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Columbia Restaurant


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3.5 of 5 stars 42 ratings
42 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
9
4.0 of 5 stars
18
3.0 of 5 stars
9
2.0 of 5 stars
3
1.0 of 5 stars
3
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#35 of 408 restaurants in St. Petersburg
  • Cuisines: Cuban, Spanish
  • Price range*: $20-$40

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4 of 5 stars
Edistotiger   15 contributions
Aiken, South Carolina
Nov 3, 2009

We recently held a wedding dinner here. The location is great out on the pier and the views are amazing over the water. We had a large party of 16 people. The restaurant did an excellent job of setting up a large table for us and a smaller table for the wedding cake. They also allowed us in early to... more

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5 of 5 stars
StLouisMissouriTracy   1 contribution
st louis missouri
Oct 8, 2009

While on vacation in Clearwater my sister made reservations Sunday night at the Columbia restaurant. Our waiter was great and the table was ready when we arrived. It was a table of 7. We had a table with a wonderful view of the water. My boyfriend proposed to me at your restaurant and its a night I will never forget.... more

Amazing
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5 of 5 stars
parrothead   67 contributions
Okahumpka, Florida
Oct 8, 2009

After dining at this restaurant recently I feel we must complement them on such a wonderful operation. The view is awesome from the top level of the St. Petersburg Pier, but the food and service were simply wonderful. This is a must if you are going to be in the St. Petersburg area. I believe this restaurant is by far... more

yuck
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1 of 5 stars
blownawy   1 contribution
st pete
Sep 22, 2009

way overseasond, the shrimp scampi, i forget what they call it , was bitter, i dont know why they burnt the garlic and salted it somuch, my seafood paella was lacking in taste, the seafood way overdone and half the rice uneatable, my bread pudding was hot in places and cold in others, um(micro)? well i doubt if i will... more

Management response from
Angela Geml, Marketing Manager

I want to apologize on behalf of The Columbia Restaurant for not meeting your expectations when you dined with us. We are a family owned business, owned and operated for over 104 years by 4th and 5th generation members of the founding family. We work hard to make sure that our recipes and food quality are superb. We are sorry...

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1 of 5 stars
helpreview   1 contribution
Tampa
Aug 19, 2009

We are veeeeery disappointed!!!. The pier is a great place to visit, but the Columbia restaurant is a SHAME. The place looks charming and you would expect an outstanding food and service, but I wouldn’t go again even if they offer the food for free.We could not eat our food. We asked for: Filet Mignon ( was burnt in one... more

Management response from
Angela Geml, Marketing Manager

I want to apologize on behalf of The Columbia Restaurant for not meeting your expectations when you dined with us. We are a family owned business, owned and operated for over 104-years by members of the founding family. We work hard to make sure that our recipes and food quality are superb. Our Servers are also trained to provide outstanding...

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2 of 5 stars
CTMACCI   6 contributions
Conn
Jun 29, 2009

My family and I visited the St. Pete's Columbia and were quite dissapointed with the lack of customer service and the food service over all. We initially looked at the website and tripadvisor reviews and despite negative reviews made the attempt to dine there. The website states reservations optional and since we are not from the area, we decided to... more

Management response from
Angela Geml, Marketing Manager

I want to apologize on behalf of The Columbia Restaurant for not meeting you and your family’s expectations when you dined with us. We are a family owned business, owned and operated for over 104-years by members of the founding family. We work hard to make sure that our recipes and food quality are superb. Our Servers and Hosts are...

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3 of 5 stars
fltam   1 contribution
florida
Apr 27, 2009

My husband and I visited this restaurant two different occasions. Once for lunch and once for dinner. The view of the bay is phenomenal. The fried calamari was very good, however, I was dissappointed with a couple of their entree dishes. The paella capesina was somewhat flavorless and full of too many chopped onions. The red snapper alicante was bland,... more

Management response from
Angela Geml, Marketing Manager

I want to apologize on behalf of The Columbia Restaurant for not meeting you and your husband’s expectations when you dined with us. We are a family owned business, owned and operated for over 104-years by members of the founding family. We work hard to make sure that our recipes and food quality are superb. We are sorry that this...

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4 of 5 stars
PalPanther   1 contribution
St Petersburg
Oct 26, 2008

Food was great., nice view of the ocean.. price is not too bad for an upscale resturant. (entrees vary between 20 ~ 30 , decent sized tapas are ~ 6- 10 ). service was good overall. I tried the location in the Pier and i would recommend it for a nice dinner especially if you have guests from out of... more

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4 of 5 stars
stone2   45 contributions
fl
Sep 23, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I ate at the the St. Augustine Columbia recently and there were many problems, In St, Pete is was a bit different, The drinks are still watered down but the setting is quieter with a nice view, Excellent chicken/mushroom dish, good personal service, more

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4 of 5 stars
FloridaDessertFirst   4 contributions
Florida
Sep 14, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

When you live in Florida, it’s always fun to eat on the water. The Columbia at the Pier in St. Petersburg is a great choice both for waterfront views and great food. There isn’t a bad table here, all the windows are floor to ceiling, offering great views of the water. Even at night you can enjoy the view of... more

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Columbia Restaurant Address

800 2nd Avenue Northeast, St. Petersburg, FL 33701-3521
Tel: 727 822 8000
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.