye out for other shows here. Highly recommended. read more

It's a nice venue. I don't recommend eating here. The food isn't good and it's way overpriced! $16 for a dry and overcooked cheeseburger? $18 for a "Philadelphia" cheesesteak that looked like it came from a mall kiosk. The snacks are a better bet. I also enjoyed my chocolate caramel pot de creme. Drinks are pricey and service is a little slow. But, you have to expect that in a comedy club. I'd go back. It was a blast. read more

The venue is great, the talent is awesome (we saw Steve Trevino), everything else about the venue is fantastic... but the servers are slow, they upsell without telling you the price difference (we asked for draft beers that cost $9/16oz and she offered the 'bigger drafts at a better deal') and we ended up getting charged $16 for each without being told about it. And who calls Coors Light a Pilsner Beer...? Just be careful what you order because the servers won't offer any prices. read more

The food, service and comedy were all great. I am not a fan though of being placed at a small table with strangers. The people we sat with were perfectly nice, but I had not realized this was a possibility when I bought the tickets...maybe I missed it? It was just not the date night we had imagined. read more

I bought two tickets for my husband to see Craig Shoemaker on Saturday, June 1 at 7p. We arrived early, but it was already packed. We found two seats at a small table and waited for the show to begin. Managers were still seating people, squeezing them in wherever they could. A guy told me they were seating two people next to us, so I told him I have anxiety and I'm not comfortable with ppl I don't know sitting next to me. A little while later, a woman came over and argued w me, telling me it's policy to fill every seat. By that point, I was starting to have a panic attack, but I tried to breathe and watch the performance. By the time the third person came over, I had to leave. Policy states that they seat people until 15 minutes after the show, but Craig Shoemaker had already started his performance when the third manager told us we had to move over. As we left, we stopped to talk to the manager who said they weren't kicking us out it's just policy to fill every seat. I ended up having a really bad panic attack, so I sat in the car while my husband went back to talk to them. (By the way, online said 21+, but as my husband and I were leaving, the manager admitted a female under 21 yrs old and told her not to drink anything.) We ended up going home, because I couldn't stop crying (yay panic attacks ). Needless to say, I am done with the Improv. No, I would not recommend it to anyone else. They put profit over people, and that is not a good business practice, in my opinion. read more

Pittsburgh Improv - Craig Shoemaker, Pittsburgh Improv, 15 minutes seating policy - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Homestead, Pennsylvania

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First time here for a soap event. The wait staff was amazing, they kept checking back, and the food was amazing. Never been treated this good at a comedy club. The staff kept the show moving along, especially during the meet and greet, offered seating for those having trouble standing for long periods, helped people up on stage, they had someone take photos, the gentleman took 2 which we appreciated. Beautiful club, I have nothing negative. We came in from Ohio and will be back. read more

The venue itself is fine - you line up outside & they file you in to be seated, it's all done fairly quickly. Have never been disappointed by the show itself. As for the venue, definitely skip ordering food. It comes out extremely quickly aka microwaved. You have to order at least two things but my boyfriend had three drinks & I had one so that counted as well. Drinks are overpriced but I just factor it into the price of the ticket. read more

Rating a 2 because the shows are good. The service leaves much to be desired. Wait staff bypassed our table while others around us were getting their food and drinks and second rounds. I stopped a waitress and she said, "I'm not your waitress. I'll get your waitress." 20 minutes later, I asked the guys in front of us to call the waitress at the next table. Finally put in an order when the show already started. Don't like the way they cram you in and put people in front of your table, blocking your view. Doors didn't open until 9:40 instead of 9:15. Would like to go back for headliners like Rob Schneider but service is terrible! read more

The food is decent but the service is always top notch. My wife is in a wheelchair and Stacey is always very helpful with her. The gentleman that you check in with is always kind and compassionate with her. This is a great venue for a nice night out. read more

Great entertainment, decent amount of food good seats nice atmosphere good change of pace

