Bananas Comedy Club

Switched to a smaller room due to a wedding? Talk about fly by night. Horribly uncomfortable seating arrangement. Didnt have to worry about what to drink or how much because no server even approached us. The MC and first comic were simply not funny. The third on stage was better, first time we laughed. The headliner was decent, about 7 out of 10. Would we go back? Nope.

Great performance. Delay servicing but overall seating was pretty fast and the show despite not that long, for the price, it was great.

They convert Conference Room B into a comedy club! How clever! It was really nice and the service was great too. Only thing is that I put a tip on my tab and they didn’t take it, so our server is out her tip until I get it to her. Management is helping me with that.

I only found out about this club because of a comedian I follow. It utilizes a conference room in a hotel... so aesthetically it could use a lot of work, the vibes are weird. They also have all the tables set up like a cafeteria and try to jam in as many people as they can. 90% of the people had to turn their bodies to see the show. Service was pretty bad, only got served once while the wait staff loudly repeated back orders to other customers around us. Like come on guys were trying to watch a show! I had a great time though, again only because of the comedians. Ill wait til they play at an actual club to see them again.

Had a great time here. One of the two opening comedians was really funny and the headliner was hilarious and didnt disappoint. The server was very quick to come by and bring us drinks and super nice and helpful with questions. The hotel that the comedy club is in is really nice too. Clean bathrooms.Definitely make sure to get there an hour early because people do come in packs at one point and youll end up sitting in the back if you dont buy reserved seating tickets. Show was just about sold out the night before, reserved seating was sold out already, and only three tickets were left the day of. Theres also a nice bar at the hotel if you get there early. Beware though, beer costs $9. But definitely recommend this place and will be returning soon.

Everything was fine, but it just felt like we were all packed in like sardines. Tables and chairs were just too cramped. Service was fine, food was alright. Comedian was a hoot! Make sure they havent already added gratuity to your bill because I ended up mistakenly paying tip on top of their added gratuity.

Had a great time at the show but $18 for a small plastic cup of rose is ridiculous, over priced drinks in plastic cups and had an additional charge for some minimum order. Ridiculous. Will look for other alternatives.

I love the comedians however they pack everyone in a small room. Chairs and tables are too close together Food and drinks are overpriced. Poor quality of food and choices. Forced to get two item minimum per person! Not everyone wants to eat and drink at that time...especially what they are offering. They no longer offer pitchers of Sangria. Constantly being distracted from show due to servers asking you or people around you for orders and passing bill at the end of the show. Last show I went to it was dark in the room so I didnt realize that they automatically charged for their tip under SERVICE FEE! So I ended up leaving an extra tip! We ended up spending an extra $70. We used to be able to pick up tickets and save on the processing fee ...now that is no longer available. I used to go at least once a month and now since it has gotten so expensive I will only go maybe 2x a year!

Went to two shows recently and at both shows ordered Tanqeray Gin with Tonic water. Both times I wasnt servedTanqeray Gin. Very disappointed! I paid the bill but didnt say anything as I did not want to start a commotion. Also, for two people they add in an 18% surcharge! To me that is totally absurd. So although the comedians are very good, Ive lost some desire to go back there.

Nothing against the comedians they were great, but this place is trash. You are in a conference room, with a little stage with a black curtain up. The service is insanely bad, my group of 10 was waiting for our drinks so long I got up and went to the bar and the server was hanging out with our drinks on the tray. $33 for the tickets and $5 a water bottle, the prices are ridiculously high. I paid 2 different prices for the same drink that I ordered. Just not a great experience at all, I will not be returning to this expensive circus.

The club hosted the shows at the Renaissance Hotel in Rutherford. The hotel is STUNNING!The tables at the conference room used for the comedy club were narrow and close together. We were packed in the room like sardines.Other than that, the comedians were GREAT!

This is a new temporary Bananas location (Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel in Rutherford). This hotel has a very clean and elegant bathroom, has a full restaurant and bar called Finchs. As always the comedians are very talented and funny.Bananas do follow social distancing guidelines, the comedy room is located in a large conference room with a stage. The drink and food menu that Bananas offers is quite unlike Finchs menu. Bananas menu is quite limited with very few appetizers, entrees & drinks. We wish it offered a more varied entrees and drinks, such as Steaks, chops, coladas, frozen margaritas, etc. We would rather eat at Finchs restaurant than inside Bananas.The staff are very friendly and helpful; huge Thanks to Sam (Finchs bartender), Brian and Chelsea.

Comedy club in Conference rooms A and B of the Marriott Renaissance hotel. Small stage. Awesome comics. Good acoustics. Two drink minimum and a menu featuring all the fried favorites and a nice beer and cocktail selection. The restrooms are clean, large and mostly accessible.

