Angela S.
12/3/2025
Came here on a spontaneous weekend getaway with my husband. I'd always heard about the restaurant, but never actually had visited. We got there on a Saturday night, we waited about 20 minutes for...
Columbia Restaurant
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2117 E 7th Ave
Tampa, FL 33605
The Hernandez-Gonzmart family opened this landmark Columbia Restaurant in Tampa's historic Ybor City in 1905. Today, it’s Florida’s Oldest Restaurant and the world's largest Spanish restaurant. Fourth and fifth generation family members work hard to preserve the family legacy that Casimiro Hernandez, Sr., created more than 115 years ago when he opened the Columbia as a corner cafe frequented by local cigar workers. Join the celebrities, tourists and locals who flock to the Columbia and make your next meal an experience to remember.
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4.04,377 reviews
Jack L.
12/26/2025
This restaurant is so hyped up due to its long history, ambiance, show, and solid food. The building is very distinctive and lines are still there even at 9pm. We managed to secure a reservation...
Dennis C.
12/23/2025
Ah yes! The iconic Columbia Restaurant - arguably one of the most well-known, if not the premier restaurant of Tampa, Florida. Before I continue any further, I want to point out that RESERVATIONS...
Mario R.
12/21/2025
I'll start with the good.. The restaurant is gorgeous, and HUGE! It is the largest restaurant that I've been to, and I remember the 3 story Margaritaville in Vegas! The other positive is the...
Aiden S.
12/16/2025
The original Columbia Restaurant is Tampa's oldest restaurant. Its pride in tradition makes the experience fun, memorable, and entirely worth the visit. Even if you've been to another location,...
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