I love the Improv and was so bummed when the location in Louisville closed down years ago. We don't have any true comedy spots that stars come to perform at. So I hit the road to come to Pittsburgh and check out a show with Deon Cole. The doors were supposed to open at 9PM for the 9:30 show, however it was 9:15 before they started to allow the line in. The opening act, Ocean Live, took the stage around 9:45PM. He was funny and warmed us up good for Deon. Deon had us in stitches. As far as service it was ok. They didn't make us purchase two things from menu, which I appreciated. Nothing really called out to me in the menu and the kitchen seemed to be slow based on other patrons receiving their food halfway in to Deon's act. We got lucky to be at a table towards back that we didn't have to share. That was nice because we also were one of first to leave. I'd definitely come back to see another performer here. read more

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My boyfriend and I visited the improv last saturday night for the late show , which we got free tickets for from the improv facebook page. This was our first time here in about two years and I have to say, we were not impressed. It started off with the wait. Doors were supposed to open at 9:15 with a 9:30 showtime. We got in line at 8:40. They didn't even open the doors until 10! By the time we got inside and seated, it was well after 1030 when the show started. When we first walked in, we realized they had done some remodeling. Although I'm not sure if it was for the better. I believe before the improv used to have a walkway down the center of the room to the stage with rows of tables on each side. Now, everyone enters to the left, and you have to walk down long rows of a cramped hodgepodge of seating. This new arrangement makes viewing the show difficult. From my seat I could hardly see the stage, not only was I blocked by the person sitting directly in front of me, I was also blocked by the two people sitting sideways in front of them. So all together I had three people sitting directly in front of me. Also, this made trying to get up during the show impossible. Another thing is the prices, they are astronomical! We went with the cheapest options and our bill was still 50$. We had two small draft beers, an average sized 4 cute quesadilla and an order of cheesesticks that were frozen, store bought. We didnt plan on ordering anything but we were hit with a mandatory two item per person note stamped on our tickets. Overall I'm not sure if we will be back. The shows are always great, but the delays and prices are getting out of hand. I think we will be looking into other comedy clubs in the area. read more

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Good! I can't comment on the food or the bathrooms, but from what experienced it was great! The drinks were decent, and I believe you must order two items at minimum. The staff is quick, but they should have more people working on a Saturday night. Before you can ask for anything else they bolt to the next table or to the kitchen. The comics we saw were funny as well. Will definitely go back! read more

Come for the comedians, not for the food. The fries and churros were fine but we ordered them just so we'd have something to munch on during the performances. Just forewarning - the VIP passes get you in the tables right in front of the stage. So if you don't like being that close, pay more for the VIP booths or don't pay for the VIP passes and get there earlier (first come first choose your table). They do have a good selection of comedians though and that's what we come for! read more

I will not come back. I would end this review here if I could.... We waited in line forever. The doors opened 30 minutes late. People were angry. They wouldn't seat my party at a table. We are sitting awkwardly with people we don't know spread across 4 tables. It's uncomfortable and they absolutely will not do anything to fix the situation. There is a 2 item minimum to order and we have no table to sit our things on......so.... Not sure how that's working... After I posted this review I got a crappy message from someone who works there essentially telling me to give more details after I cool off. Ick. Ick. Ick. read more

What a good time out, full of laughs, improv is where it is happening. The comedians are always a delight and entertaining. The venue highlights local talent often. The show last about 1 1/2 hours. So you can plan your night with that time frame in mind. However, the venue needs a little help with it's seating arrangement. If you are a party of two be prepared, you may have to sit with strangers and their dirty dishes. As a two item purchase is mandatory. The food and drinks are very overpriced. The venue offers a full service bar. Beer prices are between $8-10, cocktails and wine $12-16. Soft drinks are off the chart $6 with no refills and upcharge to $10 will allow to have a limited number of refills. The food is typical processed prepare and reheated products. Wouldn't recommend going for the food. I would recommend this place for a good time out and a laugh. But, be mindful of the mandatory 2 item purchase. The price of a night out can add up very quickly. read more

