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 | Lima Limon Review | Array |   | Read Reviews Visit Site |
 | Matsuei Sushi Restaurant Panama Review | Array | | Read Reviews |
 | La Rioja Panama Restaurant Review | Array | | Read Reviews |
 | Costa Azul Panama Restaurant Review | Array |  | Read Reviews |
 | Athen's Pizza Obarrio | Array | | Read Reviews |
Golden Unicorn Restaurant Review
Dim Sum at the Golden Unicorn Restaurant in Panama
Restaurant Name |
Golden Unicorn |
Restaurant Style |
Chinese |
Restaurant Location |
San Francisco |
Restaurant Address |
Calle 77 & Via Israel, San Francisco, Behind Atlapa Convention Center, Evergreen Building, 4th Floor. |
Restaurant Telephone |
+ 507 – 226- 3838 |
Restaurant Website |
n/a |
Outdoor Dining? |
No |
Delivery? |
No |
Restaurant Description |
The Golden Unicorn is Panama’s most elegant Chinese restaurant and by far the most consistently good. The restaurant is enormous, with the main dining room seating at least 150 diners, and then there are several private rooms. There are always plenty of Chinese people eating here, which is a great sign. Spotlessly clean, the restaurant inspires a confidence in the diner that is not always present in every Chinese restaurant in Panama. The menu is extensive, featuring everything you would expect to see on a Chinese restaurant’s menu, along with some specialties which include the hot pepper calamari, stuffed with shrimp. Portions are large, so while this is a little more expensive than most other Chinese eateries in Panama, you can more than likely share and you will probably have plenty of leftovers to take home with you.
One of the best times to come to the Golden Unicorn is for Chinese breakfast on the weekend, when mountains of Dim Sum are served to the table via small trolleys. Try the ham pao, a strange puffball of bread stuffed with a sweet and sour pork mixture and the ha kao, steamed dumplings stuffed with shrimp – light and delicious! |
Café La Musa de Chai Restaurant Review
Cafe La Musa de Chai
Restaurant Name |
Café La Musa de Chai |
Restaurant Style |
Puerto Rican Fusion |
Restaurant Location |
El Cangrejo |
Restaurant Address |
Via Argentina, in front of HSBC Bank |
Restaurant Telephone |
+ 507 – 394-7445 |
Restaurant Website |
www.facebook.com/lamusadechai |
Outdoor Dining? |
No |
Delivery? |
Yes |
Restaurant Description |
La Cafe Musa de Chai offers a wide range of fusion cuisine and gourmet sandwiches in a laidback atmosphere with personalized service |
Pepperoncini di Mare Restaurant Review
Restaurant Name |
Pepperoncini di Mare |
Restaurant Style |
Seafood / Italian |
Restaurant Location |
Banking Area / Financial District |
Restaurant Address |
Plaza DeLesseps. Calle Manuel Maria Icaza (1 block from the Marriott Hotel) |
Restaurant Telephone |
+ 507 – 209 – 2809 |
Restaurant Website |
www.pepperoncinidimare.com |
Outdoor Dining? |
Yes |
Delivery? |
No |
Restaurant Description |
Sister restaurant of Pepperoncini on Calle Uruguay, and owned by the same group as Tre Scalini, Pepperoncini di Mare is a stylish restaurant serving an enticing menu of fresh seafood, pasta and other items. If you don’t eat seafood, don’t be completely deterred by the name because while the focus of the menu is definitely on seafood, there are plenty of meat and vegetarian dishes to choose from. I ordered a shrimp appetizer which was pretty good, followed by a stunning filet steak, stuffed with roasted red peppers and cheese. The meal was rounded off by a stunning chocolate fondue, a rich cake-like creation filled with molten chocolatey goodness. A must for any chocoholic. The restaurant is very modern, yet charming, and is home to some fantastic modern abstract pieces of art, custom-designed by a French artist. |
Restaurante Tomate y Amor Review
Chef Zena de Tomate y Amor Panama
Restaurant Name |
Tomate y Amor |
Restaurant Style |
International |
Restaurant Location |
Bella Vista |
Restaurant Address |
