—MURPHY´S CALIFORNIA KITCHEN—
Via Argentina in front of Andrés Bello Park
Phone 385-3977
Irish hospitality and American food merge to create a unique entertaining environment such as Murphy´s California Kitchen. The selection of whiskeys and beers are of Premium quality in their bar. In an area as popular as Vía Argentina, is the friendliest bar of all in Panama City.
If you want to taste the best “Full Irish Breakfast” in Panama, and want to complete it with the recommendation of the house, a “Bloody Mary” this is the place. Because the usual is not usually found in their menu. Is open everyday during breakfast hours, except Mondays.
Murphy´s is well known for having live music every Sunday from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm on the terrace with Franklyn Hernander and Crew. They also have a Happy Hour every day from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm with buckets of beer.
—THE WALLACE PANAMA—
At the Corner of 54th
Street and Samuel Lewis
Avenue, Obarrio
Phone 385-5383
This exclusive restaurant is a tribute to chef Robert Santomenno Wallace, his family, and the love he has for Scotland. They offer Scottish culinary delights made with local ingredients such as their delicious “Bangers and Mash”, complete with handmade sausages and creamy onion gravy; “Cottage Pie”, and you can´t forget their “Fish and Chips” with mushy peas that has quickly become their signature dish.
The cozy atmosphere gives you a feeling of having been there before, inviting you to return. They are open Monday – Thursday from noon until 10pm, and Friday and Saturday from noon until 11pm.
—CHALET SUIZO—
Via Veneto
Plaza Downtown
Phone 263-8571
Many will remember its former headquarters in a house with an European facade, alluding to the country it evokes as a gourmet restaurant. Since 1985 it has delighted palates who have recommended it for decades. Chalet Suizo recently moved to Downtown Plaza in El Cangrejo, near its past location.
In addition to its exquisite Swiss dishes, its menu offers specialties of pasta, seafood, “Raclette” and its sought after Fondue, which you can taste on special dates with promotions. Every month they have a Pairing dinner.
The atmosphere of this restaurant is reminiscent of Switzerland, a country where its guests will feel transported close to the Swiss Alps, and to choose one of its cozy corners with an Old Continent style.
Part of its fame is due to its wine cellar with more than 900 wine labels, awarded internationally by Wine Spector. It is open from Monday to Saturday from noon until 11:00 pm.
POMODORO
RISTORANTE ITALIANO
Via Veneto
Plaza Downtown
Phone 387-4455
This”spaghetteria” has a speciality in Mediterranean food and pasta, served in “120 ways” according to its menu. The pasta Pomodoro is the main protagonist and recommendation of the house. Pasta such as Ravioli, stuffed Ravioli, Farfalle pasta, Fusilli with Pomodoro pasta or Pesto from the house, Fetuccini among others. You can order breakfast every day and at any time you can choose between Frittata, Eggs Benedict, Panini, Pancakes and even breakfast pizza.
They have Keto and Gluten Free version dishes like their famous Lasagna Bolognese with eggplant flakes, Bolognese meat, bechamel and mozzarella that you can also order with Pomodoro sauce.
The Mondays are Second Pizza at half price. Every Tuesday they have promotions of “Sangrias” 2 x 1 in Half Liter.
Pomodoro is open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm, and Sunday from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm.
FACTORY
Amador Causeway,
Panama
Phone 302-6266
This brewery and gastro pub is distinguished by the artisanal elaboration of its gastronomic and brewery proposal. Its gastro bar concept offers a wide variety of entries, to create an international trip of flavors. Artisan hummus is another of their specialties, and they have a variety of presentations requested by vegetarians and vegans. However, hamburgers have become a house brand, which highlights the delicious meat prepared with the chef’s secret recipe.
The Factory and its production is governed by its master brewer, better known as “The Dictator”, who has come a long way to revolutionize and create four types of beers: “The Dictator”, “Las Americas”, “Capunga” and “The Transporter. “
Its outdoor environment with space for pets, opens its doors from Tuesday to Saturday from 5:00 pm to 12 midnight, and Sunday from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm. The Factory offers you a 100% authentic multisensory experience in one place.
THE TRAPICHE
Via Argentina,
San Francisco and
Albrook Mall
Phone 269-4353 / 381-0981 / 314-7426
With the idea of bringing to Panamá City the flavors of Panamanian dishes from the interior, El Trapiche was created in 1983. A reference of the traditional local gastronomy for more than 30 years, where they continue to exalt the indigenous culinary culture. Its restaurants are set with recreations of the country houses, where folklore and gastronomic traditions are kept present. In El Trapiche you can try fried foods every day. Among its specialties are: Centennial Breakfast, Trapiche Typical Breakfast, Old Clothes Sandwich in Puff Pastry, Combination Sandwich in Tortilla, Panamanian Typical Tray, Gallo Pinto, Corvina a la Chorrillera, Rice with Milk as dessert among others.
To please local diners and tourists, restaurants open between 7:00 am until 10:00 pm on weekdays and until 11:00 pm on weekends. As part of the entertainment they have folkloric dances at seven o’clock at night from Tuesday to Saturday, which runs from 30 minutes weekdays and extends to an hour on Thursdays and Saturdays, creating more memories of Panama for all Visitors.
TINAJAS RESTAURANT
Calle 51 Este Bella Vista
Phone 263-7890
With the purpose of keeping the freshness of the traditions and flavors of the interior, the Tinajas Restaurant offers a wide Panamanian gastronomic variety with authentic recipes from cooks from the countryside, such as fried foods, tamales, sancocho, rice with chicken, rice pudding, drunk soup among others.