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I loved this place! We went on Sunday, November 10th, to the Tom green stand up. We picked a great time to go because it wasn't overly crowded. You get to sit close to the comedian which is pretty cool but the closer you are the more likely they are to call you out!! The server was very nice and efficient. Overall, I had a great time! read more

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I'm HUGE SNL fan, so naturally if someone who's been in the cast is touring, I'll come here to see them. Some have been really great...Jim Breuer. Some have been (surprisingly) very bad....Tracy Morgan. But it's always been a pleasant experience at the venue. There's not a bad seat in the house and it's small enough that you get to see and hear everything from the stage. Beware if you sit in the very front, you KNOW what's going to happen! A couple downsides.... Waiting outside in a line in the dead of winter. The lobby is so small you're forced to wait outside until the first show starts or the first show let's out. And if you want a good seat, you may be waiting in line for a while. BURR! The two drink minimum. I kinda get why they do it, to make money, of course. But this means they jack up the prices of watered down drinks. Better to stick with beer and wine at these places. No frou frou drinks for me! Also, as to be expected, the food's not that great. In a perfect foodie world, places that served food would make it fantastic! Since that's not going to happen, you just go into those places hoping for the best. I've never had anything great here. Nacho platter too many re fried beans, to little nacho's....annnnnd I'm out! So what did we learn here? Good venue, stick to beer and wine and eat at a better restaurant beforehand. The talent is really what you're there for so, enjoy the show! read more

My husband and I love going to comedy shows and have seen some pretty good acts at the Improv. Ticket prices aren't bad either. I am very particular about where I sit, and the person who seats you is willing to let you sit where you choose, especially if it's on a Thursday or Sunday night, since those aren't particularly busy nights. I did have one bad experience, which is why I'm giving this review 3 stars instead of 4 (it only takes one poor experience, people!). My husband and I went to see one of our favorite comedians on a Thursday night. There is a two-item minimum, so we decided we would just eat dinner at the show. Well, we were mistaken. First of all, our waitress was rude and slow. After sitting there for 5 or 6 minutes without service she finally comes over and asks what we want. We both order a drink and food, to which she tells us that the kitchen caught on fire earlier that day so all they have are salads and desserts. I was annoyed that she even asked what we wanted instead of starting out with this important fact. At any rate, I order a Caesar salad and a beer. It comes out and it's iceburg lettuce with shredded cheese, tomatoes, and other veggies. In other words, a regular salad. I inform the waitress of this and she seemed totally confused. I suppose she did not understand the difference, which was odd. Overall, I felt that there was no apology for the fact we couldn't eat, let alone everyone else in the place. Salad or dessert aren't the greatest choices when you are expecting to eat dinner at the show. I think the Improv should have waived the two-item minimum on this occasions, even if it cost them money. Afterwards, I emailed the Improv with my concerns. Never. Heard. Back. That being said, I will most likely return to the Improv....but not for the service. Because it's a great place to see comedy shows and isn't that expensive. Customer service is terrible. read more

If I could give a ZERO I would after last nights experience. Tickets and website indicate a 9:30pm doors open w/ a show at 9:45pm. We arrived at 9:10pm to grab an early drink or bite to eat before the show based on the menu shown on the site and FB. We arrived to find a line outside no less than over a 100 people long. The doors opened to VIP/Table Service first, then GA. It took us over 90min to get to the lobby of the club due to how slow it was taking them to admit people in. When we get to the front we find 2 "security" guys with wands going over everybody who walks in. Then checking bags. Rude would've been a nice attitude compared to how these people treated us upon entering. The "security" was so tight on the wand my jeans button came into concern... but yet they didn't even look in my wife's bag - wtf?! Had we known and been prepared to expect to be outside for over an hour I'm sure most people in line would've had different clothing options made. I've been here before and never waited in a line that long or for that extended amount of time outside. If a refund was an option when we walked up we would've taken in right away. The show wasn't worth the wait. AND they wanted a 2 item min purchase per ticket holder that wasn't listed on the ticket or page printed on our purchase. Just raise the price of your tickets instead of hiding behind the drink sales - such a sh!tty way to screw over customers once they've already paid for a seat. I won't be back. read more

