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Columbia Restaurant2117 East 7th Avenue, Tampa,, FL 33605, United States(951) 729-8625
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The original Columbia Restaurant is the oldest Spanish restaurant in the United States and one of the largest (with 1,700 seats in 15 dining rooms taking up 52,000 ft²) in the world. Founded in 1905 in Ybor City, Tampa, Florida, the landmark is still owned by the Hernandez/Gonzmart family and serves Cuban cuisine.. In June 2009, the Columbia Restaurant was selected as one of the 25 iconic restaurants of ... -
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  serviceservice | | - "I loved the food, service and decor." - citysearch.com
- "Amateurish service." - tripadvisor.com
- "Service is usually very good and the atmosphere is quite elegant." - tripadvisor.com
- "Service was excellent, food was delicious and the view is beautiful." - tripadvisor.com
- "Service was great." - miami.com
- "The problem is the service." - tripadvisor.com
- "The service was very attentive and our waiter made good suggestions." - dine.com
- "Service was very good not stellar." - zagat.com
- "The service was the best I have had in years!" - tripadvisor.com
- "Service is incredible and you leave having had a wonderful time." - insiderpages.com
- "Poor service, not that good cooking, bad shape look." - urbanspoon.com
... I loved the food, service and decor. Advice - order and entree for lunch instead of a tapa. More food for the same price! the gaspacho was perfect, as was ... ... Tired interior and furnishings. Amateurish service. Barely passable food. With such a gorgeous historical building, it's just too bad they don't seem ... ... a dessert and top off with real Cuban coffee. Service is usually very good and the atmosphere is quite elegant. Descendants of the original owners still ... ... My husband and I loved it! Service was excellent, food was delicious and the view is beautiful. Be sure to try the "1905 salad". We would definitely go back!!! ... ... Great food! I went there for lunch on a Friday. Casual atmosphere with a variety of spanish/ambient music. Service was great. In a beautiful ... ... The food was pretty good although when delivered it was not hot. The problem is the service. Two hours to eat dinner, 1 hour wait for main entree. Natasha was ... ... We had a wonderful meal here. The service was very attentive and our waiter made good suggestions. The area is interesting. I would not call this a Mexican ... ... of Sangria and decided it was good enough to have one more. Service was very good not stellar. I really enjoyed the flamenco dancers but would go back more ... ... lacking the clarity and smoothness of French pastry. The service was the best I have had in years! A mature waiter who made intelligent suggestions in ... ... but have been many times with large groups and everyone is always satifsfied with their meals. Service is incredible and you leave having had a wonderful time. ... ... Definitely. not what I was expecting. Poor service, not that good cooking, bad shape look. Maybe a hundred years ago it was a very good restaurant but it is so ... |
| spanishspanish | | - "Good authentic spanish food." - zagat.com
- "The Food An impressive array of traditional Spanish and Cuban dishes." - citysearch.com
- "The food is good and based on traditional Spanish, with a Cuban twist." - tripadvisor.com
- "A true treasure of Florida and the Spanish influence." - dine.com
- "As for great Spanish food locally, might I suggest Viscaya in Carrollwood." - citysearch.com
- "If you like Spanish/Cuban food be sure and dine here." - tripadvisor.com
- "The gazpacho, Spanish bean soup, crab/shrimp casserole and ribs were delicious." - tripadvisor.com
- "Its rustic wooden bar, with wine barrels, give it a Spanish bodega feel." - ledgerdata.com
... Good authentic spanish food. The original Columbia is still in Ybor city. Sangria is some of the best around. Located on Sand Key just off of Clearwater Beach ... ... terrific food and flashy flamenco shows. The Food An impressive array of traditional Spanish and Cuban dishes. Start with sangria, Spanish red wine ... ... to make sure, I wanted to share this experience with all of you to keep you on your toes. The food is good and based on traditional Spanish, with a Cuban twist. ... ... A true treasure of Florida and the Spanish influence. Wonderful food in a one of a kind atmosphere. A little more costly than others, but it is an historic ... ... been to Spain so I do have a fairly good idea of what the food should taste like. As for great Spanish food locally, might I suggest Viscaya in Carrollwood. ... ... an entire city block it has about 14 dining rooms. If you like Spanish/Cuban food be sure and dine here. If it is your first time I recommend the authentic ... ... here on Sat night - with a reservation. The gazpacho, Spanish bean soup, crab/shrimp casserole and ribs were delicious. The Key Lime Pie and flan were the best ... ... of beloved toreros adorn its red walls. Its rustic wooden bar, with wine barrels, give it a Spanish bodega feel. Tapas like the Spanish omelet or the fried ... |
| atmosphereatmosphere | | - "Food was good and atmosphere was very elegant!" - insiderpages.com
- "The atmosphere is really nice -- prices were reasonable and menu is extensive." - tripadvisor.com
- "Service is usually very good and the atmosphere is quite elegant." - tripadvisor.com