We came to Bananas Comedy Club to see one of our favorite comedians. We were a group of 4 people. Our ticket cost, including service charge, was $144. Our bill for ordering 2 items each, including mandatory 18% gratuity, was $108. So minimum cost for 4 people is about $252 or $63 each. Cant say it was worth it.The night had an mc warming up the crowd who needs way more experience before he should be awarded the task of keeping the crowd engaged and laughing. He has some bits that if he worked on them longer might be good, but his energy, delivery, and interactions with the audience were off putting at best, offensive at worst.The warm up act was fine and we loved our headliner who did about a 60 min set.As for the venue, its a conference room in a hotel so the set up looks a little bit amateurish, wish they had a slightly bigger stage, but its workable.As for the food, about the quality youd expect from a TGI Fridays or Applebees. We ordered mozzarella sticks, fries, and Mac and cheese bites and they tasted like they came from the grocery store.The drinks were fairly priced and that was certainly a plus in their favor.

HORRIBLE SERVICE! My boyfriend and I went there for something different. The headliner comedian Jeff Dye was hilarious! BUUUUUTTT, it was really difficult to listen and have fun because of the TERRIBLE service. We ordered a chicken ceaser salad and a house salad. It took 1 hour to receive our margaritas and 1.5 hours to receive our salads! People that arrived 30 minutes after us, we got there at 6:40pm for a 7:30pm show, were getting their drinks and meals BEFORE us! We never even had a waitress/waiter. Everytime we had to flag down someone walking past us. We were seated directly next to the kitchen. It took all of me to not walk back there myself. Instead I wen to the manager DURING the show bc we were starving. He eventually came to our table to apologize and asked us how he could make it better. I said that he could AT LEAST deduct our drinks, but we should be reimbursed for our entire meal. Well, the bill came...... $95 dollars! He took $4 off of our bill! Obviously we left no tip, bc we didnt even have a server to tip, and left how horrible our experience was on the bill. So, in the end, we spent $76 for our tickets to see an awesome comedian, $95 for 2 salads and 2 margaritas in a tiny plastic up and were given plastic forks. NEVER AGAIN! If they had compensated AT LEAST our 2 drinks, like we asked, I wouldnt be taking my time to find EVERY website I possibly can to give Rutherford Bananas Comedy Club 1 star. And the 1 star is bc I cant give a 0 and Jeff Dye was great! Wish we got to see his whole act instead of trying to flag someone down for our salads.

Good location inside hotel. Enough parking. The comedian was ok. Food and drinks available for purchase.

Amazing staff. Accessible. Great service and comedy.

Didnt have a great experience here. The comedians were funny but the venue was disappointing. The comedy club is really just a hotel conference room. They seated everyone at these long, narrow tables which were very uncomfortable because there was no leg room so youre touching legs with the person in front of you. Also half the seats are facing away from the stage so you have to turn around the whole show.The other thing that I really didnt appreciate was the way they handled food and drink. Before the show started, servers went around and asked for everyones orders. Its a 2 item minimum for each person, which is a bit annoying but fine. My main issue with it is theres no prices on the drink menu so you have no idea what youre paying. They also automatically add 18% gratuity so we ended up with a $25 tab for two sodas and two water bottles.... Furthermore, they take your credit card and hold it during the show. That would be normal at a bar if you choose to have an open tab but I dont see any reason why they REQUIRE we do it here... They should just charge your card when you order.

We came in a party of 4 .. bought our tickets online.. I’ve never been to this location, but the hotel & lobby were really nice. The bar outside was really nice.. but I’m giving a review on the comedy show/club not the actual hotel ..so here we go ! why it’s getting two stars.. so they actually are utilizing the conference /banquet room of the hotel, which is fine, but they had the long rectangle tables set up like I was at a work meeting and we all had to turn our necks to look at the stage …. They didn’t even set up the tables in a different formation to be able to look str8 forward... It literally was like we were at elbow to elbow ,work conference. It was so uncomfortable and so poorly set up that it made us not wanna go back again. There is Nothing cozy here. Their website says—-“the hottest craft beers, as well as a full spread of entrees, desserts, and homespun cocktails in a relaxing, cozy atmosphere.”First two different beers we ordered from their list, They didn’t have any more -they were out. 🤨 of course after we try to get a server to stop. They ask for a credit card just to hold for the order which is fine, so then at the end when we wanted to split the bill, they charge the full amount to the card that they were holding without even telling us and besides the fact that our server was terrible and we couldn’t even get her to come back and bring us a drink . every time we tried to get her attention it would take her about 15 or 20 minutes. They had the nerve to charge us a gratuity. I’m sorry I’m not giving you a tip if you’re terrible -at least not that much. …

Always an excellent time when we come here. The comedians are usually very funny so definitely a great lineup each time. The boneless Buffalo wings and drinks are delicious. Seating is good. Once you get over the fact that you are sitting in a venue designed for conferences, it all gets better! Definitely Recommend.

It was held in a conference room inside a hotel which was not at all what I would expect for a comedy club. It was so odd that even the comedians made fun of it.

My friend and I had drinks, fried Mac n cheese, and a cheesecake. The drinks were watery and expensive, fried Mac n cheese was overly fried and cheesecake was ok. Two waitresses for a room full of people so dont get there hungry. Show was ok.

Enjoyed the comics, venue is nice, service is awful. Got there early, placed our order and partway through the HEADLINER our order came. Initially wrong, of course. Perhaps the venue should rethink automatically adding an 18% gratuity to the bill? Why do a competent job if youre getting tipped anyway? Next time Im eating and drinking before arrival. Id encourage others to do the same.Its a shame, Ive seen some talented comics there.

