COMEDY OAKLAND, winner of "Best Place for Comedy" - East Bay Express Readers Poll, features up-and-coming comedians alongside industry pros. Our comedians have featured on TV, radio, comedy festivals, late night talk shows, won competitions, and have performed on every habitable continent!

Comedy Oakland is located inside Spice Monkey Restaurant and Bar, upstairs in the loft. Spice Monkey features casual dining with globally inspired comfort food, local craft beer and uniquely designed cocktails.

Comedy Oakland was founded in May 2009 by comedian Samson Koletkar (aka Mahatma Moses). He was recently named "10 Best Indian-Origin Comedians of the Last Decade" by BookMyShow. SF Chronicle featured Comedy Oakland & Samson Koletkar in a full page article "India-born stand-up builds comedy utopia in Oakland"

We have no drink minimums, no transaction fees, no tolls, and no parking headaches. Just great food and comedy!