Dinning Out in Panama City

DINNING OUT  IN PANAMA CITY

Every type of cuisine imaginable can be had in Panama City to suit every budget. Having a tasty, filling meal in a good restaurant in Panama City will cost about the same as in the U.S.

Where eating out becomes a bargain is when you enjoy a “typico” meal at lunch time which is the main meal of the day in Panama. Look for small restaurants with signs advertising “comida criolla” or “comida corriente.” A filling meal including a fruit drink is between $1.50-2.00 a plate.

Below are a few restaurants that serve delicious food in a family setting at a moderate price.

Caffe Pomodoro	El Cangrejo
Machu Picchu	El Cangrejo
Jimmy's	San Francisco
Athen's	El Dorado

For a cafeteria style meal with an ice cream/dessert/specialty coffee counter  try;

Reba Smith Grocery	Multiplaza Mall
Nikko's Cafe	Balboa, El Dorado, Paitilla

If you yearn for a touch of America while in Panama: 

Hard Rock Cafe	Avenida Balboa
TGI Friday's	El Dorado
Bennigan's	Amador Causeway

For a more formal dinning experience:

Restaurante 1985	El Cangrejo
The Market	Calle Uruguay
Manolo Caracol	Casco Viejo
Tapa Y Vino	San Francisco