Sinatra Tribute. Concert & dinner.

Frank Sinatra’s best-known songs provide the evening’s main course, but the setting gives the show its character. At Art Restaurant Mánes, you begin with a welcome drink and a three-course dinner, then settle in for live music in a functionalist building beside the river. The combination of dinner, art, architecture, and song makes this more than a standard concert.

I especially like the carefully chosen set list, which moves from Fly Me to the Moon and I’ve Got You Under My Skin to New York, New York and My Way. I also like the polished dinner menu, created by chef Jaroslav Zahálka, with pea cream soup, beef Bourguignon, and sweet mini dumplings. The main thing to consider is timing: one French customer found the meal a little rushed, and one German diner found parts of it not warm enough.

Key points to know

• Dinner comes first: You eat the three-course meal before the music begins.
• The concert lasts beyond a short cabaret set: The program includes 17 songs, with an intermission.
• Mánes adds real atmosphere: The Art Restaurant is beside the river and part of a famous functionalist cultural complex.
• The menu is more ambitious than basic event catering: Expect pea cream soup, beef Bourguignon, and a plated dessert.
• Creative formal clothing fits the room: Sportswear is not allowed.
• The $93 price covers the core evening: Your welcome drink, dinner, and concert are included, while extra drinks cost more.

An evening built around Sinatra’s best songs

This experience works because it keeps the plan simple. You arrive at Mánes, have a drink, eat dinner, and then listen to a full concert. You do not need to arrange a separate restaurant booking or figure out how to fill the hours before a night performance.

The music takes its cue from Sinatra’s broad career. The program includes familiar standards, film songs, romantic numbers, and big closing favorites. You will hear Fly Me to the Moon, From Here to Eternity, You Only Live Twice, I’ve Got a Kick Out of You, and One for My Baby in the opening part of the concert.

After the break, the mood shifts between easy listening and show-stopping material. Come Fly with Me, New York, New York, Witchcraft, Strangers in the Night, My Way, and Something Stupid give the second half a strong popular appeal.

You do not need to be a dedicated Sinatra fan to recognize much of this music. That helps if you are choosing the evening for a mixed group. One person can come for the old-school crooner style, while another may be more interested in the live musicians, the dinner, or the unusual venue.

Starting with dinner at Art Restaurant Mánes

Your evening begins with a signature three-course dinner. This is not a buffet or a quick snack before the performance. The meal is prepared by chef Jaroslav Zahálka, and the menu has a distinctly modern Central European feel.

The first course is pea cream served with butter croutons, fava beans, basil crème fraîche, watercress oil, and afila sprouts. The toppings give a simple soup several textures and flavors. If you like carefully finished dishes, this opening course sets the tone better than a plain bowl of soup would.

The main course is beef Bourguignon in red wine gravy, served with fried oyster mushrooms, onions, and potato and celery purée. This is the most substantial part of the meal, with familiar slow-cooked beef paired with a smoother vegetable side. The dish should appeal to you if you want something hearty before sitting through a concert.

Dessert is made of sweet mini dumplings with vanilla custard. It is a small, traditional-leaning finish rather than a large pastry course. The entire menu feels suited to an evening out, not a hurried theater concession stand.

A children’s main course is available: chicken schnitzel with potato purée. If you need a different main course for dietary or personal reasons, you must request the alternative at least 48 hours before the concert. That deadline matters. Do not wait until you arrive and expect the kitchen to change the dish on the spot.

The meal is one of the strongest reasons to choose this package instead of buying a concert ticket alone. Still, you should keep the schedule in mind. The total activity lasts 140 minutes, and the meal is followed by the concert, so dinner is organized around the performance timetable. One piece of practical feedback is worth noting: the food was described as delicious, but one diner found some of it insufficiently warm, while another found the meal a little fast. If you enjoy a long, leisurely dinner, this may feel more like a well-planned pre-concert meal.

Why the Mánes setting matters

Art Restaurant Mánes brings more to the evening than a dining room with a stage. The complex combines culture, art, and food, and the building is known for its functionalist architecture. The famous Mánes Gallery is part of the same cultural setting.

The restaurant is also right beside the river. That gives you a more memorable backdrop than a generic event hall, especially if your table or arrival point offers a clear view. You are buying an evening in a recognizable art venue, not simply a meal in an anonymous room.

I like this kind of setting for a tribute concert because Sinatra’s music depends on mood. A piano, formal clothes, polished tables, and a historic cultural venue fit the material better than casual entertainment would. The room helps the concert feel like a night out.

The exact meeting point can vary by the option you book, so check your confirmation carefully. The information provided does not specify a single fixed meeting location for every booking. That is a small detail, but it is worth checking before you set out.

The concert set list, from Fly Me to the Moon to My Way

The first half opens with Fly Me to the Moon, one of Sinatra’s signature songs and a good way to set an upbeat tone. The program then moves through From Here to Eternity and You Only Live Twice, connecting the performance to Sinatra’s film work as well as his recording career.

Cole Porter appears several times, with I’ve Got a Kick Out of You and I’ve Got You Under My Skin. These songs give the musicians room to work with swing, phrasing, and a more polished big-band feel.

The quieter center of the opening half includes The Man I Love, One for My Baby, and I’ve Got a Crush on You. If you prefer Sinatra’s intimate, late-night style, these selections may be the part you value most.

There is an intermission before the second half. That break helps the program feel like a full concert rather than a short restaurant performance. It also gives you a natural pause after dinner and before the closing run of familiar songs.

