Get FREE email communications from Fodor's Travel, covering must-see travel destinations, expert trip planning advice, and travel inspiration to fuel your passion.
You can get a good meal almost anywhere in the province, but Boquete has the best restaurant selection. The specialty in the mountains is local farm-raised trout, but because the Gulf of Chiriquí has such great fishing, seafood is also a good bet. Chiriquí is cattle country, so you'll also find plenty of beef on the menu.
Perched on the banks of Caldera River, this pleasant restaurant is Boquete's go-to place for an intimate meal. The smoked trout and pasta with prawns are delicious, but it's the rack of lamb in a rosemary crust that is a local favorite. For a romantic dinner, the fireside gazebo has the best view. A more social setting can be found at the bar, appropriately named "La Roca" (The Rock) for a boulder that washed onto the property during a rainstorm in 1970; the boulder remains. There's often live music, which can be enjoyed with a glass of wine or the tres leches dessert. Lighter fare of soups, salads, and sandwiches is also on the menu.
This poolside restaurant on the lower level of Hotel Bocas Del Mar has ocean views and an elegant yet relaxed dining area. Each morning, local fishermen deliver the daily catch that transforms into beautifully prepared plates of ceviche, garlic shrimp, grilled lobster, and seared tuna with linguine. The chilled salmorejo soup topped with serrano is an excellent starter, as is the Greek salad, which is large enough to share. The filet mignon with mushroom sauce comes with shoestring fries, and the grilled fish is served with a side of rice and vegetables. Vegetarians will appreciate the pasta primavera or the veggie tower stacked with eggplant, zucchini, tomato, and mozzarella. Save room for the crêpe suzette filled with vanilla ice cream.
Please try a broader search, or expore these popular suggestions:
There are no results for {{ strDestName}} Restaurants in the searched map area with the above filters. Please try a different area on the map, or broaden your search with these popular suggestions:
Sign up for Travel Tips & News
Thank you for your interest!
