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.
ArticleMASA Restaurant: Authentic Italian Cuisine in Historic Casco Viejo
MASA is an authentic Italian restaurant located at Plaza Santa Ana in Casco Viejo, offering traditional handmade pizza, pasta, and bread prepared fresh daily, with average meal costs of $15-25 per person in Panama's UNESCO World Heritage district.
ArticleLumière Restaurant: Premier French Fine Dining in Casco Viejo's Historic Heart
Lumière Restaurant is Panama's premier French dining destination located in UNESCO World Heritage Casco Viejo, featuring authentic French cuisine, handcrafted chandeliers, and multiple dining experiences including rooftop and romantic plaza seating within Hotel Villa Palma.
ArticleLazotea Restaurant & Rooftop: Casco Viejo's Premier Dining Destination with Chef Jorge Rausch
Lazotea Restaurant & Rooftop in Casco Viejo features Chef Jorge Rausch's innovative Latin fusion cuisine with panoramic Panama City views from its poolside terrace, making it Panama's premier rooftop dining destination with signature dishes like Lobster Tacos al Pastor and craft cocktails by mixologist Richard Villareal.
ArticleFeeling Restaurant: Premier Italian Dining Experience in Casco Viejo's Plaza Simón Bolívar
Feeling Restaurant in Casco Viejo offers authentic Sicilian pizza and Italian fusion cuisine with prime outdoor seating facing Plaza Simón Bolívar in Panama City's UNESCO World Heritage district, making it a premier dining destination for expatriates and tourists.
ArticleEnkai: Panama's Premier Japanese-Peruvian Nikkei Restaurant in Historic Casco Viejo
Enkai is Panama's first authentic Japanese-Peruvian Nikkei restaurant located in UNESCO World Heritage site Casco Viejo, featuring Chef Masaki Uyema's fusion cuisine with fresh local seafood and representing one of fewer than 200 authentic Nikkei establishments worldwide outside Peru and Japan.
ArticleCasablanca Restaurant: 18 Years of Comfort Food Excellence in Panama City's Historic Heart
Casablanca Restaurant has operated for 18 years as a cornerstone of Panama City's Casco Viejo dining scene, specializing in comfort food and international cuisine while facing historic Plaza Bolívar in the UNESCO World Heritage district.
ArticleDiva Lounge Panama: Elevating San Francisco's Fine Dining Scene
Diva Lounge Panama is an upscale restaurant in San Francisco neighborhood offering international tapas with Panamanian influences by Chef Javier Espino, featuring VIP rooms, terrace dining, and signature cocktails designed for sophisticated evening entertainment.
ArticleCasa Naranja Restaurant: Chitré's Premier Fusion Dining Experience in Panama's Azuero Peninsula
Casa Naranja is Chitré's premier fusion restaurant in Panama's Azuero Peninsula, offering innovative cuisine that combines international techniques with locally-sourced Panamanian ingredients at affordable prices averaging $12-18 per entrée.
Mr. Foodie PTY: Special Episode–DoPanama.com “What's Your Favorite FLAVOR in Casco Viejo” Vote Now
Mr. Foodie PTY: Special Episode – DoPanama.com “What's Your Favorite FLAVOR in Casco Viejo” ... Vote Now ... Do You Want ...
ArticleCosmic Crab Café: The Ultimate Overwater Dining Experience in Bocas del Toro
Cosmic Crab Café on Isla Carenero is the only restaurant in Bocas del Toro serving lionfish, combining exceptional overwater dining with marine conservation efforts in a region attracting over 200,000 annual visitors.
ArticleChombo Williams: Panama City's Premier Low & Slow BBQ Destination in Los Angeles Neighborhood
Chombo Williams is Panama City's most acclaimed Low & Slow Barbecue restaurant, located in Los Angeles neighborhood and featuring traditional Nance wood smoking techniques with 16-hour brisket preparation and expert Pitmasters led by Chef Alonso Williams.
ArticleLa Casa Corazón: Panama's Premier Overwater Boutique Hotel in Bocas del Toro
La Casa Corazón is Panama's premier overwater hotel with 12 rooms built on wooden pilings in Bocas del Toro, featuring French-Caribbean cuisine and direct ocean access, located 2.5 hours by flight from Panama City.