Columbia Restaurant - St. Augustine

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   Pops

   Tampa

   38 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   38 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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   We love Columbia. One of Florida’s finest dining establishments. Wonderful service food ambiance and white sangria

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   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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   The Columbia is the best restaurant experience in St Augustine. Great food, service, and decor. I highly recommend the 1905 salad!

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   Priscilla

   Jacksonville

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Columbia is an excellent restaurant with avove average service and the food is wonderful.

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   Roger

   Philadelphia

   21 reviews

   5.0

   21 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Food and service were great as always. Not the place to go if you're looking to have a converstion without speaking quite loudly to overcome the other guests. Lots of tile surfaces to reflect the sound.

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   FifthAvenueMan

   New York Area

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The Columbia Restaurants are always consistently excellent with their food , service and ambiance. They have learned the creativity of turning a chain restaurant into the feeling of individuality. The prices are low to moderate, with affordability for almost everyone, and family friendly.

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   JoJo

   Jacksonville

   18 reviews

   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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   My dads birthday. It’s his favorite place. He loves the salad, steak tip and sangria. Everyone had a wonderful time. Service was excellent.

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   I come here Everytime I come home to visit, it's worth the trip to old town, however I do recommend making a reservation otherwise you'll be waiting a while. I typically make them several days in advance.

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   Laurent

   West Palm Beach

   14 reviews

   2.0

   14 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall2food2service3ambience4

   We came to this restaurant 3 years ago and had a wonderful experience, Covid changed all that. The staff is friendly, the ambience is still attracting but the food/wine was just not worth the bill. The wine menu is limited and they did not have some of the items presented. The Food is what suffered the most… The $48 ribeye was thin and dry, the rice seemed like it had been cooked for hours. The magi Mahi was dry and chewy, the beef tips were hard to chew. Overall the prices did not reflect the quality of the food. If I am going to spend $260 for four people, I expect for the quality to be excellent, this was not the case. Disappointing, overall…

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Tahoe

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall1food2service1ambience2

   The service was horrible. Took a long time for waiter to take our order, then an hour wait for our food to come out after the order was placed and the main meals were salads and a sandwiches. Very highly price with lousy service and mediocre food. Will not return.

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    SunniW

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This restaurant never disappoints! The service was excellent, they even were able to take us about 20 mins earlier than our 6:15 reservation. The food was amazing. You really can't go wrong eating here. Even the pickiest eaters will find something yummy!

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    Robert

    Jacksonville

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Staff was outstanding, food was very good. Looking forward to our next visit.

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    RuTr

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Food was fabulous Server was ok, not up to par with fine dining but did his job Noise and echoing was huge distraction

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    Arthur

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food3service4ambience4

    Have dined several times at Ybor City location and find it better than St. Augustine. For party of seven, our food came out in three deliveries causing those served first to wait. Food temperature was lukewarm anyway, so they got cold dinners. Was not that crowded. Server was attentive and professional, but frankly felt like kitchen was putting out banquet food vs. made-to-order plates. Food wasn’t bad (other than temp), just nothing special for the price.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food3service5ambience3

    The $36 “fresh” grouper was literally hard. I’ve never hd grouper that was so overcooked. For what it was, it was way overpriced and wouldn’t go there again.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We celebrated our anniversary at Columbia. The food was delicious and the service was exceptional.

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    LouiseW

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Superb service by friendly and professional staff

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    pemaquid373

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very good food in a beautiful restaurant. Can't wait to go back.

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    BrendaE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    excellent food for excellent value! we had great service and would eat there every day if I could!

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    DavidH

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Retro type ambiance, but fun. Our server was excellent; attentive and helpful. We had the shrimp and yellow rice and it was so delicious!

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20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a wonderful time! The food was delicious, and it was a great experience all around. It was the best meal I have had in a long time. I will definitely recommend this place!

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    KathyT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food and service was excellent. Reservation was on time.

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    DanielM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

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    Our dining experience was outstanding, the staff lovely. The food was delicious. Hoping to go to Columbia next weeks in Sand Keys.

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall2food2service3ambience2

    The food was incredibly bland and not worth the efforts for a reservation. The salad was all hype and all dressing. Tasted fine until everything was fully drenched and soggy. Definitely a miss for this reservation.

