Isla Colon is the main island in the archipelago of Bocas Del Toro, the capital is Bocas Town. Bocas Town is extremely small and for its size has examples of the best dinner restaurants that may be found anywhere.

Take note lots of the restaurants are open Tuesday through Sunday and are generally closed on Monday nights.

Casbah

Casbah only has a few tables in a small building on the main road just around the corner from downtown Bocas Del Toro. The menu is Mediterranean and you can always count on getting good sized portions. The cost of meals is mid-range and costs between $9-$20.

Nine Degrees

Nine Degrees, named for the distance Bocas is from the equator, is an extremely elegant restaurant located on the water within the Tropical Market building in downtown Bocas Del Toro. The menu is similar to what you would see in a nice American style steak and seafood house. The menu now incorporates a full Sushi bar and there's a fantastic little bar upstairs that is a favorite of island expats and locals alike on Saturday nights. Prices vary from $12 to $18 for an entrée, cheap in comparison with comparable American and European restaurants.

Lemon Grass

This is one of the best choices in Bocas Del Toro every day but Thursday (because it's closed). It has a Asian Fusion inspired menu with lots of good curry and seafood dishes. The bar at Lemongrass is small but can be lively and a good place to chat with some locals. The atmosphere food and view are all great and the prices are typical for Bocas Del Toro and range from $8-$15.

El Ultimo Refugio

El Refugio is on the water towards the end of downtown Bocas Del Toro near the ferry dock. The meals here is always fun and surprising, no menu, only a blackboard. They cook everyday a great idea is to get there early before they run out of things. When they have buffalo calamari don't pass it up. The price of a meal here is in the $12 to $15 range and the atmosphere is comfortable and intimate.

OM

OM is an Indian Restaurant with various traditional Indian dishes and a choice concerning how spicy you desire to have your curry prepared. This restaurant is situated upstairs across from the Bocas Del Toro municipal government building within the park. Even our Indian visitors rate the food as excellent. Prices are mid-range.

El Pecado

El Pecado can be found within the Hotel Laguna, its third location that I know of in Bocas Del Toro, but it just keeps improving, maybe the top restaurant in Panama. The entrees consist of pizza to gourmet dinners with unique and delicious appetizers. Prices cover anything from $8for a small pizza to $18 for a dinner entrée.

Guari Guari

Guari Guari is situated outside of Bocas town but is a simple taxi ride and more than worth it. Recommended by Moon and Frommer's Guide Books, Guari Guari serves a six-course gourmet dinner to those with reservations cooked to perfection. There's no menu but in case you have food allergies or perhaps cannot eat something let Guari Guari know while you make your reservation and they will adapt the meal that night to meet your requirements. The price is $19.50 per person plus drinks.