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The 10 Best Restaurants near Amador, Panama City

Buffet-style at the Panamanian Food Fest
Buffet-style at the Panamanian Food Fest | © Panamerican Food Festival/ Flickr

Amador is known for its causeway, Panama City’s booming boardwalk surrounded by four islands. The stretch of land surrounded by water is home to many activities and attractions in Panama. Here are some of the best restaurants near Amador.

Bucanero's

Restaurant, Bar, Seafood, Panamanian

Clams in sauce
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This seafood restaurant is highly praised for impeccable service, delectable food, amazing value, and a wonderful atmosphere. Meal selections worth talking about include the sea bass and prawns.

Cayucos Bar Restaurante

Diner, Restaurant, Bar, Contemporary, Beer

This restaurant boasts a family-friendly environment, delicious food, and a spectacular view. With reasonable price and top-notch service, customers come happy and leave happier. This is a fun place for dining for more than just a meal; it’s an experience.

Alberto's

Restaurant, Pizzeria, Seafood, Panamanian

This family-friendly restaurant offers Italian fare with delicious pizzas and seafood. The dishes most talked on are pizzas followed by chicken and seafood. Along with fine fare is the remarkable view and superb location near lots of shopping and other activities on the causeway.

Lenos y Carbon

Restaurant, Bar, Seafood, BBQ, Steakhouse

Ceviche
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This beloved steakhouse is a chain seen frequently throughout Panama. With cuisines including steak, Latin, seafood, and barbecue, the upscale establishment has visitors raving most about the steak and octopus ceviche.

Gelarti Panama

Restaurant, Cafe, Dessert Shop, Contemporary

Gelato
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This sweet-tooth special is perfect for your after-dinner splurge. Come for the gourmet ice cream experience, a classic banana split, and delicious scones. This is a family-friendly sweetery to be enjoyed.

Mi Ranchito

Restaurant, Bar, Caribbean, Central American, Seafood

Shrimp
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The restaurant, which translates to “my little ranch”, offers Caribbean cuisine as well as Latin, seafood, and Central American fare. The Isla Naos location on Amador Causeway boasts a most remarkable view. Corvina and shrimp are dishes most talked about, as are the great cocktails.

Donde Jose

Diner, Restaurant, Panamanian, South American

Donde Jose is a much talked about, extraordinary dining experience unique to Panama. Making the list of the world’s best restaurants, the meal is a 10-course, Panama-centric taster menu and requires reservation as the just 16-seat eatery is quickly booked months in advance. Don’t miss this.

Caliope

Restaurant, Central American, Seafood, Mediterranean

Short Ribs
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Caliope boasts an outstanding meal experience with seafood, Central American, and international cuisine. This beautiful restaurant is listed as number two out of 954 restaurants in Panama City on TripAdvisor, and with good reason. Must-taste dishes include the mushroom soup, lamb chops, and short ribs.

Santa Rita

Restaurant, Mediterranean, Spanish, Argentina

Santa Rita is rated restaurant number three of the 954 eateries rated on TripAdvisor. Cuisine on offer is a mix of Mediterranean, Spanish, and Argentinean. Fantastic food, phenomenal service.

Nazca 21 Restaurant

Restaurant, Bar, Peruvian

This Peruvian establishment is exceptional, with dishes worth raving about that include fried ceviche, king prawns, and shrimp dishes. Also, be sure to treat yourself to a Cusqueña or two. This restaurant is known for its exceptional quality and value.

About the author

Brittney is a global writer and editor fluent in wanderlust with work also published in Lonely Planet, Forbes Travel Guide, Time Out, International Living, and more. Hailing from Detroit, MI, she first moved to NYC, then LA, and from there, NOLA, before venturing overseas to Panama. Follow Brittney on Instagram at @existential_bls.

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