Manolo Caracol
One of the finer and better known restaurants in all of Panama, Manolo Caracol provides a unique dining experience. At Manolo Caracol there is no set menu, but rather a set price per person of $30 which guarantees to fill your belly with all kinds of good food. Utilizing the freshest ingredients of the day, each night chefs prepare approximately 8 to... [Read more of this review]
The Terrace Bar – Giving You What You Want
In a popular location offering all of the necessities of a good neighborhood bar, The Terrace has drinks, decor and entertainment all at a fair price. Located in the banking district near plenty of hotels, shops and restaurants, The Terrace is a great place to get a drink any time of night. There are multiple TV’s that show sporting events or music... [Read more of this review]
Athens Pizza – Convenient Mediterranean Eats
Athens Pizza offers traditional Greek food but with a modern, popular twist. The menu is relatively small and is read off a piece of paper that lies just beneath the glass table top at each place setting. You won’t find any extravagant main dishes, but Athens offers pizza, sandwiches, appetizers and desserts with Greek roots at great prices. There... [Read more of this review]
Luna’s Castle, the Place to Meet People, Stay the Night and Be Merry
Set in the historical UNESCO-heritage site of Casco Viejo in Panama City, Luna’s Castle is an excellent example of the old being further preserved and appreciated by something new. Located in a three-story mansion constructed in the 1800’s, once home to a wealthy family and later to senior citizens, Luna’s Castle now holds over one hundred travelers... [Read more of this review]
A Club Hidden Within a Restaurant
For a fun change of pace to the most common and heavily visited nightspots in Panama City, Jade is a good alternative option to throw into the mix. Located on Via Porras, it is not in walking distance to many other bars or clubs, but if you are able to make it out there, the lower prices for drinks and entrance fees make it worth your trouble. Jade... [Read more of this review]
Big Club Action K’OS
One of the bigger clubs around Calle Uruguay, K’OS signifies rowdy times whether you read it in English or Spanish. Sometimes featuring popular Panamanian music acts or else keeping it loud with live DJ’s all weekend long, K’OS is a place to check out if you are looking for a big night of dancing and sweating late into the night. With a large... [Read more of this review]
Guru — Large Scale Clubbin Panama Nightlife
Basically the megaclub of Panama City, Guru is a huge open space, with a large stage, multiple levels and multiple VIP areas. When Guru is packed and popular, it can bring in the majority of nightlife traffic in the area. Located in the main bar and disco area of Panama City, Calle Uruguay, Guru provides the large dance club atmosphere that many travelers... [Read more of this review]
Pure — Panama Nightlife Party Time
Located on the main strip for Panama City nightlife, Pure manages to create both a discotheque and club atmosphere as well as a relaxing lounge vibe depending on the event, music selection and day of the week. Operating within a relatively small space, Pure brings in live DJ’s and puts on special events that can completely fill the dance floor and... [Read more of this review]
Fine Dining in a Tropical Swiss Chalet
This restaurant has staying power. And the name tells you so. Opened in 1985, Rincon Suiza has been wowing the palates of Panama’s most discriminating gastronomic connoisseurs for over 20 years. After eating there, it is easy to find out why. Rincon Suiza has rich, gourmet, European-inspired dishes at prices that won’t destroy the wallet. Whether... [Read more of this review]
Platea — Panama City’s Jazz and Salsa Club
In the historic district of Casco Viejo, located among some of the most beautiful examples of architecture found anywhere in Panama, Platea is one of the classier and more sophisticated bars and nightspots in the city. Platea is a dark, yet inviting bar that has a stage in front for live music and multiple lounging areas with plenty of tables and chairs... [Read more of this review]
Homemade Cerveza Beer, at the Istmo Brew Pub
If you are looking for the chance to try out some homemade Panamanian microbrew beers, the Istmo Brew Pub is your only option anywhere in Panama City. Conveniently located in El Cangrejo, one of the nicer areas of the city that is home to many of the best casinos, hotels and restaurants around, Istmo is a laid back place to relax, share some food and... [Read more of this review]
Cafe Havana – Getting Classy in Casco Viejo
The newly opened Cafe Havana offers an excellent selection of drinks at fair prices in a convenient new location in Casco Viejo. The main draw to Havana’s is the wide variety of rum and specialty drinks, but there are also plenty of different beers and wines available to satisfy the thirsts of all customers. Havana’s offers the full gamut of... [Read more of this review]
Sahara, A Panama City Bar That’s Hard to Miss
Sahara is a Calle Uruguay mainstay. With a large section of outdoor seating ideal for Panama City people watching, a sizeable stage and dance floor inside, two pool tables and additional, more private outdoor seating out back, Sahara has it all. Sahara has some kind of action just about every night of the week and provides a good place to get together... [Read more of this review]
Clubbin’ Kraze in Panama City
Kraze is one of the many clubs or discotecas that you will find on Calle Uruaguay, the most popular nightlife district in Panama City. With some of the more reasonably priced drinks and cover charges, Kraze is a fun spot that can be enjoyed by all. Although it is relatively small inside, partygoers take full advantage and fill all the available space... [Read more of this review]
Prive — Be Privy to Prive
Standing out against the club-heavy draws of Calle Uruguay, Prive is a mellower alternative that provides good music and good times without sacrificing quality or style. Prive creates a swanky environment with white lighting and clean and modern interior design. Different from the clubs, Prive does not charge a cover to enter, but it does enforce a... [Read more of this review]
The Cheapest Meal in the City: Casa Vegetariana
This is a deal that to many first time patrons seems unbelievable, boggling the mind even as they savour the first bites of their meals. A pure veggie delight served up at 50 cents per portion. Four portions give you a full plate of lunch for $2. With about 30 different dishes to choose from as well as homemade natural juices, you can go there for a... [Read more of this review]
Indigo Restaurant and Lounge in Casco Viejo
Indigo has been open and operating for nearly a year now and is a welcomed new addition to the Casco Viejo culinary and nightlife scene. A talented young chef blends Indian, Mediterranean and Asian elements among others into one of the most eclectic menus that you can find in all of Panama. The South Asian Indian decor adds further interest to a unique... [Read more of this review]
Panama Nightlife: La Casona in Casco Viejo
One of the first night spots to open and have success in the newly renovating Casco Viejo, La Casona offers up a nice alternative to the shiny shoe parade of Calle Uruguay. In local terms, labelled a “Bohemian bar,” La Casona is a counter-culture-type alternative to fancy clubs and bars found elsewhere in the city. While it isn’t exactly as cheap... [Read more of this review]
Middle Eastern cuisine in Panama
For a taste of quality Lebanese and Middle Eastern cuisine in Panama City, Beirut is sure to satisfy every time. Beirut is conveniently located in the central Banking District of the city, an easy walk from either Via Espana or Calle 50. It is a nice, safe, active part of town that offers action all hours of the day or night; and Beirut takes full advantage... [Read more of this review]
Paradise Found in Panama
There is something magical about the Kuna Yala Islands of San Blas. Even before we have ever visited them, we have seen them before in our imagination. Of course it depends on what your past experiences and associations are, but ask someone to conjure up an image of a tropical paradise, and it will probably involve white sand beaches, crystal clear... [Read more of this review]
