BLAME KIKI — Restaurant in Bella Vista

We came in around 8:30 pm on a Sunday. At first we were in awe of the decor. Beautifully decorated. The place had a relatively low amount of guests as we walked in- which I felt would help us have a more intimate and enjoyable experience. As we walked in the place had the air conditioning running extremely low. We were asked to sit outside (I want to say outside was still inside just that it was enclosed but for some reason it was extremely cold and so we requested to be seated inside the partly empty dining room, which in hindsight seemed as the same temperature) After a brief discussion with the hostesses regarding this disagreement (the hostess said the tables were reserved. Now let’s say there was 15 tables- upon skimming the dining room, only 4/5 were occupied) we were met by a managerial staff member and he sat us down inside. Our waitress introduced herself to us in a timely manner and we asked her if they could just put up the temperature a little so that we could sit comfortably. She asked for our beverage options and appetizer dishes. Appetizers came at a decent time. We placed our entree orders. After some time, we 6 were given our entree orders sparingly. Food was lukewarm, oh and the ac was placed right back on ice temperature at this time. Three of us received salmon. I always get salmon- it is my safe option. The others had a sea bass and sushi- to their own liking. At this point between the cold and waiting I hurriedly ate so that we can exit into better temperatures, and everyone held the same sentiments. One friend’s order never came. She ordered two entrees and only 1 came. After inquiring about it she was told it was ready. Two minutes later she was asked if she could wait 4 minutes- which means it wasn’t even started. A cocktail took practically 45 minutes to reach our table- towards the end of dinner and she had to quickly drink it. After speaking with the waitress and expressing to her our thoughts and dissatisfaction, she was a bit standoffish after. They came with a lemon like dessert- sorry I don’t know the name as I was very dissatisfied and freezing at this point. There is always room for dessert for me- but at this point- I was uninterested. The next morning my friends expressed to me they were sick, displaying symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea. I expressed my concerns but little did I know my turn was coming. Hours later I became diaphoretic and dizzy. I battled for the next three days with chills, nausea, diarrhea, and body aches. I don’t know how I feel now about my...

I ran across this spot while watching videos on YouTube from people that have visited Panama City, Panama. I thought the place looked cute and added it to my list of places to check out while visiting. I did make a reservation via Open table. However, it was not needed. The place was basically empty when we arrived. It was full of staff and no patrons!

I was staying at the Hilton Panama and this place is basically next door to the Hilton! When we arrived we snapped a few photos outside in front of the sign. When we walked in a female approached us. Her greeting was , I don’t know what to call it. It was a strange interaction. She ended up letting us know we could sit wherever we wanted. Again, there were zero patrons when we arrived at 11:30pm on a Tuesday.

We opted for the inside area since it appeared the staff members were having a meeting of the minds in the other area. The same lady that somewhat greeted us when we walked in also served as our wait staff, and the person that prepared our coffee drinks.

We ordered a bottle of water, 2 cappuccinos ( with lactose free milk) avocado toast with salmon, and the “famous” cinnamon pancakes. Please note that they do NOT offer any non dairy milk options.

The drinks came out quickly. While I enjoyed my coffee drink it was average at best. The food appeared to be prepared to order and took about 15-20 minutes to arrive at our table. The pancakes had an interesting consistency. Not like a traditional pancake, more like a dense cake or bread consistency. It was pretty sweet. The avocado toast was good. I appreciated the tomato spread. It added a little something different to avocado toast.

This place shines in the ambience area. The decor is very feminine and social media worthy. You are guaranteed to get some nice pics for the gram and/ or tik tok. Unfortunately y that’s the only thing it has going for itself. The service is TERRIBLE!! The female staff stayed on her phone. I mean she could be talking to me and texting at the same time!! How can you be paying attention to a patron if you are texting?? The food is average. If in the city and want a cute place for pics, this is your spot. If you are looking for the best dinning experience in the city-...

Our experience was, frankly, disappointing. We had visited this restaurant years ago and had good memories: decent food and a varied wine list. Now, they claim to be famous for their cocktails, but the reality was quite different. We ordered a simple Gin & Tonic, but they didn’t have tonic water. Instead, they offered gin with club soda—a terrible combination, by the way. We then tried ordering a Negroni, but they couldn’t make that either. Finally, we decided on beer and asked for a Panamá, but it wasn’t available. They offered Stella Artois, Michelob (practically water), and Corona instead. We ordered two Stellas, but they only had one available, so we ended up with one Stella and one Corona. At that point, I wanted to leave, but my companion asked me not to. The food was mediocre: the sushi was somewhat dry, the mushroom dish with bread and gravy sauce was ok, and the “Drunk in Love” (penne with vodka sauce) was all name and no substance. To make matters worse, it was served in a makeshift casserole dish that made eating both uncomfortable and awkward. I didn’t even bother to ask for garlic bread—which I love with pasta—because I couldn’t stand to face another disappointment. Overall, the food was basic—something anyone could throw together at home with minimal effort. We didn’t bother with dessert or coffee; We just left in a hurry with a clear mind that we would...