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Restaurante Bar El Bodegon

Calle 67 Este San Francisco, Panama City, Panama
226-1488
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Ranked #36 of 350 restaurants in Panama City
Price range: $12 - $21
Cuisines: Spanish
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Panama
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20 reviews 20 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

I had heard a lot about this place but in a recent visit I was slightly disappointed. We did have mostly appetizers but it was nothing exceptional. I did see some rice dishes though that were not in the menu. If you get a chance, try the "arroz caldoso" which looked better that anything we were having! Yes, the bread... More

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San Francisco, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

The staff is very kind and no matter Panamá is not the fastest place to be served, they really do their best. The "Gallego Bread" you can eat there is a real thing, they import the dough and cook the bread when you ask for it. This is a must in that city. The cured Jabugo ham, the manchego cheese... More

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New Mexico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

Finally escaped the International Living marketing blitz and go out into Panama City. We found El Bodegon on line and it was wonderful. Great food, reasonable prices especially given the quality of service and the ambiance. Since we generally eat early, around 7, we had no problem getting a reservation when we called at 6. By the time we left... More

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Manchester, Connecticut
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5 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

Sat at the tapas bar for hours drinking excellent wine and tasting the tapas offered that day. Both the food and service were excellent, a nice place to have a quiet and enjoyable evening. We were never rushed even though we stayed for a long time

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Chicago
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

Clearly a place for a superb meal and exceptional ambiance. The food is outstanding and the service is attentive. We went on a Friday evening for dinner, and reservations are a must. You will not be disappointed. If you are looking for an evening to remember, this is the place to go. Who knows, you might even see the President... More

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Panama City, Panama
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19 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2012

Service is one of the best you can find in Panama starting with the guy at the parking lot. ambiance is great went for the Cochinillo and it was perfect. The croquetas were great, smooth and creamy inside. The piquillos, great too. Portion of vegetables for the cochillo was small and so was the expresso which came cold. Pricy but... More

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Territet, Vaud, Switzerland
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10 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 September 2012

A Very Good service and the food very excelent, the restaurat is elegant and quiet. They have wonderful selection of wine.

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Bogota, Colombia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2012

Went to the restaurant with my husband and daughter; food was delicious and service excellent, a little bit expensive

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See 2 more reviews by Sandra M for Panama City
Panama City, Panama
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4 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2012

Very nice ambiance, good service, a bit pricy but well worth it! Highly recommend the Black Rice with Squid. Also had a bottle of wine Los Vascos,very good!

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Lima, Peru
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40 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 June 2012

Very good place for business lunch. Quiet enough for conversation, excellent service, great food.

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