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Columbia Restaurant


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4.5 of 5 stars 37 ratings
37 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
7
4.0 of 5 stars
17
3.0 of 5 stars
9
2.0 of 5 stars
3
1.0 of 5 stars
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#20 of 396 restaurants in St. Petersburg
  • Cuisines: Cuban, Spanish
  • Price range*: $20-$40
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2 of 5 stars
CTMACCI 3 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

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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

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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 43 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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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 22, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Wouldn't be nearly as good if not for the view. more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 31, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

Awesome quantities ... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 23, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

The great food and wonderful view!! more

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4 of 5 stars
RoySlater 1 contribution
FL
Jul 11, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

The Columbia Restaurant on the Pier in St Pete, is probably if not the best it is one of the best to be. From the authentic Spanish food, to the excellent service received and the best view, there is not too much to ask for a perfect experience. Thank you, for so many good moments. more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 8, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

the 360 degree view is better than the food 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.