This was my second visit to the club and it was still a blast. My girlfriends bought tickets for John Witherspoon for my bachelorette. We were all looking forward to it and it was hilarious! He was wonderful. The servers were fantastic. They always came back to check in on us and make sure we had plenty to eat and drink. I suggest the Pink Cadillac for a drink as well as the cheese cake and chocolate cake for dessert. The only reason it isn't 5 stars is because they had us wait an hour past the time we were to enter the building. We were to see the 9pm showing so the doors were to open at 8:45pm. They came out and explained that the show had run over and we wouldn't be able to even enter the building until 9:20pm. It was 28 degrees outside. We finally were able to enter the building, order drinks then the show finally started at 9:45pm. The host did offer a blanket apology which was nice but hardly made up for the fact the show started almost an hour late. read more

I was so excited when my husband gave me tickets to go here to see funny man Bill Crawford, part of the DVE morning show for those of you who never heard of him. That is funny because as I was telling people about going it became clear there are A LOT of people that haven't... Oh Well... Let me mention this was my first time there. So I was warned in advance of the possible long waits outside and the two item minimum. Well to my pleasant surprise there was no wait, walked right in, greeted, an usher showed us to our seats and we waited less than 5 minutes to be asked for our order. This was nice. I will say that the show started at 8pm, and we were there by 7:20 or so. There were already people seated so we were by no means very early, and heck there were people with full course meals and tables of 10. The price of the mixed drinks were not disclosed on the menu, leading me to believe that it may leave me short for the mortgage next month, but they did have a 60 minute dogfish head IPA for $6.00. Now that may seem rather expensive and it is, but doable so I indeed did it... My husband got a domestic and it was between 4-5 bucks. We opted not to eat there, as we were going to Rock Bottom after wards and I will get to that review later... So the show was good. There were moments that I think the comedians may have went off track and were just bantering, but luckily enough they rebound and got back to making everyone laugh instead of being uncomfortable. There were a total of 4 comedians, the MC, and two opening acts for Crawford. I actually really enjoyed them. The one or two things I didn't like about the place. The bathrooms are in the lobby. As this seems normal there is no separate area to enter back into the room without having to make your way through people who are waiting to be seated... This was/is stupid. I was actually nervous that they were going to stop me and ask for my ticket which they safely secured at my first entrance. The same also goes for smoking. Since we were so early I took a break and it was again awkward reentering. Maybe they need to have some type of system to get around this. A stamped hand? A ticket stub? Not sure but I know I would have felt better unlike feeling like I was sneaking into the place. I would definitely return to the Improv. I just hope I always have a rather positive experience! read more

Pittsburgh Improv - Here for Bill Crawford... - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Homestead, Pennsylvania

This place is a blast. I have been there MANY times and am never disappointed. It's a small room and there isn't a bad seat in the house. We got the skip the line pass and it was so worth it. We sat at the front table against the stage. The drink and food menu is a little pricey but they were made well. Strong drinks. Great food. The food came FAST . If you don't have a good time here it's your own fault. This place is great for groups or date night. Can't wait to go again. Check out the VIP option if available. ENJOY. read more

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This place is overpriced and has mediocre food at best. The drinks are so overpriced it makes no sense. How do you order 4 drinks and pay $50 in homestead. Second the waitress offered us a 23 ounce beverage, but failed to mention that it's a $7 up charge. That's got to be robbery. In addition she didn't mention it was a souvenir glass. I wouldn't have cared but she didn't tell us before. Then they fix the bill and all I ordered was drinks, somehow I have a charge for $3 food in my bill and they said well that's just how we ring things. So my review the service sucks the food sucks the drinks are over priced and the comedy is ok sometimes. Just stay away! read more

