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Travellers' Choice2023
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R 283 - R 472
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Caribbean, Seafood, Central American
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 11 January 2024

No complaints whatsoever here. Everything was excellent. The restaurant was packed when we arrived but they made space and we were seated right away. The food and the service was great. Recommended.

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed 5 December 2023

Always an amazing meal. Can’t recommend enough. We are NEVER disappointed when we eat here. Especially recommend the risotto.

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 11 September 2023 via mobile

We have eaten here 3 times in the last month or so. Each meal has been delicious. The owners and staff are friendly and attentive, and each dish we have had has been delicious! Looking forward to working our way through the menu!

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 14 July 2023 via mobile

A beautiful pier, and absolutely amazing food! Added bonus: their house music is funk and soul. The pasta was so good the first time, I came back and had gnocchi with shrimp.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 7 April 2023 via mobile

My favorite place to eat on the island. The staff is always so kind and welcoming. The food is prepared fresh. With a great selection of seafood and other items, you can find what you are looking for. Sit by the water and watch the...boats go by as you enjoy your dinner.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 2 April 2023

We have traveled most of the carribean islands. The Fish tacos here are hands down the best we have ever had! The shrimp risotto was top tier

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 2 April 2023 via mobile

A great restaurant all around. We chose this place because we wanted to eat seafood. The location is right on the water and has a great ambiance. The food was phenomenal and was served by a great service staff that was friendly and attentive. Everything...we ate was delicious and perfectly prepared. I would go there again but we want to try other island offerings. Highly recommend!More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 23 March 2023 via mobile

Very affordable fine cuisine. Everything was delicious. I recommend the snapper ceviche and the shrimps with passion fruit sauce (OMG perfect balance ! ) The staff was adorable. My only regret was to hear about El Ultimo Refugio right before flying out the next day....Had I known I would have been eating there twice a day every day. Sounds like a perfectly valid reason to me to come to Bocas againMore

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 5 March 2023

Excellent restaurant with great menu choices (fish tacos starter highly recommended!). The food was great, the portions large and the choice amazing. There was also a good selection of drinks, including beers and cocktails. The restaurant is on the water's edge, so has a nice...view, and the atmosphere is relaxed and chatty.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 23 February 2023 via mobile

Fantastic food and service. Enjoyed the seared Tuna steak and the shrimp on passion fruit sauce. Well worth the visit..

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 20 February 2023 via mobile

This is such an amazing establishment. We were in Bocas for 10 days and had dinner twice there because the food was so incredible. The seared ahi and lobster risotto were to die for. It’s also on the water and has live music. Super fun...and recommended by the Bocas locals. Enjoy!!More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 14 January 2023 via mobile

Refugio came highly recommended to us from many locals, but it seems we caught it on a bad night. To be honest, we arrived quite late - just after 9:30 - and they warned us that the kitchen was slow. We weren’t so much bothered...by the delay in getting our main course, as the fact that the food was only average. My mahi mahi was very tough and not tasteful; my wife’s food was better but not memorable. Perhaps we had too high expectations from the many recommendations that we got, and it was just the wrong time. We rate Arboloco as not to be missed and BiBi’s on the Beach as preferred as least from our visits.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 8 January 2023

Restaurant is in a lovely location, and comes highly recommended, but we found the service lacking during our visit. Possibly this was due to us dining late (after 8), but from the time we ordered it took 90 minutes before our main dish arrived, and...no explanation from the staff. Food was good when it did arrive, but the service kinda undermined the experience.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 8 December 2022 via mobile

Excellent restaurant overlooking the water. The tuna was one of the best I’ve ever had. Entrance might look a bit odd but don’t let that hold you back 😉

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 11 October 2022 via mobile

Whenever we travel to Bocas, this is the first stop for dinner. The restaurant overlooks the water. The atmosphere is perfect for a wonderful dinner. The seafood is fresh and delicious. Be sure to include this restaurant in your visit

Date of visit: October 2022
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richmondeileen1
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Response from Trebolera | Reviewed this property |
I don't think you need any reservations. We where in Bocas de Toro on a Sunday, Monday and Wednesday. The town was ours. Everywhere we went was wide open. We went in January.
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We are open on the 24th and 26th. Not on Christmas
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