- "There were a number of large dining rooms, and each had its own atmosphere." - dine.com
- "Wonderful food in a one of a kind atmosphere." - dine.com
- "This is a really fun restaurant with so much history and atmosphere." - insiderpages.com
- "... the atmosphere is incredible...food astounding..." - citysearch.com
- "The atmosphere is nice though." - kudzu.com
- "Someone has to pay for that atmosphere." - tripadvisor.com
... Food was good and atmosphere was very elegant! But... I hate, to be the only negative review but I think some need to know! My step father and mother came to ... ... Pie and flan were the best we've tasted. The atmosphere is really nice -- prices were reasonable and menu is extensive. Lineups did appear long so perhaps the ... ... a dessert and top off with real Cuban coffee. Service is usually very good and the atmosphere is quite elegant. Descendants of the original owners still ... ... into a tight spot waiting for me. There were a number of large dining rooms, and each had its own atmosphere. Mine had a rich, dark quality, though it ... ... A true treasure of Florida and the Spanish influence. Wonderful food in a one of a kind atmosphere. A little more costly than others, but it is an historic ... ... This is a really fun restaurant with so much history and atmosphere. Their famous 1905 salad is so great, it's all I ever order but have been many times with ... ... guests 8 years later. Still love to go there... the atmosphere is incredible...food astounding... service terrific. Our favorite is the Chicken and ... ... Didn't find it as great as everyone has raved. The food was decent but the prices seemed high for the type of cuban food. The atmosphere is nice though. ... ... with drinks) were a little steep for what I got -- Hey! Someone has to pay for that atmosphere. The live music was OK but slightly overpowering for those ... |
| sangriasangria | | "A Mojito accompanied my meal, but I would also recommend the Sangria." - tripadvisor.com - "A Mojito accompanied my meal, but I would also recommend the Sangria." - tripadvisor.com
- "GREAT Sangria made tableside." - zagat.com
- "Sangria is some of the best around." - zagat.com
- "Sangria was water colored red." - urbanspoon.com
- "The sangria, 1905 salad and tapas (appetizers) are wonderful." - citysearch.com
- "Don't miss the sangria, or any of the seafood dishes." - zagat.com
- "... the gaspacho was perfect, as was sangria." - citysearch.com
- "We had 4 pitchers of Sangria and decided it was good enough to have one more." - zagat.com
... potatoes and turnips, and full of flavor. A Mojito accompanied my meal, but I would also recommend the Sangria. Next, I ordered a delicious red snapper ... ... local, with superb food and great service, not to mention the flamenco show. A Thanksgiving dinner tradition for my small family. GREAT Sangria made tableside. ... ... spanish food. The original Columbia is still in Ybor city. Sangria is some of the best around. Located on Sand Key just off of Clearwater Beach it is a nice ... ... In that order. Food was pretty bad. Sangria was water colored red. Overall: Food 1.75, Service 2.25, Atmosphere 3.0, Drinks 3 (sangria 1), Overall 2 (Out of ... ... Barcelona, which we served at our reception. The sangria, 1905 salad and tapas (appetizers) are wonderful. Don't miss the fried plantains, and try the ... ... The Columbia's food is wonderful - and it's an icon. Don't miss the sangria, or any of the seafood dishes. One caveat - unless you want a floor show (and it's ... ... for lunch instead of a tapa. More food for the same price! the gaspacho was perfect, as was sangria. For a nearly empty restaurant, we were not seated for ... ... at my table of 9 enjoyed thier food. We had 4 pitchers of Sangria and decided it was good enough to have one more. Service was very good not stellar. I ... |
| mealmeal | | - "Tonight we just wanted to enjoy the meal." - tripadvisor.com
- "We had a wonderful meal here." - dine.com
- "A Mojito accompanied my meal, but I would also recommend the Sangria." - tripadvisor.com
- "This is a good place to go if you have kids and want a nice family meal." - dine.com
- "We had a fine meal at another restaurant." - tripadvisor.com
- "It was one of the most delicious meals I've ever eaten." - dine.com
- "The meal was FABULOUS - although our wait person seemed "out of it"." - tripadvisor.com
- "The 1905 salad served with hot Cuban Bread is a meal in itself." - igougo.com
- "Our meal on 4/24/09 was mediocre at best." - urbanspoon.com
... has several dining rooms and only one has the show. Tonight we just wanted to enjoy the meal. We were seated in a lovely area that looked like an ... ... We had a wonderful meal here. The service was very attentive and our waiter made good suggestions. The area is interesting. I would not call this a Mexican ... ... potatoes and turnips, and full of flavor. A Mojito accompanied my meal, but I would also recommend the Sangria. Next, I ordered a delicious red snapper ... ... We really like this place! The meatballs are huge and the veal is fantastic! This is a good place to go if you have kids and want a nice family meal. ... ... it would probably be another 45 minute to one hour wait. We had a fine meal at another restaurant. The experince of this restaurant is not worth being ... ... a thick steaming pan and dished it onto my plate. It was one of the most delicious meals I've ever eaten. The flan was also exquisite. If you're ever in ... ... a table opened in back room for us. The meal was FABULOUS - although our wait person seemed "out of it". [He was absent for much of the meal.] Several ... ... good and the waiter was cute if not competent. The 1905 salad served with hot Cuban Bread is a meal in itself. The black beans and rice were good, but I'm ... ... Our meal on 4/24/09 was mediocre at best. Neither Tapas of shrimp and crab meat nor the olive oil shrimp were very good, and the snapper was drowned in gravy ... |
