Columbia Restaurant - St. Augustine

Name: Columbia Restaurant - St. Augustine
Address: 98 St. George Street, St. Augustine, FL, United States, 32084
Telephone: (904) 824-3341
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

15096 Reviews

$30 and under

Spanish

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2 people

4 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 273 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for groups

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 Columbia’s Original “1905” Salad®, prepared tableside 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 in our courtyard or Mediterranean-style dining rooms, filled with hundreds of hand-painted tiles and Spanish-style fountains.

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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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Spanish, Cuban
Hours of Operation
Lunch and Dinner Daily Lunch: Monday – Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dinner: Monday – Sunday 4:00 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Phone number
(904) 824-3341
Website
http://www.columbiarestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
From groups of 10-70 we offer an outdoor courtyard and indoor private dining areas to host your birthday or anniversary party, office party, rehearsal dinner, celebration of life or wedding reception.
Private party contact
Our Private Event Coordinator: (904) 824-3341

Location
98 St. George Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Area
St. Augustine
Parking details
Free Parking while dining at The Columbia in the parking lot on Spanish Street adjacent to the restaurant.
Entertainment
Founded in 1565, St. Augustine is the nation's oldest city, and home to the Columbia Restaurant of St. Augustine, located in the heart of the historic district on St. George Street, surrounded by shops and attractions. The Columbia is located within walking distance of several historic landmarks including Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (the oldest masonry fort in the United States), the Spanish Quarter, Flagler College, and Casa Monica. There are many museums to see, including the Museum of Weapons and Early American History and the Old Florida Museum.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 15,096 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Jacksonville / Northeast Florida
Most Booked
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Best Overall
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Best Ambience
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Best Value
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Great for brunch
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Healthy
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Hot spot
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Neighbourhood gem
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Columbia Restaurant in St. Augustine offers a delightful experience with "amazing food and service." Known for its "fantastic sangria" and signature 1905 salad, guests appreciate the authentic ambiance and attentive staff. While occasional service delays occur, the overall dining experience is often described as "wonderful" and "consistently good."

15,096 Reviews

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Jennifer
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highly recommend making a reservation. We did and walked right in for our table on time. This is a busy place and I can see why. The food was amazing, staff goes above and beyond and not to forget the decor. Everything was beautiful!
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Carole
Orlando
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great lunch with family we coordinated to meet at tbd restaurant. We were out in a small alcove with out table as it was great. The waitress was great as well.
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Stephanie
VIP
Houston
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything was top notch from Danica’s service to the delicious food! Don’t miss the 1905 salad and the paella a la Valenciana. Second time for me to have the ropa vieja and I’d eat it again on my next visit to FL.
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Yohan
Orlando
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was good, my family enjoyed it. Alexis from Bahamas was our server and she made our dinning experience amazing.
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Frank
Jacksonville
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food was outstanding as always. It was hard to pick. They did run out of my first choice, but I was not disappointed at all in my second choice which I did have a hard time deciding between. We sat in an alcove on the second floor which made it quiet, but I wonder if that led to service being lacking since we were out of line of sight. Took forever to get our hot Cuban bread which they are know for. Also we were not checked on for drink/water refills often. Our entrees came while we were finally enjoying our bread. But the entrees were worth the wait! Will DEFINITELY return. So many things on the menu I still want to try.
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Jackie
Jacksonville
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great server. Food took quite a while to come out. They had a big banquet or something the server said. The tapas was cold. Seems like it was sitting for a while before we got. The entree was good. Deserts good. Been here several times so I’m assuming having too much going on in kitchen played to the slight lower quality of food.
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Dawn
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A very special restaurant. We were seated upstairs and had an early dinner reservation (5:15) so the restaurant was not crowded yet. The white sangria was fruity and delicious. Of course we started with the 1905 salad that Martin our waiter completed tableside. My husband had the filet, which was tender and cooked to perfection. I wanted to try dishes that I don’t eat everyday so I ordered three tapas dishes; empanadas, stuffed mushrooms and pincho mixta which was marinated meat on skewers. All were very tasty. We brought quite a bit home and will enjoy for lunch tomorrow. My husband loves bread pudding and he had to try it. It was served warm and was topped with chocolate chips and had a delicious rum and vanilla sauce. It was really a lovely evening.
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Barbara
Jacksonville
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
If this had been my first experience at Columbia it would have been my last. I’ve eaten here several times and it has always been wonderful. This trip was awful. The steak was over cooked twice and the third attempt of macaroni and cheese was inedible. The service left a lot to be desired. Our servers had a major attitude and we had to ask for basics several times
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Jack
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service (Sheila) was outstanding. Will be back
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Kate
Chicago
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
It took more than 20 minutes after being seated for our server to come by and bring water. Our food came at the same time as the warm bread that was promised when we received our drink order. The bread was worth the wait.
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Columbia Restaurant - St. Augustine offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (904) 824-3341.

Columbia Restaurant - St. Augustine is rated 4.6 stars by 15096 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

4 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 273 times today

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98 St. George Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
St. Augustine
Hours of Operation
Lunch and Dinner Daily Lunch: Monday – Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dinner: Monday – Sunday 4:00 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Spanish, Cuban
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free Parking while dining at The Columbia in the parking lot on Spanish Street adjacent to the restaurant.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Founded in 1565, St. Augustine is the nation's oldest city, and home to the Columbia Restaurant of St. Augustine, located in the heart of the historic district on St. George Street, surrounded by shops and attractions. The Columbia is located within walking distance of several historic landmarks including Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (the oldest masonry fort in the United States), the Spanish Quarter, Flagler College, and Casa Monica. There are many museums to see, including the Museum of Weapons and Early American History and the Old Florida Museum.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.columbiarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(904) 824-3341
Private party facilities
From groups of 10-70 we offer an outdoor courtyard and indoor private dining areas to host your birthday or anniversary party, office party, rehearsal dinner, celebration of life or wedding reception.
Private party contact
Our Private Event Coordinator: (904) 824-3341

Columbia Restaurant - St. Augustine

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Private dining

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