My sister, her friend, and I tried out the Parlor Live this week and regret putting it on our plan for the evening.
After purchasing three 'VIP' tickets, we were seated randomly and did not get the seats we paid for. The staff seemed more occupied filling up the place than honoring the tickets. We purchased VIP tickets after the Box Office cashier told us we would not only have better seating, but also better seats and tables. This was absolutely not the case and all the furniture in the comedy club is reminiscent of a bad hotel conference center.
We ordered food and drinks but they were delivered, without fail, to another table and were given to us after the other table had already started eating them. Even then, I asked my server for 'gluten free nachos' but what came was steak nachos that had a soy sauce based marinade. In the end, I got what I had ordered during the last few minutes of the last act. Also, they don't serve water in the live lounge as you have to buy 5 dollar bottles.
For paying 25 dollars a ticket with a two item minimum, they seem to nickel and dime you. The bathroom attendants made me uncomfortable and awkward as I don't expect to tip people just to pee.
They really need to move to a bigger place that allows for the seating they want, train their staff better, and reevaluate their business plan. The only reason they are still in business is lack of other options. I hope the Eastside gets a better alternative and quick.