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    We had their famous salad, the dressing is delicious. And then several yummy tapas., shrimp, scallops, mushrooms and black bean patties with sour cream and guacamole. The food was spectacular. It was rather noisy but overall, quite delightful.

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    stuartw

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    Just average food - nothing exceptional- 4 of us and all felt the same - csear salad dressing was very good -

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    JamesD

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great. Great food and ambience

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    GailN

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    We enjoyed our visit overall. Food was good but it wasn’t anything we’d go back for. Ambiance was great. Our waitress was okay but not too friendly, although at the end when she brought our bill she became suddenly cheerful. She never brought my husband the iced tea he ordered and we were charged for it. Crab croquettes could have used a sauce. They were good but dry. Entrees were good and we enjoyed the 1905 salad. Sangria was good, not too sweet. Margarita was $16. Although we had a nice meal we felt the price of it didn’t justify our experience.

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    EmileeM

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our food was all delicious! My husband and I got the Cubana Completa sampler and key lime pie for dessert. Our server was kind and thoughtful. He made us a pitcher of mojitos that are worth writing about. My kids loved the steak, chicken nuggets and fries followed by scrumptious churros and guava sauce. This is a top notch restaurant that should not be skipped when visiting St Augustine

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    StephenJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The atmosphere was amazing, and the food was very very fresh. The service was top-notch, I would definitely recommend, and we will visit again on our next trip for sure!

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    DinerP

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a lovely dinner at Columbia. The food was all amazing and I had a classic martini which was perfectly made. I would highly recommend!!

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    KimP

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a great experience at the Columbia Restaurant in St. Augustine . Our server was awesome . She took care of as well as several other small tables along with a huge table . And never missed a beat. Our food was absolutely delicious, as it always is at any Columbia restaurant we’ve visited. We had a pitcher of Sangria, empanadas , abs a chicken dish with sun dried tomatoes. It was all amazing. I would highly recommend!

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    Customer

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food3service4ambience5

    I had the stuffed grouper and although the fish itself was delicious there were pieces of crab shells in the stuffing. I should have complained but because I was with others I just did not eat the stuffing.

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    HeatherP

    Orlando

    56 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4

    Place was busy. Had a reservation and was sat within 10 min. Calamari was good. I had the Cuban sandwich and that was soso, pork was very dry. 1905 salad was good. Bean soup is delicious. Gazpacho soup was ok.

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    DawnF

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious lunch! Gorgeous restaurant, great service, wonderful mojitos made at the table! A must do if you are in the area!

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    Debbie57

    Houston

    122 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    122 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    We are fans and visit whenever we are in Florida. Today the food was a bit off. Overcooked and dry. I am assuming this is a one off as we have never had this issue before. Will be back and fingers crossed things will be perfect again

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The Columbia is a family favorite and is always wonderful!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great waitress and service . High noise level due to open court to level above . Always on our agenda for folks from out of town .

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience5

    First off, this is our favorite restaurant. We make reservations here for every occasion and make sure whenever we have relatives from out of state visit, that they make it a point to eat here. Last night was the worst experience we have ever had and are disappointed it happened. The waitress, Katya, was awesome however the cook served us rancid, spoiled steak. Little did we know the table next to us could smell it however we were enjoying our time and didn’t think anything of it until we ate a couple pieces and immediately got sick. Our meal was comped, however we had to practically beg for that to be taken care of. Very poor business in my opinion. It ruined our night and we would have just appreciated a little more care for such loyal customers.

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39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Having reservations for dinner, we were seated as soon as we checked in. Our server, Sean, was friendly, personable, knowledgeable about the menu, and attentive. We each had a cocktail; both were balanced and delicious. The empanada appetizer was the best we have ever had! Our dinners were shrimp and yellow rice, and paella….to die for!! Although the meals were more than sufficient portions, we could not pass up desert. The Churros were amazing! This was such a perfect experience. When we return to St. Augustine, we will definitely be dining at the Columbia again!

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    EllenT

    Jacksonville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always a great place for lunch or dinner! Excellent food and service!

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