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Al Basha

Restaurant

👍👍 Amazing shisha experience and Lebanese cuisine. 10/10 People often mention service, good, comida, great, Lebanese, restaurant, Excellent, Panama, atenci, recommend,


Address

C. 49 Este, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama

Website

www.albashapty.com

Contact

+507 263-2680

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (938 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 12 pm to 1 am
  • Friday: (Mother's Day), 12 pm to 1 am, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 12 pm to 1 am
  • Sunday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Monday: 12 pm to 1 am
  • Tuesday: 12 pm to 1 am
  • Wednesday: 12 pm to 1 am

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (26) good (23) comida (19) great (18) Lebanese (15) restaurant (13) Excellent (11) Panama (10) atenci (10) recommend (9)
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  • 5/5 Raj K. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing shisha experience and Lebanese cuisine. 10/10
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Noor A. 1 year ago on Google
    The Lebanese Table for 2 people was a great choice, gives you the variety and ability to taste a bit of everything.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Андрей �. 1 year ago on Google
    Hey! And again I visit this place to smoke some hookah and to chill. Hookah is the one of the best in the area, nice music and friendly staff. Thank you!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lorena I. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I love basha, it is a fine and familiar place at the same time, its food is delicious and its dancers brighten the night with their magic, joy and mystery! 👌😉 (Original) Me encanta al basha, es un lugar fino y familiar a la vez,su comida es deliciosa y sus bailarinas alegran la noche con su magia alegría y misterio! 👌😉
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ty B. 1 year ago on Google
    I was a little worried when we walked up and I didn't see a single person eating during lunch hour. But this place was actually pretty awesome. We split a sampler for 2 type of plate and everything was really great. We ended up catching some afternoon coffee their for a little bit as well. Service was also excellent and they have a pretty nice and large patio area. No complaints! Had I found it earlier in the trip we probably would've stopped in again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ryan F. 2 years ago on Google
    The new Beirut! Excellent food, service and shows
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Linda I. 9 months ago on Google
    We stopped in multiple times during our visit to Panama City. The location was a quick walking distance from our hotel W Panama.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dave A. 11 months ago on Google
    I love how this restaurant has a wide variety of food. We ordered a lot of different food, and everything tasted at least good, if not great. The service was also awesome!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Allan J. 1 year ago on Google
    Took ages to be served, and when we finally got served the food came cold and looked like it was very old. I complained to the owner but all he could do was shake my hand and smile at me. This did not change the terrible service and food. I would never come back again and I do not recommend this place to anyone.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Grant B. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic food. Very tasty and the service was prompt and thorough Our server was on top of everything. The owner came by to make sure everything was perfect. I'd give more stars if I could.

  • 5/5 Ben K. 4 years ago on Google
    Absolutely the best hummus, foul, and chicken shish touk kebabs I've ever had. Utterly fantastic. Wish I could come here regularly.

  • 5/5 N. S. 4 years ago on Google
    I loved this place. The decoration of the restaurant itself is beautiful. The food was amazing, the flavors are like no other. It is quite pricey though. We had the best service, we were a group of 5 and a baby, and the Libanese table for 5 was enough for all of us to feel a little more than satisfied.

  • 4/5 Yongmei L. 1 year ago on Google
    Had the shish kabab for lunch. The meats are nicely done, very flavorful. The salad is fresh and tasty. The only complaint is the pita bread. It's dry and hard. It may just be a style of pita bread that I'm yet to get used to though. The restaurant is very elegantly decorated. Nice atmosphere!

  • 3/5 Christian Skov H. 2 years ago on Google
    Good atmosphere but both of our dishes were missing salt and pepper.

  • 5/5 Malte S. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome food and super friendly staff. Only the music was a bit too loud

  • 2/5 Keith A. 1 year ago on Google
    Hummus was average, service was slow, and the second Balboa beer never turned up. It appeared there were decent offerings on the menu but when even paying the bill takes 15 minutes, I may never find out.

  • 5/5 mperformancerx7 1 year ago on Google
    This place blew ny mind. Not only the food was great they let us stay after closing time. I had one of the best service Ive seen so faf and the food is great and plentiful. I highly recommend this restaurant. Ill be back soon.

  • 5/5 Alex S. 2 years ago on Google
    Best Lebanese food in panama. Good value. The Lebanese table for 2 is enough for 3.