Very pleasant venue! Plenty of parking since its housed in the conference center for the hotel, and the staff were pleasant and well trained. The only issue here is the poor seating arrangement as some chairs were having away from the stage, leading to poor posture

Fun night with great comics! The place is in the conference room of the hotel room. The comics were great, the drinks were good and we didnt try the food. Would be nicer if it was a separate place/bar but we had an amazing time.

Been here a couple times over the past couple years. Nice and packed both times with most tables longways from the stage so you have to reposition your seat, if you can. Otherwise youre turning your head to the left or right the whole show.Seating arrangements aside, the comedians were great and the drinks well made (not watered down). Food choices seemed decent from looking around the table, though I did not have any myself just coming from dinner.

We were to see Randy. It was great. Not only him but also the opening acts.Nice venue.Expensive-ish drinks. (Understandably)Stage couldve been a little higher as I saw myself shifting left and right to see the act.Keep it in mind it is Randy so not a regular act. Puppets tend to be shorter 🤷🏻‍♂️

Overpriced food and drinks. $15 for a Dixie glass of margarita. Also, the comedy club is literally inside of a Marriott conference room. If the comedian is good, then you can get through it, but otherwise wouldnt recommend.

This new location to me is WAY better than previous. My only complaint is that when Bill arrives there are no itemized denominations on it. I would have like to see what I was charged for each item purchased. I received total and noticed on menu that gratuity will be added to bill however that too not clearly indicated on final bill. People like to know what they paid for just saying. Show was great as well as opening act for Jaime Lissow.

Went to Bananas last night for the first time, overall it was a very good experience and I would definitely go back again.Comedians - Anthony Rodia and Goumba Johnny were fantastic. Definitely recommend seeing them on their tour! The show did look like a legit sellout. After the show, Anthony gave out signed photos and also took pictures with everyone who wanted one (both at no cost). They were also selling tour T-shirts for $20.00 each.Parking - There were plenty of open spots when we arrived prior to the show, however when we left the lot seemed pretty full. I only saw 2 empty spaces when leaving. I would recommend getting here on the earlier side for a show and not coming at the last minute. There was also only 1 show last night so I can see how this can be an issue on a night with both an early and a late show. It’s also in a hotel so a busy night could lead to even less parking.The Club – You need photo ID and the email confirmation when you check in to go to your seats. The line moved very quick to get in. We had “reserved” seats and wound up getting seated right in front of the stage. The General admission seats were just a little farther back but it is a small “conference” room in the hotel. No matter where you sat it didn’t seem like there was a bad seat. From our seats it sounded great and there were no audio issues. The room is very plain, just tables setup with chairs and a small stage with a blue curtain behind it. Nothing fancy, but for a comedy show it worked. With the exception of a few tables up front for 2 people each, you will sit next to other people at a larger table.Service – Was very good and quick. Our waitress came over multiple times throughout the night and we did not have to wait long for our drinks to come out. She did not take a credit card when we ordered and took it from us when we paid our check. The bill came about 15 minutes before the show ended which was a perfect time for that. They do add a 18% “service charge” into the check.Food – We did not eat, however the people sitting next to us did and they enjoyed the food. Appetizers, Burgers, Pizza, etc… were on the menu and ranged from $7.00 to about $24.00. A lot of people ordered food and it all looked very good when it was coming out. I would not hesitate to order food if I was hungry the next time I go here.Drinks – They had beer, wine, mixed drinks, soda, water, etc… on the menu. There were no prices listed, however we were drinking Corona Light’s and they were $9.00 each. That’s the same price that the bar was charging in the lobby for a bottle of beer. Pretty expensive in my opinion, but it is what it is. Kind of expected the higher prices going in so it wasn’t a huge surprise. Not sure how much the other drinks were going for but I would think the hard alcohol would be priced higher. The high price for this is the only reason it is a 4 star review and not 5.

FIRST of all: be grateful there even is a place you can go, let loose and LAUGH without having to drive all the way to the freaking city. Anyone complaining is probably miserable and doesnt belong near comedy if theyre going to take the positivity away from it.The staff, from box office to servers, was super sweet and made the experience that much better. Get there early for parking, and keep in mind tip is included. Drinks should be cheaper; my only complaint.Enjoy!

The parking at the Renaissance is better than at the Holiday Inn location.However the food is not as good... Finch is a good restaurant with a good menu but the menu for the comedy show is horrible... Why cant we have Finchs starter menu for the show?Service is always excellent. Brian is wonderful, he is always cheerful and helpful.

The hotel was not lit up at all from the entrance, and they had no heat on. I had to watch the show with my coat on because it was so cold inside. The room itself where the comedians performed, was uninviting. The food wasn’t any good at all.The comedians were great, but the atmosphere of the entire hotel, very poor.

