THE ROCK

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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

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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

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

BARRACUDA

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The house specialty at Barracuda is fresh pasta, lasagna, fettuccini, and versatile ravioli filled with lobster, crab,  ricotta, spinach, and meat. There is a variety of sandwiches, pizzas and seafood to cater to all tastes and budgets.  Stefania Zoncu, owner of Barracuda, believes in fresh ingredients, and all seafood served in the restaurant is “the… Read More