STEINBOCK

BeerSteinbock

This family-owned tavern imported the first typical German Gasthaus to Panama 12 years ago. Coasters from all  over the world decorate the woodpaneled walls. Above one of the booths, a curious stuffed raccoon-like animal peers out from behind a plastic showcase, but he starts to make a lot more sense after the third draft beer…. Read More

RESTAURANTE PANAMONTE

Panamonte

Chef Charlie Collins raises the game in the Chiriquí province with his proven knowledge, experience and great execution, cleverly pairing local ingredients with international and national dishes. After many years of traveling to Boquete, more than I’d like to admit, Restaurante Panamonte has become a regular stop to grab breakfast, lunch or dinner, sometimes the… Read More

TOCO MADERA

toco madera

David Carballeda, owner of Hotel Ladera was very careful in creating the right combination of atmospheres in his restaurant, a formal dining room, and a laid back lounge with nice views to the outdoors both connected by a fireplace. “Toco Madera” is an expression that is associated to wishful thinking and evoking good luck. So… Read More

THE ROCK

the rock

Located by the Palo Alto river, The Rock stands strong in the Boquete highland restaurant scene and offers a casual and relaxing riverside dining experience. The friendly staff welcome us into the restaurant decorated in sage and aubergene tones and the large picture windows provide an unobstructed view of the beautiful landscape including the outdoor… Read More

LOS CAMISONES

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I must admit that I was seeking a story behind the name of the restaurant, since the word Camisones means “the nightgowns”, or “large shirts”, but my imagination and curiosity were quickly dismissed by a simple response… it is the owner’s last name. Located in the town of La Hermita, KM 104 on the Pan-American… Read More

BUENAVISTA

Buena Vista bar & Grill

Panamanian owner Juan Pablo de Caro came to Bocas del Toro looking for good waves. Little did he know, he would also end up meeting his wife Kelly, and settling here. Since 2005 Juan Pablo and Kelly run Buenavista restaurant, a regular spot for locals and tourists. Their most popular dishes are nachos, quesadillas, burgers,… Read More

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Restaurateur Tommy Short, opened 9° restaurant in 2007 adding up a fine dining experience to the Bocas del Toro restaurant scene. The restaurant is located on a waterfront property overlooking Carenero Island. A well rounded menu offers  great dishes such as ceviche martini, lobster tacos served on a mango salsa, ahi  tuna tempura rolled in… Read More

THE COSMIC CRAB CAFE

Carenero Island Cosmic Crab Cafe

The Cosmic Crab Cafe located on Carenero features fish and seafood appetizers and entrees, as well as an extensive menu of dishes like Mango Chutney Barbecue Ribs, and Jerusalem style Hummus. Crab  cakes with a spicy Remoulade is a Cosmic Crab Signature dish.  Certainly the most extensive and original cocktail menu in Bocas,  Joan Cabtree,… Read More

Ultimo Refugio

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Right on the water, a cozy and colorful atmosphere serves a creative and multicultural menu that reflects Katherine  Dukehart’s world cuisine influences. Sesame seared tuna steak with wasabi, ginger and soy, shrimp with passion fruit  cream sauce, pork tenderloin with balsamic onion reduction, tomato coconut curry soup, buffalo fried calamari with  blue cheese dipping sauce,… Read More

MARKET

Market

Ceviche at Market was a surprise. Located in the Marbella area, near Calle Uruguay, this trendy eatery wasn’t marked  on the go-to list of ceviche restaurants. But while waiting for our steaks, we ordered a regular Ceviche de Corvina for  $5 and prattled on until the waiter arrived with this mini-discovery. It is hard to… Read More