Panama Restaurant Guide

Asados del Campo is an open air restaurant specializing in roasted meats. Asados del Campo is located in Coronado on the Panamerican hwy across from the Coronado mall.
Hours: Monday to Thursday 12:00 noon – 9:00 p.m., Friday to Sunday 12:00 noon – 10:00 p.m.      
Information & Delivery: 240-1615

Bayview Restaurant specializes in seafood and located on the oceanfront in El Palmar.
Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. daily. Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Information & Reservations: (507) 240-9621, (507)240-9875

Bamboo Express specializes in traditional chinese food located in the Coronado Mall.
Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. everyday

Beruit has a new location in Playa Blanca. Beruit Specializes in authentic Lebanese food.
Hours: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm everyday
Information & Reservations: (507) 908-8081

Bruschetta is located in El Valle de Anton across from the church at the end of the town center. The restaurant is attached to the Anton Valley hotel.
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. daily. Closed Wednesday.
Information & Reservations: (507) 983-5118

Buona Cucina located on calle Idaan behind Todos El Carbon before the Coronado gates, serves authentic Italian. The restaurant has recently undergone renovations.
Hours: 12:00 noon - 9:00 p.m. Wednesday - Sunday. Closed Monday & Tuesday
Information & Reservations: (507) 345-4677

Cafe Soleil is open for breakfast and lunch. Serving smoothies, fresh fruit and sandwiches, this open air cafe is perfect for a quick snack on the go.
Hours: Wednesday Sunday8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
Information & Reservations: (507) 6781-9110

Cafe Viana is a small cafe located just before the Coronado gates on the left hand side. Their menu changes from daily as items such as muffins, scones and quiche are freshly baked.
Hours: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday & Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday closed.
Information: (507) 345-3400

California Burger has great burgers and cold beer. Build your own burger, how you like it! California Burger is located in Coronado across from the Coronado Mall.
Hours:  Weekdays open from 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. and weekends from 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays.
Information & Reservations: (507) 345-9985

La Casa de Lourdes a small hotel and restaurant located in El Valle. They are open for lunch and dinner sittings. Hours: 12:00 noon - 3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. daily
Information & Reservations: (507) 983-6450

Las Camisones specializes in Spanish/Panamanian dishes. They are located in San Carlos on the Interamericana at km 104.
Hours: 12:00 noon - 9:30 p.m. everyday.
Information & Reservations: (507) 993-3622

Carlitos Pizza is located in San Carlos across from the El Palmar entrance. They are well known for their empanadas coming in several varieties and made fresh daily! 
Hours: Open every day expect Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Closed Wednesday.
Information & Delivery: (507) 240-8526 (San Carlos) (507) 908-7074 (El Valle)

Cholos authentic Mexican restaurant serves fresh Mexican dishes and frozen margaritas. Cholos in located in Las Lajas. Hours: Thursday to Sunday 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Information & Reservations: (507)240- 4004

Coronado Café serves up a great breakfast! The Café and restaurant offers indoor seating with ac, and outdoor seating on a comfortable patio. Coronado Café is located in Coronado inside Las Pergolas plaza, above Philipe Mota.
Hours:  Wednesday to Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Closed Monday & Tuesday
Information & Reservations: (507) 345-3245
Dominos Pizza the popular American chain is located on the 3^rd level of the Coronado Mall.
Hours: Monday to Sunday 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Information & delivery: (507) 240-1919
Don Chachos Grill is located in Coronado. Don Chachos is specializing in rotisserie chicken and grilled meats. Hours:  Everyday 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Information & Reservations: (507) 240-1930

Don Lee is a popular Chinese food chain. They are located in the Village mall.
Hours: Monday to Thursday & Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Friday & Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
El Galeon specializes in Seafood dishes. They are located five minutes past the entrance to Santa Clara.
Hours: Everyday 12:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Information & Reservations: (507)993-3078

El Meson Suizo, specializes in Swiss specialty dishes and seafood. The restaurant is located on the Panamerican hwy just after the turn off for El Valle, on the right hand side.
Hours: Everyday 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Closed Tuesdays.
Information & Reservations: (507) 240-8657

El Pampero is located on the Panamerican Hwy in the district of Chame, across from Banco nacional. Specializing in Chorizo made in house!
Hours: Sunday to Thursday from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Information: (507) 240-6755

El Parque, has both Chinese food and local Panamanian dishes. They are located inside the town of San Carlos on the main road.
Hours: Every day except Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m., Tuesday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Information: (507) 240-8202

El Rincon Del Chef is located in Coronado. Rincon Del Chef is specializing in Baby Back Ribs.
Hours: Tuesday to Friday from 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Closed Monday.
Information & Reservations: (507)240-1941

