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DeMAR Venao —By Chef Andrés Morataya

Nestled on the shores of Playa Venao, DeMAR embodies the spirit of the tropics through the art of open-fire cooking. Created by renowned Chef Andrés Morataya, the concept celebrates authenticity, simplicity, and connection to nature, to place, and to people.

At DeMAR, every dish tells a story. Ingredients are sourced with integrity and transformed with creativity, using ancient fire techniques and local inspiration. The result is a dining experience that is both refined and elemental elegant plates rooted in Panama’s coastal soul.

Chef Morataya, known for his globally acclaimed concept Panga, has traveled the world crafting open-fire culinary experiences from Alaska to Indonesia. His work has been recognized internationally, collaborating with Michelin-starred chefs and appearing at festivals like Montréal en Lumière and Guatemala Food & Wine. Now, with DeMAR, he returns to his roots the beach, the fire, and the honest beauty of tropical cuisine.

DeMAR is more than a restaurant — it’s a journey into flavor, craft, and connection.

Every fire is unique. Every meal, an experience to remember.