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

Columbia Restaurant - Ybor City

4.8 (18089)
$31 to $50
Spanish
2117 East 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 204 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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 120 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.

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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 18,089 people are saying

Columbia Restaurant - Ybor City reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Most Booked

  • Tampa

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City offers a "beautiful historic setting" with a vibrant ambiance. Guests rave about the "exceptional service" and "amazing food," especially the "1905 Salad" and "Cuban bread." The "Flamenco show" adds a unique touch to the dining experience. Ideal for special occasions or a taste of iconic Spanish-Cuban cuisine.
18,089 Reviews

  1. Astrid VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and sangria were excellent, as always! Leslie, our server last night (on 7/22/25), was outstanding and made the experience at Florida's oldest restaurant even more superb and enjoyable than usual.
    Columbia Restaurant - Ybor CityResponded 1 day ago
    We appreciate the great rating, Astrid! Thank you for sharing your compliments on food and Leslie's hospitality! We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  2. Joy K. VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Antonio was great, service was great and food was delicious.
    Columbia Restaurant - Ybor CityResponded 1 day ago
    We appreciate the rating and feedback, Joy! Thank you for sharing your compliments!

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  3. michael

    Tampa / Central Florida West1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the ambiance and the food. Have never had anything but a 5 star experience there.
    Columbia Restaurant - Ybor CityResponded 1 day ago
    We are so glad you had another 5-star dining experience with us, Michael! We look forward to serving you again in the future!

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  4. Alicia VIP

    Miami - Dade6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A Cuban from Miami visiting Tampa We went with my 90 year old mother while visiting Ybor city and were delighted with the beautiful Spanish style architecture and the delicious food Had the famous Cuban sandwich, palomilla steak and a ropa vieja platter. Everything was truly cooked to perfection. Highly recommend the place PS the Cuban bread was better than the one we have at restaurants in Miami
    Columbia Restaurant - Ybor CityResponded 1 day ago
    We are so glad you and your mother had a great dining experience with us at Columbia Restuarant, Alicia! Thank you for sharing your feedback and compliments. We hope to see you again in the future!

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  5. Andrew VIP

    Orlando / Central Florida East3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mylee was an amazing server ask for her next time you go, very knowledgeable and hospitable.
    Columbia Restaurant - Ybor CityResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the 5 stars and compliments for Mylee! We are so glad you enjoyed her hospitality!

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  6. Steve

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service from Clay. Outstanding dinner all around.
    Columbia Restaurant - Ybor CityResponded 1 day ago
    We appreciate the wonderful feedback, Steve! We hope to see you again soon!

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  7. Charles

    Alabama5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an enjoyable experience in the beautiful Columbia Restaurant. Great service and classic dishes make for a memorable evening.
    Columbia Restaurant - Ybor CityResponded 1 day ago
    We are so glad to hear that you had another great dining experience with us at Columbia Restaurant, Charles! Thank you for sharing your feedback!

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  8. Tony

    Tampa / Central Florida West2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We requested a specific "room" in the restaurant (The Red Velvet room) in my initial reservation requested as it was my wife's 65th birthday. When we got to the restaurant we were told there was already a large party in that room. Why did OpenTable NOT do the "due diligence" to see if that specific room was available on the SPECIFIC date and time of our reservation? Had we been notified it was already being used at the time we requested we COULD HAVE chose a different day, time or both. However it was not until we have driven an hour to the restaurant and were in the building that we were notified the room was taken. WHAT is the purpose of using a reservation service such as "Open Table" is you do not do due the diligence of meeting the specific requests of those who choose to use your service?
    Columbia Restaurant - Ybor CityResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your rating and choosing to dine with us for your wife's birthday, Tony. While special requests are always welcome, they are never guaranteed. We always try our best to honor the request but sometimes we are not able to, due to certain circumstances like the one you experienced. The OpenTable system does not have the ability to read your requests and alert you if they cannot be met. It is best to call the restaurant directly if you have any specific questions.

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  9. Olan

    Orlando / Central Florida East3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The Columbia rarely disappoints but tonight it was especially wonderful. My husband and I arrived early for our 9 pm reservation and waited in the Bar while listening to the house band and sipping on a 1905 dirty martini and red sangria. After being called for our table we were seated in the garden room. The restaurant was buzzing with activity but we were quickly greeted by our friendly server. We ordered a large 1905 Salad to split and both ordered the Grouper Jimmy. Our server quickly brought us water and their amazing hot Cuban bread with butter (Yum). All of our food arrived in a timely fashion, beginning with the table-side prepared salad. The 1905 Salad is always fresh and delicious, but tonight the “Grouper Jimmy” topped with blue crab meat and served with yellow rice and asparagus stole the show!! I get this dish often, but tonight was the best I’ve ever had! All of the menu items I’ve had are really good, but the fish served at the Columbia (including their Pompano and Snapper) are the freshest and best in town! To me however, the Grouper with blue crab meat is top notch and the yellow rice with asparagus is the perfect match. My only criticism during this visit was that our server disappeared after our meals were served and we waited 15 minutes after requesting our check. Overall, it was a wonderful experience!
    Columbia Restaurant - Ybor CityResponded 1 day ago
    We are so glad you had another wonderful experience, Olan! Thank you for sharing your feedback and compliments on your meal. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  10. Barbara

    Charlotte5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We had to complain about one entree ( pompano in papaillano). Fish was overcooked, chewy and very dry. Did not send back just did not eat it and mentioned to waitress. Manager tried the fish and agreed and they comped us that entree. The crab stuffed grouper was very good.
    Columbia Restaurant - Ybor CityResponded 1 day ago
    We appreciate your feedback, Barbara. Sorry the pompano was overcooked, thank you for letting us know so we could make corrections. We hope you will allow us another opportunity to impress you soon.

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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 18089 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 204 times today
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2117 East 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    21st Street
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, 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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