Absolutely beautiful place surrounded by nature. Lovely staff. Regarding the food - some of our dishes were good and some were bland. We had salad and zucchini fries - very good and then the mixed grilled meats which were not seasoned. The presentation of the dishes beautiful. I expected much more from this place …
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Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
what an awesome special location in the middle of the jungle. The staff is soo nice and the place as said georgeous.
We hat two starters and a main. That was too much for us.
We also had a surprise black out, which led into a dark dinner .. so romantic.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Do not hesitate to dine at Arboloco. We both agreed it was the best food and service we have ever had and for reference we eat dinner out at least 2- 3 times per week. I had the tofu and my hubby ordered the mahi mahi (catch of the day) and both dinners were so full of flavor and cooked to perfection. The tofu option was full of different vegetables, and all had been seasoned differently. We started with the zucchini appetizer and Guatemalan cocktail and even though we were stuffed there was no way we were leaving without dessert, so we ordered two! Arboloco is decorated around nature and so unique. From the furniture to the art and the tableware -visually stunning. The staff was so friendly and helpful. The master chef/owner is a delight and mingled with her guests ensuring everyone was happy, she helped my hubby order since he has to watch his salt intake. In the US we would have paid 2 or 3 times for this quality of food so when the bill came, I was blown away. To top it off, there was a sloth with her baby dining on the tree right next to where other diners were seated. If possible, I would give Arboloco more than 5 stars.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
PAB 40–45
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Vegan
The setting is amazing and the staff very kind. Prices are understandably quite high, considering the type of place. I liked the food, it was good, but expected more given the reviews and prices. Had the Lobster fritters and the Roatan soup and the flavours just were not anything special or memorable. The same goes for the signature cocktail.
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
This place is magical. I am genuinely surprised that it does not have at least one michelin star as it is well worth a detour. We had the arboloco sampler as an appetizer and were able to sample many of their foods, and we have had arboloco cocktails, then we had the jerk pineapple chicken. It was all phenomenal. I have had the fortune of being able to attend restaurants across the world with michelin stars and bib gourmand awards but Arboloco may have served me the best food I have eaten in many years. If you go to Panama or Bocas, you must come here.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
PAB 25–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Mixed Grill
We love it!! We've been there two times this week. The first time was about 4 on a Saturday so we popped in for a quick drink and coconut shrimp appetizer. Our waitress Erica was delightful, friendly, and so welcoming! The place is super charming and exotic. The second time we went for dinner and got the pork tenderloin and it was a huge delicious portion! It feels like a cute family amongst the bartender, waitress and the chefs. We highly recommend!!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Wow! That is the most amazing meal I have had in a long time. From the coal fired food to the delicious, cocktails with fresh fruit, absolutely delicious. Don’t leave Bocas del toros without stopping by. These people are amazing. Service was fine dining status with a quirky, unique atmosphere that you could only find here! Eat here!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
We went once for drinks, appetizers, and wine and it was all wonderful. We had a reservation for Valentine’s for dinner and again the food, drinks and atmosphere were out of this world, The decor and jungle setting was so unique and the owner was very attentive and friendly. We.would highly recommend this restaurant as a hidden gem in Bocas del Toro as a must visit unique dining experience!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
PAB 50+
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Mixed Grill
I had an outstanding dining experience at this restaurant. The food was truly spectacular, but what set it apart was the exceptional warmth and attentiveness of the staff. Their genuine hospitality added an extra layer of enjoyment to the meal. Highly recommended!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
PAB 35–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Lobster Fritters
Last night we and a private party of about 20 had an enchanting meal at Arboloco. I cannot recommend this place enough. The food and drinks alone were fantastic but the owners/hosts were extremely attentive, generous, and welcoming. My husband and I are vegetarian and we left with our bellies contentedly full. The meat/fish eaters in our party were equally pleased. It is a super romantic place for a special date night meal or if you want to feel like you are eating a meal cooked by a highly skilled friend or family member. The restaurant itself is a work of art with hidden details in every corner and beautiful handmade lighting. Make your way out to Paunch; it is definitely worth the effort. This is our new favorite place. Sorry folks, I was so focused on eating that I forgot to take photos of the food. YUM!
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