Columbia Restaurant - St. Augustine

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   Willie

   West Palm Beach

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall3food3service3ambience4

   The food flavor did not come close to the cuban style I'm accustomed of eating. The portions were reasonable and the prices too. It's a good place for outside visitors.
   

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   trf333

   San Diego

   22 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   22 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food4service5ambience4

   1905 salad ; Grouper ; beef steak ! Brittney’s service rocked !
   

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   ElliottB

   Tampa

   65 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   65 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   We've been to other Columbia locations in the past and have always been very pleased with the food and service. This one did not disappoint either. Our meal was delicious and server was friendly and professional. Overall a very good experience.
   

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   JorgeA

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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   It was out wedding anniversary and I wanted it to be perfect. And it was. Our waiter was very accommodating and took care of our every request. The meal was perfectly cooked and they even came out to our table and wished us well on our anniversary.
   

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Jesse was amazing! Food was fantastic. We will definitely be back.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   4 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   Our waitress June was above and beyond! Wonderful
   

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   JacobG

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall1food3service2ambience4

   Long wait, Cuban was dry, took a long time for service.
   

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   davidg

   Jacksonville

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great Service. June was a very nice person! Good food.
   

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   JenniferC

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall3food3service4ambience4

   The Columbia was beautiful inside. However, the noise was constant as it seems voices echoed throughout. The presentation of the 1905 salad was very nice. My meal of chicken and yellow rice was very bland and didn’t feel as though it was anything unique. Some of the yellow rice was hard. My husband had the salmon and enjoyed his dish. The wait staff was thorough and took our order correctly, but we weren’t offered refills and they didn’t have any type of personality. The wait staff seemed to have a type of annoyed sound to their tone and that stayed throughout the meal. Would I return? No. Would I recommend this restaurant? No. The main reason being it didn’t feel as though there was anything unique that I couldn’t prepare at home in a quieter environment.
   

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    TJhuff

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food3service1ambience3

    They hurried us through the meal. We were there 1 hour and 5 minutes exactly out of that time we waited for our food for 32 minutes. It took forever to get our food but once the food arrived they started clearing our table within 10 minutes even while 6 out of the 8 people at the table were still eating. Simply because 2 of the small children were done they saw that as a sign to clear while all the adults still had FULL PLATES! We asked the waitress to please wait until we were finished and she said they were too busy to wait to clear when everyone was done and they had to clear as they went along. it was a HORRIBLE service, we felt rushed and they never even offered us drink refills, when we asked for them they came in to go cups. AWFUL experience.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall2food4service5ambience2

    Experience was ok but the manager or whoever was running the place that day gives looks to people depending on how they are dress. I noticed it when I walked in and this guy gave my mom a look from head to toe. Pearce the server was great…. Guy was asking how we were doing at all times. Food is not that great but the sangria was the bomb. Like I said it was an ok experience.
    

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Naples

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food2service2ambience2

    Disappointed! I send a message via open table about special occasion and nobody mentioned or asked about it at the restaurant. 2. Music was outside on the speaker but indoor just the noise of the huge air blowers / portable AC units from both side of the table. 3. Service was horrible. Waited too long to order, brought wrong order on the table twice, wine on the menu that we ordered was red and brought white wine ( tasted horrible-nothing to hold onto the description in the menu). 4. Bean cake and crab cake appetizers burned 5. “Picadillo” was tasteless
    

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    DeborahU

    Coastal Georgia

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food5service5ambience3

    Half of our meal was spent having someone else's kids fighting each other. When I mentioned it to the manager, he stood by and watched while these two 10 year olds wrestled each other, bumping into our table and other table. Never mentioned anything about the kids to the oblivious parents, who were chatting and finishing their drinks. After they left, we were finally able to enjoy our meal.
    

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great meal and wonderful service! Thank you for helping us celebrate our anniversary!
    

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    Conner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Columbia is always a good time, fan of their original location in Ybor City, this is my first time visiting this location, I couldn’t ask for a better experience. Great ambiance, fantastic food and the best mojito you’ll ever have (pitcher is a must have for the table). You’ll love the experience of a family owned restaurant, they haven’t lost their way one bit.
    

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was absolutely amazing - one of the best meals we’ve had in a long time! And our waitress Baylee was fantastic! A definite “must” when visiting Saint Augustine-it will become a new tradition any time we are visiting the area!
    