Green Leaf is located in the Village Mall. They serve an English Breakfast, crepes and sandwiches.
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. everday
Information:(507) 6225-6367

Gourmet Pizza is located inside Coronado past the gates. The restaurant is on Ave. Roberto Eisemann, just before the fire station on the right hand side.
Hours: Monday to Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.  Thursday to Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Information & Delivery: (507) 345-4585 or (507) 345-4586

KFC is located in the Village Mall across from the El Rey shopping center.
Hours: Monday to Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Friday to Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Information & Delivery:  (507) 236-5555

La Ruina Taberna Antigua has pub food & Panamanian dishes they located in Gorgona.
Hours: 12:00 noon. – 9:00 p.m. Thursday 12:00 noon - 10:00 p.m. Friday– Sunday. Closed Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday.
Information: (507)6527-8462

LA TECA opened in Coronado February 2013. Specializing in Spanish cuisine, LA TECA offers a fine dining experience. The restaurant is located in the Village Mall on the first floor above Don Lee.
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 12:00 noon  – 9:30 p.m.  Closed on Sunday & Monday.
Information & Reservations: 240-2101 or 240-2102

Locos Backyard Grill makes everything in house, they have great fresh cut fries. Locos is located in Gorgona. Now open Thursday’s!
Hours: Thursday to Saturday from 5:00 p.m. – till the last person leaves. Closed Sunday - Wednesday.
Information & Reservations: (507) 6233-7298

Luna Rossa specializes in authentic Italian dishes and deserts. They are located in Coronado on calle Roberto Esiemann across from La Cosita.
Hours: Wednesday to Friday & Sunday 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Saturday 12:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Information & Reservations: (507)240-1455

Manglar Lodge Restaurant is a restaurant and hotel located in El Palmar. They serve fresh seafood, burgers and more.
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. daily
Information & Reservations: (507) 240-8970

McDonald’s is located in the Coronado Mall.
Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Nitro City Action Sports Resort is a sports resort with a restaurant inside. Nitro City is located in Punta Chame.
Hours:  Every day except Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Information & Reservations: (507)223-1747

O'Pedros is an Irish pub located at the Los Madarinos hotel in El Valle
Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. everyday.
Information & Reservations: 983-6645

Pantay has fresh seafood daily. The restaurant is located in Coronado on calle Roberto Esiemann before the Coronado gates.
Hours: Wednesday to Sunday from 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Closed Monday & Tuesday.
Information & Reservations: (507) 6444-1586 or (507) 345-4025

Paraiso Bar & Restaurant is located 3km up the El Valle and has a little bit of everything, from burgers to fresh seafood.
Hours: Monday & Wednesday 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Thursday 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. Sunday 9:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Closed Tuesday.
Information & Reservations: (507) 6613-0513 or (507)6835-1611

Picasso Bar & Restuarante offers a fusion of fresh salads, oriental flavors, grills, wood-burn pizza and more! Picasso is located inside the Coronado gates on Ave. Roberto Esienman, across from the fire station.
Hours: Wednesday to Saturday 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Saturday Brunch 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Closed Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Information & Reservations: (507) 345-3777

Pio Pio is a fast food chain specializing in fried chicken, located in the El Rey mall. Hours: Monday to Wednesday 7:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Thursday to Sunday 24hrs.

Prime 19 is located on the 18th hole of the Buenaventura Golf Course. Prime 19 is a steakhouse that offers serveral imported cuts of meat.Hours may change by season and day of the week.
Hours: Sunday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday - Saturday Open 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Information & Reservations: (507) 908-3333

Punta Chame Villas is located at the end of Punta Chame. The restaurant specializes in seafood and offers breakfast, lunch & dinner.  Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. everyday
Information & Reservations: (507) 240-5590

Rancho Los Toros Is a large ranch located in the district of San Carlos.
Hours: Open for special events & weekend dinner sittings
Information & Reservations: (507) 6619-1693

Rincon Catracho is a small open air restaurant located in Gorgona.
Hours: Thursday to Sunday from 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Information: (507) 240-5807

Steak 2 Restobar is a stea house located just before the Coronado gates.
Hours: 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. everyday Information & Reservations: (507) 345-4677

Subway the popular sandwich chain is located in the El Rey Mall beside Pio Pio.
Hours: Monday to Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Tai Kai Sushi is located in the JW Marriott hotel serves Japanese creations and fresh sushi.
Hours 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. reservations are recommended on weekends
Information & Reservations: (507) 908-3333

Tamarindo is located in the JW Marriott hotel, they serve International food. They are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Hours: Everyday from 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Information & Reservations: (507) 908-3333