Ill start by saying the comedians were phenomenal for the show we went to see. The set up and seating however, was a joke. Im not really comfortable basically sitting on the lap of a person I dont know.. and they really cram the seats together. My leg was pressed into a bar on the side of the table the whole time and I left with pain in my neck from having to look sideways the entire night. To make matters worse, I was turned down to make a request for placement of reserved seating for the next show we attend. Im sorry, but why? If you have a guest buying tickets as soon as the event is posted, and the requested seats are available, then why cant that accommodation be made?Not sure if I will continue frequenting this venue unless they can figure out how to properly set up seating arrangements that dont make people feel uncomfortable.

The comedians were great. The service and people working there are great. Food and drinks are fine. The issue is that the venue is terrible. Conference room in a hotel with seating that is so tight that you can’t move. Terribly uncomfortable. Thank god I didn’t need to go to the bathroom.

We saw Adam Ferrara and he was EXCELLENT. He is the reason for even giving two stars. We would definitely see him again in a heartbeat but we would not return to Bananas Comedy Club. The parking was awful and we had to ask the front desk for help while other people were parking illegally and moving cones for designated parking spots. It was incredibly disappointing to then walk into the club which was just a hotel conference room with poor lighting and sound. We were crammed shoulder to shoulder at long tables and it was uncomfortable. We also had to strain our neck to watch the act because the tables were facing a different direction. The old location felt more like a club and it’s a shame that the new location is set up like this. It was also a bit shady to sneak in a service fee for food and drinks without being upfront about it.

Their customer service is terrible. I called today to ask to transfer my ticket for tomorrow’s 7:30p show to the 10p show, as I had something come up last minute. Both shows are not sold out. They told me it wasn’t possible even when I offered to pay any necessary ticket fees again. They told me I had to buy a second set of tickets if I wanted to go to the show. I would understand if I was asking for a refund or date change, but I’m not. You would think bananas would want me to attend the show and give them food and beverage service ($$) and enjoy the experience so I come back and tell my friends… now I’ll just avoid it and tell my friends the same…EDIT: A general manager called me hours before the show and offered to do the transfer free of charge. Im glad that they called to rectify the issue, but disappointed that it took me leaving a bad google review and an email to management to get here. I gifted the earlier tickets to a friend and bought another pair for the late show for myself. The comedians were great, I had a great time.

Definitely not the comedy “club” I expected but overall the service was good and the comedians were top quality! Be prepared to go into Conference Room A & B at the Renaissance hotel to find a stage & mic setup in the front of the room. Definitely a little surprising but we really enjoyed the night and the drinks are well poured & food is pretty good!

Fun little comedy club embedded in a hotel. Good food at fair pricing. Nice dinner/date spot or a weekend entertainment location.

Two stars and that is being generous. Lost their space and are using a hotel conference room. Bad over priced food. Bad sound and lighting. Most importantly 2 of the 3 comics were painfully bad, spent most of their time wining about how they ended up booked in this place.Side note: If after reading this review you still opt to go there be aware they bury a 18% service charge in your tab and dont tell you so unless you happen review your bill carefully you end up double tipping.

The servers were quick and friendly. The seating was a bit challenging because we needed to move twice. Food is bar food but not bad. The entertainment was great. Ill be a repeat customer. Something different to do on a Saturday evening.

Great local place for great comedians. New venue at the Renaissance hotel in Rutherford. (Used to be at holiday Inn in Hasbrouck heights). Great talent. Staff is nice. Its basic bar food and good cocktails. Go there to have a great night. Please remember, they are comedians telling JOKES. Dont judge, just have a fun night.

Went to the Bananas new location in Rutherford NJ very disappointed. I’ve been going to the location in Hasbrouck Heights for more than ten years. I’ve seen multiple comics there from Godfrey to Dave Attell and many in between. First, the parking is terrible now. The room for the comics looks like a conference room, very small and inadequate sound, it’s hard to hear if you’re in the back. Just two small speakers in the front. We ordered 2 beers and fries and chicken tenders. They were out of several items on a very limited menu. We ordered the food around 9:50 for the 10 o’clock show we didn’t get our food until 11:17, absolutely ridiculous. Other tables were served before our table because of some mixup of when the orders put into the system. When I complained to our waitress she said I was getting loud (I was not)and I shouldn’t wave her off. A member of the staff then asked us to leave because we were being rude. The manager ended up letting us stay for the rest of the show because they knew the waitress was overreacting. Needless to say not a good experience. Also the food was not as good as the Hasbrouck Heights location, mediocre at best. I am a manager myself and have employees in a customer facing job. This was just bad service and when the waitress was called out on it she got mad. The comic was excellent but everything else, not so much.

Great acts but venue not great for comedy.There is lighting on the sides of room and no overhead lighting so it creates a blinding effect for us in audience.

I went to see Isis and Scott Seiss. Venue had free parking and I had a blast. Bathroom was near by and a sit down area with a charging outlet. Standard bar food. Chicken fingers were good. Ill be back!

As a stand-up comedy aficionado coming out of a long year of live-show abstinence, I was eager to see what this club had to offer. While the comedians were great, the venue was a serious disappointment: rows of chairs without armrests, AA style, forced us to place our drinks on the floor and eat snacks out of our laps.Really!What a lack of respect to comedians efforts to keep audiences entertained in a cold end inhospitable place!I already bought a non-refundable ticket for next months show, and I plan to go, bringing a tiny folding table along. I will update this review if there is a positive change in the venue, but as it is now, I cannot recommend this club.I write this review with a heavy heart because I really wanted to like the place.

