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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4.04,333 reviews
Joe ..
9/13/2025

my wife and I went t for the first time on Saturday for lunch. Food was excellent. Victoria was one of the best waitresses I had ever had serve us. polite , attentive and suggested the salad which...

Linda L.
9/19/2025

Based on our AirBnb host's suggestion, we ate at Columbia Restaurant last night. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Bob greeted us and answered all of our questions. We all had the famous 1905 salad as an...

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Lori M.
10/18/2025

Had a fantastic impromptu date night at Columbia last night. We found ourselves in the Ybor area and it was late but Spanish food sounded amazing. There is parking behind the restaurant. When...

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Kimi S.
10/23/2025

Five stars for the vibes -- this historic restaurant is absolutely serving. From the tuxedoed waiters to the several groups of grannies hosting elaborate brunches in the middle of the work week...

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Mel Z.
10/22/2025

We were on our way from Anna Maria and decided to get an early dinner before heading to the hotel. I had been here before some years back and wanted to try it again. It was a busy Saturday...

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