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The Columbia Restaurant


The Columbia Restaurant
2117 E 7TH Ave
Tampa, FL 33605-3903
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#37 of 955 restaurants in Tampa
  • Cuisines: Cuban, Spanish
  • Average price*: $ 30
  • Address: 2117 E 7TH Ave, Tampa, FL 33605-3903
  • Phone:  (813) 248-4961
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“prepare to be stared”
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4 of 5 stars
puccablu 13 contributions
Boynton Beach Florida
Jul 7, 2009

Very classy place. Elegant setting and sophisticated. We wanted a great place to eat that was unique to the area. This restaurant did fulfill such requests. The food was good and well portioned. One very low point, however, was how we were stared down and simply humiliated by the 4 hostesses that were supposed to prepare an inviting evening. It... more

“Pass on this one!”
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2 of 5 stars
limedish 23 contributions
fun state
May 19, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

Very pretty place from the outside. We took our mother here for Mothers' Day Dinner. The wait wasn't bad. The waiting area was packed. We were sat in the original bar area/dinning area. Just looking around you could see the history very intresting. But thats when its turned! Our server was high as a kite! He could even walk! He... more

“Excellent dinner”
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5 of 5 stars
RMac20 5 contributions
New Jersey
Apr 20, 2009

My husband and I loved it! Service was excellent, food was delicious and the view is beautiful. Be sure to try the "1905 salad". We would definitely go back!!! more

“Authentic Cuban food and great ambiance”
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4 of 5 stars
den223 5 contributions
Massachusetts
Apr 3, 2009

This restaurant has many authentic Cuban dishes like fried plantains, beans, tostones, yucca and rice. What was surprising was that the mahi mahi was the freshest and most tender that I've eaten during my 6-day trip in 3 cities in Florida. The "Good Rice" that came with the fish was incredible, and has special blend of spices . The wait... more

“Fun setting for tourists...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 3, 2009

Fun setting for tourists but there is better, authentic food at a better value available in Tampa more

“Food was OK. Nice...”
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3 of 5 stars
YukoN23 2 contributions
Jan 16, 2009

Food was OK. Nice ambience. more

“Pompano en Parchment...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 2, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

Pompano en Parchment , hold the flanco dancers sweat please . more

“Generic Spanish Food”
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1 of 5 stars
TheCubanDiner 1 contribution
Tampa Bay
Dec 26, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Just wanted to make you aware that my family and I had dinner on Christmas Day at your location in 'Ybor and the food was below if not just maybe marginal. The Yuca was hard cold and tasteless, my wife ordered the Chicken Valencia and the chicken was very dry and tasted like it was boiled in chicken Wyler's Chicken... more

“great ambience”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 3, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

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“A Real Tampa (Ybor City) Treat!”
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5 of 5 stars
drroseanne 1 contribution
texas
Oct 31, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

If you are looking for a unique dining experience, try The Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City (Tampa). This Cuban restaurant boasts of being the oldest restaurant in the area. My son recently married in the Tampa area. I sought a rehearsal dinner site that was unique with great food that would not overshadow the wedding reception. Columbia Restaurant in Ybor... more

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The Columbia Restaurant Address

2117 E 7TH Ave, Tampa, FL 33605-3903
Tel: (813) 248-4961
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.