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Columbia Restaurant - Ybor City, Tampa, FL
Award-winning

Columbia Restaurant - Ybor City

4.7
4.7
17619 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 241 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
The Columbia is Florida’s Oldest RestaurantSM, founded in Tampa's historic Ybor City in 1905. Family-owned and operated for 119 years, the restaurant has earned acclaim for old-world charm as well as for its award-winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine and wine list.

Open 365 days a year, including all holidays and serving lunch and dinner daily.

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

Experience the Fire of Flamenco!
Flamenco Dance Shows: There is an $10 cover charge per person for guests over the age of 12.

Monday through Thursday dinner reservation times for the 7 p.m. show are 5:30, 6 or 6:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday dinner reservations for the 7 p.m. show are 5:30, 6 or 6:30 p.m. and for the 9:30 p.m. show, seatings are at 8:30 or 9 p.m.

Reservations for dinner and the show are required. Please call the restaurant to check availability for reservations.

Please call 813.248.4961 for flamenco show reservations.

Additional information

  • Location
    2117 East 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Phone number
    (813) 248-4961
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free parking on the street or in one of our two private lots either directly across the street from the restaurant or directly behind the building.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Geraldo Bayona

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What 17,619 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Most Booked

  • Tampa

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City is a Tampa icon known for its "fabulous food" and "outstanding service." Guests frequently praise the "wonderful atmosphere" and "historic charm," with highlights including the "delicious" 1905 salad and sangria. The restaurant offers a "memorable dining experience" with "authentic Cuban and Spanish cuisine," making it a must-visit for both locals and visitors.

17,618 Reviews

  1. JANICE VIP

    Tampa2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We all love the food at the Columbia but the chairs in the patio area are HORRIBLE. The most uncomfortable chairs ever. Hard seat, hard backs and way too low to the ground. I am short and they were miserable. I could barely last through the meal without my back killing me.

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    Tampa5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    4pm reservation. Didn’t get seated until 435. No one spoke to us then until 445. Had to flag a server, who turned out to be awesome, but front end of experience was very disappointing. Bread great, salad great , empanadas very good, ….entrees were good.

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    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was delicious as always. I love the black bean cakes and 1912 salad. We tried a different dish, polllo Manchego and pretty sure it will be my go to meal now. And we got white sangria instead of red this time and liked it too. We love the Columbia Restaurant. Fortunately we made a reservation as it was packed at 3:00 with an hour wait for a table

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  4. Frank VIP

    Richmond12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time at the restaurant. The receptionists, the server and staff were all pleasant and welcoming! The restaurant and its decor were outstandiing. The meals were great! We were so happy to experience this place in Ybor!

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    Western NC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service with knowledge of menu and historic location. Enjoyed all the food and drink!

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    Oklahoma City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved everything! Great food and atmosphere. Only minus was it was loud.

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  7. Howard

    Tampa3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wife and I have been going there for years to celebrate our birthdays.

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  8. Doreen

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful experience for my friends and myself! They have never been to the Columbia and were so excited to try a truly Cuban experience. Needless to say it was so wonderful with exceptional service (lovely lady) can't remember her name..sorry, but she was wonderful!!! My son-in-law Ed Trujillo always talks about the fine dinning and I've been there a few times, but I brought my friends as a thank you for their help with so many things. Again Thank You for everything! Doreen and Ken Dye.

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  9. Jay

    Orlando6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent quality food , service & the show was amazing! We will be back !

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    Orlando1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is wonderful!! Atmosphere is great I love coming here!!!

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FAQs

Columbia Restaurant - Ybor City offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (813) 248-4961.

Columbia Restaurant - Ybor City is rated 4.7 stars by 17619 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 241 times today
Google Map for Columbia Restaurant - Ybor City

2117 East 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Phone number
    (813) 248-4961
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free parking on the street or in one of our two private lots either directly across the street from the restaurant or directly behind the building.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Geraldo Bayona

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