Boquete
This sophisticated restaurant has a long-standing reputation. Chef Charlie Collins takes a modern approach, exquisitely preparing everything from smoked…
Must-see restaurants in Chiriquí Province
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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David
A find for the area, this immaculate restaurant with screens, ambient lighting and flower arrangements serves authentic Hanoi cuisine. Big bowls of pho …
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David
This fairly authentic Lebanese restaurant southwest of downtown provides a welcome relief from a steady diet of rice and beans. Homemade hummus, tabbouleh…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Boquete
Great selection of Italian ice cream at this central and very friendly little gelateria. Choose from 10 flavors, including guanabana (soursop), pineapple…
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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.
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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.
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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…
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Boquete
A stalwart choice of gringo boquteños, this friendly eatery serves the most enormous and satisfying fish tacos. The menu also includes chicken wings,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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Boquete
Fresh produce is sold at this enclosed market on the northeastern corner of the central plaza.
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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.
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David
Self-caterers can head to the Super 99, a large supermarket open 24 hours a day and convenient to the city's hostels.
