Bling / Hard Rock Hotel Panama Megalopolis (Av. Balboa, behind the Radisson Decapolis Hotel, Paitilla, Panama City) – located on the 11th floor of the Hard Rock Hotel, this trendy nightclub aims to bring elements of both Ibiza and Las Vegas to this venue. Like Cielo nightclub, it books local and international DJs for various […]
Azul Bar & Grill (Calle Punta Colón, Paitilla, Panama City) – located on the 13th floor of the Trump Hotel, this is both a restaurant (serving lean cuisine options, along with burgers), and a poolside lounge that fills up during the weekends. It already scores points with local and international patrons because of its bright, […]
Altabar (Calle 49 – half a block east of Calle Uruguay, Bella Vista, Panama City) – this open-air lounge, located on the second floor of a disco, plays House and Electronic music to a mostly 20-something year old local crowd. It holds an after-office happy hour every Tuesday (attracting its share of locals who work […]
Puerta de Tierra (Calle 9, Edificio Montefiore, Casco Viejo, Panama City) – launched by Venezuelan entrepreneurs in 2009, this steakhouse is housed within a historic structure that recalls Panama’s boom years from the early Canal period. This restaurant has a diverse menu – ranging from BBQ steak dishes, to seafood, soups, salads, as well as […]
Mi Ranchito (Isla Naos, Calzada de Amador, Panama City) – diners here choose this restaurant for its view of the city across the bay. It is also a decent place to try local (Panamanian) cuisine. Dishes served are include orvina entera frita (a whole fried sea bass), rib-eye steak encebollado (smothered in onions), camarones a […]
Mexicanita (Calle 53 Este, Marbella, Panama City) – this is a Mexican restaurant which has received mostly positive reviews from international diners. The biggest plus is its reasonable prices for its dishes, be it the house-made tortillas and chips, the guacamole, enchiladas, or tostadas. Some say it can improve on the décor, but that’s a […]
Market (Calle 48 entre Calle Uruguay y Aquino de la Guardia, Bella Vista, Panama City) – USDA beef is a status symbol for top-quality beef among upscale Panamanian restaurants, which is a major selling point with this steakhouse. This along with the organic chicken and pork items served here. The décor is consistent with similar […]
Manolo Caracol (Av. Central y Calle 3 Este, Casco Viejo, Panama City) – this restaurant (with an accompanying art gallery) is housed in a renovated colonial building, and serves a variety of seafood and meat dishes. Diners give this restaurant high marks for its large portions and natural ingredients.
Luna (Calle 53, Marbella, Central Comercial La Florida, Panama City) — In a city where the service can be questionable (even at high-end restaurants), this vegetarian-friendly fusion restaurant has gotten high marks from various diners for its impeccable service, as well as for its dishes – whether it was chicharrones, beef carpaccio, or Asian combos. […]
La Posta (Calle 48 y Calle Uruguay, Bella Vista, Panama City) – reflecting the city’s ethnic mix, La Posta’s menu is a mix of Latin American and European influences. With an ever-changing menu, its food items include USDA beef (apparently a big seller in Panama), fresh seafood, along with risottos and pasta. Its brightly-lit Caribbean […]