Must-see restaurants in Chiriquí Province

  • Hotel Panamonte Restaurant

    Boquete

    This sophisticated restaurant has a long-standing reputation. Chef Charlie Collins takes a modern approach, exquisitely preparing everything from smoked…

  • Retrogusto

    Boquete

    At this new Italian farm-to-table restaurant, it's a struggle not to order everything on the menu – it all looks and smells so good. But you can't go…

  • Boquete Fish House

    Boquete

    One of our favorite places in Boquete for great seafood is this fish house along the Quebrada Grande. It offers sea bass prepared in eight different ways …

  • APizza

    Boquete

    Crisp, thin-crust Neapolitan pies are the simple stars of this casual eatery. They're made from local mozzarella, San Marzano tomatoes and flour imported…

  • Rock

    Boquete

    Bringing cosmopolitan dining to the highlands of Panama, this restaurant attached to the Riverside Inn does decent gourmet fare, though it can be hit-or…

  • Il Pianista

    Boquete

    This Italian restaurant and pizzeria has riverstone walls and just a few tables along one of Boquete's hillside roads. Sicilian Giovanni cooks while his…

  • Café de Punto Encuentro

    Boquete

    In a converted carport and garden, this family-run eatery is a find. All guests are mi amor (my love) to the affectionate Olga, who cooks breakfast like…

  • Mike's Global Grill

    Boquete

    A real expat hub, this homesick restaurant is the lovechild of Mike and Heidi who met – where else? – at the South Pole. Indulging the wanderlust theme,…

  • Pho Palace

    David

    A find for the area, this immaculate restaurant with screens, ambient lighting and flower arrangements serves authentic Hanoi cuisine. Big bowls of pho …

  • Café Rincón Libanés

    David

    This fairly authentic Lebanese restaurant southwest of downtown provides a welcome relief from a steady diet of rice and beans. Homemade hummus, tabbouleh…

  • Polo

    David

    A longtime neighborhood staple, this basic seafood restaurant (with a few pork dishes thrown in) does cheap and cheerful pretty well. The ceviche (citrus…

  • Sugar & Spice

    Boquete

    Throngs gather at this artisan bakery, a modest storefront with a couple of patio tables, for US-style sandwiches, organic salads and oh-so-good brownies…

  • Chiricream

    Chiriquí Province

    In Las Lajas town near the main plaza, you will swoon for this artisan gelato with flavors ranging from tropical fruits to tart yogurt and chocolate as…

  • Gelateria La Ghiotta

    Boquete

    Great selection of Italian ice cream at this central and very friendly little gelateria. Choose from 10 flavors, including guanabana (soursop), pineapple…

  • Pastelería Alemana

    Boquete

    On the main road 3km south of town, this German patisserie serves up decadent apple strudel and tortes, as well as authentic German breads.

  • Pizzeria Ricos Little Italy

    Boquete

    Enjoy the real McCoy at this hole in-the-wall pizzeria with six tables. It's just across the bridge and facing the fairgrounds.

  • El Sabrosón #3

    Boquete

    Our favorite of the three branches of this much-loved local institution cooks up cheap and filling Panamanian cuisine served cafeteria-style, and has…

  • Big Daddy's Grill

    Boquete

    A stalwart choice of gringo boquteños, this friendly eatery serves the most enormous and satisfying fish tacos. The menu also includes chicken wings,…

  • Restaurante El Fogón

    David

    This spacious red, yellow and orange eatery is a welcome oasis northwest of the center. Grilled meats and seafood are the standard main courses, and there…

  • MultiCafe

    David

    A prime choice if you're looking for something cheap and filling while you're on the hoof downtown. This colorful cafeteria south of the landmark…

  • Java Juice

    David

    Fruit smoothies, salads and grilled burgers are the fare at this health-food cafe-restaurant with a US owner to the west of downtown. Good vegetarian…

  • Fresas Mary

    Boquete

    With strawberry and other fruit batidos (shakes) that will make you quake with pleasure, this cute cafe on the road to Volcán Barú makes a worthy stop.

  • Mercado Municipal

    Boquete

    Fresh produce is sold at this enclosed market on the northeastern corner of the central plaza.

  • Supermercado Romero

    Boquete

    One block east of the central plaza, this has Boquete's best selection of groceries. It's open round the clock in high season from November to February.

  • Super 99

    David

    Self-caterers can head to the Super 99, a large supermarket open 24 hours a day and convenient to the city's hostels.