Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Panama

OpenTable

Updated 05 December 2024

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Benny's

4.7

4.7 (12)

$31 to $50

International

Panama City

About the restaurant

Bistró contemporáneo. Platillos y coctelería clásica, con énfasis en los mejores productos y un ambiente acogedor.

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OpenTable DinerVIP

Dined on 15 Nov 2024

The sauces are what makes this place special, particularly the sauce on the escargots and the kimchi sauce that accompanied the pork cutlet. Nadia’s service was spectacular as well! Make sure to ask for a table away from the noise since it gets pretty loud at certain hours.

Intimo Restaurante

4.7

4.7 (39)

$31 to $50

Panamanian

Panama City

About the restaurant

Intimo Restaurant is a dining experience that takes local cuisine and traditions combined with a full beverage program. In the heart of the culinary neighborhood of San Francisco you can enjoy the small intimate mess hall with an open kitchen or enjoy the outside cozy dining experience by our outdoor garden.

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juan

Dined on 27 Nov 2024

Amazing food! They have a 5 course tasting menu that was amazing. It’s about $60/person and totally worth it! The service was great and everyone was very friendly. Perfect spot for a romantic date or relaxing solo dinner at the bar

Maito

4.8

4.8 (114)

$31 to $50

Panamanian

Panama City

About the restaurant

Maito celebra la rica identidad culinaria multicultural de Panamá, donde la fusión de influencias afro, asiáticas y caribeñas se traduce en un menú que refleja la diversidad de sabores criollos, inspirados en el mar, la montaña y la tierra panameña. Maito ha mantenido su prominencia en la escena gastronómica, logrando durante siete años consecutivos un lugar destacado en Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants, llegando al impresionante puesto número 6. Además, ha sido reconocido internacionalmente al figurar en la prestigiosa lista The World's 50 Best Restaurants, ocupando la posición número 100.

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Gaynl

Dined 5 days ago

The menu has an excellent selection. We had lunch on the patio, which was perfectly relaxing. The service was warm and knowledgeable. I would like to eat there again.

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Experience

Menú de degustación vegano

Santa Rita - Casco Viejo

4.8

4.8 (209)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Panama City

About the restaurant

Fusionamos lo mejor de la gastronomía Española y Argentina, con una propuesta exclusiva para ti! Visitanos en la entrada del Casco Viejo

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ChristopherVIP

Dined on 22 Nov 2024

All of the food was great. The waiter was attentive to details and the menu wonderful. The portions are huge so a stray dog had a wonderful price of steak after dinner.

Popino

4.8

4.8 (50)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Latin

Panama City

About the restaurant

Experience a gastronomic fine dining at Casa Popino, a refined restaurant located in the modern Wanders and Yoo building in Panama. With a contemporary culinary perspective, Popino blends signature cuisine with modern touches, selecting the finest local products to create exquisite flavors using modern techniques. The blend of jazz sounds completes an unforgettable experience at Popino.

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Christy

Dined on 11 Dec 2024

We loved everything about Popino!! Thank you for such a wonderful experience.

La Vespa Vistamare

4.7

4.7 (219)

$30 and under

Italian

Panama City

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Jason

Dined on 8 Dec 2024

Good except for the first two things we order they said they didn’t have. Not a good start but the food was delicious and the environment was nice.

Umi

4.6

4.6 (17)

$50 and over

Japanese

Panama City

About the restaurant

Welcome to UMI

"The Bar Experience"
We offer handrolls, Japanese raw dishes, and cocktails, a unique experience!

"The Table Experience"
Where small plates and mixology take center stage.

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Tania

Dined on 3 Nov 2024

Best quality of fish in all of Panama. Beautiful decoration

Atope

4.7

4.7 (15)

$31 to $50

International

Panama City

About the restaurant

Atope comienza con un concepto de menú español, que con el tiempo, fue fusionando sabores de la riqueza gastronómica panameña. Así nace su identidad, una fusión de tradición española con los sabores frescos y vibrantes de Panamá.

En nuestro restaurante, cada plato es una celebración de la diversidad de ingredientes locales y del mundo, combinados para despertar tus sentidos. Nuestro equipo se enorgullece de innovar constantemente, creando platos que sorprenden y deleitan a nuestros comensales.

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ManuelVIP

Dined on 14 Dec 2024

The seafood curry special and the grilled shrimp were amazing

Makoto Panamá

4.7

4.7 (555)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Panama City

About the restaurant

La oferta de Makoto son una verdadera delicia para los sentidos. Cada bocado es una experiencia que despierta tus papilas gustativas y te transporta a un mundo de sabores exquisitos. La cocina de Makoto es una sinfonía de ingredientes frescos y cuidadosamente seleccionados, combinados con maestría para crear una explosión de sabores inolvidables.
Los platos de Makoto son una celebración de la comida japonesa en su forma más auténtica y refinada. Desde el sushi fresco y delicadamente elaborado hasta las carnes a la parrilla con una capa crujiente y marinadas en sabores únicos, cada elección es un viaje culinario que te transporta a Japón sin tener que salir de tu asiento.

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Karina

Dined on 21 Nov 2024

Loved everything, great food as usual. Only difference I noticed this time was the spicy edamame, it was overcooked and didn’t have the same flavor and spice as before.

Salvaje - Costa del este

4.5

4.5 (52)

$30 and under

Japanese

Panama City

About the restaurant

Ubicado en el moderno y dinámico sector de Costa del Este, Panamá, Salvaje Costa del Este es un restaurante que promete una experiencia gastronómica única y sofisticada. Aunque nuestro menú es diverso y siempre está innovando, nos especializamos en ofrecer platos creativos y de alta calidad que fusionan sabores internacionales con un toque contemporáneo. Ya sea que busques una cena elegante, un almuerzo de negocios o un lugar para celebrar ocasiones especiales, Salvaje Costa del Este te ofrece un ambiente auténtico y un servicio impecable.

¡Ven y descubre lo mejor de la gastronomía en un entorno vibrante y exclusivo!

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Bria

Dined 2 days ago

I attended this restaurant for my birthday…the food, ambiance, and drinks were amazing! They have entertainment sessions about every hour and celebrate everyone’s birthday individually. My next visit to Panama, I will definitely return.

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