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Best Restaurants in Obarrio

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Obarrio sits at the edge of Panama's financial district, and its restaurant scene has the confidence of a neighbourhood that doesn't need to try too hard. Five spots — from the city's most precise Japanese counter at Makoto to the long-standing Lebanese institution at Beirut — make this a legitimate destination for people who know where to eat in Panama City.

Beirut
OBARRIO · Lebanese
$$

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

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Casa Madre
OBARRIO · Café · Seafood
$$

A neighbourhood café and kitchen on Calle 61 Este in Obarrio — relaxed daytime dining with a focus on fresh seafood and Panamanian home cooking.

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Frank's Place
OBARRIO · Italian
$$$

Ranked #32 of 1,223 restaurants in Panama City with a 4.9★ rating and TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice. Frank's Place is Panama City's definitive Italian table — handmade pasta, proper bistecca and a wine list that earns the room's quiet sophistication on Calle 53.

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Oishi
OBARRIO · Japanese · Sushi
$$$

A dependable sushi counter on Calle 58 in Obarrio — fresh cuts, clean technique and a loyal following that keeps the dining room full on a Wednesday the same as a Friday.

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