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    We came on a Friday night to the 10:00 pm show.  The website said the door open at 9:45 pm so we got there early enough to get a good place in line.  
    We waited in line from 9:00pm till 10:10pm.  Mind you the show was to start at 10pm.  We had a great place in line and it was a mile long to the sidewalk.  As the night progressed, the line just get getting longer and then all of a sudden another line appeared and they were all let in 15 minutes before everyone else.  We heard it was because they bought bottle service...which was not ever offered, I guess you just had to know.  
    When we were finally let in, they had the place set up in a really dumb way.  The tables are set up so that two people sit in the both facing the stage and the other two people in your same group sit on two chairs in front of the table facing the stage...so turned the opposite way of your party.  Just a weird set up.  So at anytime you can be sitting with random people at your table and you have no table to place your drinks unless you turn your back to the stage.  IDK.
    By the time we got in and sat down...some people had their drinks and food already.  By the time we got to order and got our stuff it was already past the first stand up.  But then after that the service was very quick.  
    We ordered 2 bottled budweiser beers, one Godiva coffee, A burger w/fries, extra order of fries and a strawberry cheesecake slice.  The total on that was $53.
    The comedians were great and funny!!  
    But the place itself was just not set up for a comfortable experience.  They stressed the dress code on the website but Two of us dressed up, two dressed very casual flip flops and jeans and two dressed semi dressy/casual and there was nothing enforced so whatever.  Dress however I guess its ok. Better to be comfy!
    The A/C was nice so it was not hot or anything that part was nice considering how full the place was.  
    Not very organized and some of the staff was rude and looked as though they did not want to be there.  
    Geez, people going out to have fun, laugh and have a great time spending some cash...the least they can do is add to the experience and be courteous.  You dont have to go out of your way nice but at least keep to the spirit of a comedy club and make it ok to laugh and smile lol!  
    The comedians were standing at the doors while people were walking they were still saying funny things and that was how the staff should be...nope they were standing there or nowhere cause there was only one person holding up brochures for the upcoming shows half sulking in a stool...like almost as if you reached over to grab one you would mess up the fan he made to keep himself awake!
    Overall I would probably come back for a great comedian but hopefully not anytime soon!

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    i have been here many tines for differnt shows never really had a problem with the place are people. this pass saturday i went to go see monique which was  great. monique was very funny. the only problem i had is the guy that when your enetering in the budiling the guy that stops you before you go to the show floor and informs you about turning off the phone. well like i said i been here mnay times and never got stopped like that before normally the dj i would tell you all the rules are they had a  video that they notmally play i that nforms you of the rules. the way he stops you is very rude and scary and it catches you off guard. that right there makes me want to not go again because that was just to much and i seen that he stopped everyone the same way chill out dude!!!. next now the food what i normally get is the buffalo chicken strips i get these all the time i guess they change they were not good they looked differnt and the sauce was lighter ummm not sure what happened on that also me and my friends gets the strawberry cheesecake. wtf? where is the starwberry drizzle they just put a little on the place are you serious and the texture didnt seem to be the same are the  taste. we had to get extra drizlle normally they put in on plate and on top i'm not sure whats going on with the improve this time but, if there going to change everything i might need to stop going. i will try this time again for cheryl underwood, maybe it ws just a bad day, but, if its the same results with crazy guy and nasty food im done. i guess i will have to start going to the improve in irvine and brea and hollywood and the j-spot to get my laugh on.

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    -1 star for saying the show starts at 10:30 PM and just getting seated at 11PM. They made up for it because I bought regular tickets and was still sat in front with VIPs. I saw Jo Koy. Hilarious, intimate venue where he can make fun of anyone, no matter where u sit. Sit back enjoy and laugh it up.

