Cerro Brujo Gourmet Restaurant in Volcan in Chiriqui

One of my favorite restaurants in Panama is the Cerro Brujo Gourmet Restaurant in Volcan in the Chiriqui Province of Panama. This restaurant is a treasure not known to many because its remote location, but for all those interested in knowing the country of Panama, I suggest not miss going to this restaurant if you [...]

Tomate y Amor – Panama’s Comfortable Fine Dining

When my friend Luis called to tell me that he and his wife were opening a new restaurant, I got excited. I know how committed his wife, Zena is to culinary excellence and how delicious her food is. Their location, on Calle Uruguay, across from Madame Chang’s is great. They’ve got valet parking and even [...]

La Posta – One of Panama’s Finest Restaurants

La Posta Calle 49 at Calle Uruguay, Bella Vista, Panama City Reservations: 269-1076 E-mail: http://thepanamanetwork.com Food: ****1/2 Ambience: ***** Service: ***** La Posta is among the ranks of the best restaurants in Panama. It has a constantly-evolving menu based on fresh ingredients. Service is impeccable. The atmosphere is enhanced by the charm of a sophisticated [...]

Authentic Indian cuisine in cozy, personable Masala

Ave. Justo Arosemena, between 44th and 45th streets, next to Los Arcos Hotel Tel.: (507) 225-0105/ 0106 Food: **** ½ Ambience: **** Service: **** ½ Koreena and Cesar Marín are usually present at their small Indian restaurant Masala in Bella Vista. In fact I have never been there when they have not. They greet their [...]

Fresh and hip: La Mar

La Mar Cebicheria Peruana El Cangrejo, entering the Power Club parking lot Tel.: (507) 209-3323 Food: *** ½ Ambience: **** Service: **** ½ The popular restaurant Astrid & Gaston is now “La Mar Cebicheria Peruana”, an upscale yet down-to-earth establishment operated to the strict standards of Chef Gaston Acurio. La Mar is located next to [...]

Twist Restaurant – A little bit of everything

Twist Restaurant Bella Vista, Ave Federico Boyd approaching Ave Balboa, right hand side Tel.: (507) 302-7997 Food: **** Ambience: **** Service: **** Twist opened a few years ago when Panama City, along with its restaurants, began to take that big upturn towards becoming an international destination. The city’s eateries became not simply places where you [...]

René Café in Casco Antiguo

Casco Antiguo, next to the Emerald Museum of Plaza Catedral Reservations: 262-3487 www.renecafe.com Food: **** Ambience: *** Service: **** A Panamanian culinary affair The set-menu restaurant called René Cafe has been operating in Casco Antiguo has been operating for two years. Multiple shared servings are served fresh from the open kitchen to diners on the [...]

La Comedia – Mexican Restaurant

Plaza Herrera, Casco Viejo Reservations: 6722-7212 / 6842-0895 Food: ****1/2 Ambience: ***** Servicio: **** Traditional Mexican gourmet — and fun! Kiko, La Chilindrina and El Chavo are part of the magic at La Comedia. Traditional Mexican gastronomy and entertaining shows are the recipe that Roberto Arana is using to create a new destination restaurant in [...]

Segundo Muelle – Peruvian Restaurant

Chef Daniel Manrique Casual upscale Peruvian Phone: (507) 391-9234 Calle Crisantemos No 16, on the corner at calle 68 Food: **** Ambience: ****1/2 Service: ****1/2 Peruvian gastronomy is popular in Panama City. The combination of flavors found in Peru’s cuisine is the result of four continents blending. The country, and hence its food, is made [...]

The Miraflores Restaurant at the Panama Canal

Located: at the top of the Miraflores Visitors Center at the Miraflores Locks Phone: (507) 232-3120. Food: ****1/2 Ambience: TBD Service: **** The Conchuelas a la Parmesana comes with a tangy vinagrette sauce. Photo: Raisa Mar Kiener The Miraflores Restaurant at the Panama Canal Miraflores Locks Visitor Center will have a whole lot more to [...]

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