Columbia Restaurant - Tampa (FL)

5 /5 J. Castillo: A True Tampa Treasure! Dining at the Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City is more than just a meal—it’s an experience deeply rooted in history, flavor, and tradition. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere surrounds you with old-world charm, beautiful Spanish décor, and the unmistakable energy of a place that has served generations. Yarek did a great job!!! The service is exceptional—warm, attentive, and genuinely proud of the restaurant’s heritage. Every recommendation was spot-on. The food? Outstanding. The 1905 Salad is legendary for a reason—fresh, crisp, and full of flavor. The Cuban sandwich and paella were perfectly prepared, and the fresh bread alone is worth the visit. Combine all that with a refreshing sangria prepared tableside, and you have an unforgettable dining experience. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply exploring Ybor, Columbia Restaurant is a must. It is, without question, one of Tampa’s finest and a place I will return to again and again. Highly recommended!

5 /5 Aref Aasi: Excellent food and service with phenomenal and amazing space and attraction. It is designed perfectly and each section has a different theme which shows the profound qualities. Although we didn’t have any reservations but they seated us quickly. The atmosphere was lively yet relaxing, and we enjoyed everything. In short, this wasn’t just a meal—it was an experience! Highly recommended it!

4 /5 The helpful explorer: It’s a huge place but gets very busy so better get a reservation. Plenty of parking space. Beautiful historic building decorated nicely for Christmas. Our server Luigi was very nice and helpful. Our food was well presented, different flavors. We had a sangria pitcher that was made right in front of us for the table. It’s a definite to visit while in Tampa !

5 /5 Gina Gebo: came here as a party of 9 for my grandmothers 68th birthday. The flamenco show was wonderful, good job to those dancers. I got the stuffed shrimp entree, it was good. My only complaint is that is was cold by the time it got to me which was a bummer but I didnt want to be that person in a restaurant like that and I just wanted to eat. Overall, great experience! I just wish my food was hot. I will be back. Oh yeah and the sangria was phenomenal!

5 /5 Stacey Murphy: Ambiance, food, service were all impeccable. We got the 1905 salad (of course), the scallops, the crab cakes and the red snapper. All of them perfectly cooked, soft and savory. My favorite was the crab cakes, the passion fruit aioli was really special. Ask for Maria! Wonderful service, lots of historical fun facts about the whole place, and she even shared a quick tour with us behind the scenes. The whole staff is welcoming.