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Bibi's on the beach

Isla Carenero | Surfside Restaurant and Bar @ Buccaneer Resort, Carenero Island, Panama
+507 7579137
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Cuisines: Seafood
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Chicago, Illinois
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Bibi's"s on the Beach , is a great little Seafood Restaurant . Really great seafood ! Everything we ate was great . While there , I saw a sting ray swimming in the shallow water . And their breakfast items are really delicious too ! A great gem !

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Tallahassee, Florida
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

We stayed at the Buccaneers resort and this restaurant was pretty much on hotel grounds so this was the place where we had most of our meals while staying in Bocas. The restaurant is well priced for the amount of food you get. I'm sure there are cheaper places to eat on the main island. The staff is very attentive... More

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

All I can say is "Amazing". People - Food - Sea View - Ingredients Mia (one of the girls working there) is the nicest person i've ever met in a restaurant in my entire life!

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chile
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33 reviews 33 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

We loved this restaurant so much that we event went kayaking to it from Batimentos, the second time we visited it. I loved the Thaigarita and all the dishes we ate were great (calamari, shrimp, fish, etc). It has a nice view (its located directly over the sea). Watch out: toilets are not as clean as one could wish. There... More

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Cardiff
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32 reviews 32 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

We went on trip advisor review and hotel recommendation. Good location. Small restaurant. Lobster was superb ! Cocktails and service very good. Point to note there was a strong smell of sewage in the area. Loud American teenagers for happy hour which does not include all drinks. No ceviche after 15.00. Water taxi needed to get there and back -... More

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Nelson B.C Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

This restraunt has good food, good drinks, but the best of all is the setting, right on the water, it's just so relaxing to watch all the boats go by,and people snorkeling in the aqua blue/green water, the music is also good, we had the best fish and chips ever Tip: If you like Ceviche, get there early, as it... More

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Austin, Texas
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013 via mobile

On my last day in Bocas I planned to splurge at Bibis about which I had heard great things. The setting is truly perfect with shallow clear water in the fore and the green hills of Bastimentos across the channel. Unfortunately they chose to paint the deck during Saturday lunchtime and all the patrons were crammed to one side while... More

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Anthony, Texas, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

Too many good things to say. First, breakfast is good and affordable. I recommend the pineapple pancakes or the banana pancakes, along with the potato plate(very good). Their fresh fruit juice is great, too. We were also out and about during lunch time, but did have dinner/appetizers/drinks at Bibi's a few evenings, and again we were not disappointed. Some past... More

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Seattle, Washington
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4 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

The Ceviche Bibi's was excellent. They served me the best daiquiri I have ever had. Service is *really* slow, but that is typical for the area. Be patient, chill, and enjoy the stunningly beautiful view. It will be worth the wait.

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Copenhagen, Denmark
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

Very good food in a nice and romantic enviroment. The staff was professional and smiling. We had to wait for a long time but the food was worth it. We had chicken and fish and starters, all was nice presented and well done. We will come back again.

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