This is a very artistic place with great city views at the rooftop bar. The artwork and fixtures are colorful and unique. I only had a mojito but it was tasty. The bathroom has video images as you enter that is something you must experience to truly appreciate. I didn't try the food but enjoyed my brief time there. read more

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My friend and I heard that Tántalo was the place to go for salsa dancing. They have Latin Night on Wednesdays at the rooftop bar so we stopped in during our trip. It wasn't super busy when we arrived, but as the night went on, it picked up. Even though there weren't that many people there, the people who were there were partying. They had good music and the waitstaff was awesome. Our server danced with my friend at one point since there were way more women there than men. The DJ also played "line dance" music which got a lot of the ladies out of their chairs. The drinks are strong and pretty cheap because everything is cheap in Panamá compared to the States. When we left, the restaurant downstairs was hopping. It seems that Tántalo basically turns into a nightclub in the evening. We didn't eat at the restaurant, but they apparently have really good food. It is also a hotel. Not sure if the noise from the bar is a problem for hotel guests at night, but it is something to consider if you're planning to stay there. read more

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My friends and I visited Panama for a bachelor trip. This was our second time in Panama, but first time visiting Tantalo. The Atmosphere: This was probably the best part of the restaurant, especially on the rooftop. The view of Panama City is AMAZING. We went at night time, so seeing the lights shine in the city was a sight to see. Inside the restaurant also looks really nice. The Service: Our waiter was very friendly. The Food: I ordered a burger & fries. The burger was very good. I also loved the sauce that came with it and the fries. The fries were more like wedges. I'm not a fan of wedges, but to the people who like wedges, you would probably enjoy them. Overall, I enjoyed my experience at Tántalo. I can't say I'll be back, because I doubt I'll return to Panama for quite some time, but if I do, I'll definitely be back. read more

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A must visit and eat here! It was Saturday, the DJ was 'first notice' - jamming great hits! We were a party of 9, heading to "Roof bar" - the wait for svc was long & no menu given. The wait was so long that we went downstairs where we found the svc superb & the food excellent!! Every dish was optimum!! Waiter crew was top notch! Again a "must eat" place! read more

The rooftop view is, definitely, worth it, with the juxtaposition of the new & the old city. The English menu though is missing the olives, which they like to put in there anyway. If not for you, just ask for no olives. Otherwise, the food was tasty and the restroom art is a masterpiece. read more

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Awesome spot for great views of Panama City! We stopped here for drinks and dinner on my recent trip to Panama. Everything was great. Drinks on the rooftop followed by an amazing meal in the lobby. There's a good selection of mixed/bespoke drink options. With amazing views of Panama...I could've stayed up there for hours! Our main courses included a tray of seafood fit for a king! Octopus, oysters, calamari, shrimp, crab meat, lobster tails............it was pretty epic! Definitely worth checking out if you're in Panama! read more

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My girlfriend and I loved this place. Casco viejo tends to be more expensive that the rest of Panama due to tourism and nightlife scene. But, Tantalo was very reasonable. Our mojitos were $7, appetizers $5-$12, and entrees $10-$20. For 3 drinks, two entrees, and two appetizers- our total was $63. Unfortunately we were enjoying ourselves too much to photograph our food or drinks, but everything was fantastic. I ordered chorizo fondue and butter chicken. My friend ordered a large salad and the coconut chicken. I was beyond happy with my food, especially the butter chicken (highly recommend). My friend enjoyed her meal as well. For drinks I ordered the lulu margarita and passion fruit martini. Both amazing and I will recommend both, but the mojitos was a little sweeter than I personally like most. Our server Frances was perfect. He spoke English very well (not that it bothers us- just cool to hear), he was super sweet, checked up on us when needed, made great recommendations, and just overall gave us great vibes. He made our experience from great go to perfect. We took our drinks upstairs and we're in awe of the amazing view and ambiance. I did get photos of that :) enjoy! read more

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This is my third time in Panama and Tantalo is a must visit. I stumbled on this place by accident wandering around the old city and needing something to eat. I took a change on this place and it has been the best decision I have made in Panama. The food has been fresh and consistent three years later. A feat that most restaurants don't accomplish. This place doubles as a Hotel and Restaurant. Wednesday nights are jamming as they have Latin night and you don't want to miss it. Beautiful people and energy. Now back to the food. Since my first visit I salivate every time I think of Panama and the food scene. I have recommended here to a few friends and they all Love it. My best friend who now lives in Panama now take all his business clients here. Tantalo is at the top of my list and I have never been disappointed. Every dish I tried has been a hit. The flavors are refreshing as you can taste the fresh herbs and spices they use. The seafood is of great quality and the service and hospitality consistent. I wish every dining experience could be this good. Sunday nights are not usually packed but sometimes it can change. Tantalo won't have you disappointed and you will definetly get your money's worth. I ordered six seafood dishes and two Drinks all under $100. Great food, drinks and atmosphere and inexpensive is a combination that is a rarity. Please take advantage of it. I can't wait till my next visit. read more

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This is a great spot for lunch. They have beautiful art on the walls and the food is good and reasonably priced. Husband got the chicken burrito which he liked and I got the BBQ sandwich which I also liked. Like their homemade chips, definitely recommend as a great spot for lunch. read more

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We just ate ate Gauchos steak house just a few blocks from Terranova hotel. The atmosphere was neat..and the service was fairly decent. How ever I was not overly impressed with the corvina fillet wich apparently is not fresh but purchased frozen.The steak was ok not great and covered in a fine pepper gravy..I would have expected smashed pepper corns In a hearty gravy?The mashed potato was bland and the serving size was modest.I will say the waiter was top not. With so many good restaurant in this city I would skip this one. read more

