Maito Restaurante

Signature dish plated at Maito, San Francisco, Panama City
HighlightsUpdated Jul 2026
  • Known for Farm-raised octopus, honey glaze

What's good

Distilled from public mentions, no ratings

  • Creative multi-course tasting menu showcasing Panama's Afro-Asian-criollo fusion
  • Relaxed canal-house setting with patio seating and an on-site organic garden
  • High-quality local ingredients and attentive service

The food

Farm-raised octopus, honey glaze

Octopus finished with a honey glaze

Popular
Short ribs with coconut aioli

Braised short ribs served with a coconut aioli

Shrimp wonton dumplings

Shrimp dumplings in a coconut curry sauce

Chinatown-style langoustines

Langoustines wok-cooked in red curry with coconut oil and kombu

Sancocho

Panama's traditional chicken-and-root soup, reinterpreted

Tasting (degustation) menu

Multi-course set menu that is the recommended way to experience the kitchen

Popular

Where it is

C. 50, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama
San Francisco, Panama City
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Good to know

Reservations recommendedOutdoor patio seatingOn-site organic gardenBooking via OpenTable or WhatsApp

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

Regularly featured on Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants (ranked around #18 in the region) and on the 50 Best Discovery guide.

Frequently asked

What kind of food does Maito Restaurante serve?

Maito Restaurante serves Panamanian. The menu includes Farm-raised octopus, honey glaze, Short ribs with coconut aioli, Shrimp wonton dumplings.

What's good at Maito Restaurante?

Creative multi-course tasting menu showcasing Panama's Afro-Asian-criollo fusion. That reflects what people consistently say online - EatsPanama does not post star ratings.

When is Maito Restaurante open?

Maito Restaurante is open most of the week and closed Sunday. Most days it opens around 12:00 and closes around 10:30 PM.

Does Maito Restaurante take reservations?

It lists a WhatsApp contact - the green button on this page opens the chat directly.

Where is Maito Restaurante?

C. 50, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama, San Francisco, Panama City.

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