Must-see restaurants in Bocas del Toro Province

  • Firefly Restaurant

    Isla Bastimentos

    A clutch of open-air tables facing rough surf, this reservation-only restaurant is the perfect sunset date. An American chef cooks up local and organic…

  • Leaf Eaters Cafe

    Archipiélago de Bocas del Toro

    For excellent pescatarian, vegetarian and vegan lunches, head to this over-the-water restaurant on Isla Carenero. Start with a cool cucumber-mint-coconut…

  • Om Café

    Bocas del Toro Town

    When you smell gorgeous aromas spilling out onto the sidewalk, you're at this welcoming Indian cafe serving classic curries, korma and thalis. Service can…

  • El Último Refugio

    Bocas del Toro Town

    A favorite splurge of Bocas locals, this mellow North American–run place on the edge of the sea does date night right. Caribbean and seafood dishes…

  • Bibi’s on the Beach

    Archipiélago de Bocas del Toro

    With great atmosphere, this over-the-water restaurant and surf outfitter makes tasty soups, killer ceviche (citrus-cured seafood), whole lobsters (US$27)…

  • La Casbah

    Bocas del Toro Town

    Locals and travelers love this Mediterranean restaurant serving up gazpacho, goat's cheese salad, and seafood and meat dishes such as tabbouleh couscous…

  • Yarisnori Restaurant

    Isla Colón

    Overlooking the water and with hammocks strung between the palms on the beach, this open-air restaurant is a local favorite, due in large part to the warm…

  • Azul Restaurant

    Bocas del Toro Town

    Come to Azul for excellent-value gourmet dining set on a lovely 2nd-floor balcony (there's also seating inside). There's no menu, just the option of a…

  • Rana Azul

    Archipiélago de Bocas del Toro

    A real only-when-traveling experience, Rana Azul is a remote restaurant-pizzeria facing Dolphin Bay from the Bocas mainland. It's hosted by Joseph and…

  • Restaurante Ebony

    Bocas del Toro Province

    More expensive than your typical Changuinola restaurant, but loaded with atmosphere, this Afro-Caribbean restaurant at the southern end of the main street…

  • Raw

    Bocas del Toro Town

    It's just a little plank restaurant on the water, but the Asian-fusion offerings are spot on. Sake accompanies fresh tofu spring rolls and amazing tuna…

  • Super Gourmet

    Bocas del Toro Town

    This treasure trove of a grocery store stocks special treats such as natural grass-fed meats and coveted imported items. It also has a section of…

  • Chavela

    Isla Bastimentos

    In an attractive little lime-green shack at the bottom of the landmark Hostel Bastimentos, a Panamanian-American couple serve cheap-as-chips burgers but…

  • Sweet Love Bocas

    Bocas del Toro Town

    For top-notch crepes that come savory (with coconut curry) or sweet (honey cream) and a broad selection of teas, try this bohemian cafe, popular with…

  • Cafe del Mar

    Bocas del Toro Town

    For all-natural wraps, sandwiches and burgers served with homemade hot sauce, duck into this tiny eatery. There's also all-day breakfast, smoothies and…

  • Sea Monkey

    Isla Bastimentos

    In a simple over-the-water clapboard house, this breezy little restaurant churns out wonderful plates of Asian beer fish and local patuk greens with…

  • Pizzeria Alberto

    Bocas del Toro Town

    Sardinian-run Alberto’s is a favorite local haunt, where pizza with toppings such as artichokes, olives and Gorgonzola satisfies big appetites.

  • Buena Vista Bar & Grill

    Bocas del Toro Town

    This long-established but peripatetic establishment has had a sleek revamp with leather wall booths and imposing beams. It serves burgers, tacos and wraps…

  • Coco Hill

    Isla Bastimentos

    Close to the island’s highest point, Australian Michelle concocts some pretty exotic meatless dishes at her vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free restaurant…

  • Tom's

    Bocas del Toro Town

    Locals of every stripe agree that Tom's is the spot for a tasty lunch of seafood or chicken paired with rice or fries (fixed menu US$6) that doesn't break…

  • Nacho Mama's

    Isla Bastimentos

    Pitched on the shifting sands of Red Frog Beach, this one-hit wonder does a thriving business dispensing tacos with fish, shrimp, ceviche (citrus-cured…

  • Paki Point

    Isla Colón

    This outdoor open-deck restaurant with graffiti art and full views of the beach serves pizzas and seafood with cold beers and margaritas. For cyclists…

  • Panadería & Dulcería Alemana

    Bocas del Toro Town

    In addition to moist slabs of carrot cake and freshly baked wholegrain bread, this German bakery and patisserie also sells sandwiches, salads and pasta…

  • El Chitré

    Bocas del Toro Town

    Patronized by locals and travelers alike, this no-frills cafeteria is the best spot in town for cheap but tasty grub. Soups are especially good.

  • La Fortuna

    Bocas del Toro Province

    Should you need a fix of rice and noodles, La Fortuna, diagonally opposite from the Urraca bus terminal, can oblige.