Dining & Food
The definitive guide to Panama's restaurant scene, from Panama City's world-class fine dining to hidden gems in Boquete and Bocas del Toro. Restaurant reviews, chef interviews, food tours, and culinary guides covering international cuisine, seafood, steakhouses, rooftop bars, and the vibrant street food culture. Featuring the Mr. Foodie PTY series and insider recommendations from people who eat here every day.
ArticleElement Bar & Restaurant: Panama's Premier Steampunk Cocktail Experience in Historic Casco Viejo
Element Bar & Restaurant in Panama City's historic Casco Viejo district offers Panama's most immersive steampunk-themed cocktail experience, featuring custom drinks by The Alchemist using exotic ingredients and Jules Verne-inspired décor that creates a submarine-like dining atmosphere.
ArticleAneth Vergara Herrera: Empowering Female Entrepreneurship Through Panama's Gourmet Food Scene
Aneth Vergara Herrera is a Panamanian businesswoman who co-operates Gary Ceviches Gourmet in Panama City and focuses on empowering women entrepreneurs through financial independence and innovative business approaches.
ArticleCoffee Max Paitilla: Where Premium Italian Coffee Meets International Cuisine in Panama City
Coffee Max in Panama City's Paitilla district serves authentic Italian Illy coffee and gourmet international cuisine, becoming a popular expat gathering spot with over 60% repeat customers and meals averaging $12-18 per person.
ArticleChivita Food House: Marbella's Premier Steakhouse Redefining Panama City's Fine Dining Scene
Chivita Food House in Panama City's Marbella district offers premium steakhouse dining with Chef Felipe Mayorca's signature fusion cuisine, featuring Tomahawk steaks and VIP lounges popular with the city's international community.
ArticleLa Rana Dorada: Panama's Pioneer Craft Brewery in Historic Casco Viejo
La Rana Dorada is Panama's first craft brewery, operating for over 14 years in Casco Viejo's oldest private house, serving as a pioneer in Panama's craft beer culture and a popular gathering place for the country's 25,000+ American expat community.
ArticleCasa Tua San Francisco: Authentic Italian Cuisine in Panama's Expat Dining Hub
Casa Tua in Panama City's San Francisco district offers authentic Italian cuisine by Chef Enrique Fernández, serving over 25,000 North American expats with dishes like Beef Carpaccio and Manchego e Pepe pasta at $35-45 per person.
ArticleLa Selva Panama: The Complete Guide to Panama City's Award-Winning Fine Dining Experience
La Selva Panama is Panama City's premier fine dining restaurant, featuring authentic Panamanian cuisine with Latin fusion, led by Jesús Muñoz, named Best Bartender in Panama, with fine dining costs averaging $85-120 for two people.
ArticleTommasino Restaurant: Where Authentic Italian Heritage Meets Panama City's Culinary Scene
Tommasino Restaurant in Marbella, Panama City, offers the most authentic Italian dining experience in the country, featuring Chef Ferdinando Fontanella's traditional Neapolitan recipes and over 150 imported Italian wines in Panama City's premier dining district.
ArticleLos Tacos de Villa: Panama City's Premier Destination for Authentic Mexican Cuisine
Los Tacos de Villa operates two locations in Panama City (Bellavista and Brisas del Golf), serving authentic Mexican cuisine including Mexico City-style tacos al pastor and Jalisco beef birria, with 70% of ingredients sourced directly from Mexico.
ArticleVista Corona: Experience Panama's Premier Rooftop Dining in UNESCO World Heritage Casco Viejo
Vista Corona is a premier rooftop restaurant located on the 3rd floor of Casa de Oro in Casco Viejo, featuring fusion gastronomy by Panamanian Chef José Aparicio with panoramic views of Panama City's UNESCO World Heritage district.
ArticlePrimitivo: Casco Viejo's Premier Steakhouse Redefining Fine Dining in Panama City
Primitivo stands as Casco Viejo's premier steakhouse, featuring Chef Frank Escalona's signature 50-hour sous vide lamb preparation at 70°C and premium cuts like Tomahawk steaks in Panama City's UNESCO Heritage district.
ArticleNazca 21: Panama City's Premier Peruvian Culinary Experience Across Three Strategic Locations
Nazca 21 operates three authentic Peruvian restaurants across Panama City in Casco Viejo, Costa del Este, and Coronado, serving traditional dishes like ceviche and lomo saltado at affordable prices ($12-18 for main dishes) under Chef Aristóteles Breña Jaime.