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    CathyB

    Alabama

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Our waiter, Spenser, was so good. We had a great time and enjoyed the food.
    

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    Dianekel

    New York Area

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We went on a recommendation from a friend and were VERY pleased. Don't normally go to spanish restaurants but Columbia changed my mind and taste buds for good. Delicious cuisine, attentive friendly courteous staff (Jessica) beautifully decorated - can't say enough. We'll be back and try other locations as well!
    

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    EJW1

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was our first visit to St Augustine, and I asked for recommendations from friends for where to eat. Your restaurant came highly recommended and we were not disappointed. We were able to book our reservation on line, and we arrived a little early. We waited just a few minutes and were promptly seated. The restaurant is beautiful, and the food and service were superb. Carlos was our waiter, and he was very gracious and attentive.
    

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    Nickkoby

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food,service and ambiance impeccable! Totally recommend to dine at this establishment! Treated like family!
    

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    GarryH

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food. Virginia was a friendly and kind server.
    

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    KathyM

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The ambiance was fantastic. The food was exceptional, and the service was delightful. The food had an eloquence of a tart, vinegar esque taste, that made it splendid.
    

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23. JW

    JamesW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food. Really great food. We have tried a lot on their menu and we have yet to be disappointed.
    

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    Rugbydiver

    New Orleans

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our party of four had a great dinner. We got the tapas trio as a starter. We chose the garlic shrimp, scallops and chicken croquettes. The scallops casimiro were by far everyone’s favorite. We all had the Spanish bean soup which was rich and flavorful. The entrees we selected ranged from the cuban sampler platter, cannelloni de langosta and pollo manchego. Everything was delicious. The mojitos were well balanced and the Andalusian Fresa Gimlet was interesting take on the gimlet and bursting with strawberry flavor. Our server Brittany was very attentive. We have dined at several locations and the food and service is always consistent. Everyone had a great evening.
    

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    BrendaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful experience, great food and service! Perfect anniversary place ❤
    

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    Sbondo

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall2food4service3ambience2

    The noise was unbearable!! While the food & wine were good, the kitchen & back room were very slow in sending them to our table.
    

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    BrianS

    Jacksonville

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    This is always a good place to go, had the mahi sandwich, it was really good, the bread is fantastic
    

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    SusanH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We have always loved the Columbia and it didn’t disappoint us this time. Excellent.
    

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    KAYD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Beautiful old restaurant. Had reservations but had to ask for change of rooms as didn't want to sit among all the young children scattered about. This didn't seem to be an issue. Service was very good until the end when we couldn't get our ticket and then couldn't get our ticket with credit card picked up.
    

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    Lynne

    Jacksonville

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    Our silverware was dirty, had food on it, had to ask for clean silverware. One napkin had lipstick on it. There were crumbs on our chairs, a son on the floor and the floor looked dirty. Refill on our drinks was slow. The food was excellent though, as always.
    

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    ThereseC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    So happy I ended up choosing this place. The food was amazing and the service was top notch.
    

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    RafaelO

    Miami

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great place to celebrate . Special Thanks to waiter Kristina! Rafael oliva ® Miami New Realty
    

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    MarshaZ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic food and our service was wonderful. Party of 9 and our young waiter got the orders correct and everyone was served at the same time.
    

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service was great! Food was great! Host staff could have been a little friendlier. All and all we enjoyed it!
    

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    DianeO

    Atlantic City

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Food was delicious and the service was friendly. This is our second time at a Columbia Restaurant and looking forward to the next time.
    

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    NancyD

    Jacksonville

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had the best waiter…. Sean ! He was very helpful (telling us the lunch specials and ) getting the White Sangria right away ! 🍷🍷🍷 My friend had the mahi special, another friend had the Cuban sandwich ( very big & delicious) and I had their famous salad !!!! All was yummy 😋
    

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    2fordinner

    Kansas City

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    The food is always fabulous. The pork dishes are a favorite of mine The service was great. We had reservations but it was still a longer than expected wait.
    

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    AnetteM

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We really enjoyed our meal! We highly recommend the Columbia for its food and service!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Love the Colombia! Must have the Mojito pitcher prepared tableside!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent meal! The 1905 salad is a must-have! Kristina was a fantastic server, and we enjoyed every course!
    

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