Columbia Restaurant Info
Amenities
Service options
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Curbside pickup
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Takeout
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Dine-in
Highlights
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Fast service
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Great cocktails
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Great coffee
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Great dessert
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Live music
Popular for
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Solo dining
Accessibility
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Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
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Alcohol
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Beer
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Cocktails
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Coffee
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Comfort food
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Happy hour drinks
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Hard liquor
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Healthy options
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Late-night food
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Small plates
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Vegan options
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Vegetarian options
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Wine
Dining options
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Brunch
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Catering
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Dessert
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Seating
Amenities
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Bar onsite
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Restroom
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Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
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Casual
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Cozy
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Historic
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Romantic
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Trendy
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Upscale
Crowd
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Family-friendly
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Groups
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Tourists
Planning
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Lunch reservations recommended
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Dinner reservations recommended
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Accepts reservations
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Usually a wait
Payments
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Credit cards
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Debit cards
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NFC mobile payments
Children
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Good for kids
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High chairs
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Kids' menu
Parking
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Free parking lot
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Free street parking
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Paid street parking
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Parking
Best WLM Reviews
Started out a little slow with the service but everything played out great.
The food was exceptional!! Had the 1905 salad to start and it’s a perfect combo of flavor and a light appetizer before the main course.
The white sangria was delicious and tasty.
The Paella was on point. Full of seafood and perfect flavors all combined for a great meal. The gentleman plating the food did an amazing job and it showed very nicely.
Ropa Vieja showed well and was tender and juicy.
Overall had a great experience (again) and will definitely be back!
Fantastic food, atmosphere, and service! This restaurant has a lot of history & an amazing menu. Drinks were delicious as was the food. Great price for the amount of food we got. If you're anywhere near here stop in and try it. Worth the wait to get in.
Beautiful lunch to celebrate our son’s high school graduation. Amazing restaurant rich in Tampa history. A Tampa icon and a must if you are visiting. Our server Austin provided excellent service ensuring our party of nine was well taken care of. An absolute gem!
Really exceptional experience this evening at Columbia Restaurant. This classic and iconic Florida destination boasts exceptional food with a staff of over 200 people to make an exceptional dining experience. The restaurant can seat over 1700 people and they’re always busy, which ought to tell you just how good and flavorful the food is. You’ve got to snag the 1905 salad, sangria, and the paella undoubtedly for a traditional experience. Expect a bit of a wait even with a reservation, but it’ll undoubtedly be worth it.
✅ There is a dress code - you should be mindful and dress for the occasion
✅ Would highly recommend making reservations in advance
✅ Great for larger groups and folks seeking entertainment options (Flamenco show starts at 7 PM)
(Shoutout to Mike - our server tonight - who was considerate and attentive and made our experience at the restaurant even better)
It's a large, very busy restaurant with a well trained and very attentive wait staff. Our server, Aaron, was outstanding. We had starters of crab croquettes and the 1905 salad, along with warm Cuban bread. All were very tasty. For entrees, I had a seafood special with mussels, clams, shrimp, and scallops over rice. It was delicious. My husband had crab stuffed shrimp with rice. The rice was slightly undercooked. Our cocktails were great. Dessert was the white chocolate bread pudding, unique and excellent. It was a lovely dining experience. We recommend it.
The Columbia Restaurant was established in 1905 in Tampa's Ybor City. It has since grown to become Florida's oldest continuously operating restaurant and the world's biggest Spanish restaurant. The establishment boasts 15 dining rooms, with a capacity to seat 1600 guests, and employs approximately 260 personnel.
It's interesting that you can request a tour of the restaurant. When we asked for a tour, Seth Davis gave us an amazing 45-minute tour. He shared the restaurant's history and showed us around 15 different dining rooms, including the enormous kitchen. The restaurant has an impressive history and beautiful rooms, each unique. I highly recommend requesting a tour.
The food and service are top-notch, with large portions, vegetarian options, and great desserts.
Overall, I suggest visiting this fantastic restaurant.
Went for a later lunch because all entrees are about $5 - $10 dollars cheaper than dinner time. The lunch menu is the same portion size and almost all of the same options. The menu will change slightly with dinner from 4:30 - close. With so many good food options.It's hard to go wrong. I have never had a bad meal!
I have had a slow service only because this place gets really busy, and that's not the fault of the waiters or staff. This is an iconic restaurant and the original. If you come at prime times, there will be a wait, but that's ok. Trust me when saying it is well worth it!
My husband and I just enjoyed another wonderful meal at Columbia. We loved the gazpacho, the Cuban sandwich, the 1905 salad and the bread pudding. The food was on point, as always. Our server Amanda B. was exceptional! She was attentive and took amazing care of us without being intrusive. We made a mistake in ordering, and she efficiently helped me get what I had actually wanted. Amanda B. was intuitive, resourceful and enhanced our dining experience. We look forward to our next visit!
Quick Facts About Columbia Restaurant
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM |
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| Tuesday | 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM |
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