We came here for a work function. The food was pretty good and plenty to go around. We loved the cocktails that were on the menu. Great service, however, even though the food we ordered for the function was organised before hand, the food that came out kn the night was not the same. Our organiser was not informed of any changes. It would have been nice if the organiser was informed so that other food options could be explored for dietary requirements.
Really love this place. Firstly the atmosphere is great and the music which was playing was good. I got the Feast Share Menu, the food was amazing. I’m from South America and the food did remind me of home. The Roti and Chickpea was probably the best.
By an absolute landslide, the favourite dish for everyone that night was the chicken ribs with jerk bbq sauce and crema fresca ($16.00). Like I said before, we ended up having four plates of these, they were THAT good. The sauce was punchy and had a real kick to it, cooled down by the cream sauce drizzled over the top. I love the way they’d been fried – the outside was so crunchy and the inside super juicy.
These can only be described as the food equivalent to crack.
Food And Wine Ombudsman
+4
In a year of the opening of many excellent bars and restaurants in town, 2018 ended with the opening of yet another place that promises to be a huge hit into the New Year – Panama Social. Taking the place of the short-lived Cyril Masons – and with the guys behind Mary Street Bakery and that other fabulous newcomer, Tinys, in charge you can expect big things. An attractive set up with lots of greenery from Little Green Scene – a mix of booths, tables and high top benches, a pleasant and cool al fresco area at back, a menu that is geared towards the cuisine of South America and a nifty wine list, everything comes together to create a semi-tropical haven in Northbridge.
Went there while Fringe was going so was a bit busy around 7pm. It is a great place for food and drinks. The food was amazing especially the pao de qeijos! Oh and the peanut butter dessert was so so good too! Highly recommend but make sure to book as they can get pretty busy!
Ventured into Northbridge tonight and decided on trying Panama Social with my wife. Panama Social is a bar/restaurant that centres around South/Central American drinks and cuisine that also draws some inspiration from the Carribbean. The drink range is great, staff are super attentive and very friendly & knowledgeable. Food was delicious also, definitely recommend checking out Panama Social for something different. Music was also very good.
I'm talking snackquiris, rotis, empanadas, cheese donuts, frybacks. Just come here and try it all. Delicious summer cocktails, house made habanero and scorpion chilli sauces. Nice chill beats, great service and the décor turns it into your own little tropical paradise.
Fantastic south American style restaurant. Great food and fantastic cocktails. Scallops and the baked cauliflower were Devine
Funky venue with heaps of atmosphere. Love the cocktails, you can get midori illusion shakers and cocktails in punch bowls. Good beers on tap too. My favourite dish is the Jerk chicken.
Nice place to go for a quick bite before we went for movie last saturday,,, food taste really nice but some too small for such price, my Pina Colada will be the reason to come back
Went to Panama Social last night for my girlfriend's birthday, she had reserved a section out the back for a group. Totally protected from the weather and toasty warm with gas heaters located around the room.
We were looked after well by the waitress (who was quite busy, yet always made time to ensure we had everything we needed) and the crew who brought out the food and drinks were friendly and efficient.
Personally, I only drank the many craft beers that were available however was told the cocktails were also quite tasty.
Great latino music and the decor could have you actually believing you may be in South America.
I would easily give Panama Social the 5 stars it is worth, although amongst talking and socialising with people I was unable to try any of the food. So will definitely be back to rectify this in the future.
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