Restaurants & Nightlife in Bocas del Toro
What is good to eat in Bocas? Where’s the party at? Discover new hot spots and the most up-to-date information on opening times and current offers for restaurants, cafes, bars and nightclubs in Bocas del Toro.
El Pecado at Paraiso Caribeño
Isla Colon, Calle 1ra / 1st Street, back deck of Paraiso Caribeño
Wednesday-Saturday 4-11pm (kitchen until 10pm)
On the back deck of the Paraiso Caribeño hotel, overlooking the channel between Bocas Town and Isla Carenero, you will find a sweet over-the-water lounge, bar and restaurant. Re-opened in its new location in December 2024, El Pecado is actually a veteran in the Bocas del Toro restaurant scene, dating back to the very beginning of the tourism boom i...
Amaranto
Isla Colon, Calle 1ra, in front of the police station
Mon-Sat 7:30am to 6pm
Amaranto is a spot for coffee lovers and fans of healthy and delicious eating. Relax in a charming and intimate street-side cafe in the heart of Bocas Town, enjoying specialty coffee drinks, cold-pressed juices, smoothies, buddha bowls, eggs, waffles, baked goods, salads, wraps and sandwiches. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options are available...
Aqua Lounge – Restaurant, Bar, Events Venue
Isla Carenero, 1 minute boat ride from Bocas Town
Restaurant hours: Monday-Sunday 8am-10pm Bar open later, except 9pm closing on Fridays
Water playground by day and premiere events venue by night; Aqua Lounge is a legendary Bocas del Toro hang out spot. Don’t snooze on the restaurant! It’s open every day for well-priced breakfast, lunch and dinner options and free boat parking for clients. Every week Aqua Lounge plays hosts to Reggae Night Bocas (Thursdays) Filthy Friday and Domingo...
The Floating Bar
Located floating off the south side of Isla Colon
Every day 12pm-7 sunset
Only the Fodor’s #1 rated floating bar in the world! Also locally known as The #1 FUN Floating Bar, this is your ideal spot for jumping into the Caribbean Sea off the top of a barge, floating around, snorkeling mangroves islands. Weekly events: TFB is rocked by a different local band every Music Monday at 4:20pm. Check their Instagram and Facebook ...
Pier 19 Restaurant & Bar
Isla Colon, Avenida Sur & Calle 4ta, near the ferry dock
Every day 7:30am to 10pm
Pier 19 Restaurant & Bar, nestled within the Divers Paradise Boutique Hotel in Bocas del Toro, offers a unique dining experience with stunning waterfront views. Known for its fresh, locally sourced ingredients, Pier 19 provides a wide range of culinary delights, from hearty American-style breakfasts to flavorful lunches and dinners. Guests can ...
Coco Fastronomy
Isla Colon. Calle 1ra / 1st Street, inside Hotel Bocas del Toro
Every day 10am-10pm
La Casa de BAPÉ! From our modest beginnings as a one-woman venture, Coco Fastronomy has grown into a Bocas Town favorite; a place to enjoy quality unique cuisine with a waterfront view. Embark on a culinary journey and savor our unique creation, the BAPÉ – a homemade, one-of-a-kind stuffed bread. Explore our fusion cuisine that spans a wide spectru...
Rosa Blanca Pizza y Jardín
Isla Colon, Calle 3ra (Main Street), between Ave C & Ave D
If you’re craving exceptional wood-fired pizza, look no further than Rosa Blanca Pizza & Jardín. This charming spot offers a menu brimming with gourmet creations, fresh ingredients, and bold flavors that will leave you coming back for more. Menu Favorites: Sweet & Spicy: A bold combination of honey, jalapeño, and pepperoni topped with mozz...
Papi's Pizza - Loma Partida
Located in Loma Partida (outer islands, on the way to Chiriqui Grande). Coordinates 9.15710° N, 82.17107° W
Saturday, Sunday and Monday 12pm-6pm
Some are calling Papi’s Pizza the best pizza in a 100-mile radius, but you will have to judge for yourself! Either way, what we are talking about here is a true hidden gem in Bocas; a scenic destination pizza-and-drinks spot perfect for a unique Bocas afternoon outer island expedition. They used to give out Michelin stars to restaurants that were w...
La Buga GastroMarket
Isla Colon, Calle 3ra (Main Street), between Ave B & Ave C
Open every day 10am to 11pm
Variety is the spice of life and that is exactly the concept at La Buga GastroMarket! Imagine a place where you can find homemade pasta, pizzas, burgers, sushi, poke bowls, nachos, tacos, seafood, risotto, desserts, frozen yogurt, crepes and so much more! With keto, gluten-free and vegan options for every dining style out there. The restaurants res...
