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

Columbia Restaurant - Ybor City

4.7
4.7
17503 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 246 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 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (813) 248-4961
  • Website
    http://www.columbiarestaurant.com/
  • 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
  • Location
    2117 East 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605
  • 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

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What 17,503 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 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 captivating blend of rich history and exceptional cuisine. Guests rave about the "excellent food," "outstanding service," and the "fascinating atmosphere" that brings the Spanish and Cuban heritage to life. The "Flamenco show" and "1905 salad" are must-tries, promising an unforgettable dining experience.

17,503 Reviews

  1. Brian

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb food and service! The menu is amazing and so were the dishes we finally decided upon. The tapas are a nice start to hearty portions in the entrees. A unique experience for sure...

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  2. Jessica

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful experience and perfectly cooked steak! We will be back!

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  3. Stephanie

    VIP

    New York City

    45 reviews

    4.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a pleasant meal at Columbia with a friendly and well-trained server. The food, on the whole was flavorful, hot (temperature) as called for, and delicious. Portion size was also lovely. A couple of notes: If you order the Mojito Pitcher ask for 0 simple syrup; we asked for less and yet the drink was like drinking sugar water. After getting 8 or so additional limes to cut the sweetness, they were drinkable. The service was too fast. We had 3 courses and the first two were delivered almost simultaneously. The table (for 4) is too small for that and we didn’t have time to enjoy the delicious soups! If you order steak ask for a good knife. While the steak was tasty and not especially tough, it was difficult to cut with the knives provided.

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  4. Cindy

    Tampa

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fantastic visit to the Columbia. Reservation was at 11;00. We were seated promptly. Greeted within minutes. Server was attentive but not overly attentive. Food was delicious.

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  5. Stanley

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best experience. Everything was so tasty.

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  6. Diana

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We discovered this historic gem last year when we were staying in Ybor. The food is delicious and the history is just as much of a treat that we visited the one in St. Augustine and came back again this year on Gasparilla race weekend. The portions are large, so you leave very satisfied.

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  7. Frank

    VIP

    Louisville

    119 reviews

    3.0

    119 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Atmosphere of this restaurant is great. I’m hoping we caught them on an off night - but also don’t think that management handled it very well. The kitchen evidently was backed up, our server may have had too many tables, and waiting in between everything was a long wait in between. We asked for the larger wine list. Typically those are readily available. 10 minute wait. Request to talk to a sommelier. Again another 10-15 minute wait. Salad course - 10-15 minutes. While made table side took too long. 30 minutes between salad course and entrees coming to the table. By then we were ready to leave. We split my wife’s meal and took mine to go. Candidly - not looking for a free meal but absolutely nothing was offered to get us to come back. Disappointed. Again - hopefully we caught them on an off night.

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  8. Justin

    Tampa

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Cory was horrible. Worst service I’ve ever had. Rude and unprofessional

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  9. Allie

    VIP

    Austin

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The reservations system is not a true time reservation. We had a 245 seating reservation and were not seated until 320ish.. disappointing service experience. Decent food. Soup is not what a traditional soup would be, expect a plate of beans not soup.

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  10. Kara

    VIP

    Tampa

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Cannot beat the 1905 salad. Must get one! The margarita was great today. The sangria and Enzi Chardonnay always delish. AJ our waiter very attentive and fun to chat with.

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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 17503 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 246 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 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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
  • Website
    http://www.columbiarestaurant.com/
  • 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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