The 10 Best Restaurants In Coronado Panama

Coronado, Panama, is more well-known for its beaches than its eats, but some of the city’s few restaurants are undeniably amazing. Here is a list of ten to bring your appetites to when in Coronado.

Don Chacho Grill

Restaurant, Fusion, Central American, Panamanian, Steakhouse

Don Chacho Grill is a spectacle in Coronado. Divine dishes are paired with incredible cocktails, delicious sangria, and a full bar. And as good of a restaurant as this is, its bar is definitely also worth checking out. With delightful décor, this is a warm and welcoming favorite in Coronado.

Luna Rossa Ristorante e Pizzeria

Bar, Restaurant, Pizzeria, Italian, Vegetarian, Vegan, Fast Food, Gluten-free

So close to the beach you can walk, Luna Rossa is an intimate, dimly lit, gorgeous Italian restaurant. With a menu full of mouthwatering options like gnocchi, ravioli, fettuccini, and lasagna, Luna Rossa also makes a delectable pizza and scrumptious desserts like tiramisu and panacotta. Enjoy one (or two) with a cappuccino after dinner.

507 Lounge and Café

Cafe, Fusion, Central American

507 Lounge and Café is the perfect place to begin your day or to stop by for an afternoon pick-me-up in the form of a margarita. This quaint outdoor café serves light and flavorful dishes for breakfast and lunch, as well as snack-style appetizers for pairing with coffee or a cocktail in its bar overlooking the street.

Picasso Bar & Restaurant

Bar, Restaurant, Beer, Wine, Cocktails, Pub Grub, Canadian

Named after the famous painter, Picasso is a pizza restaurant in Coronado also serving fresh salads and tapas. It was one of the first establishments in the city to begin offering a regular happy hour of drink specials and since it attracted a very happy crowd, the concept of happy hour stuck and spread to other bars in Coronado. Picasso is a local favorite and among the best bars and restaurants of Coronado.

Big Lobster

Restaurant, Pub Grub, Seafood

Big Lobster is a seafood restaurant known for serving phenomenal ceviche. With a relaxed ambiance, this small, intimate space is perfect for a romantic dinner. Next to the favored ceviche, the lobster is also famous for being mouth-watering. This Coronado spot serves up excellent quality seafood for a fair price and will not disappoint.

BlueBay Coronado Beach Resort

Resort, Hotel

The Coronado Resort features four restaurants and bars within its perimeter, along with conference rooms, beautiful gardens, an equestrian center, a full spa, an Olympic-sized pool, professional tennis courts, and more. If you’re going to Coronado and are looking to splurge, stay at or at least visit the Coronado Resort.

About the author

Brittney Schering

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.