Pittsburgh Improv - This is a receipt of the items I had Thursday night. No one there could explain how I got a charge for food. - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Homestead, Pennsylvania

Quality of the show and comedians = 5 stars. I saw Ian Bagg and he tore down the house. Just the opening 3 minutes of his act had me dying. I was involved in bringing all the big name comedy acts to Ohio State as a student and I have to say I was really surprised at how good Ian's improv was. So there's no complaint here. Quality of Groupon's value = 1 star. So I still had to pay for tickets. Yep at $20 for 2 people. Not bad but the 2 item minimum is zero bang for your buck. The menu online is incorrect and the actual prices are EVEN higher than a $8 slice of frozen cake and $11 for a plate of 8 chicken nuggets. Holy moly, it's like cheap pub food at high end bistro price. Then you have to tip on top of that $50 bill (PLUS the $20 for tickets!) for two people and a crappy meal? Wow. I get that the place is trying to gouge money out of you for a good show. Well...try this--charge $25 per person for the tickets and have the menu be optional. This way, you can guarantee high ticket sales but also get the people who will drink and eat there regardless. Portions are reasonable, I suppose. I got the BLT meal and chocolate chip cheesecake. Left me very full but you best believe the only reason I ate there was because I needed to hit that 2-item min. Seating was pretty cramped because you'll have to sit with strangers. I went to the 7pm show which was great because you can be seated early and just eat while you wait for the show to start. I saw this longass line when I left that I assumed to be the 9:30pm show with everyone waiting outside in the cold. Seems like a crappy setup for the later show! Service was haphazard. Some of the waitresses seemed pretty attentive and quick but mine was particularly slow. He wasn't rude but twice I had to ask the other waitress for sauce and a water refill. We got up to get napkins ourselves. I would wave to catch his attention and he would hurry off the opposite direction. Ugh. Please, Groupon, there needs to be reform on this pricing structure. Come out with a new deal of paying full price for the tickets and then waiving the 2-item minimum! read more

Wow‼ The Improv made major improvements‼ I went to the grand re-opening last night and the outdoor bar and waiting area is so nice with a huge bar, lots of seating and cool fireplace. It's covered and indoors like glass patio so no more waiting in the cold. The entire inside was redone and made nicer with better seating and sound. Such a smart move on the Improv's part with the remodel. It's been here in the 'Burgh for 16 years and looks like here to stay. I can't wait to go back in January to see TJ MILLER. read more

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Not great, but it's always fun to see live comedy. The comedians are hit or miss as with any improv, but the venue is decent. The drinks are expensive, but not bad. read more

I don't usually leave, nor do I usually believe, one-star ratings. This place deserves even less. Wanted to buy tix for Russel Peters show- 6 of them- not allowed to by 6. 4 MAX!!!! I was bluntly told. I fact, they would "cancel your entire order" if you try to buy 6. Screw these guys. I'll spend my money and buy my comedy on videos and host a hell of a party for the $600 I wanted to spend. Also- was asked do take a survey, but was cut off before given access. read more

Terrible. Went down a few weeks ago to watch the show and waited for an hour before we finally flagged down the waitress who kept walking past our table ignoring us. We ordered drinks and food finally after being there for an hour. We waited some more, still no food. After about another 45 minutes the waitress brings out our checks with food on it we never received!!! We're all confused and tell her we never received our food. She says she's going to check, another 20 mins later she comes over and tells us they are just going to adjust our check and sent the "manager" over. She was even worse, was unapologetic and seemed to not care at all how bad the service was. How do you forget to bring a customers order out and then treat them like it's their fault. Terrible leadership, terrible staff, just throw the whole comedy club away. read more

