The Panama Dining Room

We had a fabulous time there last night for a Birthday Dinner. They had a very well thought out beer and cocktail list, and the staff were attentive and friendly. The food was interesting and well presented with good unique flavours.
5 7 years ago (31-12-2017)

I used to love the place and had been there multiple times over the years. I have a friend visiting me and I picked this place to treat her. The service is good and food is 3.5/5. However when we asked for takeaway of leftover food (big portion left since my friend didn't eat much), i was told that no takeaway is allowed and the only reason given is "company policy". I eat out a lot in different types of restaurants in Melbourne and Sydney and have never heard of such "policy". The manager can not even give a reason other than the policy line... She was actually rude showing from her body language and face expression when I asked why... The waitress actually did so much better job to try to explain then the manager. I was UTERLY disappointed with this place and certainly will not go back again. And if you go and dine there, please be aware of this so called "policy".
1 7 years ago (19-11-2017)

The service is always good here, $1 oysters is what I always come for. The wine here is a tad on the expensive side though. Yes of course I know the normal mark up of wine, however it seems like they've taken it up a notch. Everything is 1.5x what I would expect to see. I wish they offered BYO. Food on the other hand has fabulous presentation with taste to match.
4 7 years ago (09-12-2017)

Food was so amazing for my friends birthday. Insanely good.
5 7 years ago (29-01-2018)

Popped in for a drink on Saturday night. Served by a female bar person. When it came to pay I requested and gestured that she make an eftpos payment (insert card). I do not like tap as it forms a credit bill for discretionary spending, which i don't want. When she went to tap I again requested her not to make payment this way. It was obvious she couldn't be bothered and went ahead and tapped. The ignorance of this bar person astounded me. I said to her in a way of annoyance could you please just listen. She took umbrage at my response and started abusing me for being rude. I ignored her and walked off to my seat with my wife. Immediately the bar person came from behind the bar and continued a tirade of abuse, of which I ignored. Can i say Great customer service, ha ha. Obviously this employee has an inflated opinion of herself and her role. Management you need to upskill your staff in service!
1 7 years ago (06-01-2018)