5 star for JR de Guzman but the venue and service most specially sucked. It is a conference hall turned into a makeshift comedy club. Except for a number of small round tables set next to a small stage, the rest are long conference tables set very close together which are quite uncomfortable. You’ll have to maneuver your seats to watch the show comfortably or get a crimped neck. Worse was the food service. We were the first ones who got seated and first to order food but for some unfortunate reason, we had to flag our server to inquire about our order when we noticed that people who came in later got their food first. It took 45 minutes for our food to be served. It was disappointing but redeemed by their delicious bananas sampler. However, this doesn’t mean their poor service was okey.

The waitress service was terrible - didn’t don’t see her for a half hour. Comedien only performed for 45 minutes. Between cost if the tickets and cost if drinks it was a RIP OFF

We went to see Ali Siddiq (hope I spelled his name right) and he was INCREDIBLE! But he was NOT booked at an actual comedy club. It was a conference room inside the hotel. They didnt even have the sense to set it up like a club instead it was set up like a work conference with everyone piled on top of each other. I get there are no more covid protocols but that was ridiculous. We would have walked out but we really LOVE this comedian. Hell even he said something about the so-called club as did his opening acts. Thank God we didnt order food from them. All we heard were complaints on the taste & quality. The place is a nightmare! But Ali Siddiq ( again I hope I spelled that right) was INCREDIBLE and only for him would I have dealt with this...

Went to a show to see Drew Lynch the other week with my son and had such a great time . The atmosphere inside this club is so cozy that no matter where ever you said you were going to get a good seat in the audience. We ordered a bucket of beer which was Stella comes in a bucket of six for $30 which to me was a really good deal. We also had chips and salsa which they brought us out extras that were pretty good too and nice to snack on during the concert. The comedians, not just a mean at the two prior to him was so damn funny and heckled the people in the audience we did not know how to keep their mouth shut and be quiet while the comedians were doing a show. I will definitely attend this venue again.

Jimmy Failla was outstanding and Chris also entertaining. Great service and a great night.

Whenever we go to Bananas we go for the dinner and show and then they put you in the front tables. It costs apps 100.00 for both per couple. So tonight we went to see Bobby Collins and did the dinner show. When they sat us behind the front tables I asked why? we were told the front tables were preferred sitting. Show tickets were 8 dollars more. I said but we paid 50 rack for dinner and show. preferred would be 33 dollars. They said thats right. This is our new owners new policy. Three tiers of seating preferred, dinner shoes and regular. So since it costs less for preferred seating than dinner & show, and the seats are better I think I wont be having dinner there anymore since preferred seating is cheaper and a better deal! Huh? Makes sense?

Super fun space, modern bar in the lobby, top talent attending. Not to drag the old Holiday Inn space (MANY side splitting nights), but the Renaissance hotel is an upgrade for sure, 100%, just go already! Take your neighbors, take your wife, take your girlfriend take your first date, everyone has a good time, no one will be disappointed unless they are super super uptight and square and then you know to drop them like a bad habit at the end of the night, ha. Let them down easy okay?

Great lineup of comedians. Venue was okay. It is a conference room in a hotel. Food and drinks were good. Wait staff was nice. Laughed a lot and loud.

Joe Machi is hysterical! However Bananas need to find a new chef. I hate to complain, but the food was a disappointment. Staff was fine, and apologized left and right. Bananas, stick to booking comics. That part you nailed!

Usually a great lineup. Ive been to plenty of NY comedy clubs but none have been as consistently funny. Outrageous price for good and drinks but thats the same at most comedy clubs. In a Holiday Inn, usually an older crowd. A great time. Highly recommended.

My husband took me on a date here to see T.J.Miller. It is in a hotel and its pretty small but small makes it more personal. We were seated directly front and center, the server was nice, we ordered the joker cocktail and it was really tasty. we also ordered a pizza which was big we shared with people sitting next to us. We had a nice time.

Easy to get in & out of. Decent seating. The usual comedy club food but it was not outrageous. Plus, I liked the entertainer.

Cmon guys… being in a conference room is one thing but get some legit equipment and fix the seating arrangement. Do better for people who are traveling thinking they are coming to a comedy “club”.

During these tough times, my Wife and I have been looking to step out and catch a live show. Bananas has done a tremendous job following CDC Guidelines. The Event was very well separated and very comfortable. Great Atmosphere and Vibe. Would recommend anyone who’s looking for a taste of normalcy to check out the Bananas Club. Thank You guys for bringing laughter and safety all under one room.

Bananas gets very good comics--both established names and up and comers-- and its small size makes every seat a good one. Its prices are reasonable and the staff is very nice. Unlike most clubs, usually the comics wait in the lobby after the show and you can talk to them (or take selfies with them if that is your thing).

The club was in a conference room of a hotel. The food wasnt the best and the opening comedian jokes were In poor taste. Im all for comdey on many topics of life however, joking on kids from the make a wish foundation was in poor taste. I have a son who was granted a wish and was his last wish in life because his prognosis was not good and they didnt see him surviving, thus it wasnt very funny then or now, my sister in law who was with us lost her grand-daughter to cancer. Comdey is usually what I enjoy doing to get away from lifes struggles. Not to hear tasteless jokes on other peoples struggles.

