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Columbia Restaurant - Ybor City

Family owned for over 107 years, The Columbia is Florida’s oldest restaurant, founded in 1905 in Tampa’s historic Ybor City. Featuring award-winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine and an internationally acclaimed wine list. Flamenco dance performances nightly, Monday-Saturday. The Café offers live jazz Thurs. - Sat. evenings. 
Join us for century-old family recipes... Read More
Family owned for over 107 years, The Columbia is Florida’s oldest restaurant, founded in 1905 in Tampa’s historic Ybor City. Featuring award-winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine and an internationally acclaimed wine list. Flamenco dance performances nightly, Monday-Saturday. The Café offers live jazz Thurs. - Sat. evenings. 
Join us for century-old family recipes like Paella "A la Valencia" Filet Mignon "Columbia," and fresh seafood specialties. Don’t miss our world-famous "1905" SaladTM, prepared tableside with our delicious, freshly-made dressing.  Enjoy an ice cold pitcher of Sangria or Mojitos, or sample a fine Spanish wine like Torres, Montecillo or Campillo.
Open daily for lunch and dinner, including all holidays. Reservations accepted. Banquet facilities and off-premise catering available. Read Less
  • 2117 E. Seventh Ave.
  • Tampa, FL 33605
  • Phone: 813-248-4961

Amenities

Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Fri. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sun. noon - 9 p.m.

General Information
Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Fri. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sun. noon - 9 p.m.
Open Year-Round
Cuisine Served
Seafood
Steak
Guest Information
Meeting/Tour groups welcome
Dining Type
Casual Dining
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