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

Columbia Restaurant - Ybor City

4.8
4.8
17157 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish

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2 people
9:30 pm
Booked 164 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
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 17,157 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

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 Bay icon known for its "wonderful food, rich history, and vibrant atmosphere." Diners rave about the "famous 1905 salad" and "exquisite Sangria." The flamenco show is a highlight, adding to the unique dining experience. Service is often "attentive and friendly," enhancing the overall enjoyment.

17,159 Reviews

  1. Adam

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great as usual. We moved tables because they were going to have us right under a speaker playing music and my dad wouldn’t have been able to hear a thing and we have a baby, no problem!

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  2. Alan

    Fort Lauderdale

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great lunch! Our server was amazing and very attentive!

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  3. Briana

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was amazing! Everyone was so warm and welcoming!

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  4. Beverly

    Sacramento

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is pretty amazing. When you walk in and are seated, you feel like you’re in Europe or somewhere. The wait staff is top notch, even better than on a cruise ship. The food is excellent. My favorites are the 1905 salad and the scallop appetizer.

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  5. Carl

    VIP

    Naples

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent and our first time in Ybor. We have been to Columbia at St. Armand's and they are both top notch. My husband and I got the seafood Paella and it was off the charts delicious. Fabulous atmosphere and you could tell everyone was enjoying!

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  6. Samuel

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Columbia is Tampa in regards to history, ambiance, and cultural cuisine. The key to The Columbia is to pick offerings that contain your preferred combinations. They will most likely not be prepared in way you normally would and that’s the magic of The Columbia and its family recipes and offerings. Pick what looks good, throw in a 1905 Salad and Cuban Bread, and let The Columbia do their thing. Save room for the amazing Key Lime Pie! If you’re visiting Tampa, go to The Columbia! It’s a must visit every time this Texan visits Tampa.

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  7. Lisa

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our visit was fantastic! The food was amazing. The chicken and yellow rice is the best.

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  8. Simone

    VIP

    Tampa

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great as always. I sugest new chairs - more confortable and square back to allow people to hang their handbags.

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  9. Mario

    VIP

    New York City

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Columbia is a Tampa tradition for Spanish/Cuban food now going on 119 years. The setting is like eating at an old Spanish restaurant in Granada, Spain---the blue titles, the arched doors and windows, and the Gonzmart family photos lining the walls. We enjoyed our cups of black bean soup, the sangria (always very special) and the main dishes: picadillo, ropa vieja and the salteado fish. Save space for the flan or crema catalana, and if you like coconut try the special homemade coconut ice cream served on a half coconut shell. If coming to Tampa, you must do the Columbia.

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  10. Jessie

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our family had a great experience at Columbia Restaurant today.

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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 17157 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
9:30 pm
Booked 164 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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