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El Ultimo Refugio (The Ultimate Refuge)

Avenida Sur | Isla Colon, Bocas Town, Isla Colon, Panama
6726.9851
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Ranked #1 of 40 restaurants in Bocas Town
Price range: $11 - $15
Cuisines: American, Caribbean, Seafood, Vegetarian
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Dinner, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Dinner, After-hours
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1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

The location is not where the trip advisor said they were.. The menu items for the day were ALL seafood... No chicken or meat like they said that they would serve. Staff seemed friendly and the view seemed like it would have been nice... Just the lack of anything but seafood was disappointing...

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Staten Island, New York, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

The food and atmosphere here are very good. I enjoyed the seared tuna, which was one of the best I've had.

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Florida City, Florida
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15 reviews 15 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

I would not have known this waterside restaurant was here if it weren't for Trip advisor! Outside dining on custom painted wood tables with wood carvings for sale on the "walls". I'm not a fan of hard wood seating, so don't go by me on comfort. The atmosphere is relaxed, waterside. A simple menu of roughly 4-5 appetizers and 4-5... More

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Kihei, Hawaii
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12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

We ate at El Ultimo Refugio on our last night and we wish we had discovered it before so we could have dined there again. This is a must eat at when in Bocas. Finally real food!!! Located on the water just on the skirts of town this gem was a highlight of our trip. Great ambience, location over the... More

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Appleton, Wisconsin
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35 reviews 35 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

I am so glad I ate here! As a vegetarian I wasn't sure after I saw the menu but I asked for a vegetarian meal and they were happy to make something excellent for me. The mash potatoes are amazing! My friend had the tuna and was so impressed he gave a separate tip to the chef. I will say... More

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Miami, Florida
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

At night the restaurant is hard to find and not a very nice area. The food is overpriced and the restaurant is overrated. They need more items in the menu.

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Tybee Island, Georgia
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83 restaurant reviews
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32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

The first restaurant we go to whenever we get into Bocas! We have never had anything but a great meal here and we were not disappointed on this visit. We started with the fresh guacamole and their yummy sangria, and I continued on with the Mahi Mahi, and my husband with the filet with blue cheese, both were served with... More

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Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
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14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

The food was excellent and the menu changes all the time so you get the freshest yummiest available. All of the staff were very friendly and welcoming. It's very laid back and the atmosphere was very comfortable. I would go again and again.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013 via mobile

Nice place, nice atmosphere. Very expensive for what you get (8 dollars for a 4 shrimps appetizer). Main course ok. Snicker pie very salty, we mentioned it but the waiter only commented that it was because of the peanuts. Than why use salted peanuts? Also a lot of salt used in the maracuja cocktails and main course mahi mahi. Staff... More

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Treasure Island, Florida
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

This is a great spot if you are looking for quality food that will not break the bank. I highly recommend the Mahi Mahi. The service and view are excellent as well.

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