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Guari Guari

Isla Colon, Panama
6575-5513
Ranked #2 of 41 restaurants in Isla Colon
4.5 of 5 stars 79 Reviews
Cuisines: International
Good for: Romantic, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Good for: Romantic, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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ATL
Senior Contributor
42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
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The other reviews on this place are sort of baffling to me because they are either gushing and way over the top or they are far too critical and unfair for this restaurant. The bottom line is that its a very good restaurant choice if you're in Bocas del Toro and there really isn't another restaurant like it so I... More

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San José, San Jose, Costa Rica
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We got to Guari Guari all 22 of us with great expectations and it was all true. Our group was perfectly served. Both adults and kids loved the food. The owners are amazingly nice and do a perfect job. More

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Chicago
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8 reviews 8 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

I am confused by all the rave reviews. Our experience was not super, although some of the food was tasty. The atmosphere reminded me of a summer camp experience. Although $23 is not excessive for the amount of food we ate, I had better dinners for half the price in other restaurants. Wondering if it was a bad night. More

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california
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

The place is so down to earth, calm chill environment. Nothing fancy, flip flops will do just fine. At the Guari Guari it is about the Exquisite Food. The Chef pays attention to the palette of her customer, providing each course, in perfect temperature, presentation and taste. Its worth more than $22 dollars! More

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Chicago, Illinois
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6 reviews 6 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

We were really looking forward to this experience, however, found the food marginal to poor. Very disappointing. Not a good value. Some ladies from our hotel had a better experience the previous night. More

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NY, NY
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

It's the top-rated tripadvisor restaurant in Bocas Town, plus everyone at our hotel raved about it, so we stopped by to make a reservation (highly recommended) once we found it, as it's a bit obscured by high bushes and hard to find in the dark. Glad we did. This 5-course, $23 dinner was one of the best we had, You... More

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Nashville, Tennessee
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

by far one of the best meals ive experienced. not the easiest spot to locate but its past the gas station once you heard north from bocas town & before the split in the road + next to the natl preserve. reserve a spot the day you get there...you wont find a more amazing meal!!! More

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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

My best friend and I recently traveled to Bocas del Toro and stumbled across this on trip advisor. I wish I could rate higher than 5 on value because this was such a great experience. You'll pay twice the amount for this quality of finely prepared food in the states. Great portions, great service, and well worth making reservations for. More

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Vancouver, Canada
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

With out a doubt the best in Isla Colon. Six delicious courses that are changed several times a week. Covered Outdoor setting.It was so good that we returned a second time. Keep up the good work! More

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Charles City, Iowa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012

Guari Guari is the best restaurant in Bocas by far. You get a multi course gourmet pre fixe dinner for an unbelievable price. The food is extraordinary. The service is impeccable, the surroundings are beautiful yet the vibe is laid back and comfortable. FYI, you must make an advance reservation in order to dine. if you love food this is... More

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