Wynn's Italian tribute to Frank Sinatra, run by Theo Schoenegger since 2008 — book it on OpenTable to impress a client.
The Reservation Problem at Sinatra
A tribute restaurant is usually a warning, not a recommendation. Sinatra is the exception. The Italian cooking at Sinatra, ranked #51 in Las Vegas, is the real article, and the Frank Sinatra memorabilia is the dressing, not the meal. That order of priorities is why the room is worth a reservation rather than a photo.
Sinatra opened in 2008 when the Encore did, and chef Theo Schoenegger — who cooked for the original Sinatra restaurant in New York — has anchored the kitchen since. It sits inside Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, 3131 Las Vegas Boulevard South, next to the Tower Suites entrance. None of this makes the table impossible. It makes it a question of which night you pick.
How to Book Sinatra
Sinatra takes reservations on OpenTable and directly through the Wynn Las Vegas dining site, with a phone line at (702) 770-5320. There is no thirty-day release scramble; tables surface on a rolling basis and a normal weeknight is gettable a week out. Hours run 5:00 to 9:30pm Sunday through Thursday and 5:00 to 10:00pm Friday and Saturday.
The nights that vanish are predictable: championship fight weekends, New Year's, and the CES and EDC weeks, when the entire Strip books out. For those, reserve as far ahead as the calendar allows and lean on the Wynn concierge if you are a resort guest — in-house guests get priority the public window does not show. When you book, request the patio: the open-air tables over the Encore esplanade are the seats the room is photographed for.
What You Eat
Order the Ossobuco “My Way,” braised veal shank over saffron risotto Milanese with gremolata. It is the signature and the dish that justifies the name on the door. The spaghetti and clams and the bone-in rib chop are the other safe bets. Entrees run roughly $38 to $56, so plan on $110 to $185 a head for food before the wine list, which is built for an expense account.
The Smart Play
Book a Tuesday or Wednesday and you will have the room and the patio without a fight. Save the advance booking and the concierge call for fight weekends and convention weeks. Sinatra works best as a client dinner or a celebration where the setting does half the talking; the dress code is business casual and children under five are not seated. For a quieter, more intimate evening, it is the wrong choice on the Strip.
If Sinatra is full, the Wynn-Encore complex holds strong alternatives in Costa di Mare and, across the Strip's serious-dining tier, Bazaar Meat by José Andrés — both regulars on the hardest Las Vegas reservations list.
Not for a quiet, intimate dinner. Sinatra is a large gilded Strip dining room built for occasions, and the prized patio sits over the Encore esplanade, not a private corner.
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- When it is sold out: inside the grey market for restaurant reservations.
- Nearby tables: Costa di Mare and Bazaar Meat by José Andrés.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How hard is it to book Sinatra at Encore?
Not hard on a normal week. Sinatra takes reservations on OpenTable and through Wynn directly with no timed release, so a weeknight is usually gettable about a week out. The genuinely tough dates are championship fight weekends, New Year's, and the CES and EDC convention weeks, when the whole Strip sells out and you should book as far ahead as the calendar opens.
How far in advance should I book Sinatra?
For a Tuesday or Wednesday, a week is plenty and the patio is realistic. For a Friday or Saturday, give it two to three weeks. For fight weekends or major conventions, book the moment your dates are set and, if you are staying at Wynn or Encore, use the concierge, since in-house guests get reservation priority the public OpenTable window does not display.
What is the dress code at Sinatra?
Business casual. Collared shirts, blazers, and dresses are the norm; jackets are welcome but not required. Avoid shorts, athletic wear, and beach attire, which the room will turn away. Children under five are not seated, so this is an adults' dinner by design. The patio is slightly more relaxed than the main dining room but the same standard applies.
How much does Sinatra cost?
Plan on $110 to $185 per person for food before wine. Pastas and antipasti sit lower, while the Ossobuco My Way and the bone-in rib chop anchor the top of the menu in the $50s. The wine list is built for an expense account and will move the total quickly. It is a la carte, not a tasting menu, so a lighter two-course dinner is possible.
What should I order at Sinatra?
The Ossobuco My Way — braised veal shank, saffron risotto Milanese, gremolata — is the signature and the reason to come. Add the spaghetti and clams or the bone-in rib chop, both reliable. Save room for a classic Italian dessert. If you want the full effect, request a patio table when you book; it is the seat the restaurant is known for.