Take a Foodie Tour of Panama

If you’d like to take a self-guided foodie tour, here are a few favorite items at local restaurants. For a fun afternoon, go to 3 or 4 places, order just one thing at each place, and share. Or, if you’d like, we can arrange half-day transportation for you so you can relax and have fun. These restaurants all are known for their outstanding food, so if you don't like our picks, you'll probably find something tasty in their menus. 
 
Have fun, and happy tasting!

Brutitto's

Order this:
Angus Burger

Insider Tip: 
This is our pick for the best burger in Panama. It's perfectly charred on the outside and moist on the inside. Make sure to order it medium rare or medium. This is one burger that shouldn't be overcooked.

Location:
San Francisco (inside of Multiplaza Mall in the 2nd Floor)
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Isaki (Japanese Fusion)

Order this:      
Cauliflower

Insider Tip:     
This cauliflower is smothered in creamy tofu sauce and then infused with a wood smoke and garnished with saffron. All of their appetizers rock, so you can't go wrong.

Location:               
Casco Viejo

Segundo Muelle (Peruvian)

Order this:      
Causa Segundo Muelle

Insider Tip:     
You have a stunning view of the ocean in this famous Peruvian restaurant. A Causa is a appetizer that has potato, crab and fish layered like a torte. 

Locations:               
Ave. Balboa & San Francisco

Paul's (French Bistro)

Order this:      
Beef Tartine

Insider Tip:     
Paul’s is a French chain that is over 125 years old. They know what they’re doing.

Locations:               
San Francisco (MultiPlaza Mall) & Albrook (Albrook Mall)

Veramar

Order this:      
Lobster Cocktail (appetizer) – called “Coctel de Langosta”

Insider Tip:     
The restaurant is absolute beach front. If you go for dinner, take insect repellent.

Location:               
Veracruz (than 5 minutes from Casa Bonita)

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La Strega

Order This:
Fettucini Strega

Insider Tip:
This homemade fettucine is mixed with Porcini mushrooms, truffle, Prosciutto and cream sauce, and then spooned hot into a big wheel of aged Italian parmesan cheese. The result is something you will dream about!

Locations:
Bella Vista & Costa del Este

For more inspiration, visit MelissaDarnay.com for a full wine and food blog, focusing on Panama's culinary offerings.