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    Jo Koy was a beast on stage, had a lot of fun. Whatever you do don't buy a mixed drink. My LA water tasted like it had no alcohol in it and it was about $10. But everything else was good. Just don't buy a mixed drink

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    Came here last night to see Jo Koy which was an awesome show coming and finding this place was not fun especially on a weekend trying to find parking in the Ontario Mills is tough. We saw the 9:30pm show which probably didnt get started till almost 10:30pm so they say doors open at 9pm which i guess means they open the doors but dont' let you in till almost 10 pm hmm not very organized once inside you are jammed packed in not too much elbow room at the tables and drinks pretty pricey but you do get to keep the glass so basically you are paying for the glass lol. I may come back if the performer i want to see is playing here.

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    Try to get there early so that you are not seated in the back. waiters and waitresses tend to walk around that kinda blocks your view for a short moment. Jo Koy was hilarious!

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    Me and my friends went to go see a comedy show at the Improv in Onatrio and it was great. It was my first time so I wasnt sure what to expect. They had some good food served inside, the drinks went too bad either. Try to get there early to avoid the lines and to get drinks served faster. I would definatly go back again

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    A group of friends and I went to the Improv last night for some laughs.  I've been to the Irvine Improv before, but not this one.  I really liked the set up, there appeared to be not a bad seat in the room.  We were in the 3rd row, center, and had 2 tables.  It was comfortable, and the servers did a good job of keeping the drinks coming, and by the time the show started, we were already on our second round.  Drinks were expensive, but they always are at places like this, so I wasn't surprised.

    On this particular night, the headliner was Bruce Jingles, and it was his birthday show.  All the comedians were quite funny, but I especially liked the one woman comic!  She was hysterical!  It was a great show, and we all complained that our cheeks hurt from smiling & laughing so hard.

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    I love this place bottle service totally worth it when you go with 4+ people!

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    I went there last night for the first time since it was an event organized by a meetup group. The person who had our tickets was running late, but the people at the box office were so accommodating and let us in. The drinks and food is a little pricey and the fried calamari that I got wasn't all that. But the comedians were really funny, the service was good and we got 30 minute free play at Gameworks. All in all, a great night!!

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    There's always well known comedians here and they definitely cater to the IE demographic.  Be sure to eat before and get in line early if you want the best seats ( first come first served) They now also offer bottle service which is a great idea if you're out to have a great night with a group of friends...and if you pony up the cash for this option, you even get to choose your seats! Sweet!!!

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    My husband and I had an amazing time! We went to see John Pinette and my face hurt from laughing so hard. The bar prices we not to bad, expensive but I work in hotels and our bar charges more. I did not eat anything but the people at our table sure enjoyed what they got. Needless to say  I can't wait to go again!!

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    Really fun place for a girls night or a date night! Comedians are all very hilarious! Staff could be a little better! Had a very rude waitress but besides that great atmosphere! Also drinks are very expensive!!!!

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    Went so see Jay Mohr with my lady for my birthday! I haven't laughed that hard in a long time. Service was excellent! They make you buy 2 drinks minimum and people complain about it. I say who cares!! Stop being cheap! They have really good drinks anyway and you get to keep the glass!! They sell bottle service at the door so you don't have to wait in line. It is $100 which seems steep at first but I paid $85 before tip for our drinks anyway! I  would recommend the bottle service!

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    All the food is fried, but good. Drinks are pricey and mandatory, they don't have iced tea..... I don't drink and my bill by mySELF was $45 WITH an automatic 18% tip (in fine print), plus the ticket cost, but damn it was funny.
    And don't sit in front of the stage, unless you want to be spit on.
    Good times.

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    Nice place.  We had the bottle service and had skyy vodka, but didn't catch a buzz... was there any alcohol in that vodka? :)   We saw Jay Mohr... he was pretty good.  I would definitely go back.

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    With not much entertainment value going in the IE, my hubby and I frequent this place often because you can actually see some top headliners here and the booze isn't "all" that expensive.