| diningdining | | "There were a number of large dining rooms, and each had its own atmosphere." - dine.com - "There were a number of large dining rooms, and each had its own atmosphere." - dine.com
- "Columbia was a great and very unique dining experience." - tripadvisor.com
- "A must visit and a great dining experience." - MetroGuide.com
- "I would recommend dining here based on the history and beauty of the restaurant." - tripadvisor.com
- "Separate dining room with entertainment: Flamenco dancing." - judysbook.com
- "Occupying an entire city block it has about 14 dining rooms." - tripadvisor.com
- "The Columbia has several dining rooms and only one has the show." - tripadvisor.com
... into a tight spot waiting for me. There were a number of large dining rooms, and each had its own atmosphere. Mine had a rich, dark quality, though it ... ... Columbia was a great and very unique dining experience. We were probably slightly underdressed for the place but nobody seemed to mind. The waiter was a bit on ... ... served in a great atmosphere by a caring staff of employees and owners - proud to be part of this living legacy. A must visit and a great dining experience. ... ... the main area where the dancers are. I would recommend dining here based on the history and beauty of the restaurant. The gift shop is reasonable with a lot ... ... excellent. Great ambiance. Fairly priced. Separate dining room with entertainment: Flamenco dancing. Show has been mediocre in recent past, but new ... ... business since 1905 this restaurant is no joke. Occupying an entire city block it has about 14 dining rooms. If you like Spanish/Cuban food be sure and dine ... ... this entertaining show while you enjoy a meal. The Columbia has several dining rooms and only one has the show. Tonight we just wanted to enjoy the meal. We ... |
| pricesprices | | "Prices are moderate, unless you go for the costly alcoholic beverages." - tripadvisor.com - "Prices are moderate, unless you go for the costly alcoholic beverages." - tripadvisor.com
- "The atmosphere is really nice -- prices were reasonable and menu is extensive." - tripadvisor.com
- "The food was decent but the prices seemed high for the type of cuban food." - kudzu.com
- "The prices (with drinks) were a little steep for what I got -- Hey!" - tripadvisor.com
... this job last week” service personnel. Prices are moderate, unless you go for the costly alcoholic beverages. The place (which takes up a full block) has ... ... Pie and flan were the best we've tasted. The atmosphere is really nice -- prices were reasonable and menu is extensive. Lineups did appear long so perhaps the ... ... Didn't find it as great as everyone has raved. The food was decent but the prices seemed high for the type of cuban food. The atmosphere is nice though. ... ... but for me, the paella was good -- not great. The prices (with drinks) were a little steep for what I got -- Hey! Someone has to pay for that atmosphere. The ... |
| decordecor | | - "I loved the food, service and decor." - citysearch.com
- "Quaint building and decor." - zagat.com
- "Decor was a little too much!" - zagat.com
... I loved the food, service and decor. Advice - order and entree for lunch instead of a tapa. More food for the same price! the gaspacho was perfect, as was ... ... Quaint building and decor. Chairs uncomfortable and floor show too noisey even from the next room. The food was inedible. Stale, luke warm fried appetizer ... ... seats near the windows. The acoustics were too noisy and interfered with our hearing the waitress when we asked a few questions. Decor was a little too much! ... |
| ambianceambiance | | - "Unbelienable Ambiance!!!!!" - tripadvisor.com
- "Great ambiance." - judysbook.com
... Unbelienable Ambiance!!!!! This restaurant is in Ybor City & has been there since 1905. They make Sangria at the table!!! Amazing! We were there on a Wed night ... ... required, but don't wear your jeans. Food is consistently excellent. Great ambiance. Fairly priced. Separate dining room with entertainment: Flamenco ... |
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... Florida's oldest restaurant is named after the ballad “Columbia, Gem of the Ocean.” First opened on 7th Ave. in 1905, today the Columbia continues to be run by the fourth generation of its founder, Casimiro Hernandez Sr. Tampa's palace of Spanish cuisine is the largest Spanish restaurant in the nation, seating over 1200 diners. A true Tampa tradition with flamenco shows nightly. ...maps.google.com
... From Ann Shinners: Looking for authentic Spanish cuisine? Look no further than the Columbia Restaurant in historic Ybor City. Founded more than 100 years ago, Columbia is Florida's oldest and most honored Spanish restaurant. Don't forget to stay late and check out the exciting flamenco shows. ...maps.google.com
... Famous for more than 100 years, serving Cuban and Spanish dishes. Lunch and dinner daily. Try their cafe in downtown (801 Old Water Street) if you don't make it to Ybor! ...maps.google.com
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