The town of Bocas del Toro has an ample restaurant selection, with such surprising options as Thai and Indian cuisine to complement the traditional seafood. Like everything in Bocas, dining is casual, and most restaurants are on the water. Local specialties include lobster, whole-fried snapper, octopus, and shrimp served with patacones (fried plantain slices) or yuca frita (fried cassava strips).