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Columbia Restaurant

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#21 of 383 restaurants in Saint Petersburg
  • Cuisines: Cuban, Spanish
  • Price range*: $14-$30
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Jul 11, 2008

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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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 30, 2008

Always an old stanby-by! What's not to love about hot crusty Cuban bread with black beans and rice! Don't miss the 1905 salad! more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 22, 2008

Good - on tourist pier downtown, but pales in comparison to the original in Ybor City. more

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1 of 5 stars
Montana
Feb 12, 2008

We had dinner last at Columbia. It's a pretty restaurant with a wonderful view, but the service was some of the worst we've ever had. The waitress took our drink order. Twenty minutes later we finally had them (mojitos). They were OK, not great. When she brought the drinks she finally took our order. It was also very slow to... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 5, 2008

Excellent view, great food, but don't go if you're in a hurry. It's more of a place where you sit and enjoy your dinner. more

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4 of 5 stars
Helena, Alabama
Jan 31, 2008

Located at the end of The Pier on the east side of downtown St. Petersburg on Tampa Bay, the Columbia offers a unique dining experience. Part of a family owned chain of 7 Spanish/Cuban restaurants in Florida, this location is located on the 4th floor of the 5 story inverted prism concrete structure at the end of the St. Petersburg... more

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5 of 5 stars
Arizona
Jan 8, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

At the end of St. Pete's pier are some touristy shops, but don't be disuaded! On the 4th floor is the Columbia restaurant and I'll definitely be returning on my next trip to Florida. The service was prompt and helpful (with lots of suggestions on what the favorites were on the menu), but the FOOD! Oh, it was so good.... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 23, 2007

Wonderful 1905 Salad! more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 18, 2007

The Columbia's wonderful food in a view made for tourists. While normally not a fan of mirrored decor, here it allows everyone to have a view Tampa Bay. more

Nov 30, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

Since we're always looking for new "foodie" experiences we had done our research and selected this restaurant as a dining option during a long weekend get-away. We had no reservations on a Saturday night, but they were able to seat us promptly. The place was full, so you might want to make reservations. Great view of the bay. Wide selection... more

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Columbia Restaurant Address

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