While staying in the Sortis, we had complimentary breakfast for three days. Therefore, we ate breakfast in the Manabi each day. The buffet was plentiful and very slightly varied from day to day. There was an omelet station and the ability to request waffles or pancakes. The omelet chef varied from day to day, but on day one and day three my omelets were sheer perfection. Unfortunately, on day two the young man making omelets used too many of all ingredients, especially egg, and it was enormous. When having a buffet, I prefer a small (one egg) omelet as it cooks faster and doesn’t overwhelm all the other choices. The service was attentive and the coffee was very good! Gizetta seated us on two of the days and was very attentive to ensure we had all we needed. It was tough to catch the names of the servers as the name tags in this establishment are very hard to read. My recommendations for Manabi based on this review are: 1) ensure that everyone is trained to make omelets the same way and to make them smaller so they are cooking faster (and you can serve more guests) and that the guest has room to sample so many of the other great choices. 2) ensure that employee name badges are legible and that employees introduce themselves by name to each guest. This improves accountability and allows your guests to give excellent feedback when well deserved.

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.