Island Escape Restaurant & Lounge

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Jamaican oxtail with rice and peas at Island Escape Restaurant & Lounge, Panama City
HighlightsUpdated Jul 2026
  • Known for Jerk chicken

What's good

Distilled from public mentions, no ratings

  • Authentic Jamaican/Caribbean plates that stand out from the city's international-menu norm
  • Lively, Jamaican-themed room with live-music nights
  • Warm, welcoming hospitality noted repeatedly

The food

Jerk chicken

Jamaican-spiced grilled chicken, a house signature.

Popular
Oxtail

Slow-braised oxtail in gravy.

Popular
Curry goat

Goat stewed in Caribbean curry spices.

Popular
Escovitch fish

Fried fish topped with a tangy pickled-pepper-and-onion dressing.

Shrimp pasta

Shrimp in a creamy pasta, mentioned by diners.

Where it is

Ave. Ramón Arias (Vía Brasil), y, Av. 1a Sur, Panama City, Panamá Province, Panama
El Cangrejo, Panama City
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Good to know

Caribbean / Jamaican menuLounge with live musicOpen daily into the eveningBella Vista / Via Brasil

Best time to go

BusiestFri-Sat, 8-10 PMWeekend dinner is busiest
Easy tableMon-Tue eveningsRelaxed, easy to seat
Sweet spotThu, 7 PMDinner buzz without the wait

Frequently asked

What kind of food does Island Escape Restaurant & Lounge serve?

Island Escape Restaurant & Lounge serves Caribbean. The menu includes Jerk chicken, Oxtail, Curry goat.

What's good at Island Escape Restaurant & Lounge?

Authentic Jamaican/Caribbean plates that stand out from the city's international-menu norm. That reflects what people consistently say online - EatsPanama does not post star ratings.

When is Island Escape Restaurant & Lounge open?

Island Escape Restaurant & Lounge serves seven days a week. Most days it opens around 12:00 and closes around 8:00 PM.

Where is Island Escape Restaurant & Lounge?

Ave. Ramón Arias (Vía Brasil), y, Av. 1a Sur, Panama City, Panamá Province, Panama, El Cangrejo, Panama City.

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Around El Cangrejo

Island Escape Restaurant & Lounge is one of 231 restaurants EatsPanama tracks in El Cangrejo, Panama City. Every listing is built from public sources and menus - no restaurant can pay to appear. The neighborhood leans toward Cafe, Bar, International.

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