About
The Columbia Restaurant is a historic and popular restaurant located at 2117 E 7th Ave in Tampa, Florida. Founded in 1905, the restaurant is the oldest continuously operated restaurant in Florida and is known for its Spanish and Cuban-inspired cuisine.
Restaurant Features
Facilities & Amenities
Restroom
Bar- Wifi Available
Kid Friendly
Kid Menu
Kid High Chair
Veg Friendly
Alcohol
Happy Hour
Wheelchair Access
Parking
- Free Parking Lot
Accepted Payments
- Credit Card
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
Must Try Dishes
At Columbia Restaurant in Tampa, Florida, the "1905" Salad, an iconic staple named after the year the restaurant was founded, is a must-try with its hearty mix of ham, Swiss cheese, olives, and a unique garlic dressing. Indulge in the Paella "a la Valenciana," an exquisite blend of rice, vegetables, and a variety of meats, it's a signature Spanish dish you can't miss. Don't forget to taste the delicious Cuban sandwich, a Tampa tradition made with the freshest ingredients. Finally, the dessert offerings, specifically the heavenly white chocolate bread pudding, should cap off a gastronomic adventure in this historic Floridian culinary institution.
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Excellent service. Great food. The 1905 Salad is the big draw - it is definitely worth it. Love the Tapas. … More
We had the best time at Columbia. It was our first night in Tampa and this restaurant came recommended to us. The manager Rue and the young waitress from Mexico made the experience great! They helped us pick beautiful wines and allowed us to stay in the restaurant past closing time, so we could enjoy our wine without rush. We are appreciative and will be back! Thank you, Gina
Eaten here several times over the past 20+ years, always look forward to my visits, the last visit was terrible. Our waiter was OK, he walked by the table several times (we didn't even know he was our server at that time), before even to offer to take our drink order. We thought maybe our server was on break. The iconic salad was very good and the female that made it was awesome. Unfortunately, right after getting our salads our main courses arrived; we had not even had a chance to take a bite of our salads. The guy delivering the food was very apologetic, but offered no solution and commenced to pushing stuff around to make room. We felt very rushed to eat. Did we enjoy the salad or eat out food before it gets cold. The other annoying thing was there was a chair at our table that did not fit. Everyone that walked by had to move it, even the staff. Overall, disappointed.
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Business Hours
| Sunday: | 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Monday: | 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday: | 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Friday: | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM |