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ambiance is wanting - the dark location was once a garage. But if you're hungry, a huge
salad, wrap or hummus is bound to satisfy, and the chocolate cake is a winner.
Wine Bar
ITALIAN $$$
(Av Eusebio A Morales; US$7-17; 5pm-1am)
Some say this Italian bistro with an encyclo-
pedic wine list is the best dinner value in town. Certainly, it is popular among the local
cognoscenti. The pasta is satisfying, or you can order appetizers such as a plate of soft
and hard cheeses and enjoy the patio.
Martín Fierro
STEAKHOUSE $$$
( 264-1927; Av Eusebio A Morales, El Cangrejo; steak US$12-20; noon-3pm & 6-11pm Mon-
Sat, noon-9:30pm Sun)
For serious steaks, there is only one name in Panama City, and it's
Martín Fierro. Top selections include the best in US-imported New York rib steaks,
grass-fed Argentinean fillets and locally raised Panamanian cuts. The salad bar and selec-
tion of Chilean wines round out your meal.
La Rosa Mexicano
MEXICAN $$$
$$$
( 301-0488; Av 5a B Sur near Calle Aquilino de la Guardia; mains US$10-28)
No soggy burritos
here. This chic eatery offers modern Mexican in a Cirque du Soleil setting. Start with
guacamole handmade at your table. The cocktails are stunners, try the watermelon mar-
garita topped with a sprig of rosemary. Menu highlights include red snapper, salad with
jicama and roast pumpkin seeds and, for dessert, a dizzy-good
cajeta
(caramel) with sea
salt. Service is sterling.
Restaurante Matsuei
JAPANESE $$$
$$$
( 264-9562; Av Eusebio A Morales, Bella Vista; mains US$18-39; noon-11pm Mon-Sat,
5:30-11pm Sun)
With a proud quarter-century tradition, Matsuei is one of Panama's finest
raw fish experiences. Imported fish means varied offerings from
unagi
(eel) to
maguro
(tuna) on offer. Non-sushi eaters could try the piping hot sukiyaki, cloud-light tempura or
countless other Japanese standards. Bargain hunters should try the fixed lunch (US$12).
La Posta
ITALIAN $$$
$$$
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