  • 5/5 Ricardo B. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was amazing! Owner is very friendly. I recommend checking this place out.

  • 5/5 Manuel N. 2 years ago on Google
    If you want to go to Beirut and can not afford the airfare come here. Ultimate authentic Lebanese food, from Mezes, Shawarmas and Fish. Lebanese owned since its founding. Expect live entertainment like belly dancers and Arabic music.

  • 5/5 STAVROS L. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice place, where you can enjoy and relax . Tasty flavors ,perfect nargile!

  • 1/5 Robert W. 2 years ago on Google
    I don't know where all the good reviews are coming from. This was probably my worst Mediterranean dining experience. Yogurt tasted sour, hummus had an odd taste. I wished we hadn't dined here.

  • 5/5 craig B. 2 years ago on Google
    I asked for the double burger to be keto and it was one of the best burgers I ever had. A very unique taste and halal.

  • 5/5 Lital M. 2 years ago on Google
    for me as an Israeli that is far from home for long time it was an amazing experience to taste a bit from my culture in panamá i loved it and they even have hookahs !! open until late.

  • 5/5 Janos F. 2 years ago on Google
    Inspite of the pandemic they haven't changed a bit. Great service; great food and reasonable price.

  • 5/5 Argimiro Acosta D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The food is very good and the attention is spectacular (Original) La comida es muy buena y la atención espectacular

  • 5/5 Scott C. 9 months ago on Google
    Great food. Comfy chairs 😂. Nice meza

  • 3/5 Paul G. 3 months ago on Google New
    The food was average. Not bad but not great. Nothing saying I must come back. But the music was just too loud, could not have a conversation at the table

  • 5/5 Manpreet K. 4 months ago on Google
    Probably the nicest and smoothest I’ve ever had. Top notch

  • 5/5 Andrea R. 5 months ago on Google
    I had the best meal I've had on my vacation to Panama and one of the best meals I've had in a while!! I highly recommend the Shwarma De Carne El Chef for $15! For hookah, they had a great selection of flavors and brands, and it was $16! Everything about this place is great!! Food, hookah, service, coffee, and atmosphere!

  • 5/5 Sean B. 5 months ago on Google
    My favorite restaurant in Panama City. Great food and drinks.

  • 5/5 Darrin P. 7 months ago on Google
    Been here four times. Best hookah prices, and very good quality. Food is very reasonable and big portions. Try the Lebanon lemonade it's WOW!

  • 5/5 S A. 7 months ago on Google
    Best halal Lebanese restaurant in Panama. Delicious and authentic food. Excellent and quality service. Awesome and entertaining atmosphere on weekends. Plus perfect shisha. A spot not to be missed in Panama. Thank you saad and Julia

  • 5/5 Joe H. 7 months ago on Google
    Cool Mediterranean spot with great food and shisha. The vibe is also great! Prices were very reasonable as well. Will visit again

  • 5/5 Tarek k. 7 months ago on Google
    The owner is one of a kind. Very welcoming and his service is A1. The food is very good and authentic. The shisha really tastes like back home. We are definitely coming back!! 💯

  • 5/5 Jacob G. 5 years ago on Google
    Very good restaurant, starters as main dish is my preference. ask for the meat Kibe, Labne, and best for me is the Kibe Naye! (Like meat tartar) Taste so good... ask for the home made hot sauce...and a ice cold Panama beer!

  • 5/5 NELSON U. 1 year ago on Google
    Great service. Food is delicious!

  • 5/5 María Elena M. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good Lebanese and international food, plenty of choices. Beautiful restaurant.

  • 5/5 Julie B. 1 year ago on Google
    Authentic Lebanese cuisine. Add in the hookah experience and it makes for a great night out. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Salins O. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food, great hookah, fanastic service. A definite must in panama!! Highly recommend

  • 4/5 Natrina L. 1 year ago on Google
    Good food and helpful service, very chill relaxing, but kids were panhandling outside the restaurant, which happens sometimes when the food is really good.

  • 2/5 Farrah S. 1 year ago on Google
    They didnt have an english menu or anyone who could speak english. So it was a challenge. The food is nothing to shout about but it was within walking distance from my hotel.The taste was blend and the meat was hard.