Sababa Bocas
Isla Colon, Bocas Town, Calle 1a/1st Street, House of Chabad, in front of the Luis Russell mural
Sunday-Thursday 12pm-10pm, Friday 10am-3pm, Saturday closed
Sababa Bocas is the home of Kosher Mediterranean Soul Food in Bocas del Toro, specializing in deliveries all over Isla Colon and beyond. Word on the street? "Fresh and fantastic," "super crunchy falafel" and "friendly service." Read  some of their 400+ glowing Google reviews or just go see for yourself, located on Calle 1a in Bocas Town, near the B...
Pane E Vino
Isla Colon, Calle 2a & Avenida Luis Russell (Ave E)
Tuesday-Saturday 12pm-9pm
Casual Italian dining in an adorable 2nd story location overlooking the Bocas Town center. Authentic Italian cuisine, cooked with love, at affordable prices and served with a smile. Whenever The Bocas Breeze posts about Pane E Vino on Facebook, the love pours in from local readers and past visitors in the comment sections: "The best Italian cuisine...
Bibi's on the Beach
East side of Carenero Island
Locally owned and operated with 100% authentic Caribbean island vibes. Bibi’s is known for its classic Bocas del Toro Creole style cooking, seafood specialties, locally-famous passion fruit margaritas, generous happy hour prices and their vivacious Sunday Funday parties with live bands and DJs. The music starts at 4pm, same time as their daily 4-7p...
Banana Mama
Located in the front entrance of the Bocas Paradise Hotel, Calle 1ra / 1st Street, Isla Colon
Every day 7:30am-9pm
At Banana Mama, you can make your own waffle and ice cream flavor, choosing from a wide range of toppings and add-ons.It’s the perfect spot for ready-to-go goodies: ice cream, waffles, sandwiches, coffee and other sweet treats! Have you ever tried a pizza waffle? Well, now you can! At Banana Mama…What are you waiting for? Discover this fresh concep...
Bocas Paradise Cafe
Isla Colon, Calle 1ra / 1st Street, in the Bocas Paradise Hotel
Every day from 7:30am to 11pm
Experience the perfect combination of amazing ocean views, good food, and comfort at a one-of-a-kind restaurant. The menu is carefully crafted to ensure that the food is as enjoyable as the view. Air conditioned, with floor to ceiling glass windows, with sweet (silent) views of the bustling Bocas Town-Carenero channel. The perfect place to meet for...
Buena Vista
Isla Colon, Bocas Town, Calle 3a (main street)
Every day 7:30am to 9:30pm
A Bocas del Toro staple since 1997. Open every day for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks (happy hour every day 4-7pm). Located in a beautiful modern version of a classic Bocas del Toro wooden home. Boat access, over the water, on the main street in the heart of Bocas Town. Eating and drinking at Buena Vista directly supports 10 Bocatoreño famili...
The Hummingbird
Bluff Beach
Monday-Saturday 12-8pm
Now open for lunch! Tucked away in its rainforest setting, surrounded by tropical gardens and with ocean views from the bar. That’s where you’ll be, relaxing on Bluff Beach at The Hummingbird. A boutique off-the-grid B & B also known for its outstanding bar-restaurant experience, The Hummingbird restaurant is open to all. What’s good? The file...
Chili House / Chili Reef / Chili BBQ
Isla Colon, Big Creek, at the Skully's food court
Every day 8am to 10pm
Passion for grilling and big burgers done right! Chili House is a place for lovers of quality meat, BBQ and locally hand-made pastas. Open for breakfast every day at Skully’s. Try the huevos pirata! Recommended. Chili House is located at the Skully’s food court, where you can enjoy your meal poolside, ocean-side or at one of Bocas’ liveliest bars. ...
El Ultimo Refugio
Located on Isla Colon, Avenida Norte & Calle 4ra, over the water
Tuesday-Saturday 4:30pm-10pm
El Ultimo Refugio is a Caribbean-fusion restaurant with an ever-changing menu; seasonally steered by the availability of fresh local ingredients. Some menu mainstays favorited by the faithful Refugio regulars are the seared tuna and the filet mignon. A popular not-to-miss appetizer is the Patacon Pisao, double-fried plantains topped with beefy deli...
