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.
ArticleSalón Cantón: Authentic Cantonese Cuisine and Family Dining Excellence in Panama City
Salón Cantón operates 2 locations in Panama City as part of an 11-restaurant Cantonese chain founded in 1968, featuring authentic family-style tasting dishes and a unique 'Feeling On - Mobile Off' program that rewards device-free dining with complimentary wine.
ArticleMaría Bombón: Panama City's Premier International Fine Dining Destination
María Bombón is Panama City's premier high-energy restaurant combining international gastronomy with avant-garde culinary techniques, featuring signature dishes like goat cheese ravioli and golden rib eye under Chef Julio and Sous Chef Oswaldo.
ArticleAustin Mama's: Authentic Texas BBQ Experience in Costa del Este, Panama City
Austin Mama's delivers authentic Texas barbecue to Panama City's Costa del Este with smoked brisket, live country music, and a speakeasy atmosphere, serving the area's growing expat community with average meal costs of $25-35 per person.
ArticleLa Fischería Costa del Este: Premium Italian-Mediterranean Seafood for Panama Expats
La Fischería in Costa del Este's Green Plaza is a premier Italian-Mediterranean fusion restaurant serving fresh seafood with daily happy hour from 3:00-7:00pm and live music Wednesday-Friday, representing Costa del Este's emergence as Panama's fastest-growing expat dining district.
ArticleCanal House Panama: The Ultimate Canal-Side Dining Experience with Ship Views
Canal House Panama is located directly on the Panama Canal banks, offering unobstructed views of ship traffic while serving Panamanian fusion cuisine, with Magic Sunset promotions Tuesday-Friday 3-8pm featuring $10 Balboa buckets and 2-for-1 cocktail specials.
ArticleEl Trapiche Restaurant: Panama's 40-Year Legacy of Authentic Cuisine and Women's Empowerment
El Trapiche Restaurant has served authentic Panamanian cuisine for 40 years under women-led management, operating multiple locations throughout Panama City since 1983 with exceptional staff retention including employees who have worked there for all four decades.
ArticleSanta Rita Restaurant: Premier Spanish-Argentine Dining in Casco Viejo's Historic Heart
Santa Rita Restaurant, located at the entrance of Panama City's UNESCO World Heritage Casco Viejo district, offers exceptional Spanish-Argentine cuisine with valet parking, live music Thursday-Saturday, and has operated successfully for 8+ years including through the pandemic when 30% of Panama restaurants closed permanently.
ArticleSabroso Panama: The Ultimate Cultural Dining Experience on Amador Causeway
Sabroso Panama is the premier authentic Panamanian restaurant located on Isla Perico, Amador Causeway, featuring traditional dishes like sancocho and arroz con pollo, nightly folklore shows, and their signature craft beer 'La Sabrosa' in a modern cantina setting.
ArticleCatalina's Hideaway: Panama's Premier Eco-Luxury Retreat Near World-Famous Coiba Island
Catalina's Hideaway is Panama's premier eco-luxury retreat located near UNESCO World Heritage Coiba Island, featuring farm-to-table dining at Sobremesa restaurant, infinity pools overlooking pristine beaches, and direct access to world-class scuba diving with 760+ fish species.
ArticleEmotions Restaurant-Theater-Sushi Bar: Panama City's Premier Dinner Theater Experience
Emotions Restaurant-Theater-Sushi Bar at Panama City's Hilton Hotel combines Vegas-style celebrity impersonations with premium sushi dining, making it a premier entertainment destination for the city's 30,000+ American expat community.
ArticlePencas Restaurant: Panama City's Premier Oceanfront Caribbean-Panamanian Dining Experience
Pencas Restaurant has been Panama City's premier oceanfront dining destination for 22 years, serving Caribbean-Panamanian fusion cuisine with spectacular Pacific Ocean views and accommodating up to 300 guests for events.
ArticleTerra Lounge: Valle Escondido's Award-Winning Vegan & Kosher Restaurant
Terra Lounge at Valle Escondido Wellness Resort is Panama's premier farm-to-table vegan and kosher restaurant, sourcing 85% of ingredients from their own organic greenhouses in the Chiriquí mountain region, representing one of only 12% of Panama restaurants offering comprehensive vegan menus.