The entertainment is great, obviously. However, the food and service-YIKES. I worked in food service for years, so I understand what it's like. But in this case, it was just flat out terrible. All the food came out cold (pulled out of a refrigerator kind of cold), the quality of the food was appalling. Honestly, the cooks should be ashamed. Take my advice: Eat elsewhere first, then only order the souvenir cup of pop which counts as your two items. read more

Mike Epps show last night :8/15 So people are venturing out with the pandemic. I get that . But the IMPROV at the Waterfront, shameful. The same old, pack -in- as -many- as- you- can- seating.The same rude seaters barking orders at you. No room between patrons AT ALL. I mean, the pandemic is not over. Food was mediocre ( we were hungry) . Did the drinks even have a splash of alcohol? (We both had 3, and not even a slight buzz, AND they were $14/drink). You should call any show there a SUPER SPREADER EVENT. I love Adell Givens, but just cant risk another super spreader. Glad we've been vaccinated and had our masks. Improv: you gotta do WAY better. Only thinking of your pockets and not patrons. read more

I went here with my sister to see trailer trash Tammy the show was great we loved it! Although the venue it's self I couldn't say the same. They had us packed in this place like sardines I couldn't move my elbows without hitting the people behind me. Also since we were general admission we were supposed to buy two things off the menu. Our waitress was so incredibly bad it was virtually impossible to get anything ordered from her. My sister and I ordered beer multiple times and never received it. She actually brought the beer to the table behind us and they declined it and before we could tell her we ordered it she left with it. We got to this place at 5pm luckily we were able to order food and one drink each before it got really crowded. I ordered an apple martini which was very good I throughly enjoyed it. I also ordered a chicken quesadilla which was sub par it was dry and lacked flavor. I also ordered guacamole on the side which they made so salty I couldn't even eat it. This place needs to hire more stuff or get their act together because if they expect people to order stuff with their tickets they need to be able to properly serve the guests. I'd go to see another show but I would only order drinks next time if I had to. read more

Great remodel on an old space. Seating is tight, but the sound is great and not a bad seat in the house. 2 item minimum is required for everybody as part of the ticket price so come hungry and thirsty. Service was very good considering how many entered all at the same time. Laughed so hard while there to see Ian Bagg (ps join their mailing list to get free ticket offers!) read more

Came here to see Dan Cummins since there isn't much to do in Pittsburgh. Overall it was interesting and had a lot of fun. I am disappointed as the operations here aren't very ethical. My living social voucher nor their website informs you of a 2 item mininum, then they clearly highlight either you tip 18-20%... Absurd. Came here for a show, not to spend an extra $30 per person. I wouldn't recommend this place unless you can sneak in to just enjoy the show. read more

Overpriced mediocre food over priced mediocre entertainment do you self a favor go to Kennywood you spend a lot less than I have way more fun for a lot longer in the same area definitely don't spring for the deluxe booth and ask for my food three times in some cases thI brought my father the wrong drink I was definitely not worth 300 bucks read more

Love the Improve! I've only been here twice, but both times were great. The wait in line outside was a little too much, but it was still great. The service, the performers just the whole experience. read more

The place does what it does best - Comedy. The food, however. Blah. First off, If you go to a show, please note there is a two item per person minimum. This means that from their extensive menu of overpriced bar food and drinks, you are REQUIRED to choose two items each. Second, the sodas are NOT FREE REFILLS! I learned that one the hard way. Get water. Third, before tipping your server, please make sure she hasn't already taken her cut out. Even after paying for two very bland, overpriced meals and way too many Diet Cokes, I thought that my bill was rather high. Upon further inspection, I noticed that my server had taken an 18% gratuity. The menu explicitly says that an automatic gratuity will be taken out for parties of six or more, but there was only two of us and we weren't even drunk. I found this tactic awfully presumptuous and left her tip at the 18% even though I typically tip well over 20%. Overall, I don't like the idea of being required to purchase food just to see a comedy show. I can see why they do it, but if I were required to buy a crappy popcorn and overpriced pop every time I went to the movies, I would be far less inclined to go as I am not inclined to go to the Improv again. read more