Panama Dining Room

4.2

39 Reviews

$A41 to $A100

Australian

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2 people

25 Nov 2024

23:30

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Good for groups

A New York style loft warehouse offering spacious dining and picturesque views. Classic European cuisine with a modern Australian flair, coupled with an exciting and constantly changing wine and cocktail list. Perfect for date night, as well as that large table get-together; there's plenty of space for everyone!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$A41 to $A100
Cuisines
Australian
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 6:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(03) 9417 7663
Website
http://thepanama.com.au/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
L 3 231 Smith St, Fitzroy, AU-VIC 3065
Area
Fitzroy
Parking details
Most parking off Smith Street itself is free after 5pm.
Public transit
86 Tram (Hodgson St / Smith St)
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Fitzroy Feasting Menu
Multiple dates available
Fitzroy Feasting Menu $99 per person Our signature 3 course shared menu. Our Chefs will select the best on and off-menu items for a decision-free dining experience! Please note we cannot cater to allergies or dietary requirements on this menu.
3 course semi-set menu (Groups of 10+) $89 pp
Multiple dates available
Each guest is given a choice of 2 options per course for entrées, mains and desserts. Additional sides are available at menu price. Please note all dietary requirements and allergies in the booking notes, we can only cater to dietaries if provided in advance.

Free-Range Otway Ranges Pork & Pistachio TerrineA$24.00
compressed fig, layered brioche
Glühwein Gewürz Cured Spanish MackerelA$27.00
guanciale, raisin, chardonnay vinaigrette
Smoked KohlrabiA$23.00
roasted fennel jam, cocoa nibs, bee pollen
Yarra Valley Mushroom and Pine Nut Crémeux TartA$23.00
aged Comté, olive herb
Lamb Shoulder Roasted over CoalsA$27.00
smoked tarragon infused tallow

Mains

40-day Dry-Aged 350g O'connor Gippsland Club SteakA$56.00
kampot pepper, smoked marrow butter
Milla's Farm ½ Roast DuckA$85.00
sour cherry & bitter chocolate sauce, braised kale – (for 2)
Market FishA$43.00
Warringal greens, capers, pickled mustard, curry butter
Truffled PolentaA$37.00
wild mushroom ragout, slow cooked egg sauce, pecorino
Roasted ChickenA$39.00
truffled leeks, grilled turnips, verjuice jus gras
House Made GnocchiA$38.00
roasted chestnuts, brown butter sage, vegetable demi-glace

Sides

Organic Farm Mixed Leaf SaladA$13.00
hazelnut mignonette dressing
Baked PotatoesA$13.00
miso & chive vinaigrette
Sweet Corn & Caciocavallo Maize BreadA$13.00
spring onion, jalapeño

Desserts

Panama PavlovaA$17.00
dulce de leche crème pâtissier, confit orange
Valrhona 70% Chocolate Souffle TartA$17.00
mandarin marmalade, tonka bean ice-cream
Pistachio FinancierA$17.00
strawberry consommé, coconut mousse

What 39 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

Noise • Energetic

39 Reviews

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Hannah
Melbourne
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful time celebrating our anniversary here. The staff we absolutely lovely, the drinks and food was outstanding. I was so chuffed that with my dietary restrictions I still had multiple options to chose from on the menu. We had a lovely night thank you.
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BernadetteF
Victoria
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The share plates are delicious we had the slow cooked lamb with sides. To arrive at the restaurant there are two flights of stairs/ you’ll need it after eating all the rich yummy food
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Davidg23
Oxford
15 reviews
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on 17 January 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
All a little lack lustre really. Basically empty when we visited so no atmosphere and very average food. It’s a wedding venue really
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Amanda
Gold Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 September 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the most amazing experience. Couldn’t fault it. Thank you 😊 you made our special day so perfect
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JayM
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 6 July 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first visit to the Panama Room; décor was fabulous, exceptional service and the food, particularly the Yellowfin tuna was amazing. Love this place.
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MichelleT
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 14 May 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was really delicious and presentation was lovely. Warm bread and whipped butter was so good we asked for more. I do miss the billiards tables they used to have but they are doing more weddings now I guess need the room. Be careful not to drink too much as the steps down are a doosy.
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JoanneB
Gold Coast
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on 12 April 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This is an absolutely stunning dining space, a little quiet when we dined there mid-week so good for our largish group to be able to talk. The service in particular was wonderful, attentive, knowledgeable. There weren't a whole lot of vegetarian options, but some good ones. The desserts were outstanding. Loved it
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Nett
Victoria
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 10 February 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everyone in my group enjoyed the delicious food, wine and excellent service. The setting is just perfect for those who want a larger area with less noise. It was my friends first time visit and they loved it.
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ShelleyK
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 1 February 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Entering the room, even if you've seen the images online, is a delight. You've entered the stairs/passage to 3rd floor from street level and, having read the online info I was glad to have the 'warning' that we'd find a large number of stairs; a nondescript corridor and nothing along the way to indicate we were in the right place. Perhaps the delight starts with the contrast. Blank, cold stairs. Then, on entering, a beautifully lit, comfortably appointed space with tables for large and small groups and a warm welcome. Our service was terrific, and each person in the group of 9 felt looked after. The menu's really interesting, has good variety and an interesting combination of flavours and accompaniments. At least 5 different dishes were ordered. All were delicious. Drinks, too, were very good. We had have a lovely evening. Yes, I'd recommend you dine there? Would I go back? Yes.
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I booked same day for a group of 4 people and the food and drinks were lovely. We had the ‘feed me’ menu and enjoyed it all. The corned beef and miso potatoes were stand out dishes. Service was fantastic. On constructive notes though, the music was a little too quiet when we arrived which affected the ambience. It would also be great if there was a note at the stair entry that there is a lift around the corner. One of our party has a health aliment and walked upstairs two long flights of stairs with great difficulty, not knowing there was a lift. Overall though I’d recommend the venue and will be back.
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Panama Dining Room is rated 4.2 stars by 39 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

25 Nov 2024

23:30

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

L 3 231 Smith St, Fitzroy, AU-VIC 3065

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Fitzroy
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 6:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$A41 to $A100
Cuisines
Australian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Most parking off Smith Street itself is free after 5pm.
Public transit
86 Tram (Hodgson St / Smith St)
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://thepanama.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 9417 7663

Panama Dining Room

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Fitzroy Feasting Menu

3 course semi-set menu (Groups of 10+) $89 pp

Menu

Entrees

Free-Range Otway Ranges Pork & Pistachio TerrineA$24.00

Glühwein Gewürz Cured Spanish MackerelA$27.00

Smoked KohlrabiA$23.00

Yarra Valley Mushroom and Pine Nut Crémeux TartA$23.00

Lamb Shoulder Roasted over CoalsA$27.00

Mains

40-day Dry-Aged 350g O'connor Gippsland Club SteakA$56.00

Milla's Farm ½ Roast DuckA$85.00

Market FishA$43.00

Truffled PolentaA$37.00

Roasted ChickenA$39.00

House Made GnocchiA$38.00

Sides

Organic Farm Mixed Leaf SaladA$13.00

Baked PotatoesA$13.00

Sweet Corn & Caciocavallo Maize BreadA$13.00

Desserts

Panama PavlovaA$17.00

Valrhona 70% Chocolate Souffle TartA$17.00

Pistachio FinancierA$17.00

What 39 people are saying

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