Best Restaurants for Groups in Panama City

Panama City's dedicated Jamaican kitchen — jerk chicken, slow-braised oxtail, rice and peas, and fried plantains, all made from scratch with island technique and serious spice.

Panama's go-to for Lebanese cooking — generous mezze, charcoal-grilled meats and late-night hookah in a warm, bustling Obarrio room.

Panama City's most spectacular rooftop table — perched six floors above Casco Viejo's cobblestones with panoramic skyline views. Fire-kissed steaks, black-ink seafood rice, and flaming cocktails served to a DJ soundtrack. Rated 4.8 on TripAdvisor with 500+ reviews.

A lush garden hideaway inside the Las Clementinas hotel in Casco Viejo — fresh, internationally-inspired plates, vibrant brunch bowls and tropical juices served amid greenery. Featured in Vogue and Condé Nast Traveler.

Brutto brings bold Asian flavours to Bella Vista — expect umami-rich broths, miso-glazed proteins and precisely crafted small plates in a sleek, moody room.

The Panama outpost of a celebrated Peruvian seafood house — bright ceviches, tiraditos and arroces in a breezy, contemporary room.

A cherished corner of Spain in Casco Viejo — authentic tapas, acorn-fed jamón, and the warmth of a room full of regulars.

Panama's most iconic dim sum hall since 1973 — carts of dumplings and Cantonese classics, busiest and best on Sunday mornings.

Chef Archbold's love letter to Bocas del Toro — jerk-spiced, fire-driven, Afro-Caribbean soul in a San Francisco dining room. The ribs and oxtail are revelatory.

Ranked #12 of 1,234 restaurants in Panama City with 1,715 reviews. La Pulpería packs Casco's most coveted corner table with ceviches, crispy seafood bites, natural wine and expertly mixed cocktails — lively, consistent, and utterly reliable.

Panama's only dedicated Afro-Panamanian restaurant — rated 4.9★ with 1,045 reviews, ranked #22 in Panama City, and featured on Latin America's 50 Best. The One Pot Colonense and coconut-braised dishes carry centuries of Afro-Caribbean heritage onto the plate.

A perfect 5.0★ on TripAdvisor. Espeziak — Basque for 'spices' — is Panama City's most precise Mediterranean table, where Spanish pintxos, fire-roasted seafood and ingredient-driven cooking built around the finest European and local produce define a singular dining identity.

Sharing plates made for the table — a Latin America's 50 Best pick best enjoyed with a group.

Soul food and serious flavour in San Francisco — live jazz and reggae bands, DJ nights, Tuesday impromptu sessions, and the kind of neighbourhood bodega energy that keeps locals coming back.

In the shadow of the Metropolitan Cathedral — a Casco Viejo dining room that pairs the old city's colonial grandeur with a thoughtful, contemporary Panamanian menu.

Panama's original craft brewery — award-winning beers and an easy pub menu in Casco Viejo.

A thatched-roof Causeway landmark with skyline views — Panamanian seafood in a festive, open-air setting.

Breezy terrace at the Amador Causeway entrance — grilled seafood and bay views at sunset.

Chef Felipe Milanés's Casco Viejo original — a creative tapas and sharing-plate concept built for long tables and longer evenings. Bold Spanish-Panamanian flavours, a lively room and a crowd that keeps coming back.

Panama City's most beloved traditional Panamanian kitchen since 1983. Sancocho, arroz con pollo, ropa vieja, chicharrón — the classics, done right, at prices locals actually pay. A genuine institution.

Panama City's favourite homegrown sushi brand — creative rolls, bao buns and fusion small plates with a local twist. Consistently packed, excellent value, and a favourite with both locals and expats.

Panama City's only modern izakaya — 4.9 stars from 96 reviews. Creative Japanese small plates and cocktails in a striking rooftop setting in Ancon. PAB 20–40, with WhatsApp reservations available. One of the most exciting new kitchens in the city.

Panama City's most loved pizza — artisan Neapolitan pies baked in a wood-fired oven since 2015. Leopard-spotted crusts, quality toppings and a loyal following that has grown to 10+ locations across Panama. The Via Argentina original remains the one to beat.

Altos del Golf's serious steakhouse — an elegant dark dining room with a sculptural branch chandelier, marble tables and a kitchen built around premium Wagyu. Cuts are sourced carefully and the room earns every bit of its reputation.

A moody, high-energy cocktail lounge with a well-stocked back bar, house special cocktails and live music on Wednesdays and Fridays. Hookah adds to the late-night atmosphere — doors stay open until 3am most nights, 4am on weekends.

An all-day neighborhood grill at Bliss Plaza with a loyal local following. Come for the hearty rib soup and margaritas, stay for karaoke on Friday nights and one of the best casual outdoor terraces in the city. Breakfast is a local institution.