  • 5/5 Wendoline S. 1 year ago on Google
    The food has change, but still good the place is beautiful, last couple of times the service was not as good as normal but they corrected right away... That has its merit

  • 5/5 Cel J. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food and drinks, specially a fun Arab dance show you can join

  • 5/5 Natrina Marie Perkins L. 1 year ago on Google
    Very relaxing lounge vibe

  • 5/5 Colombia B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good restaurant (Original) Buen restaurante

  • 5/5 Amanda G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent service, very attentive all the staff. Super rich food and they brought it in good time. They offer free valet parking service. It has an outdoor terrace. (Original) Excelente servicio, muy atento todo el personal. Comida super rica y la llevaron en buen tiempo. Ofrecen servicio de valet parking gratuito. Tiene terraza al aire libre.

  • 5/5 Ana Maria L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I loved (Original) Me encantó

  • 4/5 Cesar P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good food and variety of dishes (Original) Muy buena comida y variedad de platos

  • 5/5 Andriuth P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very tasty food, seafood just right (Original) Comida muy sabrosa, los mariscos en su punto

  • 4/5 Claudia M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good. We definitely come back (Original) Muy bueno. Definitivamente volvemos

  • 5/5 Roberto L. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice Lebanese food

  • 5/5 Remberto O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nothing like a Lebanese table to enjoy with friends. Bio security measures applied and a great environment. (Original) Nada como una mesa libanesas para disfrutar con los amigos. Las medidas de Bio seguridad aplicadas y un ambiente genial.

  • 5/5 Nabie 3 years ago on Google
    Great food. Even better service.

  • 4/5 Mariachi en Panamá PTY PA e. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent place to share, super rich food (Original) Excelente lugar para compartir, comida super rica

  • 3/5 Dina B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The place is very nice but I asked for corvina al ajillo and they gave me tilapia with garlic was the only drawback, the truth was I did not understand why to lie, I know perfectly the corvina. (Original) Muy bonito el lugar pero Pedi corvina al ajillo y me dieron tilapia al ajillo fue el unico inconveniente, la verdad no comprendi porque mentir, yo conozco perfectamente la corvina.

  • 5/5 Alina M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is spectacular, the attention and the food 👌 excellent (Original) Es espectacular, la atención y la comida 👌 excelentes

  • 5/5 anel c. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) They have a nice touch, excellent if you like Lebanese food, plus they have Mediterranean food too. (Original) Tienen un buen toque, excelente si te gusta la comida libanesa, ademas de que tienen comida mediterranea tambien.

  • 5/5 Yoselin M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Always rich food and excellent service :) (Original) Siempre Rica comida y excelente atención:)

  • 5/5 Ariel M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent food and personalized attention (Original) Excelente comida y atención personalizada

  • 4/5 william k. 4 years ago on Google
    They try hard to make you happy.

  • 5/5 Vielka S. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent food and outstanding entertainment (DJ and belly dancers).

  • 5/5 Galina M. 4 years ago on Google
    The food is amazing! Delicious baba ganoush, hummus, and shish touk, and great service.

  • 4/5 Rossene A. Alvarado U. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice belly dancers and nice food... A little expensive but it's ok

  • 5/5 Ali I. 4 years ago on Google
    Super friendly staff, beautiful atmosphere, they did a really good job with the decorations on the place and attention to detail. The food was amazing and the staff was just amazing. I'm not the type of person to leave reviews but they really went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and enjoy our meal and even brought us some Arabic tea and a nice dessert. Keep up the great work guys!!!!!!

  • 5/5 hassan b. 4 years ago on Google
    Best Arabic Lebanese food restaurant in Panama, I love it , best reception, best food best customer service , always satisfied.

  • 5/5 skottidogg10 5 years ago on Google
    Wow! Authenticity to the max, great dishes, great recipes! Service was helpful and handy at all times. Very nice dining area, outdoors and indoors. Quiet street location for panama. Sad I'm not living there. I would visit weekly!

  • 3/5 Patty G. 4 years ago on Google
    This place has good food quality and the service is good but it's way overpriced and only valet parking option.

  • 5/5 Hayder A. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food. A bit different from what American Middle Eastern restaurants serve but still good.

  • 5/5 Pablo Novas P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) During this time of quarantine it remains closed (Original) Por este tiempo de cuarentena se mantiene cerrado

  • 1/5 VAN T. 3 years ago on Google
    Over price. Beef was hard.