    So far we have seen (not in order):

    Mike Epps
    Dee Ray Davis
    Bruce Bruce
    Earthquake (true ab workout, this guy was so funny)
    Cedric the Entertainer (or a Kappa Conclave as it seems as all came to see him that evening)
    Paul Mooney (mistake)
    Shang (so-so)
    Marlon and Shawn Wayans

    There is a two drink minimum.  We usually order a bottle of wine as that will give you what you're looking for and not as much as buying individual drinks.

    One appetizer, a bottle of wine, you're off to a great evening.  The late shows usually are about 90 minutes to two hours... plenty of time to go to another venue that stays open later.  

    Good place (maybe the only) for comedy.

    We are going to see J.B. Smoove this upcoming weekend because of his roll as Mr. Black on "Curb your Enthusiasm".  He better be wearing glasses...LOL *only curb lovers will get that.*

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    This location is well kept and huge, only a few side line seats I assume aren't that great. The food is mediocre, I probably wouldn't have eaten here if we had enough time to eat out before we headed over.

    The service is really great, the ladies were super sweet.

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    I usually go once a month, and I have not been disappointed.  This last time, 12/18/12 for the Mike Cano Comedy Party, it was great.  Food was fast to come out, our waitress was quick and pleasant.  Comedy was off the hook good.

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    First time here to watch Shawn and Marlon Wayans.  Food is good, I ordered the Chipotle Chicken Breast and it came with garlic-cheese bread and mashed potatoes.  My fam ordered the Mahi-Mahi and said that was tasty as well.  Waiters kind of lag it, but that may have been because the house was crowded. I ordered water and my cup is anorexic so I needed refills frequently.  Beverages aren't infinite refill, unless water of course.  Overall a good place, would come back and see another performer in the future.

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    Horrible. I purchased their Groupon deal over the summer and have yet to use it because of their restrictions (no special events, only valid monday-thursday)... I've gone once before and man do they bug you to order 2 items... You can't really enjoy the show with the waitress bugging you through each break if you want either a 5$ soda or a 15 dollar 4 piece chicken nugget w/ ranch on the side and a piece of lettuce. Seriously this is garbage. I never want to come here again; i'd rather watch comedians on Netflix or comedy central than do this again. Oh they also have a 'dress code' and because i had a sleeveless sweater i had to take it off... seriously? who care what i am wearing we are there to watch and laugh at the comedian i honestly don't think what i wear should be of any concern.  Try to keep away from this horrible place.

    They also gave this guy that was wearing a tank top a hard time; as well as hats.

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    Doug Stanhope was in the house

    Doug's army was out in full force....Henry Phillips was a great feature act as was the opener

    My man Doug controlled and slayed the crowd ..dealt with the drunk chick down
    front..riffed on the NFL  for breast cancer month...Credit card fraud..prayer circles..fat pussy....Occupy and doing less in our lives!  

    An amazing set from this raw vulgar astute intellectually social comic. An iconoclast of the highest order.  I hate myself for for laughing at some of his material  but he's talented enuf to make u think twice abt your preconceived notions.

    Great staff here as always. I love this Improv as much as the  one in Brea. Great rooms..keep supporting live comedy. I love it

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    Our group got there early, but we were still seated towards the back. The place is intimate, so we rolled with it, figuring we'd still have a decent view of the show regardless of where we sat. This was the case, so I don't have much complaint there. Just don't assume you'll be seated in front if you arrive 1 hour+ early.

    The food was nothing to write home about. I ordered a nacho appetizer, which was a plate loaded with chips and that cheap liquid cheese topping. Drinks were very watered down, even the lemonade had about a shot of actual lemonade in a glass FULL of ice. My husband ordered a shrimp pasta (big mistake!). He ended up feeling sick that night and the next day. With that said, I strongly recommend eating some where else beforehand.

    The show itself was okay--had its ups and downs. We saw Flip Shultz (opening act) and Darren Carter "The Party Starter." Flip was absolutely hilarious! He has a great delivery, a fun story-telling sense, a healthy balance between self-deprecation and audience participation, and he was extremely clever in his jokes. The whole audience was engaged and appreciative of his wit.

