The launch of Panama Snow House saw the gathering of Sydney socialites as the beach icon transformed into an après-ski winter wonderland. Overhanging winter gear and skis, snow crystals, a roaring log fire wall projection and Christmas tree set the tone of the pop-up .....
Panama house is a Central American restaurant located on the second level of Campbell Parade’s The Pacific Building, above the esplanade. The restaurant has a great view overlooking Bondi beach. Panama house is famous for its Latin American fare at any time of the day, be it brunch, lunch or dinner. Whilst it’s winter, drop in and let them warm you up with Sunday Roast.
Great food and great view!
Nice view near the Bondi Beach with a balcony.
Serving up a variety of food options and a bar this place is a nice place to have weekend feast.
My favourite was the chicken wings and fried chicken and waffles. Flavours on the wings was on point and the fried chicken batter was so tasty!
Mexican food here was really good and great with booze! Haha
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Is it crazy that I’ve never had a Sunday roast before? Seems un-Australian but thank goodness for Panama House and Supper Club Sundays for changing that!
Totally digging the rustic vibes and homeliness of a rotisserie. The Argentinian herb chicken was succulent and had a beautiful depth of flavour. The corn purée mellowed out the saltiness of the chicken by providing some sweetness. The Kurobuta pork neck was served in a massive baking dish decorated with fruit and veggies. The pork itself was a little dry but otherwise the flavour combination worked well. Roast kipfler potatoes were seasoned perfectly and the sautéed cavolo nero was a nice complement to a heavy meal.
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The stylish Panama House sits on a second floor perch inside the modern Pacific complex, with a balcony overlooking Bondi Beach and comfortable leather booth seating options inside. We dropped in for dinner to try out their Central American menu and started off with some drinks to enjoy the laidback ambience. From their summer spritz menu, the Susie Got Your Number cocktail is a refreshing blend of Bloody Shiraz Gin, strawberry aperitif, berry shrub and sparkling wine that would be the perfect beverage during warmer months. As the weather has been a bit cooler lately, we also tried their Casa Silva Carmenere, a Chilean red with distinctive smoky, spicy aromas.
Would highly recommend the cauliflower, Mac and cheese and salt and pepper squid. Tacos were definitely a let down. Cocktails were great and overall cute vibe and gorgeous view of Bondi.
Baz Juan Pablo Sanchez
+5
Really loved this place, made me fee so welcome and relaxed from the moment I stepped inside. The food was fantastic and well prepared with the right seasoning and flavor combos. The drinks were incredible, good selection and perfectly balanced with the food.
Panama House is a modern Mexican restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner menus right by Bondi Beach with great views of the beach. The ambiance is the place is lovely, it is modern and open and perfect for warm summer days. I came here with a group of friends for brunch on weekend, keen to relax and unwind.
***Was only here for Melbourne Cup***
Their Melbourne Cup Lunch menu consist of 3 snacks, 4 entrees, 3 mains, 2 sides and 1 dessert, all designed to be shared. The salt and pepper squid was delicious, tender and well seasoned. The ceviche was fresh. Of the mains, I enjoyed the snapper the most, it was cooked just right, and the basil matched the flavours of the fish really well.
Overall the food was beautiful and nicely presented, staff was helpful in serving us. Note that my experience was from this special occasion, and I haven't been to Panama House on a 'normal' day. Keen to come back and try their brunch menu though and see what it's like.
Sir And Mlady Dine Out
+4
Panama House sits in such an idyllic location - upstairs gazing out across the road right on to Bondi Beach. The views are spectacular and it is no surprise that they take full advantage of them. High floor to ceiling glass lets the light and outside views in to the room. There’s also a pretty balcony with heaters for cooler evenings. These spots go quickly.
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Food is great, great view of the ocean and staff are nice. I've been dying to try the Bottomless brunch, but have been unsuccessful. Panama House is just a few blocks away from me and I've always wanted to try it. I found them online and saw they do a bottomless brunch. The first time I went, they wouldn't allow me to do the bottomless brunch because we were a party of "2" and it needed to be 3 or more. This is not stated anywhere in the restaurant, online or on the menu. So we left out of frustration. The second time we came with 4 people and asked for the bottomless brunch and we were told we were to make a booking ahead of time if we want the bottomless brunch. Again, very annoyed. We ended up ordering off the regular menu and everything was delicious. I would recommend everything we ordered. Which includes:
Huevos rancheros -flour and corn tortillas, scrambled eggs,
cheese, beans, guac, sour cream, and pico de gallo. We also added a size of chorizo.
Smoked corn fritters bourbon-smoked corn, avocado,
poached egg, tomato relish, ranch dressing - very yummy
Chicken ‘n waffles -crispy fried chicken, belgian waffles,
bacon-jalapeno maple syrup, cilantro
The Quesadilla, and Crispy prawn tacos were also great.