Went to Bananas on Saturday night to see one of my favorite comedians (Alonzo Bodden). I had the BEST time. The staff and food served were wonderful. Will definitely go back.

The comic was great. The food and service was good. I wouldnt call it a comedy club. Its a hotel conference room used as a comedy club which was disappointing to me. Very sterile no decor. Just long conference tables and chairs.

Bananas is the best and they always have great performers! It also beats the time and financial commitment of crossing over into NYC.Their new location is also really nice and easy to get to. Its also closer to a lot more things to do afterwards.

Bananas is the best! My boyfriend and I have visited several times and we’re very happy about their arrangements for COVID. There’s plenty of space between guests and it’s nice knowing we can safely enjoy comedy shows. Every performance we’ve seen has been fun and beyond entertaining. Bananas has given us plenty of laughs that we’ve definitely needed to help put the gloom of 2020 behind us. Go out and support comedy!

Saw Theo Von headline here and the two feature acts before him were also phenomenal. This club offers great service and many great shows on their venue. I will be returning here without a doubt. UPDATE: Saw Big Jay Oakerson, with a really good opener. Always a good time at this place.

I had bought tickets for the 10pm Annie Lederman show that was supposed to occur todayI show up and find out the event had been canceled. I received no email or any other form of the contact that the event had been canceled. Very disappointed and very much ruined my anniversary, as I had planned this specifically for my boyfriend. I have never dealt with anything as unprofessional as this. Will definitely never come to this place and I will be letting everyone I know about this experience.

WARNING! If you’re taking UBER or LYFT beware, it will take you to the old address 10 minutes away.The correct, new location is beautiful, clean, and with great service. Talent is amazing. Great night.

Wow... I could not stop laughing!!! The comedians were/are hilarious. I was able to do the dinner combo with the show. Food, drinks and service were great. If youve been to a comedy club before you know that you can be picked on at anytime... of course me, the wife AND friends were pick (we had front row seats), jokes were told but you have to be a good sport. I will absolutely come here again. Will recommend to anyone.

Its a comedy club inside a hotel conference room. The comics they bring in are very good and the staff is very friendly. The menu is standard comedy club fare.

I have been is some hole in the wall comedy clubs, this…. This wins. It’s a business center in the hotel. Granted, the talent that comes in is great, and they have lots of material around it being a board meeting or pta meeting room. The talent gets 5 stars but this venue…. Try a little at least. Throw up a fake brick wall or something.

Comedy was outstanding, but food and drinks were overpriced and tipping mandatory. Waited 1/2 hour in a long line only to be seated in a crappy location. Service was poor and the girl had attitude. Many other comedy places to go to in the area which are much better.

Great experience at the new venue. The lights for the stage are fairly intense though if sitting in the front row. Great to grab a drink at the hotel bar if arriving early.

The past two New Years Eves have spent at Bananas to start the new year with laughs and smiles. I appreciate that there is an early show so I could spend time with family before the ball drops. Throughout the year I go to several shows and have always been pleased with the comedians.

They serve delicious meals at the Grill restaurant. If you eat dinner there you get reserved seating for the show. We had great seats. Heard 3 comedians, one is a columnist for the Record.

For a suburban club, bananas did very well. There were only 3 comedians in addition to the host, but the showing on for at least an hour and a half. the main attraction was a comedian who would been on national television both in Americas got talent, where he did not win but came close, and on one of the late night talk shows. Within the usual pattern of variation, all the comedians were good. the crowd got a bit rowdy at time distracting from the show but ultimately it was a funny evening that the not require crossing the George Washington bridge. And for that one should always be grateful.

Havent even gone in yet but already had a look in and the word club has to stop being used. This is a conference room with side by side tables. Horrible set up! Will follow up afterwards.

Setting was like a conference ambiance, drinks were $$$ in plastic cups. Entertainment was fun comedy special. Just dont expect club atmosphere. Food was bad bar food.

Great time! Very accommodating. They made our evening very memorable. Be sure to eat at Gabriels grill before the show...the price fix menu is worth it...

The show was great, but they need to do something about the lighting. The lights were directly in my eyes

Not a comedy club, its a hotel convention space with awful overpriced food and drinks.

I recently saw Claudia Oshry and was very disappointed with Bananas VIP experience. The show started at 7 but we were told the meet and greet started at 5. Bananas staff literally rushed everyone through their photos and would even interrupt Claudia when she was trying to chat with her fans to say we needed to keep it moving. There wasnt even anyone behind them in line! Claudia was so sweet trying to engage with her fans and Bananas really rushed the experience for no reason as we still has TWO HOURS before the show. The VIP Meet and Greet was over by 5:20 and everyone who paid more than twice the amount of general admission was just left to sit in the room with nothing to do for over an hour and a half. I cant wait to see Claudia again but it will not be at Bananas!

The place was disorganized and the space was cramed with people. The seating arrangements were terrible, it was very tight and uncomfortable. The show was good that is why Im giving it 3 stars.