    Darren Carter "The Party Starter", however, was a vast disappointment. First of all, my douche-radar went off when I saw that he is a self-proclaimed "party starter." But I put aside my bias and hoped that he would be entertaining despite the silly name. His act was very inconsistent: he ran jokes into the ground (I am no comedian, but you probably should not wait until the audience completely stops laughing to move on to the next idea...that means you spent too much time on it), he spent about 50% of his act on incessant and prolonged sound effects (rap song beats, sound effects...things like that). I am not against sound effects, but when someone beat-boxes into the microphone after every couple of sentences (literally) for the ENTIRE show, it gets old. I looked around the room, and the audience had been lost because of his inability to truly connect. While the front row had a good rapport with him (they were the only ones he was really interacting with), the back sections were waiting expectantly and stone-faced. In fact, I counted almost 20 people leaving the show early, during his "act," which is indicative of the quality of his show. Ouch. While there were some moments of laughter and muted chuckles (he cracked some jokes about the audience that were funny), these moments were few and far in between. Carter truly did not seem like he went on stage with a plan, an agenda of any sort; he made mostly sound effects and lame, overrun jokes about the audience for far too of his act. In my humble opinion, he did not perform like one would expect from a seasoned headliner; instead he should have been relegated to being the amateurish opening-act for Flip (who would have fared far better as a headliner). I am not the only one who felt this way: I heard many other audience members lamenting about their disappointment with Carter's performance as we walked out of the Improv. Despite Carter's lame show antics and the poor quality of food and drinks, the Improv owes my three stars to Flip Shultz. Would I come back? Not sure; it would have to be someone I really want to see live. The Improv is going to have to re-think their line up and improve the quality of their food and drinks. Otherwise, there is always youtube and comedy central.

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    Like on Facebook, arrive early for closer seats, arrive later for still a "good" seat but it'll be in the isle & chair will be turned around so you can "see" the entertainer. Worthy night out with the "girlz" or "Boyz." date night too-- it's dim inside & ETOH. Food not bad but market broiler is right next door, so if you'd like something healthier...

    Like  venue on Facebook & sometimes you get "deals" or check out Goldstar for half price tix. @ Will call, Need ID Of the person who bought tix because they will not release to anyone else. Friendly staff always. Servers are methodical, so if you see them coming your way-- ask for what you want -- they can't read your mind.

    When leaving you can chat with the opening comedians, they are usually standing g in the exit hallway. Kinda cool! Been going here about 5 years & place is usually packed on weekends, but weekdays 50% capacity (so you can arrive at the time the show starts). Parking is easy. Police everywhere so don't drink & drive-- chill out at a movie (right next door) or stumble to Dave & Busters for video games or pool. 30 speed limit in the mall "circle." I've been pulled over for 35 mph.

    Go here. Worthy of your time & do rei meee

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    One of the best comedy clubs I have been too. The food and the drinks were great for that kind of establishment. Saw the Black Pack and had a blast. Bring Paula Bell back she is hilarious.
    Great evening!!!!

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    Came to see Bill Burr last week.

    Overall a great performance IMO
    Everyone cheered him on.
    Definitely has a solid fan base from
    the crowd.
    He had me LOL.

    The venue was decent.  Cozy space
    similar to the Improv in Irvine where
    we saw Jo Koy.

    Lots of parking since its at the Ontario
    Mills. And drinks were definitely stiff.

    Great show indeed.

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    Ok, I'm being generous with the stars here...the reason for that is I was so entertained..

    Saw Jim Jeffries tonight...google him...he's an Australian completely rude and raunchy comedian, and oh my God, I was nearly peeing my pants, plus he's kind of cute and makes tons of funny faces..

    The food...ummmm...that would get 1 or 2 stars max...

    The calimari is not edible...in fact I don't know what the Fuck it was...it was horrendous..

    The buffalo wings...taste like something out of the microwave...

