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Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Panama

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Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes 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!


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Atope
4.9
4.9 (10)
$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.
Top review
Carmen
Dined on Sep 28, 2024
Service was excellent! And food was great! We love this place
A photo of La Vespa Vistamare restaurant
La Vespa Vistamare
4.8
4.8 (210)
$30 and under
Italian
Panama City
About the restaurant
Coming Soon!
Top review
Franty
Dined 4 days ago
Great place for dinner and celebrations. Service was excellent. Celebrated my GF bd there and also proposed to her the same night. Just tell them what is the occasion and they will setup the stage for you. Great job and great place. The location is breath taking.
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Filomena
4.8
4.8 (93)
$31 to $50
Italian
Panama City
About the restaurant
Nuevo concepto 100% Italiano - Cucina di Mare.
Ubicado en la Avenida Balboa de la Ciudad de Panamá, Filomena te recibe con una vista inigualable. Su diseño es impactante, moderno y pulcro, al igual que cada uno de sus detalles.
Cada uno de los platos tiene una historia, un trayecto, pero sobre todo ingredientes sorprendentes. Traídos directo de Italia o hechos en casa, son la clave para lograr los sabores que te transportan.
Top review
Dannyvip
Dined 4 days ago
The service and food were great. The paste was like velvet
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Mai Mai
4.8
4.8 (107)
$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.
Top review
Grace
Dined on Sep 22, 2024
We went during Panama Fashion week, to celebrate after one of my closest girlfriends first fashion show, and will definitely be returning. The food and the ambiance were truly incredible. The place itself was lovely too
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Salvaje - Costa del este
4.8
4.8 (29)
$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!
Top review
Jasmine
Dined 1 day ago
The food was amazing but service was slow. We came late though so that might be why. Overall good
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La Barbara x Aki Sushi
4.7
4.7 (72)
$30 and under
Sushi
Panama City
About the restaurant
Dedicated to craft cocktails and fresh sushi, La Barbara x Aki was created to bring a social and intimate but comfortable lounge to the community of Casco Viejo. Originally from LA & Toronto, Canada, we are two owner-operators who truly believe in creating a unique experience for every customer. Pass by and say hi!
Top review
Wang
Dined on Sep 22, 2024
Great Place & Delicious Food. Highly Recommended!!!
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Umi
4.7
4.7 (13)
$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.


Top review
LUIS
Dined 3 days ago
No Doubdt the best Real Sushi in towm, my reccomendatuion seat by the Bar, the Rolls are so fresh they melt in your mouth, the Moshrums, the pork Belly and the Fish, are a most.
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KAANDELA
4.6
4.6 (99)
$31 to $50
International
Panama City
About the restaurant
We invite you to join us for our playful exploration of flavour, that is equal parts: intuition and experience. With often primitive methods of concoction such as fermentation, smoking, raw dishes, curing, pickling and the magic and unpredictability of cooking over wood fire – all coming together with elegant execution in dishes designed for sharing and pairing. Purposefully a little disruptive, we take an approach to dining that is fun, and encourages looking at traditional ideas from a new angle. This can be anything from getting stuck in with your hands, to rehashing recipes with funky local produce. We never stand still and continue to evolve – just as fire refuses to hold a single form.
Top review
Kristenvip
Dined on Sep 27, 2024
Kei and Yenny made my dining experience even more enjoyable. Great food and attentive service in a lovely ambience. Gracias!
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Popino
4.6
4.6 (34)
$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.
Top review
BOLIVAR
Dined on Sep 29, 2024
Creative fusion dishes with Peruvian and Italian influences. High-quality service in a relaxed atmosphere.
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KANIBAL
4.4
4.4 (10)
$31 to $50
International
Panama City
About the restaurant
Somos 𝗞𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗕𝗔𝗟, el mejor rooftop de la Avenida B…
El momento perfecto en el lugar indicado.
Nos vemos a la hora del 𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗦𝗘𝗧... Disfrutarás de cócteles y comida divina. Se vale quedarse a bailar con la luna y las estrellas.

We are 𝗞𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗕𝗔𝗟, the best rooftop on Avenue B...
The perfect moment at the right place.
See you at 𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗦𝗘𝗧 hour... You'll enjoy divine cocktails and food. "It's allowed to stay and dance with the moon and the stars."
Top review
AliciaB
Dined on Aug 29, 2024
Nice dinner. Came solo, yummy vegan roll. Mocktail was great. Was raining so sat i side but nice vibe either way.
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