Very funny comedians but an odd setup. The seats faced 90° to the stage so you have to turn them. The food is Middle quality pub food.

First time here and even though the room was relatively small, it was organized from waiting on line in the lobby and the staff and servers all worked like a well oiled machine. The comedians Goomba Johnnie and Anthony Rodia were fantastic!!!

Best time ever , great place to bring a first date , just dont sit in front , but great ice breaker and great drinks , food and service , all around a pleasant time and money well spent, great friends hangout

We had an amazing time and Nathalie and hari kondabolu were amazing, funny, energetic, comics. What an amazing evening.. wish it was longer. Absolutely hilarious

The venue is very tight seating. 3 drinks and a sampler cost us 100 dollars! Not a fan

Havent go to the club in few years and I was really disappointed.The comedians were bad my friends and I left in a matter of 20 and that was even too much. unfortunately a waste of $30.Never experienced that before.Make sure the check the comedians before going

We had a nice time here their are 3 comics 1 warm up and 2 comics

While this is a great place to see comedy, my only complaint are the seating arrangements. The tables are 4 ft. apart from each other...meaning, for the middle people, once youre in, youre in. I would hate to see what would happen in case of an emergency.

The comedians were great, they were so funny and the drinks and apps were so good too.

I had bought tickets for a show on Oct. 15 2017. I got the flu and couldnt make it. Called and emailed for 2 weeks and got a response saying that I couldnt get a refund nor could I receive credit because coincidentally there was new ownership after the 15th. This place has the worst customer service. Relayed messages never get to the manager and they never respond to your concerns. All they care about is selling tickets. I have been here multiple times but no more. I dont recommend this place at all.

This comedy venue never disappoints.The staff is friendly, the place is clean and most important...the comics are funny.

WARNING! you have to spend extra money on alcohol or food when you go to bananas comedy club. Even though when I purchased the ticket on their website or when reviewing my receipt or even the ticket i was given THERE WAS NO MENTION OF THIS EXTRA CHARGE. The waitress (rudely) informed me that if i didn’t buy anything I’d still be forced to pay a fee for sitting here. After going back to Bananna’s site I found this info buried at the bottom of the FAQ page. I didn’t realize getting shaken down for more money was a question I should ask.I’ll stick to watching my comedy shows on Netflix.

Not a club, per se, but a ballroom in the Holiday Inn. That said, the price is reasonable, and the talent is entertaining. Dont anticipate an A-Lister making an unannounced appearance. Oh, and tip your waitress, you cheap bastiches.

Good comics. Decent menu, if you want some munchies with your comedy. Pay at the door and 1 drink or menu item minimum per person.

Good spot for comedy, however its a lot of local acts. Converted ballroom of the holiday inn. Dont plan for an extensive menu, and taking off a star for the check drop during the show.

Outside of the fact that I traveled hella far to see Comedian Godfrey & they didnt let me in..itz coo! Ill never go bakk there again tho. In my Jersey Lauryn Hill voice.. #YouJustLostOne (some)

It is a club inside a conference room at the hotel.That said the show, the drinks and snacks were all good.

Always have a great time with friends at the shows. They offer appetizers and drinks. Be sure to get there early parking is always tough, only downside.

Its good for hasbrook heights.... Convenient to get to, and somewhat funny, but not your top rate comedians and kind of expensive. Its alright... We go because its so much easier than going to Manhattan

Great place to get some laughs without having to go to NYC. Only 1 drink or item minimum. $22 for a ticket. Yes, its inside the holiday inn.

Not what I expected for a ‘Comedy Club’ but the comedian was the most important part and it was fun!

Didnt like the table set up, narrow tables perpendicular to the stage seemed a little silly. Had to twist around to watch the show. Food is exactly what youd expect from a hotel restaurant slash comedy club slash bar

Its a good way to spend an evening. They get good acts, the food and drinks are decent. Its a hotel conference room, so its pretty funny right off the bat.

Great acts in a small room, but it is literally just a rented conference room in the hotel. Odd location but I guess who cares if the comedy is good

The comedians I saw were great and the stage was a nice size. My only issue was that the seating was a little bit too tight of a squeeze.

I run a fundraiser for Autism Speaks every April & October. The Comedians are always top rate & hysterical, The cover is usually $15 with a 2 item minimum. Worth the trip.

Everyone very nice and accommodating. Snacks are good and only a one drink minimum. Waitresses very efficient. All in all a fun experience.

April 13 2019 went to see Steve Byrne in standup omg he was funny as hell with the other comedian that were there that they at bananas comedy club ... awesome place BUT NOT HAPPY WITH THE EXTRA CHARGES AND FORCE TO BUY FOOD OR DRINKS ...SO NEXT TIME I THINK I SEE IT ON NETFLIX..IS CHEAPER..

Service was slow, food was basic and sub par...but the comedy was awesome! I havent laughed that hard in a while!

Andrea the server was great! Small intimate venue. Good strong drinks, decent prices.

Went to the Valentines Day show the headliner was Joe List and he was great and his opening act and host were fantastic as well

Food is great and the comedy is even better. Lots of great local talent plus a good mix of stars. Always a great date night.

