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

Columbia Restaurant - Ybor City

4.8
4.8
17343 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 248 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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (813) 248-4961
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Geraldo Bayona
  • Catering
    We can help you with all your off-site catering needs. We offer a full line of catering options, including food, beverage and service. Our staff will coordinate all rental equipment, setup and service.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer private dining areas to host your banquet, business lunch, rehearsal dinner, wedding reception, party or group event.
  • Private party contact
    Our Private Event Coordinator: (813) 248-4961
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Area
    Tampa
  • Cross Street
    21st Street
  • 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.
  • Entertainment
    Experience the Fire of Flamenco! Flamenco Dance Shows: There is a $10 cover charge per person for guests over the age of 12. Monday through Saturday dinner reservation times for the 7 p.m. shows are 5:30, 6 or 6:30 p.m. Dinner reservation times for the 9:30 p.m. show are 8:30 or 9 p.m.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 17,343 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

NoiseModerate

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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 offers a blend of history, ambiance, and exceptional Cuban and Spanish cuisine. Guests rave about the "1905 salad," "perfect service," and "delicious food." The stunning architecture and frequent flamenco performances add to the charm, making it a "must-visit" in Tampa.
17,343 Reviews
  1. Carol

    Tampa

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We took our out-of-town friends to lunch and had a wonderful experience! The waiter was friendly and efficient and the food was fabulous. Needless to say we’ll be back.

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  2. Jennifer

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as usual!! We love Columbia ❤️❤️❤️. Our server was excellent, the food was delicious and had a wonderful time with family!

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  3. Robert

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always. The food, and service just wonderful.

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  4. Mike

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Austin was great. Explained the menu to two guest that were there for the first time. Lovely table and atmosphere.

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  5. Katrina

    Orlando

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I stopped going to Columbia about 10 years ago after a bad meal. I returned today to take a friend who was visiting from out of state. The food was delicious. The only complaint, we believe they were trying to get us to leave by not refilling our water glasses. We were there for a couple of hours catching up, including an hour after we were finished eating. There were plenty of open tables. Even after calling our waiter by name (Nate) he wouldn’t make eye contact or come by the table. Finally a nice gentleman refilled our water glasses. For that reason I give 4 stars for service. Half the time we sat there it was waiting for water.

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  6. Jennifer

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We dine at Columbia fairly frequently but the service recently has significantly declined. At one meal, our food came out at all different times and mine was not served until everyone was finished with their meals. No compensation or any real apology given. At another, we made a reservation weeks in advance and requested the main dining room. When we arrived we were told they were running behind and it could be up to an hour after our reservation time to be seated. The main dining room was closed due to a private party and it seems they overbooked for the space and staff available.

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  7. Marla

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was great as normal- just had to wait almost an hour past reservation time due to private eventa- very chaotic!

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  8. Stefanie

    Tampa

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been going to Columbia for years and love it. Had a really bad experience last night- waited 15 minutes to be greeted, then 1.45 for our food that came out in 20 minute intervals- the last dish of which was never made, had to be rush made and was served 20 minutes after the previous person received their dish, 30 minutes after the first did. The manager came around and made a few jokes about it that all fell pretty flat. Ultimately they comped the one dish from our bill but I won’t be itching to go back anytime soon. Seemed like they were struggling in general- quite a few parties in our dining room with comped items and manager visits.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love Columbia and always visit when we come to Florida. We were disappointed last night with our experience. The food was great as usual but the noise level was painful. We were seated upstairs and there was a wedding next door with a DJ. The music was way too loud, especially the bass. This experience will not stop us from coming back next time we are in town.

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  10. Scott

    VIP

    Cleveland

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome experience. Thank you for a great evening

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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 4.8 stars by 17343 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00

Select a time

Booked 248 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Columbia Restaurant - Ybor City

2117 East 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross Street
    21st Street
  • Area
    Tampa
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Cuban
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Entertainment
    Experience the Fire of Flamenco! Flamenco Dance Shows: There is a $10 cover charge per person for guests over the age of 12. Monday through Saturday dinner reservation times for the 7 p.m. shows are 5:30, 6 or 6:30 p.m. Dinner reservation times for the 9:30 p.m. show are 8:30 or 9 p.m.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (813) 248-4961
  • Catering
    We can help you with all your off-site catering needs. We offer a full line of catering options, including food, beverage and service. Our staff will coordinate all rental equipment, setup and service.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer private dining areas to host your banquet, business lunch, rehearsal dinner, wedding reception, party or group event.
  • Private party contact
    Our Private Event Coordinator: (813) 248-4961
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