Question about Feinstein's

If I remember correctly, premium seating means that you get a perfect front view of the stage. General Admission means that you are seated on the sides of the stage.

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That is the question of the century...and Feinsteins will have no answer for you. As in many previous posts about Feinsteins, I despise it. I have paid for premium seating and sat in the back with half of our party seated with their backs facing the stage. Then people paying at the door are seated closer. I have paid the cheaper price and sat front and center.

Feinsteins is an over-priced joke. I avoid it like the plague unless necessity dictates I go due to a rare performance.

Oh and if you call the restaurant to clarify, you will get no assurances or answers. Their customer service is NILL!

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GatorNY, very nice posting, indeed! I've been to Feinstein's many, many times and have yet to experience the "terrible service" and all the nonsense that people constantly post about.

For the people who think it's expensive, you gotta look at the "big picture." You're getting all dressed up to see one of your favorite performers, in one of NYC's finest clubs, with your friends. It's an event. The bottom line is.....it's a business. They are open to make money. The artist has to be paid as do their musicians, and the room has to make money selling food. Is the food overpriced - probably? What difference does it make? It's the entire experience that you're paying for.

Life is filled with choices. If people still think it's expensive, then don't go. What good does it do to constantly complain about something that you have no control over?

Updated On: 3/26/09 at 01:11 PM

I would advise you to just buy the general admission tickets and show up as early as possible. It seems the earlier you get there, the better seats you get. I bought premium seats and was seated at a table with others who purchased general admission. Save your money for the food and cocktails!

I never told anyone to shut up. What I said was to keep their mouth shut. You bring up a good point, absolutely!

BettyBoy, that is a very good point indeed. When a show runs late and time is so important to get the 2nd show ready....cleaning/clearing tables, getting the 2nd show patrons in, taking orders, etc... That can certainly be very trying.

You can get in if you are under 21 and the times I've been there I've spent about $60 bucks on food and drinks.

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gene kelly, the tickets have ranged from 85-110 for the people I have seen, and the food minimums were from 35-45 per person. if you order a drink and an appetizer you will hit the minimum. i hope you have a great time.

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