Bocas is an expensive place to eat. High-end places vastly outnumber the island's few budget options, and even these are pretty pricey. However you do get what you pay for. There are some excellent restaurants here, and it's a worthwhile place to splurge. Buena Vista Bar and Grill offers tremendous portions, as does the slightly-pricier Lemongrass next door.
This pleasant place is on the main street with a terrace running out over the water. It has nicely set out plastic garden tables with tablecloths and serves standard fare in unusual forms, like the fish offered with a variety of sauces including Thai curry, as well as a few Mexican...
Set at the base of a large new building perched at the top end of main street, this open-terraced restaurant is popular for its sweeping views of the water. It offers the usual menu and serves its fresh fish (usually Mahi Mahi or Sea Bass) blackened, charbroiled, pan-fried or...
Set back from the sea, opposite Las Brisas hostel, this smart new place is impressive. The friendly owner is often there to greet you with the day's specials and claims to have the best food on the island. Plates are pretty standard and while there is no view of the water the...
Overview
Popular for its sundown cocktails, this place fills up between 5 and 7 when happy 'hour' is in full swing. The smart terrace has plenty of tables overlooking the water and the drinks come in large measures to give any evening a good kick-start. Food is well prepared...
This cool hip place attracts an easy-going crowd and is one of the busiest bars on the island. Set in a converted boat shed, the well-planned, long, narrow bar has smart rustic tree-trunk style tables and stools running from the entrance to the sea. Candles and low lighting set the mood while...