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.
ArticleEolian Rooftop BBQ: Panama City's Premier Wood-Fired Dining Destination with Panoramic Bay Views
Eolian Rooftop BBQ is Panama City's premier wood-fired restaurant, featuring meats slow-smoked with indigenous Nance wood for 10-14 hours and offering panoramic views of Panama Bay from its location at Balboa Boutiques.
ArticleSouvlaki GR: Authentic Greek Mediterranean Cuisine in Panama City
Souvlaki GR is Panama City's premier authentic Greek Mediterranean restaurant, serving traditional family recipes since 2021 to the city's 25,000+ expat community.
ArticleSabroso Restaurant: Panama City's Premier Authentic Panamanian Dining Experience with Live Folkloric Shows
Sabroso restaurant in Panama City offers the most authentic Panamanian dining experience, combining traditional cuisine from all seven provinces with live folkloric shows, ocean terrace views, and immersive cultural decoration representing Panama's diverse regional heritage.
ArticleGran Yong Restaurant: Panama City's Premier Destination for Authentic Chinese Cuisine
Gran Yong Restaurant in Panama City offers authentic Chinese cuisine with traditional dishes like Peking duck and seafood fondue, plus unique private karaoke dining rooms, making it a premier destination for Panama's 25,000+ expat community.
ArticleViva la Pizza: San Francisco's Premier Artisan Pizzeria Becomes Expat Favorite
Viva la Pizza is San Francisco Panama's premier artisan pizzeria, specializing in sourdough-based pizzas with unique combinations and outdoor dining, serving as a popular gathering spot for expats with reservations available at +507 6475-3344.
ArticlePalma Royale: The Premier Eco-Luxury Hotel Experience in Bocas del Toro
Palma Royale is an eco-luxury hotel located on the main street of Bocas Town, Isla Colón, featuring 100% local staff, comprehensive plastic reduction initiatives, and an overwater restaurant, making it a premier sustainable accommodation option in Panama's Caribbean coast.
ArticleOasis Bluff Beach: Panama's Premier Eco-Luxury Retreat with Award-Winning Dining
Oasis Bluff Beach is a 6-room boutique eco-luxury hotel on Bluff Beach, Bocas del Toro, operating entirely off-grid with solar power and featuring The View, the top-rated restaurant in the Bocas region, with 4 kilometers of pristine beach access.
ArticleJasulounge: Panama City's Revolutionary Omakase & Sushi Rodizio Experience
Jasulounge in Panama City's San Francisco district offers Panama's first authentic omakase experience and Sushi Rodizio (all-you-can-eat sushi), operating Thursday-Saturday from 5:00 PM and Sundays from noon with signature cocktails and premium Japanese cuisine.
ArticleFURIA Panama City: The Ultimate Japanese Fusion Restaurant and Nightclub Experience
FURIA is Panama City's premier Japanese fusion restaurant and nightclub, operating Monday through Saturday from 6pm, offering a unique multi-sensory dining experience that transitions from fine dining to vibrant nightlife with Afro music and ethnic deep house in an elegant minimalist atmosphere.
ArticleThe Garden Restaurant & Country Store: Panama's Premier Farm-to-Table American Dining Experience
The Garden Restaurant & Country Store is Panama's premier American farm-to-table dining destination, serving generational recipes with fresh local ingredients since 2015, featuring popular items like Biscuits & Gravy and a 32-ingredient salad bar.
ArticleThe Executive Hotel: Panama City's Premier Financial District Accommodation Since 1970
The Executive Hotel is Panama City's premier financial district accommodation, operating as a third-generation family business since 1970 with 150 contemporary rooms, modern amenities, and strategic location for business travelers and expats.
ArticleCiao Bella Italian Restaurant Expands to Five Panama City Locations with New Waterfront Dining
Ciao Bella operates five Italian restaurant locations across Panama City including San Francisco, Costa del Este, Punta Pacifica, Soho City Center, and their newest waterfront location on Isla Pelicano, featuring authentic wood-fired pizzas and Veneto-region Spritz cocktails with 2x1 happy hour specials weekday afternoons.