Calle 48 and Calle Uruguay, opposite Madame Chang Restaurant |
Restaurant Telephone |
+ 507 – 265-7256 |
Restaurant Website |
www.tomateyamor.com |
Outdoor Dining? |
No |
Delivery? |
No |
Restaurant Description |
Tomate y Amor opened in 2009 in the previous location of The Palms restaurant. For those of you who have been, the interior is much the same – an elegant, stylish decor reminiscent of a South Beach bistro. The menu is varied, including everything from pasta to seafood and steak. All ingredients were incredibly fresh and the service was excellent. Also the prices are quite reasonable (much lower than in the days of The Palms). As well as a varied food menu, the cocktail list included a nice selection, including a refreshing Champagne Cocktail. Expect to spend around $50 for two people enjoying a 2-course meal and a bottle of wine. |
Restaurante Tomate y Amor Panama
El Callejon del Gato Restaurant Review
El Callejon del Gato Panama
Restaurant Name |
El Callejon del Gato |
Restaurant Style |
Tapas (Spanish) |
Restaurant Location |
Casco Viejo |
Restaurant Address |
1st Street, Edif University Club, San Felipe, Casco Antiguo |
Restaurant Telephone |
+ 507 – 6525 4246 or + 507 – 6112 1736 |
Restaurant Website |
http://panamatapas.com/ |
Outdoor Dining? |
No |
Delivery? |
No |
Restaurant Description |
El Callejon del Gato (Cat Alley) is a new tapas restuarant that opened in Casco Viejo in early 2010. The restaurant has an elegant, yet casual feel to it and the food does not disappoint. On my visit to El Callejon del Gato, the chef served us a great variety of his dishes, without us having to order anything in particular. The meal culminated with a stunning red snapper, cooked whole in the oven with a selection of mediterranean vegetables, including bell peppers, zucchini, red onions and garlic. The fish was served at our table by the chef himself and was cooked to perfection.Prior to the fish, we enjoyed garlic and salt chicken wings, pulpo a la gallega, clams, shrimp and a delicious salad.
Everything about El Callejon del Gato has it set for success in the Panamanian restaurant scene. Not only is the food excellent and the service friendly, el Callejon seems to be turning into quite the meeting point among Casconians, whon come to the bar to relax at the beautiful bar with their neighbors. If you’re in “Casco”, don’t miss a light snack or a full meal at the Callejon del Gato. |
Tapas at el Callejon del Gato in Panama
The Executive Hotel Restaurant Review
Executive Hotel Panama
Restaurant Name |
The Executive Hotel |
Restaurant Style |
American Diner |
Restaurant Location |
Bella Vista |
Restaurant Address |
Ground Floor of Executive Hotel
Ave. Alquilino de la Guardia, opposite the Bristol Hotel |
Restaurant Telephone |
+ 507 – 265- 8011 |
Restaurant Website |
www.executivehotel-panama.com |
Outdoor Dining? |
No |
Delivery? |
No |
Restaurant Description |
The Executive Hotel has long been famous for its American-style breakfasts, served 24 hours a day. Choices include everything from the standard 2 eggs, bacon, texas toast and homefries to belgian waffles, french toast, pancakes and divine western omelettes. This place does a great trade on Saturday and Sunday mornings and the breakfasts are not only delicious, but also affordable. The dining room has a strange old-fashioned charm, and the service is good. Also try the chocolate or banana milkshakes.
If you’re not looking for breakfast, the Executive also serves up great burgers, steaks and a variety of Panamanian specialties. Everything here is made in-house, and the desserts (especially the cheesecakes) are particularly noteworthy. |
The Executive Hotelwww.executivehotel-panama.com
Aquilino De La Guardia, Calle52 |
Panama Restaurant Week 2010
Panama Restaurant Week 2010 – Offers
There will be more than 20 of Panama’s finest restaurants participating, offering special prices on set menus, which typically include 2 or 3 courses and a glass or bottle of wine for up to $27 per head.