La Neta Caribe
Isla Colon, Calle 1ra / 1st Street, inside the Selina Hostel
Sunday-Thursday 7am-10:30pm kitchen, 7am-1am bar, Friday-Saturday 7am-1am kitchen, 7am-2:30am bar
La Neta Caribe is serving up tacos, burritos, burgers, ceviche, fried fish Caribbean-style & so much more. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner & cocktails in their beautiful terrace location the water at the Selina hostel on Isla Colon. Happy hour 3-8pm every day. A pet-friendly spot where international travelers and Bocas locals gather to enjoy...
Merén Pool Club & Restaurant
Isla Colon, Calle 1ra / 1st Street, in the Tropical Suites hotel
Every day 7:30am to 11pm
Merén combines exquisite dining with a pristine ocean-front pool and swim-up bar. The gorgeous seaside views give you a front-row seat of the life beat of Bocas, looking out across the archipelago and mountains of the mainland. Experience Latin-American Caribbean fusion cuisine that combines exotic flavors from all over the globe. A wide selection ...
Super Gourmet
Isla Colon, Calle 3ra (main street) Near the ferry dock
Open Monday-Saturday 8:30am-6pm
“A STORE in a cool place…” Super deli & specialty grocer. Keto and vegan options. Quality meats and cheeses. Locally famous for Super G in-house products; sauces, dips, trail mixes, salads, deli sandwiches and frozen to-go meals. A wide variety of locally-crafted and specialty products; a major supporter of the "Made in Bocas" movement. Tuesday...
Raw Fusion
Isla Colon, Calle 1ra, next to Hotel Bocas del Toro
A breezy oceanfront lounge in the heart of Bocas Town, serving up the freshest sushi and Asian fusion. The perfect place to unwind and take in beautiful island views. Happy hour 4:30-6:30pm: $1.50 national beers, cocktails $4.50 and $8 sushi rolls. Tuesday-Sunday 4:30pm-10pm Isla Colon, Calle 1ra, next to Hotel Bocas del Toro Instagram: @rawfusionb...
Skully's
Isla Colon, Big Creek, on the water
Every day 8am to 11pm (kitchens close at 10pm)
Arrrrrr you a fun-loving pirate at heart?  You just might feel that way at Skully's. Lounge in the pool. Take a dip in the sandy beach in front of the bar and hostel. Work out on the beach Play pool. Listen to live music. Enjoy your choice of four restaurants at the Skully's food court. Skully's is a popular spot for locals and visitors to mingle. ...
Tequila Republic
Located on the corner of Calle 2a and Avenida Luis Russel (Ave E)
Monday-Saturday 2pm-11pm
At Tequila Republic, we aim to bring a Mexican and Southern US experience to Bocas. We have the largest selection of Tequila and Mezcal in Panama, and we serve it up next to a menu of gourmet burgers, and authentic Cal-mex and Tex-mex favorites, at affordable prices. Tequila Republic is the perfect place to grab a late lunch and drink the day away ...
Bambuda Bocas Town
Isla Colon, Avenida Norte, between Calle 5a & Calle 6a, on the water
7:30 am to 11 pm
Bambuda Bocas Town has an amazing over-the-ocean terrace; the perfect spot to chill with a good book, jump in the water, grab food with friends, enjoy the weekly activities and parties, or bust out the laptop and get some work done with an inspirational backdrop of the Caribbean Sea. Located in the heart of Bocas Town, on Isla Colon, the hotel rest...
Palmar Beach Lodge
Red Frog Beach, Bastimentos Island
7:30 am to 11 pm
Lush jungle, white sand beach in paradise vibes! It's no secret why people love staying at Palmar Beach Lodge, but don't forget the large beachfront restaurant, bar and lounge is open to the public. It really is the perfect jump-off point when exploring Red Frog Beach. The  volleyball games in front of Palmar are legendary and of course there is a ...
Bésame Bocas - Beach Bar
Isla Colon on the corner of Avenida Norte and Calle 6a, directly across from Lula’s Bed & Breakfast
Tuesday-Sunday 3:30pm - 10pm
Your beach bar in Bocas Town! A family-run establishment on the north shore of Isla Colon, Bésame is the one and only beach bar in Bocas Town. Calm and sandy, it is the perfect place for a dip. Family friendly and great for meetings. The Breeze community recommends the hibiscus margaritas and the Bésame shrimp (crispy coconut “popcorn” style); or t...
The Firefly
Old Bank, Bastimentos Island
Oceanfront dining with a jungle backdrop on the outskirts of the charming Caribbean village of Old Bank. The Firefly is an absolute hidden gem in the Bocas del Toro restaurant scene. This Eco Surf B &  B and restaurant is open to the public with advance reservations. The menu reflects what is locally available on the islands, coconut milk, spic...

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