I love tantalo and it used to be our go to place but they sometimes charge $10 for guys depending on the night. We had a huge girl:guy ratio; 12 girls and 2 guys.... and the guys still had to pay $10 each. The view is great, don't get me wrong but it can get super crowded with barely any room to dance. It was pretty close to sardines packed in a container. You could definitely find plenty of other rooftop bars in Casco that are better. Or just go to any other bar that has a bigger dance floor and aren't as crowded. (We were a group of dancers so we needed a dance floor...!) but honestly, SO many other bars that are cheaper and bigger and you don't have to pay to get in!! read more

Food was very good and tasty. Service fast and very polite. The atmosphere in the restaurant is very modern and sofisticase. Nice experience. Very high recommend. read more

Oh wow what another great meal at Tantalo. Rainy day outside but warm and friendly inside! Had the clay pot pork tamales. Just watch out for that red item, it's not a tomato. More like a hot coal that came from Satan's ass. The ceviche was terrific but not your normal ceviche with the dressing on it. But to heck with the calories, can't be any worse than those mojitos you are knocking down. read more

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Great roof top bar with fantastic view of new Panamá. Great stiff drinks. Ceviche is the best I've had in Panama.

Great place to eat the waiters are beyond nice well mannered they will recommend some tasty meals!! Had the Mac and cheese with shrimp delicious!!! read more

This review is for their rooftop bar. I haven't gotten a chance to try the food yet, but I am looking forward to doing so soon! My friends and I went on a Thursday evening for Ladies Night, which means free entry to the rooftop bar before 10pm (although they extended this to 11pm the night that we went) and $10 entry for guys. The far end of the roof with the best views of the city was closed off for a VIP section. The views from the roof, with that area included, are not all that spectacular anyways. You can see some of the preserved buildings in Casco and parts of the skyline in the distance. This bar is frequented by many foreigners, probably more than locals. The music was most Western, except for a 15 song streak from Panama's Top 20. It was pretty crowded. Some people were dancing, but most were just talking. Overall, I would not pay to visit this rooftop bar. read more

Had drinks on the rooftop bar and dinner in the lobby restaurant. Everything was good - views are gorgeous, service is great and the food is delicious. Wish they had more fans on the roof, but otherwise this place is a great spot to visit in Casco. read more

Food was great! It was my favorite restaurant we ate at during our week in Panama. I found the food to be decently priced and flavorful. Definitely want to visit again ! read more

Great pub! Super cute decor, good menu, awesome service. One of my favs in Casco Viejo!

One of my favorite spots in the city for lunch and if we are out at night. Tantalos has a great rooftop bar. I highly recommend the mac and cheese with shrimp- absolutely delicious- wash it down with one of their speciality drinks all of which are excellent. (If you go during happy hour even better) We go for lunch at least a couple of times a month. read more

Great tapas, cool vibe main floor and on the rooftop bar! A must do while in Casco Vieja!

Tantalo is one of my favorite places to visit when in Panama City, Panama. Great atmosphere, vibe and cocktails. Had tapas the last time that were very good. The rooftop bar at night has amazing views of the city skylights. read more

While the hotel is clean and looks nice, the service is awful. We were without water for hours at a time. There was no one on site who could provide any explanation. When we decided to leave there was no manager to be found to discuss a refund. Luckily the site we booked through resolved the issue and miraculously we had our refund. There are many other hotels to stay in Cisco Viejo - stay someplace else. read more

My bf and I had a 20 hour lay over in Panama. I looked around on the internet & wanted to be prepared for a great meal & to see as much of Panama as we could in our shortstop. I stumbled across Tantalo from an online blog & I am SO EXCITED that I did. I wrote t the restaurant prior to our arrival to ensure they could fit us in. They responded quickly & we had a 7:30 reservation. We arrived around 7pm, it wasn't packed but there were a few other patrons. We decided to go upstairs to the bar before sitting downstairs for dinner. Omar was our bartender & he was friendly, helpful & fantastic. I had a lula margarita (passion fruit is my favorite) and my bf had a beer & some abuelo rum. The views were absolutely outstanding & it was gorgeous to get a birds eye view of Casco Viejo. We proceeded back downstairs for dinner. We ordered the Goan shrimp, scallops, pulled pork & clay pot tamale. Everything was delicious. It far exceeded our expectations & our waiter was so friendly! When we return to Panama you can bet we will be back to Tantalo! read more

I enjoy the food and beautiful view of Catedral and the city! But some of bartenders are not used to woman being able to consume as much male customer or much more, got to be careful how u treat ur female customers. Customer Service should be equally done for female and males , had to talk to Manager and then, my friends and I got the situation handled better. At the end Customer Service needs to improve and growth in general , it was my second time, the music was terrible. read more

Nice location and atmosphere but the food is mediocre at best. This place was highly recommended by the hotel staff. It has a fun decor and usually draws a crowd. The menu is diverse but the food lacks flavor. I have had the fish cakes, tuna tartare, ceviche, tamale, vegetable rolls, and grilled combination. It seems they try to substitute addition of fats for lack of flavor. Ceviche doesn't need mayo. Disappointing overall. read more

The driver at the Airbnb we stayed at suggested this place, so when we walked past, I suggested we stop in. The rooftop view was EXTREMELY beautiful and the live-set DJ provided good ambiance. Bottled beer about $6/each. No line at the bar but slow service for first round- then the bartender saw the tip-to-cost ratio so we received more prompt service for the second round. About half the rooftop was sectioned off for "VIPs" but one would describe the handful of VIPs as little more than bros. The slow service and "bro-mosphere" felt like an insult, but after a long day on the roads of Panama, one can endure such things. This experience was mas-o-menos and simply depends on your patience level. read more

One of the top end bars in town. Can find tons of locals and expats. Gets a little crowded some nights