This restaurant is established in an old and elegant residence with colonial style on its facade, where you can enjoy a folkloric artistic presentation, from Tuesday to Saturday around 9:00 pm, when the songs and dances will begin to the rhythm of the live music.
THE WINE BAR
Via Veneto Plaza Downtown
Phone 387-4455
It opened as the first wine restaurant in Panama in the year 2000. Chef Willy Diggelmann brought this innovative restaurant bar concept with more than 200 different wines. If you are a connoisseur of the nectar of the god Bacchus, or want to learn more about strains and presentations, at The Wine Bar you can taste different varieties, without buying a bottle to enjoy it.
The Wine Bar is also characterized by its rich international menu, that goes with options of cold cuts and cheeses, to more delicate dishes such as Roast Beef or Focaccinas such as Garlic and Rosemary, as well as pizzas and gourmet dishes.
El PAVO REAL
Via Argentina and
Calle José Martí
Phone 394-6853
Known as the birthplace of rock in Panama, this English-style pub always supports emerging talent with the presentation of rock bands in the courtyard. Its atmosphere is authentic, the food can be served at the bar, or at tables in more private and comfortable areas. You can have a beer outside on the terrace or throughout the entrance, while watching a game inside. The menu has a list of appetizers such as French onion soup or salmon mouse. The bites are the specialty to try while watching football, boxing or international competitions. In addition there are sandwiches, hamburgers, a recommended dish such as Fillet with cream and cognac, and the “Fish and Chips” a classic among its regulars. You can enjoy all this from Monday to Saturday from 6:00 pm to 3:00 am, where fun is guaranteed.
BAJAREQUE COFFE HOUSE
Address: Casco Antiguo frente antiguo Club Unión
Telephone: 6030-9997
Specialties: Café
LA TAPA DEL COCO
Address: Cl. 68 San Francisco, Terrazas 68
Telephone: 203-0454
Specialties: Caribeña, Panameña
AZAFRÁN
Address: Av. 5 Sur, Coco del Mar, San Francisco
Telephone: 399-9186
Specialties: De Autor
INTIMO
Address: Cl. 72 Este, San Francisco
Telephone: 388-1365
Specialties: De Autor, Internacional
EL PAVO REAL
Address: Via Argentina
Telephone: 394-6853
Specialties: Internacional
THE WINE BAR
Address: Plaza Downtown, El Cangrejo
Telephone: 387-4455
Specialties: Internacional
AMANO
Address: Cl.70 Este San Francisco, Casa N°20
Telephone: 388-9500
Specialties: Internacional
CASA ESCONDIDA
Address: Cl.72 Este, Panama
Telephone: 387-3978
Specialties: Internacional
NOMADA EATERY
Address: Cl. Novena San Felipe
Telephone: 209-0377
Specialties: Internacional
TIO NAVAJA
Address: Av. Central y Cl.3ra Casco Antiguo
Telephone: 395-1749
Specialties: Internacional
5INCO
Address: Cl. 69 San Francisco casa 115
Telephone: 203-4574
Specialties: Internacional
THE WALLACE
Address: Av. Samuel Lewis
Telephone: 385-5383
Specialties: Internacional y Escosesa
LA FABRICA
Address: Vía Principal de Amador
Edif. La Fabrica, Causeway
Telephone: 302-6266
Specialties: Internacional, Fusión
MURPHY’S CALIFORNIA KITCHEN
Address: Via Argentina, frente al parque Ándres Bello
Telephone: 385-3977
Specialties: Irlandés, Americano
POMODORO
Address: Plaza Downtown, El Cangrejo
Telephone: 263-8571
Specialties: Italiana
LA LACONDA
Address: Cl.57, con Av. Ricardo Arango Obarrio
Telephone: 264-8080
Specialties: Italiana
A MANGIARE
Address: P.H. ADIR Cl.Eric Del Valle, El Cangrejo
Telephone: 208-6960
Specialties: Italiana
MAKOTO
Address: Av. Samuel Lewis con Cl. 59, Obarrio, Edif. Kenex Plaza, piso 11
Telephone: 830-2736
Specialties: Japonesa
NACIÓN SUSHI
Address: Costa del este Ocean Mall
Telephone: 209-1515
Specialties: Japonesa
TATAKI
Address: Cl.61 Obarrio Plaza 61 local 4 y 5
Telephone: 393-3333
Specialties: Japonesa
TACOS LA NETA
Address: Cl. 70 Este, Casa N°20 San Francisco
Telephone: 381-9529
Specialties: Mexicana
DONDE JOSÉ
Address: Av. Central y Cl. A Casco Antiguo
Telephone: 262-1682
Specialties: Panameña
RIESEN
Address: Cl. D Casa N° 16 frente a Hotel Toscana
Telephone: 264-0473
Specialties: Panameña
LAS TINAJAS
Address: Bella Vista, Cl. 51
Telephone: 263-7890
Specialties: Panameña e Internacional
MAITO
Address: Calle 50, San Francisco
Telephone: 391-4657
Specialties: Panameña e Internacional
SABORES DEL CHORRILLO
Address: Cinta Costera
Specialties: Pescados y Mariscos
CHALET SUIZO
Address: Plaza Downtown, El Cangrejo
Telephone: 387-4455
Specialties: Suiza
LABORATORIO MADRIGAL
Address: Av. A Casco Viejo
Telephone: 211-1926
Specialties: Tapas
EL TRAPICHE
Address: Via Argentina
Telephone: 269-4353
Specialties: Típica e Internacional
NAZCA 21
Address: Casco Antiguo
Telephone: 393-7262
Specialties: Cocina Peruana Internacional
