Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Panama

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Panama? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Caleta

4.9

4.9 (160)

$31 to $50

International

Panama City

About the restaurant

Neo-Brasserie style restaurant with a local flare by Michelin starred chef Lorenzo Di Gravio.

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FernandoVIP

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

Amazing service and food. The breakfast package offers everything you would want in a breakfast meal, highly recommend.

Bruma Seafood & Wine

5.0

5 (22)

$30 and under

Seafood

Panama City

About the restaurant

A vibrant fusion of American and Panamanian seafood traditions, our restaurant offers a unique coastal dining experience. Savor sustainably sourced, fresh catches prepared with bold, regional flavors, complemented by a curated selection of obscure and rare wines. Whether you’re indulging in a classic ceviche with a twist or a hearty crab boil, our open kitchen and retro, maritime décor create the perfect setting for both casual lunches and lively dinners. Perfect for seafood lovers and adventurous wine enthusiasts alike.

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Nadina

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

Best seafood I’ve ever had! Will definitely return!

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Krume Costa del Este

4.8

4.8 (37)

$30 and under

Organic

Panama City

About the restaurant

Somos una panadería tradicional austriaca de panes de masa madre. Utilizamos granos como: centeno Waldstaude, Emmer y Espelta de Niederösterreich una provincia boscosa al norte de Austria. Gracias a nuestra cuidadosa selección de ingredientes y énfasis en nuestros procesos de producción y elaboración. Nos hemos convertido en la primera panadería que consta con una certificación orgánica en Panamá, sumada a la certificación Demeter, otorgada por la Unión Europea a aquellos productos que cumplen estrictamente con las normas de agricultura biodinámica. Buscando maridar nuestros panes con ingredientes igualmente excepcionales, desarrollamos un menú bistro, una propuesta purista, orgánica y saludables que va desde tostadas francesas, ensaladas, sopas, “tostas” y “pastries” de masa madre. Contamos con una barra de café panameño de especialidad, que incluye variedades como el Catuaí, Caturra, Pacamara, Geisha o Maragogype. También usamos café de otras fincas para filtrados.

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Rachelle

Dined 2 days ago

Wonderful experience. Delicious food, great service, and gut friendly! Can't wait to go back!

Mai Mai

4.7

4.7 (164)

$31 to $50

Panamanian

Panama City

About the restaurant

Rooftop Bar - Sushi Izakaya por Maido y Maito
Costa del Este, Panama Design Center, Piso 6.

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LuisVIP

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

Delicious food, beautiful ambience e good service

Popino

4.8

4.8 (84)

$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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JohannaVIP

Dined on Jun 10, 2025

Amazing experience! The food and cocktails are perfection, the place decoration is gorgeous and the service is superb 👌🏻(specially Santiago)

Restaurante richa

4.8

4.8 (31)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Panama City

About the restaurant

r.i.c.h.a. is the contemporary Mediterranean cuisine restaurant by Chef Roberto Richa, where fresh, high-quality ingredients take center stage. The atmosphere is simple and elegant, offering a welcoming setting to enjoy a unique culinary experience. The service is personalized, attentive, and excellent, ensuring every visit is memorable. In addition, there is an extensive wine list, along with a special selection that is part of the Chef’s exclusive wine cellar.

At r.i.c.h.a., you can enjoy a variety of appetizers, ranging from octopus and shrimp to a fresh zucchini salad. For the main course, choose from fresh fish accompanied by a selection of vegetables, a premium grilled steak, homemade pastas, or a delicious Mediterranean rice dish.

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Dago

Dined on Jun 17, 2025

Amazing culinary and sensory experience experience coupled with outstanding service. The Cordero dish, slow cooked for 8 hours was absolutely delicious.

Atope

4.8

4.8 (25)

$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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AndrésVIP

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

One of my favorite restaurants in Panama, love it all

Calle Dragones

4.7

4.7 (22)

$31 to $50

Latin American

Panama City

About the restaurant

Panama City's Hottest Night Awaits. Tropical by nature. Fusion by fire. Prepare for an unparalleled experience in Panama's heart, where cultures ignite. Our kitchen delivers a bold clash: intense Latin Caribbean flavors meet Asian precision, all mastered by the grill. Savor succulent charcoal-grilled meats, fresh seafood, vibrant tropical tastes, and surprising Asian hints. It's not just dinner—a dynamic sensory journey where rhythm and flavor collide, creating an electrifying vibe. Your destination for an authentic, energetic night. Live the legend, taste the fusion, dance to the live music. The most vibrant entertainment in Panama City awaits! Book your unforgettable night of music, food, and fun now.

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ChenoaVIP

Dined on Jun 12, 2025

Excellent experience! Def a stop when visiting Panama Thank you!

Maito

4.7

4.7 (197)

$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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Alyssa

Dined on Apr 8, 2025

This was a hidden gem with delicious food and great ambiance! Definitely worth it!

Azahar Panamá

4.7

4.7 (450)

$30 and under

Fusion / Eclectic

Panama City

About the restaurant

Un moderno y chic restaurant. Gastronomía única y servicio a la altura de nuestros más distinguidos y exigentes clientes. Entre la propuesta culinaria se encuentra una exquisita combinación de estilo fusión y cocina mediterránea clásica, siempre cuidando crear platillos de excelente calidad y brindar una gastronomía versátil. Se deleitará con pastas hechas en casa con los más finos rellenos, risottos, cortes de carnes, variedad de platillos a base de pescados y mariscos finamente preparados, ceviches, tiraditos, sushi, así como pastelería de primera, donde se conciben los más exquisitos postres que deleitan a nuestros comensales. Gozamos de una exclusiva bodega de vinos y espumantes con más de 90 etiquetas, permitiéndonos brindarle el maridaje perfecto para cada ocasión. Encontrará el perfecto equilibrio entre una cocina gourmet de altura, un servicio único y un selecto ambiente.

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Tawny

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Everything was outstanding. What a wonderful restaurant. Best meal we had in Panama City

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