Angela S.
12/3/2025
Came here on a spontaneous weekend getaway with my husband. I'd always heard about the restaurant, but never actually had visited. We got there on a Saturday night, we waited about 20 minutes for...
Columbia Restaurant
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(4,365)
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2117 E 7th Ave
Tampa, FL 33605
The Hernandez-Gonzmart family opened this landmark Columbia Restaurant in Tampa's historic Ybor City in 1905. Today, it’s Florida’s Oldest Restaurant and the world's largest Spanish restaurant. Fourth and fifth generation family members work hard to preserve the family legacy that Casimiro Hernandez, Sr., created more than 115 years ago when he opened the Columbia as a corner cafe frequented by local cigar workers. Join the celebrities, tourists and locals who flock to the Columbia and make your next meal an experience to remember.
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4.04,365 reviews
Kyung Jin K.
11/28/2025
Ambiance is great. There's lots of fun decor. Service is fine as well. We went on a busy night (Thanksgiving), so while service wasn't very attentive, it's understandable and honestly what I...
Richard S.
11/24/2025
I had only visited the Columbia at St. Armand's Circle- the original is superior. Numerous dining rooms; I reserved the flamenco dance performance so we were up front. Service was excellent- our...
Mel Z.
10/22/2025
We were on our way from Anna Maria and decided to get an early dinner before heading to the hotel. I had been here before some years back and wanted to try it again. It was a busy Saturday...
Lori M.
10/18/2025
Had a fantastic impromptu date night at Columbia last night. We found ourselves in the Ybor area and it was late but Spanish food sounded amazing. There is parking behind the restaurant. When...
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