Paname Social

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1. Debbie Fiona ★★★★☆

   If you’re dining here, I’d recommend booking through First Table for a great discount. The food was really good, the vibes were nice, and it’s open until pretty late, which is a big plus. We spent under $100 for two mains, two drinks, and one dessert, and saved around $40. Would definitely come back!

   almost 3 months ago
2. Lilian Monaghan ★★☆☆☆

   I really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately, it was a major letdown. I ordered the Eggs Benedict, and it was honestly the worst version of the dish I’ve ever had. The poached eggs had an overwhelming sour taste—it felt like way too much vinegar was used in the poaching water, which completely ruined the flavor. To make matters worse, the potato base underneath was incredibly greasy and lacked any real seasoning. The meal just felt heavy and flavorless. I hoped the coffee would save the experience, but it was overly bitter. Definitely needs improvement in the kitchen.

   almost 3 months ago
3. Olga Sorokina ★★☆☆☆

   The interior and atmosphere at Panama Social are lovely, with good music and a stylish vibe. Unfortunately, the service was very disappointing, the waiter seemed annoyed from the start, didn’t greet me, and reacted rudely when I mentioned my chai latte was too spicy. Everything felt like it was done with an attitude of doing me a favor, which spoiled the overall experience.

   almost 5 months ago

1. Happy Liang ★★★★★

   The server was very nice, and the overall atmosphere and decor of the place was more business-y than just relaxing. I felt like the music was on the louder side as well. The eggs benedict was delicious (the hash brown was SO crunchy, and I could cut it with my knife as well), and the matcha latte was alright, though it was more on the sweeter side than I would've liked. The food was on the pricier side (which was to be expected in CBD). I'd recommend going with colleagues or friends/dates that prefer more middle to high-end looking cafes. There were lots of space, but most tables were suited for 2 people.

   almost 7 months ago
2. Malina Hemming ★★★★☆

   Catered for our birthday surprise. Only two peeps serving but done their best to keep on top of a popular spot. Very friendly. Food was amazing. See Pics. Except for the crayfish pasta dish. Feel it was cut up quite small and tasted fishy. However, cocktails are great, price is reasonable. Environment was good with plenty of space, you are not back to back with someone else.

   almost 8 months ago
3. Vickyrooo ★★★★★

   Delicious food at a reasonable price. Definitely not a cheap eats. You get what you pay for with the lovely atmosphere and environment. We ordered the sourdough with truffle butter which is a must get!! The lobster Mac and cheese was okay, not enough lobster meat. The beetroot goat cheese salad was lovely. Their alcoholic cocktails are reasonable in price but both the ones we tried were a little weird in taste. Maybe too fancy for our taste buds but not what we’re used to. Not a sweet cocktail but still okay

   almost 2 years ago

1. Brooke Fors ★★★★☆

   Found this place by accident walking down Lorne St. The decor is open plan urban retro. The main waitress who is French was a delight. So friendly and an asset to the place. Food was great, so tasty. We had the Sour Dough, Duck Liver Crème Brûlée, Butchers Cut steak & Ceviche (this raw fish was the best I have had). The servings are small (except for the steak). We wanted Oysters and unfortunately they did not have any to offer. The only thing I can fault is they need a wider selection of food for the dinner menu. But overall great experience and a good find.

   almost 2 years ago
2. Chantal McNaught ★★★★☆

   Came here for brunch. Ordered crepes and croque madam. The food was good but the coffee was quite average for Auckland - machine needs calibration or something. Great service and groovy atmosphere. Will try again for dinner as it’s also a bar!

   almost 2 years ago
3. Benedict Uy ★★★★☆

   We came by for dinner here as a celebration. We booked to make sure to get a table. The place isn't too hard to find on Lorne Street. The restaurant felt more like a hotel lobby than a restaurant due to its openness. We were seated by the bar which was nice. The menu is decently sized and they also have an interesting drink menu. We grabbed a few items to share. The lobster mac n cheese was amazing. It had a nice flavour and very luxurious. The duck liver creme brulee was also very moreish. The tuna tataki nicoise salad wasn't bad and the ceviche was also salad like. We did order the butchers cut but they didn't put it through. There was also a wrong wine order too. We were wanting to order dessert but there was no one around to do so, so we just left without it. The food is nice but the service was a bit of a let down as it meant we missed out on food.

   almost 2 years ago

1. Trisha Shelton ★★★★★

   Wow! We walked past a lot of cafes not knowing what we were feeling like and then stumbled upon this legend. It was perfection. The massive glass doors, the stunning set up, with a very earthy and warm ambience were too intriguing to miss. The food, the food, what in the actual heck!?! It was amazing! The use of quality ingredients and a good amount of it was very noticeable. The menu was fun and interesting. The coffee was smooth and divine. I have to come back to try the truffle mushrooms and the Turkish eggs. Next time!

   almost 2 years ago

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