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Columbia Restaurant

Cuban Restaurant and Spanish Restaurant$$$$

Historic Ybor, Tampa

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Columbia Restaurant

8.9^/10

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Ranked #3 for cocktails in Tampa
"Spanish bean soup is to die for and palomilla was out of this world"(8 Tips)
"The Flamenco show is well worth the $6."(4 Tips)
"Atmosphere, sangria, paella and stuffed peppers are all to die for!"(38 Tips)
"Sangria, paella and the white chocolate bread pudding are a must."(20 Tips)

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Deb RoyNovember 22, 2014
Champagne sangria, the best. Thanks Barry
Christopher ScharaldiSeptember 16, 2011
Very disappointing sangria was great my roast pork was terrible. Rice was under cooked pork was tough and waiter was clingy I love the Columbia but wont go back on a weekday. Weekends are better.
Lizz H. 🌴July 17, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Not on the evening menu, but they will make you one of their famous Cubans if you ask.
Bob RossJuly 25, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Great place to take out-of-town visitors. Not bad for natives, either. Read more
Vanessa IshJuly 30, 2011
Cool building. Crappiest ovwrpriced food. Tou are better off microwaving black beans and rice at home.
Jennifer SchmidtJanuary 26, 2013
Mojitos are amazing!
Karen PoppJune 14, 2014
The dancers are captivating!!
Lindsey WagnerFebruary 26, 2012
One of the best meals....I've ever had.
HelloMetro.comJune 9, 2011
One of the most romantic restaurants in Tampa/St. Petersburg! Read more
Kathy DaltonSeptember 17, 2013
Go with good compam y!
Micah💛April 24, 2013
Been here 5+ times
bread pudding. best ever!
Jason FredricksAugust 7, 2014
Great Sangria!
Sarah MoyerJuly 2, 2010
1905 anything is awesome. DEFINITELY get the Sangria... it's amazing.
Jon LandersDecember 8, 2015
Just about anything!
Carlos EatsJune 29, 2011
George's Burger made with Cuban bread is great for lunch. Read more
Mark ScrimshireJuly 29, 2011
The langostini cannelloni is amazing!
Claudia RinaldiApril 26, 2012
Best plantains and bread pudding
Angela LottMay 16, 2013
Mmmmmm!!!!!
Theresa LinaresJune 19, 2010
Awesome live band here Thurs- sat. And amazing sangria and food!
Kevin SimsJuly 1, 2015
No place like the original.
Jennifer JohnstoneNovember 9, 2011
Loved the veal milenesa.
Hannah WilliamsJuly 21, 2013
The wait was long, it was loud, food wasn't super good, and they messed up out check.. Maybe they just can't handle Saturday night crowd, but I was not impressed..
Heather GallmanFebruary 23, 2012
Make a reservation or else!
Andrea CorneliusJuly 21, 2011
1905 Salad, Black Bean Soup & White Sangria
LinnDecember 25, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Try the El Floridita Daiquiri!
Stephen HanilyJune 15, 2013
Excellent as always
Charo DiazNovember 9, 2014
Pisco sour!!!
Heather SumpterJuly 8, 2015
Service was horrible when we were there food is just OK. The best thing is the flamenco show
Taylor CrawfordMarch 17, 2010
1905 Salad is a must. Great Sangria too.
Johnny JacksonDecember 24, 2013
It's good!!
Kevin KunzApril 11, 2013
They say their salad is supposed to be one of the top 10. Maybe at a Vegas Buffett terrible.
Chris MitchellSeptember 2, 2011
Astounding and wonderful
Brent SarverJuly 28, 2011
Largest Cuban restaurant in the world = slowest service. Arroz con pollo took twice the time promised and the waiter essentially blamed me for 4 of the other entrees being cold. Appalling.
Deb EvansMay 23, 2011
great white chocolate bread pudding!
Guys AutomotiveNovember 9, 2011
great place to eat
Megan JepsenNovember 9, 2011
A Tampa Tourist MUST
renee uihleinNovember 4, 2010
seafood dishes are better here, meats are good but sauces are mediocre..i.e., chimichurri..ok. white sangria is good!
Jillian AlcottJune 1, 2013
Not so good anymore. Tapas sampler had dry tasteless food. The flatbread was a joke. Dinner for 2 - 100 dollars. Will not be going back.
Stephanie PittmanJanuary 6, 2012
Best. Cuban. Ever.
Vanessa IshJuly 30, 2011
Overpriced rice. Most locals know better. Crappy ingredients and most meals that involve rice such as paella.... Well all you get is food colored rice.
Ashlyn RAugust 13, 2010
Paella Valencia! And order a Caipirinha.
Jen PughSeptember 27, 2010
The bean soup was outstanding
Jordan RaynorMarch 29, 2013
Been here 10+ times
The service here has really sucked lately.
Anect RivasSeptember 5, 2011
Great white Sangria
Bryan SandersNovember 27, 2011
So good!!!!
Joe CornwallJune 10, 2013
Cold food and indifferent service
Matthew FarisMarch 15, 2010
Imported sangria is where it's at.
Craig CarmanMarch 28, 2010
The Cuban sandwich is excellent.
Kelly TournadeSeptember 1, 2010
Great Spanish bean soup!
Andie DoddAugust 17, 2014
Truly mediocre Cuban food. Definitely overpriced.

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