STEINBOCK

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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

Stylo Resto-Bar

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The main restaurant at the Hotel Ciudad de David in David, Panama, is the Stylo Resto-Bar. Stylo Resto-Bar features contemporary cuisine with creative flair and a touch of refinement. Using only fresh local ingredients, our restaurant provides a truly dining experience in the relaxed ambience of its tastefully decorated dining room. Sure to satisfy all… 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

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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

GRAN CAFE

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When Nabil and Talal Darwish arrived in Colon from Lebanon, they started selling falafel and sandwiches from their street cart in the busy streets of Colon Free Zone. The business became good enough so they opened a Mediterranean butcher’s shop and a bakery, due to the business growth, they moved from their location next to… 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

Dorothy’s Own Bocas Organic Gourmet Treats

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Dorothy Digioia, originally from Malaysia, lived in France for 40 years before she moved to Bocas del Toro in 2006. A great passion and respect for good food has led her to create her own line of gourmet  treats, grown in Finca Esmeralda on Isla Colón. Raw and roasted  cacao beans, baking chocolate, red rice,… Read More

BOCAS BLENDED

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Noticed a big funky blue bus parked on the corner of Mondo Taitu? You have reached Bocas Blended. Jessica Wagner moved to Bocas del Toro from New York City almost a year ago, finding a big opportunity  to contribute with an option for healthy foods and drinks. “The bus had been sitting on the beach… Read More

SUPER GOURMET

Super Gourmet

The owner and creator of Super Gourmet, Lorelei Kusin, first  discovered Bocas in 1995 while sailing through Panama. She knew  then that she would eventually return “full time”. She did so in 2001 &  opened the first Super Gourmet within 3 months. After a few years in  the original location, Lorelei found the perfect property… Read More