Restaurante Pencas

Corvina fillet in creole sauce with patacones at Pencas, Amador, Panama City
HighlightsUpdated Jul 2026
  • Known for Pencas Rice
  • One of 6 Panamanian spots in Amador

What's good

Distilled from public mentions, no ratings

  • Broad crowd-pleasing menu spanning Panamanian, Caribbean, seafood, and grill
  • Ocean views with both indoor and outdoor seating
  • Signature Pencas coconut-vegetable rice

The food

Pencas Rice

House side of rice with vegetables and coconut, the signature that pairs with most mains.

Popular
Whole fried corvina

Whole fried sea bass, a frequently recommended plate.

Popular
Peruvian-style ceviche

Ceviche given a Peruvian twist versus the classic Panamanian style.

Popular
NY steak

New York strip steak from the grill.

Shrimp fettuccine

Fettuccine with shrimp.

Nachos

Shared nachos starter.

Where it is

Av. Amador, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama
Amador, Panama City
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Good to know

Waterfront Amador Causeway locationIndoor and outdoor seatingOcean viewsOnline booking via flow.page/pencasSeafood and grill

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 Restaurante Pencas serve?

Restaurante Pencas serves Panamanian. The menu includes Pencas Rice, Whole fried corvina, Peruvian-style ceviche.

What's good at Restaurante Pencas?

Broad crowd-pleasing menu spanning Panamanian, Caribbean, seafood, and grill. That reflects what people consistently say online - EatsPanama does not post star ratings.

When is Restaurante Pencas open?

Restaurante Pencas serves seven days a week. Most days it opens around 12:00 and closes around 10:00 PM.

Where is Restaurante Pencas?

Av. Amador, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama, Amador, Panama City.

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Around Amador

Restaurante Pencas is one of 35 restaurants EatsPanama tracks in Amador, Panama City. Every listing is built from public sources and menus - no restaurant can pay to appear. The neighborhood leans toward Seafood, Panamanian, International.

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