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Smileys

Main street, Pedasi, Panama
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Ranked #5 of 21 restaurants in Pedasi
Cuisines: American
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, After-hours
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, After-hours
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Boston
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Not bad at all, but not much more. An American-owned and -run place with prices that are almost American.

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Smyrna, Delaware
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29 reviews 29 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

We used this restaurant as a standard by which to judge all others in Pedasi. The others didn't come close. the fish was great, presentation was wonderful and service was excellent. On Friday nights the owner, John, and other expats get together and provide musical entertainment. Not bad for a bunch of old men.

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Adrian, OR
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

I honestly do not even remember what I ate. I just remember it was good and although the portion was somewhat small I remembered that it was probably best for me to be that way. The service was great and Lari' the parrot was very entertaining. The food was very good we wish we would have been there the night... More

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Grass Valley, California
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56 reviews 56 reviews
33 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Loved this place. On Tuesday and Friday nights the owner, American and his expat buddies play live classic rock and roll. They were so good and had everyone dancing before the night was over. The food was very good and meeting so many fun loving people was a blast! We can't wait to go back.

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Ozankoy, Cyprus
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25 reviews 25 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

We had lunch here one day as the food at Hotel Romano was repetitive. Friendly service and a good selection of food. I also had a fruit smoothie as I was driving............delicious. We missed out on the evening entertainment as we could not negotiate the road from Villa Romano at night. Worth a revisit to this nice restaurant.

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San Clemente, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

We had a great meal with a large group on a Friday night. The menu had options for vegans- fresh fish, great burgers. Everyone in our group had a delicious meal and the atmosphere was fun with live music. It sounds very gringo-y for being in Panama- but a local recommended it and it was really good. I hear they... More

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Fort Meade, Florida
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

When we ate there the town was experience some power issues so the only thing you could order was Chicken Fingers - they were good chicken fingers but not usually a menu item I would pick. They had a cool band playing that night and the service was freindly.

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des moines
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81 reviews 81 reviews
37 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

This guy, John, I think is his name, has the best ribs on the planet. We go to KC regularly and eat at Gates' or Aurthur Bryant's every time. We go to the Carolinas once per year and eat Bar-B-Q there as well as Memphis. This character at Smiley's bought his cooker and attached smoker from the Amish in Lancaster... More

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Panama
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14 reviews 14 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

I like the fish! Go for the red snapper. They bring it fresh and nice. Service is fast, people are friendly.

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Winnipeg, Canada
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10 reviews 10 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

Very good food, american owner, interesting live music on one occasion. Service could be a bit faster. Good choices for seating, can be outside and somewhat secluded.

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