The bench steakhouse — Restaurant in Calidonia

Paré a primera hora de la tarde y me recibieron en una mesa en lo que parecía un lugar casi vacío. La decoración era bonita y agradecí la jarra de agua helada que nos sirvieron. El menú ofrece información sobre el restaurante, así como su método de maduración en seco; es muy informativo. Pedí el Rib Eye con la papa al horno aparte, y poco después de pedir, la camarera me informó que tardaría 20 minutos en estar lista, así que elegí la ensalada. El Rib Eye estaba demasiado hecho para mi gusto, aunque lo pedí al punto y la verdad es que no tenía mucho sabor. Los aros de cebolla estaban riquísimos, ¡lo mejor! La ensalada era única e interesante (ver foto). El Koeksister estaba pastoso, me alegro del helado. El recargo por la papa al horno estaba en mi cuenta, lo cual le comenté al camarero, pero no me cambiaron nada. Es muy improbable que vuelva...

Stopped in early afternoon and was welcomed to a table in what appeared to be an almost empty place. Nice interior decor and appreciated the carafe of ice water provided. The menu provides background for the restaurant as well as their dry aging approach, very informative. Ordered the Rib Eye with the baked potato on the side, and shortly after ordering the waitress informed me it will take 20 minutes for the baked potato so I selected the side salad. The Rib Eye was overcooked for my taste, though I asked for medium, and really didn't have a lot of flavor. The shoestring onion rings were very tasty, best part! The side salad was unique and interesting, see picture. The Koeksister was doughy, glad for the ice cream. The upcharge for the baked potato was on my bill, which I pointed out to the server, but nothing was changed. Very unlikely...

One of my favorite restaurants in Panama City. It's a small family ran (South African) restaurant where you feel "at home" as soon as you walk in. The servers speak English, not that I expect them to, but it makes it easier to get orders made quickly and accurately. The menu is diverse with some very tasty South African dishes and deserts. Prices are moderate and cheaper than other similar restaurants in the area. The owners always come out to great and make sure that you're happy with your meal. Overall...it's one of my favorite two restaurants in...

Ordered to go when I was visiting Panama and was not disappointed. The food was affordable AND tasty and I am tempted to get on a flight just to go back to this restaurant. The only downer was that I read in the reviews that the owners walk around and talk to the diners and they did in fact do that on the evening I was there, they however did not come over to my table which was a little disappointing as I wanted to share with them how I had found out about their restaurant but hopefully next time I'll get that...