Panama Restaurant Week – Participating Restaurants
The 2010 website does not yet feature the names of the participating restaurants.. check it out soon at www.PanamaRestaurantWeek.com, but the following restaurants are expected to participate: Chalet Suizo, El Bodegón, Burgués, Eurasia, Ten Bistro, Puerta de Tierra, Madame Chang, La Mar and more…
Lima Limon Review
Restaurant Name |
Lima Limon |
Restaurant Style |
Peruvian |
Restaurant Location |
Bella Vista |
Restaurant Address |
Calle 47 – Bella Vista, Edificio PH Acuarius Local 1A |
Restaurant Telephone |
+ 507 – 390 – 1609 / 390 – 1462 |
Restaurant Website |
www.limaylimon.com |
Outdoor Dining? |
Yes |
Delivery? |
No |
Restaurant Description |
Lima Limon is a delightful restaurant that opened in Panama toward the end of 2009. The well-executed menu (designed by owner Cesar Podestá, formerly of La Folie) is Peruvian and contains many of the delicacies you would typically find in other Peruvian restuarants, including an excellent selection of ceviches, causas, chupe de camarones, tacu tacu and much more.
Unlike all other Peruvian restaurants in Panama, however, Lima Limon offers a modern, cosmopolitan atmosphere in which you can relax, enjoy an amazing selection of martinis, cocktails and wines. If you don’t feel like eating, Lima Limon is the perfect place to just kick back and relax with your friends. It is indeed this relaxed atmosphere that promises to set Lima Limon apart from the competition. The restaurant itself is tastefully decorated, stylishly following the lemon and lime color scheme of the restaurant. The outdoor terrace is breezy and the location in the heart of Panama’s nightlife district means this is a great spot for some quality people watching. Service at Lima Limon is friendly and efficient and many of the staff speak at least some English – a refreshing change for the many tourists and expats in Panama City who don’t speak Spanish. Lima Limon is also one of the few places in Panama that understands the value of marketing and promotions. Each Thursday is $3 Martini night, which is proving to be quite a hit, Friday is Ladie’s Night (girls drink free!) there are happy hour specials every night and they have a great ‘executive’ lunchtime menu. I’ve been to Lima Limon a few times now and each time has been as good as the last – the food, the service and the atmosphere. I’m already looking forward to my next visit… oooh, wait…is it Thursday? Maybe I’ll head on over for a yummy Martini Check out their menu on their website here. |
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- Lima Limon Panama
Matsuei Sushi Restaurant Review
Matseui Sushi Restaurant in Panama
Restaurant Name |
Matsuei Sushi |
Restaurant Style |
Sushi |
Restaurant Location |
El Cangrejo |
Restaurant Address |
Ave. Eusebio A. Morales, opposite the Granada Hotel |
Restaurant Telephone |
+ 507 – 2649562 |
Restaurant Website |
www.matsueipanama.com |
Outdoor Dining? |
Yes |
Delivery? |
No |
Restaurant Description |
Matsuei is a traditional, old-fashioned sushi house serving an excellent variety of fresh fish, sushi rolls and Japanese favorites like Miso Soup. They have a nice outdoor terrace which is perfect for early evening beers and sushi. Matsuei also sometimes offers an “Open Sushi”, whereby you pay a certain amount, usually $21.00 per head, and you can eat as much nigiri (sushi) and sushi rolls as you like. Naturally, the menu is limited for “Open Sushi”, but many top items are included, you can order up to five times, so you avoid having to order everything as soon as you get there and the only condition is that you eat everything you order… any items you leave on your plate will be charged for additionally. |
La Rioja Panama Restaurant Review
La Rioja Tapas Bar Panama
Restaurant Name |
La Rioja |
Restaurant Style |
Spanish / Tapas |
Restaurant Location |
Marbella |
Restaurant Address |
Calle Uruguay |
Restaurant Telephone |
+ 507 – 2647310 |
Restaurant Website |
www.lariojapanama.com |
Outdoor Dining? |
Yes |
Delivery? |
No |
Restaurant Description |
La Rioja is a quintessential Spanish Tapas bar offering all the tasty morsels you would expect to find on a Tapas menu, including Tortilla Espanola, Meatballs and Papas Bravas. See the menu online here. |