    But the fries were good..stick to fries and drinks and comedy...eat somewhere else!!

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    I get free tickects often and we gooo, so this is like the fifth time ive been and now just writing a review..honestly it depends who you go see..
    I would love to see kevin hart but it sells out soooo fast

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    LMFAO!! That's what my friend and I did while we were here! I was feeling crappy before the show yesterday & after watching "Vagina Dialogues," I can totally agree with the old saying, "laughter is the best medicine". Hence, 3.5stars bumping the Ontario Improv to 4stars for always making me feel better and giving my abs a workout from laughing so hard!

    Saw a few comedians @ this comedy club: John "Bang, Bang, Bang" Witherspoon, Jokoy AKA Josef, Gabe Lopez & friends, and just recently watch "Vagina Dialogues" with awesome hysterical women comedians who supports & help raise $$ for the American Cancer Society. Never a dull moment here!

    It's in Ontario Mills Mall so you can do a little shopping before the show or grub at 1 of my favorite resto, Market Broiler, next door prior.

    Food & drinks are mediocre - I recently ordered the calamari which was just alright & the Improv Burger with fries which were just okay. The fish tacos weren't too bad considering how tiny they were X4.
    Yes, 2 drinks minimum or you can share a bottle of wine like we did. They now automatically include 18% for gratuity on your bill so don't bother tipping extra unless you REALLY want to. I got the bottomless drink/souvenir glass last time. Waiter was attentive but as soon as I paid the bill, he stopped coming around my table.. there was still 30minutes left until the end of the show & I still wanted refills because I was thirsty from laughter! Ah well, no extra tip for him.

    DO come here for laughter & fun.. so much funner with more friends! Dare to sit in the front if you have a great sense of humor & don't mind being the butt of the joke. Place can get crowded & when it does, get to know the strange couple that they make you share a table with. No using your phone inside so text/call/update your status outside or in the RR, comedians finds it offensive when you're on your phone instead of listening. After the show, you can meet & greet + take pics with the comedians so then would be a good time to bust out your fancy camera phone. Other than that... just sit back, enjoy, & get ready to Laugh Your Effin Ass Off! Good FUNny fricken times!

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    For bf's first live comedy show ever, we went last Sunday to see Joe Rogan, Joey Diaz, Brandon Walsh, and Joe's right-hand man whose name I can't remem. We had a really good first experience, despite the tight quarters in second tier seating. Best to come hungry or thirsty or both cuz you're bound to a two-item minimum; we got dinner and drinks.

    Bf had the Classic Caesar Salad w/Chicken. I got the Chipotle Grilled Chicken Breast. Food was surprisingly decent for the venue. He ate his salad like a good boy and I found my way around the chicken (dry but the creamy chipotle sauce made me forget), garlic mashed potatoes (garlic mashed potatoes!), and grilled asparagus (just a gazillion spears) alright.

    His Heine, well, you already know. My Barrel of Laughs (vodka, gin, rum, blueberry schnapps, blue curacao, sprite) was stiff enough but too sweet for my taste. Imagine adios motherf#cker's little sister, tamer, more manageable.

    Didn't care for the tallish people who came in kinda late and plopped themselves down in front of us, but the tradeoff is a setting more intimate and cozy than, say, the Laugh Factory in Lbc. Service was attentive, quick and friendly... All told, we'd definitely go back for the right headliner and some chuckles.

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    Good ole Ontario Improv!

    Now for those who are frequent flyers at comedy clubs in Hollywood, Brea, San Diego or elsewhere, this may not be your cup of tea.

    Ontario brings in a very specific crowd that typically want to see Dave Chapelle, Katt Williams, Kevin Hart, Bruce Bruce, Ricky Smiley, and more. You will probably not see Dane Cook, Jeff Foxworthy or the like at this particular venue.... generally....

    Anyway, I got tix to see the PLASTIC CUP BOYZ who is Kevin harts crew. Na'im Lynn, Spanks, KC and a couple more guys were pretty cool.