Terrazas Del Mar offers fine dining at the beach specializing in international dishes and seafood.
Hours: Everyday from 11:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Information & Reservations:  (507) 345-4077 or (507) 6612-0095Trattoria serves Italian food, and brick oven pizza. They are located on calle Idaan behind Todos El Carbon before the Coronado gates.
Hours: Every day except Tuesday from 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Tuesday 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Closed Wednesday

Todo Al Carbon serves local Panamanian dishes, located in Coronado on Roberto Eisenman, before the Coronado gates.
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. -9:00 p.m. Sunday from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Closed Monday.
Information & Reservations: (507) 240-1106

Todo Sabor Located in the San Carlos town square, Todo Sabor serves creative and fresh authentic Italian meals by award winning chef Alfredo Ziino
Hours: Open everyday expect Tuesday. Monday - Friday from 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Information & Reservations: 6277-4073/ 6263-5804

Toti's Marisquería is a seafood restaurant located on the Panamerican highway in Chame.
Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday and 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Friday - Sunday
Information & Reservations: 6753-8358

Ty's Sports Bar is a pub style restaurant located in El Valle.
Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Closed Monday & Tuesday. Will open 7 days a week in January.
Information & Reservations: 6780-7251 or 6780-7253

Xoko offers a variety of Mediterranean & Panamanian dishes. They are located on the Panamerican Hwy at the Santa Clara turn off, on the ocean side.
Hours: Monday to Thursday from 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Friday from 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Sunday from 11:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Information & Reservations: (507) 993-3876

XS Restaurant is located one block off the Panamerican hwy across from the entrance to Santa Clara.
Specializing and burgers and fresh cut fries.
Hours: Wednesday & Thursday from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday to Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Closed Monday & Tuesday.
http://www.playacommunity.com/en/restaurant-guide 

Grocery Stores in Panama

Penonomé, Coclé Province, Panamá
www.UncoverPanama.com

Whoa!  Why is someone writing a blog about grocery stores on a travel site?  What a mundane topic.  We all look forward to a fun filled tropical, sunny vacation, what do grocery stores have to do with any of the enjoyable plans we have?

 

As with most people we wonder what our rooms will be like, what is the beach like, what adventures can we have.  After the first day or two enjoying the beautiful beaches, great surf and a few Pina Coladas, our attention turns to more mundane matters.  After all, there is a practical side to every vacation.  If you are not staying in an ‘All Inclusive’ a very logical question is ‘Where do we buy food?’

As with most people we wonder what our rooms will be like, what is the beach like, what adventures can we have. 

After the first day or two enjoying the beautiful beaches, great surf and a few Pina Coladas, our attention turns to more mundane matters.  After all, there is a practical side to every vacation.  If you are not staying in an ‘All Inclusive’ a very logical question is ‘Where do we buy food?’

Several of our friends Stateside have had many questions to ask of us about Panama and often asked are questions like  ‘’Does Panama have ‘Real’ grocery stores?’’  “Can you get fresh fruit and vegetables”  etc. 

The answer is a resounding YES!!!

When we first came to this tropical paradise, we found ‘El Rey’ in Coronado approximately 30 kilometres to the East of us.  At the time, it was the only grocery store around.   Equidistant from us in the opposite direction is Penonome which had no large grocery stores but did have a smaller store called Machetazo.  Nowadays however, it is a very different story and Coronado boasts three good sized modern shopping centres, each with a grocery store.
 
f you need groceries, medications, suntan lotions, and / or just about any kind of general necessity you don’t have to look very hard. A large Super 99 is close by while a brand new shopping centre has been built on the other side of the highway with a large Machetazo which occupies three floors. It not only sells wonderful fresh fruit and vegetables, boasts a butcher’s, baker’s and a well stocked deli counter, but it also sells all kinds of household goods, electronics, clothes and hardware.

While there are numerous wonderful cafes, bars and restaurants in Coronado, tucked away in a corner of Machetazo is a little cafeteria we visit every time we shop there.  Here you can have a really great, inexpensive lunch cafeteria style, including an excellent choice of main courses, salads and desserts.

Penonome has its own Machetazo store just on its eastern outskirts, not quite as large as the newer one in Coronado but amply stocked with the same types of items, and there is a very large, 24 hour, Super 99 across the other side of town.  In between you will find all kinds of shops selling everything you could possibly imagine.  Apart from all of this, in Penonome there is  a bustling fresh produce and meat market, numerous  pharmacies, a casino, a brand new movie theatre, university, hospital, clinics, many wonderful restaurants and bars and it seems like there is a bank on almost every corner.

So when you come here on vacation, there is no need to worry about food shopping, supplies for the BBQ or suchlike. It is all here in spades. Come and enjoy yourself, take in all that is on offer here in this wonderful part of the world and hopefully this ‘Grocery’ blog will enlighten you to the resources available for your shopping pleasure.