Panama City Restaurants

Cheap eats can be found all over Panama City, including numerous Chinese buffets. There are quite a few excellent Italian restaurants as well, and a few slightly pricier Indian and Middle Eastern places. The trendiest restaurants are in the Calle Uruguay area, as well as around the luxury hotels of El Cangrejo.

Other Restaurant pages in Panama City that may be of interest: El Cangrejo Restaurants, La Exposicion Restaurants, Casco Viejo Restaurants and Bella Vista Restaurants.

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Updated: 19 Jul 2008

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La Bodeguita

This Cuban-influenced bar is one of THE places to party in Panama's new city. There is not much to entice you from outside, but inside the place...

Types: Restaurant
Location: Panama City, Panama

El Trapiche

If you want to try a few local dishes then El Trapiche is a good place to go. The restaurant offers tables outside on a terrace or inside in a large...

Types: Restaurant
Location: Panama City, Panama

Alberto's

Set right on the water with distant views of Panama City, this cafe/restaurant has plenty of tables...

Types: Restaurant
Location: Panama City, Panama

Habibis

This modern cafe/bar located in the new town's most popular night-strip exudes a chilled-out vibe. Two large areas, one inside and one out,...

Types: Restaurant
Location: Panama City, Panama

René Café

Great Small Family Restaurant, only one with special childrens menu, in the old quarter of Panama, El Casco Viejo, Open for Lunch and Dinner...

Types: Restaurant
Location: Panama City, Panama

Caffe Per Due

Caffe Per Due has excellent, reasonably priced food in the heart of Casco Viejo. Their daily lunch special is highly recommended, and a great way to...

Types: Restaurant
Location: Casco Viejo , Panama City, Panama

Planeta Pasta

This excellent Italian restaurant offers pastas and pizzas at a reasonable price. Portions are generous and service is speedy and friendly. It's a...

Types: Restaurant
Location: El Cangrejo, Panama City, Panama

New York Bagel

Tasty bagels and bottomless cups of coffee. This is a popular ex-pat hangout. The free and speedy WiFi service make it popular among the laptop...

Types: Restaurant
Location: El Cangrejo, Panama City, Panama

Pizzeria Sorrento

This charming Italian bistro has a pricey ambiance, but shockingly reasonable prices. A personal pizza is a bargain at $6-8, making this a great...

Types: Restaurant
Location: El Cangrejo, Panama City, Panama

Yolata

Yolata offers buffet-style Chinese food at rock-bottom prices. The food isn't spectacular, but it's not a bad value. Noodles or rice can...

Types: Restaurant
Location: Casco Viejo , Panama City, Panama

Restaurante El Rincon de Meche

While the price here is listed as high-end, the cost is rather reasonable considering the location inside a tourist attraction. Expect to pay $10-12...

Types: Restaurant
Location: Panama City, Panama

Costa Azul

This diner-style restaurant provides tasty and cheap meals. Open 24 hours, it's the place to quell your late-night cravings for steak-and-eggs....

Types: Restaurant
Location: El Cangrejo, Panama City, Panama

Me Gusta Comida Vegeteriana

A mix of Western, Latin and Asian cooking styles, this is one of the finest places to get veggie food downtown. Food is buffet-style and at $0.60 per...

Types: Restaurant
Location: El Cangrejo, Panama City, Panama

Cafe Coca Cola

A diner-style restaurant offering basic entrees that are cheap and tasty. Most plates are of the meat-fries-salad variety, as well as a range of...

Types: Restaurant
Location: Casco Viejo , Panama City, Panama

Restaurante Jenny

Probably the best Chinese in the area, Jenny's offers typically heaping portions at a very cheap price. One plate will easily feed two, making this...

Types: Restaurant
Location: Casco Viejo , Panama City, Panama