    Two item minimum. I think their fries and nachos are pretty good. Drinks are ok, but of course overpriced, but parking is super easy since its next to the AMC at Ontario Mills. My logic is that you will either be thoroughly entertained by those on the stage, or those in the audience because the IE does not play! hahahaha.... Good times all around, I will be back!

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    I love this place!  They have the nicest sweetest people working here.  There is a lot of seating, but if you want to get good seats I highly recommend showing up early if you are going to see a comedian with a huge following.  Also good to know - make sure you have your whole party together or else you run the risk of being split up if you arrive late and you don't have everyone with you.

    Another note - be courteous during the show. No one paid for tickets to hear you fight, yell at the stage, or watch you get kicked out for being a sloppy and disgusting drunk.  Come to laugh and have a good time!  There is no room for sourpuss people.

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    I saw Rex Navarrete here with 3 other friends.  He definitely needs new material.  The Japanese guy who were before him stole the show in my opinion.

    Anyway, about the Improv.  It was easy to buy tickets online and pick up at will call.  I think its odd this place is located in an outlet mall, but I guess it helps business.  Getting in is easy.

    We were not happy that we sat on the comedian's peripheral.  The place was two thirds full, and the employees would not let us move to better tables.  Boo.  There were plenty of better seats around and we got denied.

    They say a two drink minimum but we simply said no after one drink.  The waitress didn't argue but did shortchange us.  We corrected her and she fixed it.

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    Decent place... decent food.. decent service..

    One thing I dont like is being sat on a seat where I have to turn facing the performer.... ughh

    the thing that the people come for are the big names performing....
    they always have someone commin down every month which keeps me happy as a repeat customer.

    oh and the mandatory projector movie intro to tell people to STFU is great for the noobs also...

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    I went here the other weekend for my bf's bday with him and my sister to watch one of our faves, Jo Koy.  We got there a little over an hour before the show started and there was already a considerable line.  Which made me feel defeated because I was hoping to get a seat up front, close enough to see drops of sweat drip off his face.  *SIGH*  

    The closer it go to the show time the line was looped at least 4 times and it made me feel more grateful of where I was standing in line.  At one point a couple attempted to cut the group in front of us until my wonderful bf called them out resulting in them walk in shame to the very end of the line.   :D

    When we finally got in, I was pleasantly surprised of our seats which were still really awesome seats, only a few feet away from the actual stage.  The drink menu didn't really have prices for any of the mixed drinks, however the beer prices weren't too bad and they had one of my favorites, Blue Moon.  None of us ordered any food, as nothing really called out to us, while the prices for them did not seem to match the quality..ie:  $5 for fries equal to a medium sized fries at McDonalds.  Everything looked like something you could purchase bulk at Costco and fry or reheat.  

    We got our drink orders in a timely manner while the server's didn't come off as pushy with getting us to order beyond the 2 item minimum.  

    Overall, I had a great time watching the act, while the tab for the drinks came out to be less than I had anticipated.  

    Def. would come back to watch another talented comedian!

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    We have gone here many times and have fully enjoyed ourselves. There is not a bad seat in the house and if you're lucky, you'll be seated right in front of the stage and get harassed by the comedians.

    We have seen Sean Wayans, Craig Robinson, Jeff Garcia and Jay Mohr; just to name a few.

    There is a two drink minimum which is pretty much standard at all comedy clubs so don't act shocked when you are expected to order that second round. Also, be kind and tip the servers well. They are awesome!!

    You really can't go wrong with comedy; unless the comedian sucks. But the Improv never books crappy comedians, so you are guaranteed a great time!

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    As usual we're trying to figure out something to do on a Friday night since we're stuck in the IE. We start looking through the Inland Empire Weekly (it's about 8 pages) and decide to see a comedian. The tickets are reasonably priced $22.00 and you need to order two items each,food or drinks. So we arrive around 7pm and decide were to early so we walk around the Ontario Mills, wow what a GHETTO. What the heck happened to this place in the last few years.