Overall food is great, they have delicious coffee, and there's a great view but I'm a bit displeased with the experience.
Great food and great view!
Nice view near the Bondi Beach with a balcony.
Serving up a variety of food options and a bar this place is a nice place to have weekend feast.
My favourite was the chicken wings and fried chicken and waffles. Flavours on the wings was on point and the fried chicken batter was so tasty!
Mexican food here was really good and great with booze! Haha
#panamahouse
#asianfoodninja
@asianfoodninja
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Let me guess, it’s only Tuesday and you’re already hanging out for the weekend? Make yourself feel better by booking in for a bottomless boozy brunch facing the famous Bondi Beach at Panama House. Now that I have your attention, the brunch part, which is also bottomless, is yours to be had for $35 or $45 per head, depending upon whether you want to kick off in the breakfast or lunch part of the day. It includes tea or coffee, though if you’re more a Mimosas kind of gal, the ‘bottomless’ 2-hour booze package is a worthwhile fifty-buck add-on.
While the drinks list also includes the brekky cocktail of champions, the Bloody Mary, plus a Mexican Michelada that blends beer, lime juice, seasonings and tomato juice, Mexican Tecate beer, and rosé, you won’t be allowed to double-park. Drink up and blame the Liberal Government, like the rest of the Wentworth electorate you're sitting in.
Speaking of sitting, you’re going to be eating and drinking in comfort. Hovering one-floor above Campbell Parade with a sweeping view of the crashing surf, Panama House is an attractive space. I entered through the leafy concrete courtyard of the rebadged QT Hotel, and was mighty impressed.
While the balcony would undoubtedly be heaving on a sunny day, the interior gives you more luxurious seating. Reclaimed brick walls with a white panel provide a through-line to Panama House’s earlier incarnation on Bondi Road. In this space, local stylist Jason Grant has employed a coastal colour palate of blues and earthy browns across ironbark hardwood tables, comfortable tub chairs and leather banquettes, including some cool high-backed booths for groups.
An efficient kitchen under the new stewardship of Head Chef Ben Fitton - a man who has cooked at The Fish Shop, Café del Mar and Macleay Street Bistro - gets us rollin’ with a heaving plate of quesadillas straight away. They’re filled with mole verde chicken (a green mole made with pumpkin seeds and green chillies) and served with pico de gallo (fresh tomato salsa), guacamole and lashings of ranch dressing, and make for compelling eating.
In case you haven’t guessed, the menu is broadly Central American, though the dishes have been re-interpreted with a contemporary, Aussie palate in mind. Chilaquiles verde is a great example of this, with corn totopos employed to modernise the dish for diners who prefer texture. As personable Bar Manager Jake Sherab explains, with a story of travelling to Mexico on an authentic alcohol recognisance mission, this classic Mexican breakfast is normally fried tortilla bathed in salsa verde until tender (read: mush).
Sherab also gifts us three condiments in habanero, jalapeno and pineapple, explaining quickly that they’re all very accessible. While personally, I was disappointed there was nothing with any heat, my misery was tempered by watching my non-chilli eating dining companion hoeing into the habanero but avoiding the jalapeno because she knew they were hot. After I explained the red chillies actually are ten times hotter on the Scoville scale, she happily ate all three.
The corned beef hash croquettes are something of a Panama House signature. They’re made on silverside that has been marinated for 4-5 hours and creamy potatoes, and served on a line of smoked garlic aioli – which salsa you add, is entirely up to you.
By the time we hit a skillet of baked eggs served in a black lake of frijoles adobo, I'm starting to hit the wall. I meander through the crisp kale leaves and try the beans on the accompanying sourdough, wishing for some hard-core chilli to get my endorphins flowing and allow me to push through. Sadly it was not to be, and the heaped meat platter teaming Andouille sausage (the Creole version rather than the French original) and maple-cured bacon went virtually untouched. I did like that they brought the meat at the end though, against lovely hazelnut, pepita and sunflower seed-covered hunks of roasted pumpkin.
Love this place, definitely one of the best options in Bondi. Nice little balcony and view towards the beach. Comfortable furniture and great food options. I really enjoyed the burrito, however portion size for the fish tacos was a bit tight(2) they were delicious.
Absolutely beautiful restaurant, in an amazing spot in the heart of Bondi. The drink selection was fantastic, I had some craft beers that were very good. The night I went in the kitchen accommodated very late for us and made some food and despite the trouble we made for them it was spectacular. This is a must for the Bondi area!
Love the new venue and menu. The octopus and pork belly were amazing. We really enjoyed our spot on the balcony, sipping Panama margaritas. Thanks, will be back soon.
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