3 Best Restaurants in Livingston, The Atlantic Lowlands

The thatch roof and painfully slow-turning ceiling fans are right out of Night of the Iguana or any other tropical movie of your choice. The seafood is phenomenal here at one of the town's most popular restaurants, which draws locals and tourists in equal numbers. We like the seafood tapado, a sweet fish stew. You can check your e-mail at the business center while you're waiting.

The walls are literally covered with travel information at Bahía Azul, the most popular tourist restaurant in town. If you're thinking about a trip, you can probably arrange it here. At the curve on the main street, its porch is a great place to watch people stroll past. The large menu includes everything from sandwiches to lobster. Most nights include live drumming by a local band.

For the best curry this side of the Darién Gap head to this small bistro, which sits near the beach. The menu features such international favorites as Israeli shockshuka (an egg soup), chow mein, and chicken à l'orange. Meals all come with tasty salads and garlic bread. The intimate, rustic feel will keep you content while you wait for your meal, which takes a while to arrive.