    We go inside around 7:40pm and unfortunately were a litle too late to get a good seat, so we got a small table and the waitress tells us that if the club fills up she'll have to sit another couple at our tiny table. That doesn't sit well with me but I'm there for a laugh so OK. The waiter came and noticed we're unhappy and asks if we'd like to move.  Now I'm happy we've got a table facing the stage. We proceed to order two appetizers, two salads, and a couple of drinks; the food's OK.

    The only problem is when the comedian came out the speakers aren't really set up for us since our seats are further back then I'd like. I'll go back if I arrive early and get better seats. It was pretty entertaining. They seem to get good talent.

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    Came here to see Lavell Crawford for our friend's 27th! :D

    We bought our tickets before hand and could only choose of the pre-selected dinner menu. :( I was eying this girl's mozerella sticks, but they seemed so far out of reach! So i look over and whisper "maybe next time."

    I ordered an improv burger and my bf ordered the prime rib steak sandwich. I substituted my fries for a house salad. The burger was OK. NOt the best and it took the waiter forever to get me my mustard! My improv burger was almost cold by the time he was flagged down the second time to bring it to me. I didn't even want to bother with requesting anything else after i got my mustard!

    Drinks were separate from the meal. We had already paid $35 for the dinner and show and drink's weren't included. Aye! How much does it cost to make a soda pop. Come on!

    the show, however, was great! :) The opening act was FUNNYYYYY. The AMERICA'S MOST WANTED skit was HILARIOUS! Finally Lavell came on and blew the show to pieces! XD Definitely gotta come up with my own "test" now.  you just had to be there. I'll def come back here for the laughter! And not so much for the food! :P

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    I've seen a couple of folks perform here.  This Improv is strictly middle of the road-- it's not shiny fancy new, nor does it have an old-school feel like some clubs do.   its setup is similar to other Improvs, with few posts inside to hinder views.

    The food is standard fare, and I imagine their profit margins must be edging close to the 4 digit mark, because for the price you pay, you can easily get 10-20x the amount at your friendly neighborhood Costco.  The two item minimum is a pain in the ass-- bottomless soda and souvenir glasses used to count as two items, now, they're counted as one.  Service is middling, since while they're friendly and helpful, they always seem to be standing at the worst possible place at the worst possible time.

    The big thing about this location is that there is very little vertical gradient.  If someone tall is in front of you, chances are their head and body will block the stage for you.  There's definitely a sweet spot-- try to get in the second or third row of tables from the stage.

    Extra hint-- They don't list it on the menu, but single serving sodas are $3.50, no refills.  That encapsulates the problem in a nutshell-- anytime someone charges you more than airport places do, it's a rip-off.  They don't tell you about it, though, because even then, other items have a higher profit margin.  

    In short, go for the show, tolerate the food, and grumble discontentedly about how much of a ripoff the food is and bad-mouth the management.  But most of all, go for the show!

    (*Edit-- updated the bit about the glass/soda)

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    This is an impressive suburban offshoot of the famous Improv of Los Angeles and much roomier than the other.   As a suburban branch, Ontario reels them in, and keeps spectators eager to see the latest hot acts.  

    We saw a mid-grade act, but also saw that they host the likes of Tracy Morgan and David Alan Grier among others.

    The food here is lackluster, so don't bother coming for the 7 PM show.  Take your chances with the long line and advance sales that come with the crowded 10 PM show.  Food orders (and a two drink minimum) are required for the 7 PM shows, and a 2 drink minimum is required for the later shows.

    I chomped on a boring prime rib sandwich and nursed a watered down, overpriced drink during the show.   My companion's order was completely botched and we had to wait 20 minutes for them to correct was rightly communicated to the server earlier.

    The show itself was OK, but relied a lot on racial jokes and "F" bombs to be creative.  Yawn.

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