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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

4.7
4.7
17669 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish

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2 people
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19:30
Booked 249 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
  • 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 17,669 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
  • 4.6Value

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 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.
17,670 Reviews
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    Amarillo1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Excellent food and atmosphere. A must if you’re in Tampa.

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  2. Jessie

    Hawaii8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Courtney our waitress was phenomenal. From the moment we sat down until the we got up from our seat she took care of us like we were family. Straight forward and always gave us her opinion. I had the stuff grouper and we had shrimp to die for. If we come back to the Columbia Restaurant definitely going to ask if she’s working. Best dinner experience in a long time.

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  3. Ian

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waitress Mio was amazing. Food was incredible, empanadas, croquettes, and manchego pollo was incredible. Wonderful experience!

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  4. Karlie VIP

    Louisville4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always love coming to Colombia! Great serve, food and the ambience is always amazing!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Too crowded, too loud, tourist trap. My fish entree was Raw so I sent it back. Very disappointed:(.

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  6. Aimee

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience at Colombia was fantastic! We were celebrating my dad’s birthday and we had requested a table in the room with the piano. Not only did we get us a table in the piano room, they gave us the best seat in the house next to it! Our waiter James was fantastic, he was quick with service and very knowledgeable. My parents and I shared 3 tapas which was just enough for us to have room for dessert. Everything was great and the service was wonderful! Definitely will go back! Thank you!

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  7. Manateejax

    Jacksonville4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Dining at The Columbia in Ybor City is an annual experience I look forward to. It’s such a beautiful venue. The sangria table service was nice and food very good. One negative was my friend’s dish seemed to have a lot of oil on the plate, however she didn’t question it. The waiter seemed very much in a hurry, moving between a lot of tables to meet everyone’s needs. There were noisy children at the table next to us, but not the restaurant’s fault. Parents just don’t teach children how to act in a nice restaurant. I’ll definitely be back.

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  8. Pedvic

    Jacksonville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service the best Spain restaurant around

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  9. dee

    Atlanta15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We brought people from out of town and they absolutely loved the food and atmosphere.

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  10. LARRY

    Tampa3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to take family and friends. Wonderful wait staff Delicious food. Never have been disappointed with the food. Servings are the right size. Menu offers something for everyone. The only downside for me is the sangria. They need to return to the original Spanish recipe.

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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 17669 OpenTable diners.

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

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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
  • 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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