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Columbia Restaurant - Celebration, Celebration, FL

Columbia Restaurant - Celebration

4.8
4.8
8411 Reviews
$30 and under
Spanish

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2 people
22:30
Booked 87 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
Family-owned and operated for more than 116 years, Columbia has earned acclaim for its old-world charm and award-winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine.

Casual attire is fine, but we don’t allow sleeveless shirts on men in the dining room.

Join us for century-old family recipes like Paella a la Valenciana, Roast Pork a la Cubana and fresh seafood specialties.

Don't miss the Columbia’s Original “1905” Salad¼, prepared with our delicious, freshly made dressing, a 100-year-old family recipe of fresh garlic, oregano, wine vinegar and Spanish extra virgin olive oil.

Be sure to sample a fine Spanish wine like Montecillo or Campillo.

Relax outdoors in our café or courtyard, or inside our Tapas Bar or Mediterranean-style dining rooms filled with hand-painted tiles and family heirlooms.

We are a sister to the Columbia in Tampa's Ybor City, founded in 1905. Children's menu available. Open 365 days a year, including all holidays.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Cuban
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (407) 566-1505
  • Website
    http://www.columbiarestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We offer an outdoor courtyard and indoor dining area to host your birthday or anniversary party, office party, rehearsal dinner or wedding reception. Choose from our banquet menu or let us customize your menu for that special occasion.
  • Location
    649 Front Street, Celebration, FL 34747
  • Area
    Celebration
  • Cross Street
    Front St. & Sycamore St.
  • Parking details
    Free parking on the street, or in public parking lots.
  • Entertainment
    Live Music Friday and Saturday nights from 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. in the Tapas Bar. The Columbia in Downtown Celebration opened in 1997 and is located just minutes from Orlando’s theme parks and overlooks Celebration's picturesque lake. The Columbia is situated within a community with small town charm, offering a variety of designer boutiques and shops, and next door to a movie theater.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 8,411 people are saying

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

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Columbia Restaurant in Celebration offers "excellent food and service" with a "great atmosphere" perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the 1905 salad and sangria made table-side. While some mention occasional service hiccups, the "authentic Cuban-American cuisine" and "friendly, attentive staff" ensure a memorable dining experience.

8,411 Reviews

  1. Heather

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, atmosphere, and service were all impeccable!! I highly recommend the Ropa Vieja and the chocolate flan (and s Cuban coffee) 😋

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  2. Scott

    VIP

    Orlando

    31 reviews

    2.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    We were sat in the bar area - which was fine - except the lights were all on very high killing the ambiance. The thermostat (I was facing it) read 77 degrees. So extra warm. And the restaurant was absolutely filthy. No one had bothered to clean the floor so there was left over food everywhere. Not just crumbs. There was an actual 1/2 loaf of bread on the floor next to us. Rather than sweep, servers just kept stepping it it making a bigger mess. My food was cold when it arrived. Table was sticky. Just an overall poor dining experience. It’s a shame as this was a “special” restaurant for us that we’ve visited dozens of times. Probably not going back. On the plus side: very reasonable prices for this area.

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  3. brad

    Orlando

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This dinner was at 6:00 on a Sat. night so you know this place was busy. We had 6 people in our party and everyone had a different dish. 4 of the party had never been to this Columbia and they were impressed with the restaurant and unique setting. Everyone was extremely pleased with their meals and the service was excellent. We highly recommend this restaurant.

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  4. STEVE

    VIP

    New York City

    59 reviews

    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure to dine at Columbia’s. Food and service are great. 1905 salad is our favorite.

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  5. Sarah

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Despite having a reservation for the dining room, we were sat at the very back (literally a table against the furthest wall) of the bar area. It was the smallest possible table for 2 as we could not even fit our dinners properly on the table. Asked if we could possibly move to any of the other empty tables around and were told they were reserved. In the hour we spent there, those tables never were filled and that was very disappointing. Otherwise, the food was great as always and we still enjoyed our meal

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  6. Melissa

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    Orlando

    24 reviews

    3.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I normally love the Columbia and the love was awesome. We were sat in a strange section of the restaurant with a waiter who barely paid us any attention. We couldn’t even get 4 menus brought for the 4 people at our table so we shared. This is not the normal Columbia experience but I would think twice before returning to the Celebration location. My husband sat for almost the whole meal with an empty Diet Coke, I was never offered an additional sangria when my glass was empty and my friend also sat with no drink. We just drank our water. I made the reservation last week and kind of shocked we weee seated in a dark room away from other tables. It was as just not a great experience minus the food.

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  7. Karen

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A reservation definitely makes a difference here. People trying to get a table were told to come back in 30 minutes- and this was at 5:00pm. We were seated without issue. The 1905 salad is an absolute favorite! The delicious crusty Cuban bread could be a meal in itself.

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  8. Devin

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal! We came here for an anniversary lunch for me and my partner and it was such an intimate and beautiful time! Worth the experience and will be back and the sweet gesture of a delicious piece of flan was the best touch

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  9. Mary

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The hostess - Ana- is amazing! we love the 1905 house salad and dine here anytime we are nearby (we live an hour away) Ana is always so friendly, prompt and kind. She is juggling a full schedule most of the time. Ana needs a round of applause! today it was 50 degrees outside so all patrons were inside.

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  10. Tom

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We do not live in Florida but we routinely visit Celebration during the year. When we are here we always secure a reservation at Columbia and have never been disappointed. We certainly recommend Columbia!

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FAQs

Columbia Restaurant - Celebration offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (407) 566-1505.

Columbia Restaurant - Celebration is rated 4.8 stars by 8411 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
22:30
Booked 87 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Columbia Restaurant - Celebration

649 Front Street, Celebration, FL 34747

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Front St. & Sycamore St.
  • Area
    Celebration
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Cuban
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free parking on the street, or in public parking lots.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live Music Friday and Saturday nights from 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. in the Tapas Bar. The Columbia in Downtown Celebration opened in 1997 and is located just minutes from Orlando’s theme parks and overlooks Celebration's picturesque lake. The Columbia is situated within a community with small town charm, offering a variety of designer boutiques and shops, and next door to a movie theater.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.columbiarestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (407) 566-1505
  • Private party facilities
    We offer an outdoor courtyard and indoor dining area to host your birthday or anniversary party, office party, rehearsal dinner or wedding reception. Choose from our banquet menu or let us customize your menu for that special occasion.

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