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Rausch Restaurant

Ave. Samuel Lewis y Gerardo Ortega | Esplendor Hotel, Panama City, Panama
209-9600
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Ranked #9 of 347 restaurants in Panama City
Cuisines: French
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Caracas, Venezuela
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

The food extraordinary, excellent service,very good wine list. The menu has everything to please all tastes. Fair value.

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See 4 more reviews by Marila V for Panama City
Panama City, Panama
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

this restaurant has behind it one of the best restaurants in Bogota - Criterion. I have been five or six times and each has been almost perfect! The only issue with this restaurant is that is in the basement of a hotel, so has no view whatsoever. Apart from this, I think is one of the best places to eat... More

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See 4 more reviews by richard b for Panama City
Lima, Peru
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63 reviews 63 reviews
40 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

Restaurants with a combination of good food and good service are difficult to locate in Panama City. The Rausch Restaurant definitely has these attributes combined with a wonderful modern setting. This is a good restaurant for business dinners, or for couples. The food was fantastic and the service even better. I would recommend the Tuna Tartar to begin, followed by... More

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See 16 more reviews by SDBLima for Panama City
Panama City, Panama
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33 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
65 helpful votes 65 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

This my second visit to Rausch, the first being a few weeks ago, and so I can comment on whether the quality of the restaurant is sustained. Rausch sits in the basement of the Hotel Esplendor on Ave Samuel Lewis, near via Espana. The décor is simple and understated. The staff, especially the senior staff, are excellent. They arrive when... More

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See 16 more reviews by CaramutJane for Panama City
Los Angeles, CA
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24 reviews 24 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Was in town for 12 days on business and I would recommend this restaurant for anyone wanting to entertain a large group, go out with executives and for a nice romantic meal. Highly recommend the tasting menu and it compares with any tasting menu in the states. Small plates, great taste, great wine. Only con is that as I found... More

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See 2 more reviews by ladusky for Panama City
Panama City, Panama
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17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

Not much more needs to be said. I have had an awesome evening with good friends at Rausch. The food was stunning, the ambience was really nice and the service was terrific. The only thing that could be improved upon is the time it takes for the bar to get a drink ready. Prices are very fair for the quality... More

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See 5 more reviews by TheCleaner for Panama City
Baltimore, Maryland
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2013

We went once on my wife's birthday and everything was truly perfect. She had perfectly grilled salmon and I had the filet, which was perfectly cooked and juicy tender. The Mushrooms in a brown sauce and the beef carpaccio appetizers were standouts. Service was smooth and efficient and when the was a problem with our limited Spanish arose , the... More

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See 3 more reviews by Melo1 for Panama City
Panama City, Panama
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2013 via mobile

The first time we went to R with a couple of friends,was great. The breads r amazing,service is good. But,the second time we went there food was not as good. So never went back!

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See 5 more reviews by Koms70 for Panama City
NC
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8 restaurant reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

We lucked in to Rausch on a trip to Panama City. Chef, former sous chef to Raymond Blanc at Manoir aux Quatre Saisons outside of London. Five course tasting menu with wines, $52.00 !!!And it was so great, we went back the second night. Everything was superb from the cappuccino of portobello mushrooms to start, melting short ribs over puree,... More

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Franklin, Massachusetts
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19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2013

not very french per se in its menu however this was a nice experience. Cuisinr is mord like fusion/modern. I tried the degustation menu for $58 with wine. Same menu without wine is $42. A la carte prices are reasonable for the stanxing, $15-25 for an entree. Restaurant is inside the hotel Esplendor.

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