Contadora Island Food Guide: 9 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Contadora Island

October 24, 2017 Moriah Teneyck

Discover the best restaurant in Contadora Island, Panama including Restaurante Gerald's, Restaurante Romantico, Restaurante Clarita, Casa Tortuga, Comida Isla Pacifica, Manabi Restaurant and Rum Lounge, Pimienta y Sal Bar - Restaurante, Capitan Morgan, Restaurante Perla Real
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1. Restaurante Gerald's

Paseo Balboa, Panama Province 007, Panama Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Highchairs Available International, Italian, German, Seafood Drinks, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$31 - HK$314 +507 250-4159
Excellent
27%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
8%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 305 reviews

Restaurante Gerald's

after 2 years iam taking back the Restaurant, opening again from february 10th under by the owner gerald, we will have seafood, italien and german specialities

Reviewed By Jérémie P - Panama City, Panama

I went there one evening with friends. The food is expensive but good. The cocktails were really bad, and we paid 9 dollar for each of them !! Really crazy, don't try it.. (they put salt in the caipirinha ...). The breakfast is amazing !hello thank you we closed the restaurant now after it was rent from Perla real today and i will reopen it myself again on february 10th under the owner restaurant gerald saludos gerald

2. Restaurante Romantico

Playa Cacique, seafront | Next to the Medical Center / Next to de Policia, Panama Province, Panama Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Seafood, International Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$71 - HK$188 +507 202-7426
Excellent
22%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
12%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 164 reviews

Restaurante Romantico

Reviewed By JessOrtiz50 - Panama City, Panama

The food is let me tell you good at dinner bad at breakfast, the staff not so much. We went in the morning to have breakfast awful, the service was even worst, your choice of eggs, eggs, or eggs!' At nite the food was really nice and the staff waas friendly

3. Restaurante Clarita

Down the Hill from the Roundabout | Across from the Police Station, Panama Province, Panama Takeout, Television, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol Central American, Latin, Seafood, Soups, South American Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner HK$39 - HK$235 +507 6518-5396
Excellent
39%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 91 reviews

Restaurante Clarita

Restaurant Clarita the best food with the lowest rate in the IslandSpecialists Fried Chicken fries and fried fish.Our breakfast the best with the famous HojaldressoupsPanamanian food, specially prepared for you to enjoy.

Reviewed By Trisha49 - Yorkshire

We had lunch here. I don't think there was a choice but as we don't speak Spanish and they dnt speak English we went with what the locals were eating. It turned out to be meatballs, rice, lentils and a bit of salad and it was lovely. There were 4 of us. We had 2 beers and 2 soft drinks. The bill was $28.

4. Casa Tortuga

Calle Urraca, Panama Province, Panama Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol Italian, Pizza, Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Vegetarian Friendly Dinner, Late Night +507 6715-2223
Excellent
65%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 317 reviews

Casa Tortuga

It is a new restaurant on the Island of Contadora - much needed to expand the choices. I would like to share this gem as it is tucked away in the residential neighborhood and new.

Reviewed By montrealer86 - Montreal

This is a unique experience. No menu, the chef explains what is on the menu that day due to the fact of ingredients available. It is a small island everything shipped in sometimes ingredients not available. It is comfortable and efficient. We had a beautiful tasty salad with a vegetarian pizza, which was huge for 2 people. Delicious coffee. Only open 7 to 11 so get there early. Would highly recommend this unique and delicious experience.

5. Comida Isla Pacifica

Isla Contadora, Panama Province, Panama South American, Central American
Excellent
46%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 11 reviews

Comida Isla Pacifica

Reviewed By Bette D

The fish was excellent and very reasonable for Contadoro. Two big whole fish dishes for 24 US. These were bigger and better than the ones we had at the restaurants just outside the real fish market in Panama City which were phenomenal. Follow the directions that someone has posted on TA - there are 3 fish signs that you willing see on the street : one says SUPER Centro, second says Restaurante, and the 3rd says Hostal Bar. It's right across the street from Air Panama.
There is no written menu- use your Google translate to ask what's for dinner or lunch. We will be back tomorrow!!!

6. Manabi Restaurant and Rum Lounge

Calle 56 y 57 East | Obarrio, Panama Province, Panama Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi Latin, Spanish, Contemporary, Wine Bar Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Drinks HK$196 - HK$275 +507 398-8888
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 4 reviews

Manabi Restaurant and Rum Lounge

Gather around the open kitchens, family-style tables or cozy cubbies to enjoy all-day menus bursting with Panamanian & Latin American flavors

Reviewed By Maryroush - Panama City, Panama

Our "brunch bunch" has tried many over the years, mostly restaurants in hotels. Many have been displaced over time as better offerings have come along-"better" meaning a larger/more varied offering of very fresh, well-prepared, and tasty fare; great service provided by smiling , courteous waitstaff; no "stinginess" on beverage pours; and high value coefficient. Manabi is now #1 in our opinion. In addition to meeting/exceeding all our dining criteria, there is soft-live guitar music and comfortable Seating in a space divided into open "rooms". Bottom line: It's buffet food at order-off-a-menu quality. Personal favorites were the various ceviches, creamed spinach, camarones and langostinos, dim sum, and a wonderful oriental "paella" made with pici noodles (like udon noodles), seafoods and fresh vegetables. The bread table is museum-worthy as is the room dedicated to desserts (postres). The crepe-maker is masterful. I'm not much of a dessert person, but the display rivals any European pastry shop and everything I sampled was luscious. My only criticism is that their fresh fruit selection could be more robust.

7. Pimienta y Sal Bar - Restaurante

Isla Contadora,al lado del Seguro Social y Policia, Panama Province, Panama Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations Seafood, Caribbean, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner HK$47 - HK$392 +507 6615-1451
Excellent
49%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 76 reviews

Pimienta y Sal Bar - Restaurante

Reviewed By ConsejoPanama - Bocas Town, Panama

We ate twice during our visit at this great little restauarant.Excellent food, clean, and good service! We loved the fish fingers with hot sauce!

8. Capitan Morgan

Panama Province 4321, Panama Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Waitstaff, Free Off-Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Full Bar, Reservations International, Seafood Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks HK$55 - HK$385
Excellent
90%
Good
3%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 26 reviews

Capitan Morgan

Restaurante ,Bar and Discoteca !! Capitán & Morgan Esta Ubicado en isla contadora ,calle principal detrás de Air Panamá. Les ofrece un menú exclusivo para extranjeros y nacionales para deleitar su paladar en un ambiente agradable y acogedor. Excelentes platos mariscos,carnes,aves entre otros .

Reviewed By sundowner64 - Panama City, Panama

This spot is quite new, but for me, its yet the best restaurant on the island. Fresh food with a creative touch, everyday different, but always very tasty! The service was always cordial, the atmosphere familiar, prizes are reasonable. Good luck for the future.

9. Restaurante Perla Real

Passeo Urraca 50, Panama Province Dentro de Hotel Perla Real, Panama International, Mediterranean, Contemporary, Fusion
Excellent
75%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 4 reviews

Restaurante Perla Real

Reviewed By Tmprinting - Tennessee

We visited them first because we had just arrived on Contadora and were starving. The chef, who spoke English, was helpful and kind.. He made me breakfast and Mar lunch. We were the only customers. The weekend had been busy but they were nice and accommodating...something consistent in Panama

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