  • 4/5 Natalie Ferro L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It was good for the quality price (Original) Estuvo bien para el precio calidad

  • 5/5 Calvin C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious, each dish was exquisite (Original) Delicioso, cada plato fue exquisito

  • 5/5 Bogdanova B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I went for the first time, the attention of the staff was exceptional, the food was exquisite, the facilities were extremely clean, the atmosphere was pleasant and the prices were affordable. (Original) Fuí por primera vez, la atención del personal fue excepcional, la comida exquisita, las instalaciones sumamente limpias, ambiente agradable y precios accesibles.

  • 5/5 manuel Barrachina de la S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A different restaurant Large terrace and possibility of smoking Sisha in calm. (Original) Un restaurante diferente. Gran terraza y posibilidad de fumar Sisha en calma.

  • 1/5 David C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very bad food I did not like (Original) Muy mala comida no me gusto

  • 4/5 Eric C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Prices a bit high but good entertainment. (Original) Precios un poco altos pero buen entretenimiento.

  • 5/5 TAKEITPTY Panamá contacto 0. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Yessss excellent (Original) Yessss excelente

  • 5/5 Roberto P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I love the place. It has the peculiarity that it is perfect for a business dinner, family or just with my wife. Fantastic food, it has some super dance shows and excellent service and most importantly ... Very good food. (Original) Me encanta el lugar. Tiene la peculiaridad que esta perfecto para cena de negocios, familiar o solo con mi esposa. Comida fantástica, tiene unos shows de baile super y excelente atención y lo mas importante... Muy buena comida.

  • 4/5 L. Miguel S. R. 3 years ago on Google
    Like it!

  • 5/5 Katherine G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Excelente

  • 5/5 Alexander M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) My favorite place, always delicious food and unmatched attention. Now in quarantine I thank you for keeping the service at home! The best Lebanese food in Panama !!! (Original) Mi lugar favorito, la comida deliciosa siempre y la atención inigualable. Ahora en cuarentena les agradezco que hayan mantenido el servicio a domicilio! La mejor comida libanesa de Panamá!!!

  • 5/5 Carlos Alberto Reyes U. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The attention and quality of their products is spectacular, I recommend them, do not stop trying this food, the best in Panama. (Original) La atencion y la calidad de sus productos es espectacular, se los recomiendo, no dejen de probar esta comida, la mejor de panama.

  • 5/5 Da V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent attention 😊 (Original) Excelente atención 😊

  • 5/5 Josías L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent attention Super recommended, good atmosphere. (Original) Excelente atención Super recomendado, buen ambiente.

  • 2/5 Julissa 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) While it is true the food was good and the service was too; more than a restaurant it is a place to smoke and vape. I am not a smoker, so I asked to be inside, my surprise to see people inside the premises using hookah. So if you are a person who does not smoke, look for another option, otherwise you will end up like me, with a sore throat (as if you had smoked), and worried that the vapor of the hookah was not infected with the virus. (Original) Si bien es cierto la comida estaba buena y el servicio también lo fue; más que un restaurante es un lugar para fumar y vapear. No soy fumadora, por lo que pedí estar adentro, sorpresa la mía al ver personas dentro del local usando narguile. Así que si eres una persona que no fuma, busca otra opción, sino terminarás como yo, con un dolor de garganta (como si hubiese fumado), y preocupada porque el vapor del narguile no estuviese contagiado del virus.

  • 1/5 Manuel B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is not a place to relax and go to eat with family or group, unless you want to get intoxicated with Hookah; They do not meet the standard and inside it is worse than if you were outside with smokers. It's a shame I don't recommend it. (Original) No es un lugar para relajarse e ir a comer en familia o grupo, salvo que te quieras intoxicar con Narguile; no cumplen con la norma y en el interior es peor que si estuvieses afuera con los fumadores. Es una lástima no lo recomiendo.

  • 5/5 Andres P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent food and atmosphere (Original) Excelente comida y ambiente

  • 5/5 Peter C. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious, really recommend for anyone fancying a change from the norm.

  • 5/5 Edwin D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent Lebanese food, first class service, exotic food miy recomendsdo (Original) Excelente comida libanesa,atención de primera,comida exquista miy recomendsdo

  • 5/5 Carolina M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I ordered tabouleh with very rich shawarma, the meat of the shawarma was delicious lamb (Original) Me pedí tabulé con shawarma muy rico la carne del shawarma era cordero delicioso


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Valet parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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