Super fun spot! Fun comedy!

It was better than I thought it would be, nice venue and a good choice for a local comedy spot.

I had a great night the only reason Im giving a for star is because there were no tables to eat at it was horrible trying to balance your drink and eat

Great night out. All Covid safety guidelines were adhered to. Excellent comedians, delicious food, and pleasant crowd.

The drinks were good and the comedy was great. My pizza on the other hand was burnt. Still good though lol

Its just weird that its in the conference room of the hotel. But we had a great time and great night out.

Amazing show with Chad Daniels but I didn’t like how the server automatically got tipped 18% without me having any input. I also paid cash and got given back less than what I was supposed to.

Went to see Jim Florentine. I left smiling and in a great mood. He was funny !!!

The club deals with super funny standup comedians. The place might be a bit confusing to reach as it is inside Holiday Inn Hotel but parking space is enormous, staff is super nice and the atmosphere is good.

Wonderful ,fun ,great staff and hilarious! Will be back! They have great Comedy coming in October!!!!

Small venue, tight seating, horrible views of the tiny stage

First time at this place and was worth every penny. Took my friend for her birthday. We couldnt not stop laughin.. Im still laughin..

Venue not great... Obviously comedians vary. Mine not so good.. Surprisingly the service was decent and attentive..

Decent & fresh food with tasty drinks with great laughs at a reasonable price , used to go there years ago & it its even better now.

Had a great time. Comedians were funny and the food was great. Definitely coming back

Ive never left with dry eyes! Stand up comedy is the best medicine!

Nice intimate setting. Funny shows and great headliners.

Love this place. If you want to have a great fun night out I recommend this place 100%.

Saw Bob Nelson tonight at Bananas after dinner. Dinner was good, Bob Nelson was very funny. Was a good night out

Nice seating, plenty of parking, nice for laughs..

Always a great time! Old conference room, but talent and service make up for dated environment.

Small place but the staff are very nice and the comedians are pretty good!

I come here at least 3 times a year they have the best comedians!!

This is a hotel conference room with comedians standing on crates. The comedy was good though.

I saw Josh Wolf here which was so awesome! But the ambience was that of an AMWAY meeting!

Saw Adam Ferrara there, very good show and very nice hotel. Great time

Great place to come to to have a good laugh and the food and drinks are a bonus and not pricey at all!

Little tight on the seating and rude spectators arent properly dealt with. Great comedians though

Great place. Good food and drinks and awesome entertainment decently price too.

I was there last night 2/14/15...Great comics, great food...good times

Love having a great comedy club in Bergen County. Such a fun night out.

Awesome comedians, tickets are reasonably priced & makes a great date night

Nice place. Saw Anthony Rodia Comedy show. He is a rising Star ⭐

Very well run. Organized. Staff was courteous

Funny business and drinks in a hotel its good.

Fun

Alot of fun show great, seating could be more comfortable

Great Comedy restaurant. Enjoy Standup Comedians in a relaxed atmosphere

It was good and the show was alot of fun.

I had to wait in line to be seated, even tough I bought my ticket ahead of time! Ridiculous!

5.00 a bottle of Pure life water that is outrageous

Excellent comedians. Wait staff needs a bit more training.

Their booked talent is good, but their food and drinks are way over priced and are just not very good.

Had a great time as Date night with my wife

Great venue. No bad seats.

Great time laughing with Pete Lee!

Bananas Comedy Club has always been a great place to see comics and meet.

Fun night out if you enjoy comedy

We always have a great time at Bananas. Godfrey was hilarious

We had a great time

Great acts. Set up of tables could be a little better.

Horribly setup room just like the previous location. Not worth it

Some great shows but lacking atmosphere

Great show and Ribs of laughs

Show with Goumba Johnny & Anthony Rodia was funny as hell!

Bananas is not at the Holiday Inn anymore it has moved down the road

Excellant show tonight. We always have a great time.

I would not recommend this place, they sit you like sardines, service is crappy and to top it off charge you 18%gratuity for four people, never going back

Great place to laugh. The comedians were hilarious.

Had a great date night here. Would recommend.

Small quaint place. Oddly small tables but cool spot.

I gave this a 1 because it was in the motel we were staying at, but I never went to it.

Mitch Fatel and his racism will be the reason that this club gets shut down.

Great night out. Fellows take your wife on a date.

Comedians were Hilarious food was great!

Food was good! Comedian was Hilarious!

Nice intimate space.. I like it

Service wasnt good, very unorganized .

Never disapponted. The hot wings are the best.

Food was of poor Quality...Show was great

Not the prettiest comedy club, but the comedy was a riot!

I got 2 waters and it cost me 12 dollars thats disgusting

Great spot. Show that night was the best

Fun comedians. Good selection for nj.

Love the headliners , like Vic DiBitteto

It was a good experience. Had some good laughs.

Comics are good. Food was ehh..

Great comedy and awesome owners 🎭

Good seating close to stage

Great show and terrific service.

🤣🤣🤣🤣. They book Funny comedians .

Great. Bring back Kevin Brennan!

Awesome talent. Had a grest time