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The Dining Room

SteakhouseCasco Viejo
Perfect forDate nightVegetarian and veganGluten-free
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Dining room interior with set tables and patterned cement-tile floor at The Dining Room, American Trade Hotel, Casco Viejo, Panama City
HighlightsUpdated Jul 2026
  • Known for Sea bass with risotto
  • One of 5 Steakhouse spots in Casco Viejo

What's good

Distilled from public mentions, no ratings

  • Widely regarded as one of the better brunch spots in Panama City, with a photogenic weekend spread.
  • Handsome, high-ceilinged room set in the hotel lobby that guests compare to an old-world atmosphere.
  • Ingredient-driven kitchen leaning on fresh, local, seasonal produce with creative meat and seafood plates.
  • Reviewers note a polished setting and attentive service.

The food

Sea bass with risotto

Sea bass served over risotto; a plate reviewers single out.

Popular
Short rib eggs benedict

Brunch benedict topped with braised short rib.

Popular
S'mores pancakes

Dessert-style brunch pancakes on a s'mores theme.

Popular
Corn-dusted cobia filet

Local cobia in a corn crust with a spicy piccata-style sauce.

Beef tenderloin with sweet potato tamale

Tenderloin plated with a sweet potato tamale and guava sauce.

Beef in merlot

Slow-cooked beef in a merlot reduction.

Where it is

Plaza Herrera, Casco Viejo, Panama City, Panamá Province, Panama
Casco Viejo, Panama City
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Good to know

Gluten-free optionsVegan optionsVegetarian optionsInside the American Trade Hotel on Plaza Herrera, Casco ViejoWeekend brunchReservations available (OpenTable and direct)Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free optionsCasual dress codeSeats up to 80, workable for groups

Best time to go

BusiestFri-Sat, 8-10 PMPrime weekend dinner service
Easy tableTue-WedQuieter room, easier reservation
Sweet spotThu, 7:30 PMFull service, calmer pace

Notable mentions

Kitchen led by chef Clara Icaza, named among Gato Pardo magazine's top 20 young chefs.

Frequently asked

What kind of food does The Dining Room serve?

The Dining Room serves Steakhouse. The menu includes Sea bass with risotto, Short rib eggs benedict, S'mores pancakes.

What's good at The Dining Room?

Widely regarded as one of the better brunch spots in Panama City, with a photogenic weekend spread. That reflects what people consistently say online - EatsPanama does not post star ratings.

When is The Dining Room open?

The Dining Room serves seven days a week. Most days it opens around 7:00 AM and closes around 9:00 PM.

Does The Dining Room have vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free options?

The listing notes Gluten-free options, Vegan options, Vegetarian options. Options can change, so confirm with the restaurant when you go.

Where is The Dining Room?

Plaza Herrera, Casco Viejo, Panama City, Panamá Province, Panama, Casco Viejo, Panama City.

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The Dining Room is one of 149 restaurants EatsPanama tracks in Casco Viejo, Panama City. Every listing is built from public sources and menus - no restaurant can pay to appear. The neighborhood leans toward Cafe, Bar, Panamanian.

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