Panama City Restaurants
Panama City Restaurants are known to be some of the best restaurants in Central America. Whether you want seafood or Mexican food, you will find a variety of dining options in Panama City, with a wide range of prices. There are numerous high quality restaurants in Panama City that provide the feel and service of a high end trendy New York Eatery. But rest assured, if you want local Panamanian Comida, there are numerous options that will fill you up for under $2. The following is list of some great Restaurants in Panama City.CasaBlanca
http://restaurantecasablancapanama.com(507) 212-0040
Casablanca is a cozy Casco Viejo Restaurant, set in a rustic-urban environment, situated on the beautiful Plaza Bolivar. The inside is beautifully designed, but you should definitely consider taking advantage of their open air, outdoor seating. They even sometimes have live music playing on the weekends. They offer a wide variety of dishes with ethnic mixtures from the Pacific and Caribbean.
Manolo Caracol
www.manolocaracol.com (507) 228-4640
This Casco Viejo Restaurant is by far one of the most unique and best restaurants in Panama City. They have been written up in numerous international publications including The New York Times. The head chef, and owner of the restaurant has developed his cooking style by traveling all over the world. Definitely book a reservation beforehand because they are known to fill up.
Restaurante Beirut
www.beirutpanama.com
(507) 214-3815This Hookah Bar and Restaurant is a fantastic dining option. The portions are large and the menu is diverse. Although the majority of their dishes are Lebanese, they do offer pizzas and pastas for those not wanting to be so experimental. The location is right in the heart of El Cangrego, so if you’re looking to walk around, or gamble after dinner, this would be a great place to start the night.
New York Bagel Café
(507) 390-6051The New York Bagel Café is a huge breath of fresh air. This is a true bagel and coffee shop by all senses of the word. They have very comfortable seating and couches. They have a full menu of bagels, breakfast food, and sandwiches. They have free wireless internet which provides a great reason to go and lounge out for an hour or so, eat some good food, and get some work done, all at the same time.
Super Gourmet Deli
www.supergourmetcasco.com(507) 212-3487 This delicious Gourmet Market and Deli got its start in Bocas del Toro, and thankfully, set up shop in Casco Viejo, Panama City as well. When touring around Casco Viejo, or if you’re just looking for a quiet, comfortable place to eat lunch, Super Gourmet is a great option. They have numerous sandwiches, salads, and soups.
The Golden Unicorn
(507)226-3838
This is one of the best Chinese Restaurants in Panama City. They offer both Mandarin and Cantonese dishes and their weekend dim sum is one of the best dining experiences in the city. They are located in the Evergreen building which is next to the big convention center.
Vegetarian Restaurants in Panama City
* Casa Vegetariana – Located in the Plaza New York (by the Rock Café) in Marbella and on Via Veneto around the corner from the Veneto Casino. They lay out a big buffet with tons of options. You can pick what you want at the very fair price if 50 cents per item.
* La Novena – Located on Via Argentina, this restaurant has the feel of being in someone’s kitchen. A bit more expensive than their vegetarian counterparts, La Novena offers the more classy option to vegetarian dining. Plates are small but delicious, and run around $8 a plate.
* The Red String – Located on Av. Federico Boyd, the Red String offers tasty veggie options and sushi. A little pricier but delicious. Try the veggie fajita.