Having tried numerous locations in Panama City for an excellent Sunday brunch, I must say that the Manabí is now at the top of my list. I suppose many others have found this jewel as well, because, although we made a reservation, the place was jam-packed. The diversity of culinary delights was staggering from several fresh seviches to delectable desserts. In addition, the quality of free flowing champagne was stellar - I can't recall the brand. A background of excellent live music from a seasoned DJ only enhanced our repast. Try it.......you will love it !

ok so if you read anything I say take note!!!! you must go to Panama City and not go here. The only one thing I was told by management that it was being taken over by a chain.
So at the tme I am writing, this go there and hopefully they stay the same. I will never tell you wrong....This is the best buffet I have ever seen or tasted!!

Our "brunch bunch" has tried many over the years, mostly restaurants in hotels. Many have been displaced over time as better offerings have come along-"better" meaning a larger/more varied offering of very fresh, well-prepared, and tasty fare; great service provided by smiling , courteous waitstaff; no "stinginess" on beverage pours; and high value coefficient. Manabi is now #1 in our opinion. In addition to meeting/exceeding all our dining criteria, there is soft-live guitar music and comfortable seating in a space divided into open "rooms". Bottom line: It's buffet food at order-off-a-menu quality. Personal favorites were the various ceviches, creamed spinach, camarones and langostinos, dim sum, and a wonderful oriental "paella" made with pici noodles (like udon noodles), seafoods and fresh vegetables. The bread table is museum-worthy as is the room dedicated to desserts (postres). The crepe-maker is masterful. I'm not much of a dessert person, but the display rivals any European pastry shop and everything I sampled was luscious. My only criticism is that their fresh fruit selection could be more robust.