Housed in a restored boutique hotel in Casco Viejo, Tantalo pairs a ground-floor kitchen with the neighborhood’s original and most iconic rooftop bar. The kitchen serves a globe-trotting menu of shareable, tapas-style plates that draw on Panamanian, Mediterranean, and Latin flavors, making it ideal for grazing and sharing before heading upstairs for the evening.
The rooftop is the real draw and a Casco Viejo landmark in its own right. For well over a decade it has offered panoramic views over the colonial rooftops and the modern skyline beyond, with DJs, live music, and a party atmosphere most nights of the week. Watching the sun set over the old quarter from the roof, drink in hand, is one of the definitive ways to spend an evening in the district.
The combination of a solid, sharing-friendly dinner downstairs and a lively, view-filled bar above gives Tantalo a versatility that few spots can match. Guests can make a full night of it in one place, moving from dinner to drinks to dancing without ever leaving the building.
Tantalo suits travelers and locals looking for a spirited dinner-and-drinks combination, sunset cocktails, or a late-night scene in the heart of the old city. It is more about atmosphere and energy than quiet fine dining, so it fits groups and social evenings especially well. Because the rooftop is so popular, it is wise to arrive early on weekends to claim a spot up top.
At a glance:
The rooftop typically runs late, until around 2am on weeknights and 4am Thursday through Saturday, with DJs and live music.
At Avenida B and Calle 8 in Casco Viejo, the historic quarter of Panama City.
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Serving: Panama City and the nearby Pacific beach towns of Coronado, Nueva Gorgona, San Carlos, El Palmar, Santa Clara, Punta Chame and Playa Blanca.
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