(813) 248-4961
2117 E 7TH Ave
Tampa,
FL
33605
27.9602
-82.4352
Neighborhoods: Historic Ybor, Northeast
What People Are Saying About Columbia Restaurant
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – The state's oldest restaurant, owned by the Gonzmarts (the same Tampa family that has operated it since 1905), the Columbia anchors a whole block of Ybor City. Its gorgeous building exudes a dignified splendor, glistening with colorful, hand-painted Spanish tile and flounced stone fretwork. Locals and tourists alike flock here to enjoy a relaxed ambience, terrific food and flashy flamenco shows. – – The Food – An impressive array of traditional Spanish and Cuban dishes. Start with sangria, Spanish red wine garnished with fruit, and move onto…
07/23/09
Very Poor Service
by popenny
Food was good, but a wednesday luncheon took 3 hours. Waitress had to be asked repeatedly for refills straws etc. Meal was served piecemeal with some getting soup first and others after the main course. The place was crowded when we arrived, by the time we left, we were the only diners left and staff was setting up for dinner. This was a very disappointing.
- Pros: Warm bread, salad and soup excellent.
- Cons: Mene (?) worst waitress ever
02/14/09
Tourist Trap!
by MikeGa
All the food tasted the same, bland, tasteless, salty, and disgusting. Nice presentation, good waitress, really bad food. I hope I will not get sick. I am writing this as soon as I got back to my hotel room because I want you all to be warned!
- Pros: none
- Cons: bad food, salty food, the butter didn't seem real
05/12/08
Great food, good service, good value
by GreyBard
The Columbia has been around forever, and is still one of the better places to go for any size group. Can't speak to having children along, but they should do fine (so long a Mom and Dad keep them in check). Great selection and deserts.
- Pros: Great overall resturant
- Cons: Get reservations
The Details on Columbia Restaurant
Know Before You Go:
The Columbia has a number of sister restaurants, among them a beautiful version atop the St. Pete Pier and an outlet at Tropicana Field.
Look Good:
What do wear? At lunch, it's mostly business attire, but at night, you'll see everything from formal wear to denim shorts.
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Restaurants, Catering, Banquet Rooms
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