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Restaurant in Panama City, Panamá Province
What should I order at Restaurante Costa Azul?
What to order
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Creole Chicken
Recommended because one reviewer called it fantastic, and it stood out as a memorable, highly praised main dish.
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Pulpo Al Ajillo
Recommended by a repeat visitor who said they highly recommend it, noting the food is always great and that this garlic octopus dish is a standout.
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Club Sandwich
Mentioned as tasty and fresh in a meal where every item was enjoyed, making it a clearly recommended choice.
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Steak
Recommended because it was described as tasty, fresh, and cooked perfectly, still juicy, showing strong approval from multiple reviews.
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Salmon
Recommended as part of a meal where everything was praised as tasty and fresh, suggesting it is a reliable and well-liked option.
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Lemon Pie
Specifically praised as yummy, making it the standout dessert mentioned in the reviews.
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Carne Empanadas
Recommended because a reviewer enjoyed their first Colombian meal and singled out the carne empanadas as part of that positive experience.
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Mixed Meat Arepa
Mentioned positively alongside the carne empanadas as a flavorful dish that helped make the meal memorable.
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Callos
Recommended because a reviewer said they were really tasty, making this one of the most clearly praised specific dishes.
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Tenderloin And Mozzarella Sandwich With Tomatoes And Grilled Onions
Recommended because it was described as great, with the steak inside cooked perfectly and still juicy.
Details
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
About Restaurante Costa Azul
Restaurante Costa Azul is a restaurant in Panama City, Panamá Province, serving Panamanian and Spanish-style dishes along with coffee, beer, cocktails, and wine. Reviewers consistently praise the authentic Panamanian food, especially sancocho, caldo gallego, patacones, and Spanish omelette, plus the attentive staff and affordable prices. It is open 24 hours and is used for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night meals. The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, quiet, and a bit trendy, with seating options including outdoor and rooftop seating.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Rooftop seating
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Restaurante Costa Azul known for?
It is best known for sancocho, which is mentioned most often in reviews, along with caldo gallego, patacones, and Spanish omelette. People also praise it for authentic Panamanian cooking, generous portions, and the fact that it is open 24 hours for late-night or early-morning meals.
What dishes are most recommended at Restaurante Costa Azul?
Reviewers repeatedly recommend sancocho, caldo gallego, patacones, and the Spanish omelette, plus the pulpo al ajillo and dishes served in a clay pot. Other specific favorites mentioned are creole chicken, club sandwich, steak, salmon, fish options, and lemon pie for dessert.
What is the atmosphere like at Restaurante Costa Azul?
The restaurant is described as casual, cozy, quiet, and slightly trendy, with counter seating as well as table service. It suits groups, tourists, and solo diners, and reviewers mention it works well for everything from a 4-person meal to larger groups of 12 to 18.
Is Restaurante Costa Azul good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, reviewers consistently call it affordable and reasonably priced, and the listed price range is PAB 10 to 25. Several comments mention that the food, service, and wine feel like a strong value for a restaurant that serves full meals with soup and bread included.
When is the best time to visit Restaurante Costa Azul?
It is a strong option for late-night and early-morning visits because it is open 24 hours and reviewers specifically mention coming after late-night clubbing or arriving around 4 a.m. It is also popular for breakfast and lunch, with some guests returning the next morning after a late dinner.
Is parking available at Restaurante Costa Azul?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is Restaurante Costa Azul kid-friendly?
Yes, Restaurante Costa Azul is good for kids.
