panamarestaurantsreview.com http://www.panamarestaurantsreview.com Ratings, Reviews and Information about Restaurants in Panama Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:43:58 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Golden Unicorn Restaurant Review http://www.panamarestaurantsreview.com/golden-unicorn-restaurant-review.html http://www.panamarestaurantsreview.com/golden-unicorn-restaurant-review.html#comments Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:43:58 +0000 admin http://www.panamarestaurantsreview.com/?p=235

Golden Unicorn Restaurant Review

Dim Sum at the Golden Unicorn Restaurant in Panama

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!
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Café La Musa de Chai Restaurant Review

Cafe La Musa de Chai

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
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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.
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Restaurante Tomate y Amor Review

Chef Zena de Tomate y Amor Panama

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

Restaurante Tomate y Amor Panama

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El Callejon del Gato Restaurant Review

El Callejon del Gato Panama

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

Tapas at el Callejon del Gato in Panama

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The Executive Hotel Restaurant Review

Executive Hotel Panama

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 Hotel

www.executivehotel-panama.com

Aquilino De La Guardia, Calle52
Panamá, Panama
(0)265 8011

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Panama Restaurant Week 2010

This year, there will be 2 installments of Panama Restaurant Week.  The first comes from March 15-30 and the second in September.

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…

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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 :-P

Check out their menu on their website here.
Lima Limon Ceviche Lima Limon Panama lima 2 MENU EJECUTIVO (2)

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Matsuei Sushi Restaurant Review

Matseui Sushi Restaurant in Panama

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.
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La Rioja Panama Restaurant Review

La Rioja Tapas Bar Panama

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.
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