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One of many dining rooms
One of the dining rooms
The very salty Cuban fried rice.
Atmosphere
Whole Cuban sandwich
Staircase for the upper level
Columbia Restaurant
One of several dining areas
Churros
Grand Entrance
Columbia Restaurant Spanish Restaurant ·$$

This restaurant is owned and operated by the same Tampa family that founded it in 1905. Beautifully hand-painted tiles and intricate fretwork decorate the exterior of the restaurant, while the interior boasts a two-story atrium. Warm lighting and a sense of history combine to create an elegant and relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy authentic Spanish cuisine such as paella, black beans and rice or traditional Spanish yellow rice and chicken. Share a pitcher of sangria while flamenco dancers provide entertainment. Verify show timings before you plan a visit to the restaurant.

Website: columbiarestaurant.com

Phone: (813) 248-4961

Cross Streets: Between N 21st St and N 22nd St

Open now

  • Sun 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

2117 E 7th Ave Tampa, FL 33605 ·715.86 mi

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Amenities

  • Accessible
  • Wifi
  • Family friendly

Reviews

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Ingrid R. 08/25/26

Two Nights in a Row and Even Better the Second Time! This was my second night in a row at Columbia Restaurant, and that alone should tell you how much I enjoyed it! I'm attending the Connect...

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Kent M. 08/17/26

The original Columbia in Ybor City is a genuine piece of Tampa history -- founded 1903 as a saloon, became a restaurant in 1905, now spans an entire city block and claims the title of largest...

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Sawsan W. 08/08/26

A resounding YES! We came here for the first time a couple of years ago and it was such a pleasant and memorable experience, we had to come back. We were told that it would be a 30-40 minute wait,...

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Alex R. 08/22/26

I was hoping for a bit more out of this historic restaurant, but I would give it another shot. The flamenco show was 10/10, but the food was more of a 6/10. We ordered the devil crab croquetas,...

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Ajay P. 07/12/26

From the moment I walked in, it resembled a little piece of old Cuba or Spain! The history, architecture, and cuisine celebrated here, along with the family warmth of the place, certainly caught...

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