Columbia Restaurant - St. Augustine

4.7

14814 Reviews

$30 and under

Spanish

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 253 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for groups

Family-owned and operated for more than 116 years, Columbia has earned acclaim for its old-world charm and award-winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine.

Casual attire is fine, but we don’t allow sleeveless shirts on men in the dining room.

Join us for century-old family recipes like Paella "a la Valenciana," Roast Pork "a la Cubana," and fresh seafood specialties.

Don’t miss Columbia’s Original “1905” Salad®, prepared tableside with our delicious, freshly-made dressing, a 100-year-old family recipe of fresh garlic, oregano, wine vinegar and Spanish extra virgin olive oil.

Be sure to sample a fine Spanish wine like Montecillo or Campillo. Relax in our courtyard or Mediterranean-style dining rooms, filled with hundreds of hand-painted tiles and Spanish-style fountains.

We are a sister to the Columbia in Tampa's Ybor City, founded in 1905. Children's menu available. Open 365-days a year, including all holidays.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Spanish, Cuban
Hours of operation
Lunch and Dinner Daily Lunch: Monday – Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dinner: Monday – Sunday 4:00 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Phone number
(904) 824-3341
Website
http://www.columbiarestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
From groups of 10-70 we offer an outdoor courtyard and indoor private dining areas to host your birthday or anniversary party, office party, rehearsal dinner, celebration of life or wedding reception.
Private party contact
Our Private Event Coordinator: (904) 824-3341

Location
98 St. George Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Neighborhood
St. Augustine
Parking details
Free Parking while dining at The Columbia in the parking lot on Spanish Street adjacent to the restaurant.
Entertainment
Founded in 1565, St. Augustine is the nation's oldest city, and home to the Columbia Restaurant of St. Augustine, located in the heart of the historic district on St. George Street, surrounded by shops and attractions. The Columbia is located within walking distance of several historic landmarks including Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (the oldest masonry fort in the United States), the Spanish Quarter, Flagler College, and Casa Monica. There are many museums to see, including the Museum of Weapons and Early American History and the Old Florida Museum.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 14,814 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Jacksonville / Northeast Florida
Most Booked
St. Augustine
Great for brunch
St. Augustine
Good for groups
St. Augustine
Healthy
St. Augustine
Lively
St. Augustine
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Review summary

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Columbia Restaurant in St. Augustine offers an authentic Cuban dining experience with standout dishes like the "famous 1905 salad" and "delicious tapas." Guests rave about the "beautiful setting" and "excellent service," making it a top choice for special occasions. While some visits report slow service, the overall experience remains memorable.

14,814 Reviews

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Brian
Cincinnati
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great! We much enjoyed our meal and experience.
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Dan
Orlando
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
One meal was good the other not so much. Service was great.
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John
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything from the service to the food was out of this world. Brandon was our server and gave us perfect recommendations. He mad sure we never went without a drink and always mare sure to have a conversation every times he walked by. Our table had the stuffed shrimp, grouper, fillet and I had the pasta filled with lobster, crab and scallops in a sherry sauce with lobster on top. We all got the salad the start us ofr and it was amazing as well. Finished with some Cuban coffee to end the dinner. I can’t recommend this place enough.
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Shelley
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to eat in downtown St Augustine. Parking lot availability is good but fills up fast. Reservations are definitely needed during peak seasons.
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Katy
Nashville
15 reviews
2.0
15 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I have loved the Columbia for years but it just isn’t what it was. I will give a small pass on some things (one women’s room was closed but it’s an ancient building with ancient plumbing) but the food was inedible. Dishes we have enjoyed for years were just drowned in garlic and overcooked. Disappointing.
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Adam
Miami
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Granted we dined on Thanksgiving Day but we eat there every year on Thanksgiving and it has never been this bad. We were seated almost 40 minutes late and then we sat for 45 minutes waiting for our food. Meanwhile there were empty tables all over the place. My wife and I were celebrating our anniversary and the hostess acknowledged this and said they had something special for us. We of course appreciated this and thought that would make up for the delays. The waiter greeted us with happy anniversary as well, so clearly communication was good. Halfway thru our meal, the waiter introduced us to our new waiter and said they were switching. Our new waiter must not have been told because nothing special was done for us as promised and even worse we didn’t see much of him at all during our meal. So overall the service was a bit of a downer which is sad because we love this restaurant and the food is always great. I will chalk this up to them having a bad night.
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Missy
Tampa
13 reviews
2.0
13 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
They were over booked for Thanksgiving. We waited and hour passed our reservation. The Thanksgiving food was not good. The menu food was good as usual. Very disappointed
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Clarence
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Impressive Thanksgiving meal and excellent service made for a wonderful meal. Noise was energetic as it was Thanksgiving and it was very, very busy. We’d come back even with all of the activity as the staff was well prepared.
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Duane
Washington DC
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food was very dry, the service was ok, but I don’t believe it was completely the waitresses fault. Very disappointed as this was our first time there and came highly recommended.
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Kim
Jacksonville
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a beautiful Thanksgiving dinner at the Columbia. Our waitress was excellent, even though she was very busy she made sure to check on us frequently and attend to all of our needs. I don’t remember her name but it was her birthday on Thanksgiving. The restaurant was decorated beautifully as always at this time of the year. We had a great table in the enclosed patio. It was pretty noisy but that is expected with all the large groups and just adds to the holiday atmosphere! We come here often as we live here and are never disappointed!
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FAQs

Columbia Restaurant - St. Augustine offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (904) 824-3341.

Columbia Restaurant - St. Augustine is rated 4.7 stars by 14814 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 253 times today

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98 St. George Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
St. Augustine
Hours of operation
Lunch and Dinner Daily Lunch: Monday – Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dinner: Monday – Sunday 4:00 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Spanish, Cuban
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free Parking while dining at The Columbia in the parking lot on Spanish Street adjacent to the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Founded in 1565, St. Augustine is the nation's oldest city, and home to the Columbia Restaurant of St. Augustine, located in the heart of the historic district on St. George Street, surrounded by shops and attractions. The Columbia is located within walking distance of several historic landmarks including Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (the oldest masonry fort in the United States), the Spanish Quarter, Flagler College, and Casa Monica. There are many museums to see, including the Museum of Weapons and Early American History and the Old Florida Museum.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.columbiarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(904) 824-3341
Private party facilities
From groups of 10-70 we offer an outdoor courtyard and indoor private dining areas to host your birthday or anniversary party, office party, rehearsal dinner, celebration of life or wedding reception.
Private party contact
Our Private Event Coordinator: (904) 824-3341

Columbia Restaurant - St. Augustine

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