Sebastian Maniscalco brings two weekend runs to Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas in 2026: August 7 and 8 (Friday and Saturday), then back again October 9 and 10 (Friday and Saturday), with 7pm and 9:30pm shows each night. The Italian-American stand-up behind "Aren't You Embarrassed?" and a run of Netflix specials draws a crowd that skews 30 to 55, plans the whole evening, and shows up ready to make a night of it. The Wynn's intimate 2,000-seat Encore Theater on a Friday or Saturday is exactly the room that rewards a crowd that maps out dinner first. Rock N' Potato sits at Showcase Mall, 3785 S Las Vegas Blvd, Suite 207, approximately 0.7 miles south of Encore Theater. Counter service, no reservation needed, open until 1:00am on both Friday and Saturday nights.
There is a layer to eating well before this particular show. Maniscalco built a chunk of his act on food, family, and how people behave around a table, and a sit-down dinner that turns into a production is its own running joke for his audience. Rock N' Potato is the opposite of that: a rock-and-roll food court restaurant with loaded baked potatoes, birria, fried chicken, lobster rolls, wings, and comfort food, no host stand, no theater, no resort markup. The menu names every potato after a rock legend, the prices are honest, and the service is fast. Whether you flew in for the run or you are a Las Vegas local who catches the right comedians at the Wynn, this is the pre-show stop that gets you there fed and on schedule.
Pre-show timing: 7pm and 9:30pm shows, eat on your own clock
Encore Theater is a premium, ticketed venue inside Wynn Las Vegas, and Maniscalco runs two sets a night: 7pm and 9:30pm. That double-show format makes the dinner timing a real decision. Counter service at Rock N' Potato simplifies it. Walk up, order, the food arrives fast, and you leave exactly when you want to, whether you are aiming for the early set or the late one.
Take a rideshare from the front of Showcase Mall north to Wynn Las Vegas, about 10 to 12 minutes. Or walk north along Las Vegas Blvd, about 12 to 15 minutes on the Strip. For the 7pm set, plan to be at the counter by 5:30pm or 6:00pm, eat without rushing, and you arrive at the Wynn with time to find your seat. For the 9:30pm set, you have the whole evening to ease into dinner. Both runs are Friday and Saturday shows (August 7 and 8, and October 9 and 10), and Rock N' Potato is open until 1:00am on both nights, which covers pre-show dinner and post-show late night across the full schedule.
What to order before the Sebastian Maniscalco show
Fleetwood MacDaddy $35.95
The occasion-worthy order for a celebrated night at the Wynn. Named for a rock legend, built at the same scale: the flagship fully loaded baked potato at its most indulgent, $35.95. A Maniscalco show at Encore Theater is the kind of evening worth planning around, and the Fleetwood MacDaddy matches that energy. Share it or own it, but order it when the night calls for it.
Fleetwood Mac $20.95
The mid-size version of the same rock-legend order, $20.95. For the group member who wants a serious loaded potato without going all the way to the MacDaddy. The portion is substantial enough to carry you through both sets if you are staying for the night, and the name fits the tone of a show built around one of the sharpest comedians working, performing in an intimate 2,000-seat setting.
Birria King $16.95
Slow-braised Angus beef birria on a toasted brioche bun with Monterey Jack and a consomme dip, $16.95. Bold, deeply flavored, and satisfying as a standalone handheld meal. The pick for anyone in the group who wants something beyond the potato route before a Friday or Saturday night at Encore Theater. For a crowd that knows Maniscalco's material about food, this is the order that needs no explanation.
Birria Tacos $10.95
Braised beef birria in corn tortillas, with a consomme on the side for dipping, $10.95. The fast, filling order to reach for before the 7pm set when the clock is tighter. A full plate, on the table quickly, and easy to finish before heading north to the Wynn. The consomme is what separates good birria from the real thing.
See every option on the full menu before show night.
Post-show: the counter is still open
Both Maniscalco runs land on a Friday and Saturday (August 7 and 8, and October 9 and 10). Rock N' Potato is open until 1:00am on both nights. When the 9:30pm set wraps and you walk back down Las Vegas Blvd, or step into a rideshare heading south, the counter is still running. No reservation, no wait to be seated, same counter service at 11:30pm as at 6:00pm. The Showcase Mall location on Las Vegas Blvd is the natural final stop of the evening before heading back to your hotel.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Rock N' Potato from Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas?
Rock N' Potato is approximately 0.7 miles south of Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas. It sits on the second floor of Showcase Mall at Suite 207, 3785 S Las Vegas Blvd. Walking north along Las Vegas Blvd takes about 12 to 15 minutes, or take a 10 to 12 minute rideshare. Rideshare pickup is at the front of Showcase Mall on Las Vegas Blvd. Take the escalator up from street level next to M&M World. Suite 207 is on the second floor.
Is Rock N' Potato open before and after a Sebastian Maniscalco show at Wynn Las Vegas?
Yes. Both Maniscalco runs are Friday and Saturday shows (August 7 and 8, and October 9 and 10, 2026), and Rock N' Potato is open until 1:00am on Fridays and Saturdays. With 7pm and 9:30pm sets each night, an early pre-show dinner and post-show late night are both covered. No reservation needed; counter service only. Rated 4.8 stars on Google and 4.9 on TripAdvisor.
What should I order at Rock N' Potato before a Sebastian Maniscalco show at Encore Theater?
The Fleetwood MacDaddy ($35.95) is the full-occasion pick for a celebrated night at the Wynn. The Fleetwood Mac ($20.95) is the mid-size version for the same quality at a lower price. The Birria King ($16.95) is the slow-braised handheld for anyone who wants something beyond the potato. The Birria Tacos ($10.95) are the fast pick before the 7pm set. Counter service means you order, eat, and are on your way to the Wynn in 20 to 30 minutes.
Find Rock N' Potato
Rock N' Potato at Showcase Mall
Suite 207, 3785 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Take the escalator up from Las Vegas Blvd, next to M&M World. The food court is on the second floor. Suite 207. Approximately 0.7 miles south of Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on the Strip.
Hours on show days (August 7 and 8, and October 9 and 10, 2026): Open 8:00am to 1:00am, Friday and Saturday. Pre-show and post-show both covered.
Phone: (725) 205-3293
Rating: 4.8 stars on Google, 4.9 on TripAdvisor, Yelp Top 100 #23 in the US (2026).
The short version
Food near Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas for Sebastian Maniscalco 2026: Rock N' Potato at Showcase Mall is 0.7 miles south on Las Vegas Blvd. Two weekend runs, both Friday and Saturday (August 7 and 8, and October 9 and 10), with 7pm and 9:30pm shows each night. Pre-show counter service before the early set, post-show late night with the counter open until 1:00am on both nights. Fleetwood MacDaddy ($35.95) for the big-night order, Fleetwood Mac ($20.95) for the same rock-legend name at a lower price, Birria King ($16.95) for the handheld, Birria Tacos ($10.95) for the fast pick. No reservation, no wait, 4.8 stars on Google. For the full venue picture and all Encore Theater shows, see the food near Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas guide.
Plan your order before show night.
Rock N' Potato is not affiliated with Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas, Sebastian Maniscalco, or any scheduled events. Event details are subject to change; confirm at official sources.