The second half begins with Love’s Been Good to Me and Bang Bang, then builds through Come Fly with Me and New York, New York. I’ve Got Rhythm adds a faster Gershwin number, while Witchcraft and Strangers in the Night return to the smoother romantic style.

The closing songs are My Way and Something Stupid. These are crowd-friendly choices, and they give the evening a recognizable finish. The listed program includes the writers of each song, which is useful if you want to understand the repertoire beyond Sinatra himself. Many of these songs were written by composers such as Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Sammy Cahn, and Van Heusen, then became closely linked with Sinatra through his recordings and performances.

The music is the heart of the experience, but the package is not designed as a scholarly lecture on Sinatra. You should book it for live performance, atmosphere, and familiar songs, not for detailed commentary about the singer’s life or the history of every composition.

What the price includes at $93

At $93 per person, the package includes three clear elements: a welcome drink, the signature three-course dinner, and the concert. Extra drinks are not included, but you can order them at the venue.

I see the price as reasonable if you want a complete evening rather than music alone. A separate restaurant meal, a concert ticket, and a drink can quickly approach the same total, especially in a central cultural venue. Here, the dinner and performance are arranged as one experience, which saves you the trouble of coordinating two bookings.

The value depends on how much you care about the setting and meal. If your only goal is to hear Sinatra songs as cheaply as possible, a dinner-and-concert package may not be your best choice. If you want an occasion for a couple, a small celebration, or a polished night out, the combination makes more sense.

The small-group option is another plus for people who dislike large organized outings. The available information does not promise a fixed group size for every booking, so check the option details before paying. The host or greeter speaks English, and the activity language is English.

Dress for a creative formal night

Sportswear is not allowed, and creative formal clothing is recommended. That does not mean you need a tuxedo or evening gown. It means you should dress with some care and use the setting as a guide.

A jacket, smart trousers, a dress, or another polished outfit would fit the mood better than athletic shoes and gym clothes. The suggestion to mix formal pieces with something personal keeps the evening from feeling stiff. You are going to an art restaurant and concert, not a business meeting.

The dress code also affects the feel of the room. A concert built around Sinatra, a piano, and a formal meal benefits when people make a little effort. If you prefer very casual nights out, this may feel more dressed-up than expected.

Who will enjoy this experience most

I would recommend the evening to couples looking for a date-night activity with a clear beginning and end. The dinner gives you time to talk, while the concert supplies the main event. The riverside location and art setting make it more memorable than an ordinary meal.

It also suits small groups of friends, especially if your tastes are not identical. Sinatra’s best-known songs are easy to recognize, and the dinner gives non-music fans another reason to enjoy the booking.

Families can consider it too, since a children’s main course of chicken schnitzel with potato purée is available. The program is still a formal concert, so you should decide if the 140-minute schedule and dress expectations fit your child.

This is less suitable if you want a very long dinner, an informal atmosphere, or a performance built around modern pop. The music is firmly rooted in Sinatra’s catalog and related standards. You will get the most from it if songs such as My Way, New York, New York, and Fly Me to the Moon already appeal to you.

Wheelchair access is available. The host or greeter speaks English, and free cancellation is offered up to 24 hours before the start for a full refund. You can also reserve now and pay later, which helps if your schedule is still changing.

A few practical cautions before booking

Check the starting time and meeting point for your selected option. The total duration is 140 minutes, but the exact start time depends on availability.

If you need a substitute main course, request it at least 48 hours ahead. This is especially important for dietary needs, since the stated alternative arrangement is not a same-day promise.

Plan to eat before the concert rather than after it. The meal comes first, followed by the music. If your evening plans depend on a late dinner afterward, allow extra time beyond the stated activity length.

Bring a little flexibility about the pace of service. The meal is part of an organized performance schedule, and one diner found it rushed. Another found some food not warm enough, though the overall meal was still considered good. That is not a reason to avoid the experience, but it is a reason not to expect a slow restaurant evening.

Extra drinks are available for purchase at the venue. Since they are not included, budget for them separately if wine, beer, or another drink matters to your evening.

Should you book the Sinatra Tribute?

I would book this if you want a complete cultural night, not just a concert. The $93 price covers a welcome drink, a thoughtful three-course dinner, and a 17-song performance in a riverside art venue. The strongest parts are the familiar set list, the talented musicians, and the setting at Mánes.

I would hesitate only if you dislike formal clothing, prefer a slow dinner, or are looking for a low-cost music-only event. For everyone else, this is a tidy, well-shaped evening with enough substance to feel like a special occasion and enough familiar music to keep the mood easy.

FAQ

How long does the Sinatra Tribute experience last?

The experience lasts 140 minutes. The three-course dinner takes place first, followed by the concert and an intermission.

What is included in the $93 price?

The price includes a welcome drink, a signature three-course dinner, and the concert. Extra drinks can be ordered at the venue but are not included.

What food is served?

The menu includes pea cream soup with butter croutons and seasonal garnishes, beef Bourguignon in red wine gravy with fried oyster mushrooms, onions, and potato and celery purée, followed by sweet mini dumplings with vanilla custard.

Is there a children’s meal?

Yes. A children’s main course of chicken schnitzel with potato purée is available.

Can I request a different main course?

Yes, but you must request the alternative at least 48 hours before the concert begins.

What should I wear?

Creative formal clothing is recommended, and sportswear is not allowed. Extra drinks are available to purchase, and the host or greeter speaks English.