Best Traditional Restaurants in Panama

Local Recommendations from our My Guide Panama team

It goes without saying that while in Panama you have to eat at a Panamanian Restaurant and embrace the local culture. Panamanian cuisine is delicious, and it won´t get any more authentic.

Here you can find some of the best restaurants in the country providing the locals and tourists alike with authentic Panamanian dishes.

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Lo Que Hay

Food that speaks of Panama Taking the HISTORY and EVOLUTION of Panamanian culture as a starting point, we seek to be REFERENCES in gastronomy and mixology worldwide and in this way contribute to the positioning of PANAMA as a gastronomic destination

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Intimo Restaurant

Intimo dedicates themselve to a kitchen of 'Local Produce' - where our menus demonstrate the diversity of the seasons that are found in our region.

Casa Escondida

Casa Escondida is definitely one of those places to escape the crowds, the outrageous restaurants, with bright lights and full of people. A place to relax and enjoy the small pleasures of life and, why not, dream a little bit with the San Francisco of yesterday.

Salsipuedes Restaurant

The restaurant has an exquisite variety of Panamanian gourmet cuisine, using quality products, an impressive presentation and impeccable service that combined make a lasting impression– this award-winning gourmet restaurant pays homage to its Panamanian roots and celebrates the city’s cheerful, convivial spirit.

Buco Pollo

Roasted chicken with a flavor marinated in spices, excellent chicken, carbon flavor, juicy and with good companions. A very good value for money. Without a doubt one of the best roast chickens in Panama

Pescao Restaurant

At the restaurant "Pescao" at the Hotel Santa Catalina, their philosophy is always to offer guests the healthiest food, using local organic products when they are available, with a flavor that satisfies the soul, through the typical Panamanian seafood dishes with a tropical gourmet touch.

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Riesen Restaurant

Riesen is a contemporary Panamanian restaurant that seeks to rescue tradition and patriotism for the Creole. In the three years of the restaurant our menu has been based on the endemic product of local micro producers.

Praia Panama

Praia Fish and Drink is one of the few beach restaurants to have retained its original authenticity, embracing a laid-back and non-pretentious vibe with world-class traditional food, professional service, and incredible seaside panoramic views.

Tantalo Hotel & Restaurant

Tantalo - Hotel/Kitchen/Roofbar is the place to stay, dine and party in Panama City. Located in Casco Antiguo, Tantalo brings you a whole new concept to enjoy the way you...

Lazotea

Lazotea is a place with two atmospheres, an urban style indoor restaurant and a rooftop with modern atmosphere and outdoor pool where you can share with friends while you contemplate the incredible views of the Skyline of Panama in front of the Bay,

El Trapiche

Restaurante El Trapiche, specializes in "Typical Panamanian cuisine" where can enjoy a cozy atmosphere, with the most varied menu of our interior countryside...

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