Waterfront dining at its finest! Family-owned & operated for more than 114 years, Columbia has earned acclaim for its old-world charm & award-winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine.
Casual attire is fine, but we don’t allow sleeveless shirts on men.
Choose a table looking out onto the radiant blue waters of the Intracoastal Waterway from the Mediterranean dining room, or experience the casual atmosphere from our outdoor deck on the water.
Join us for century-old family recipes like Paella “a la Valenciana,” Roast Pork “a la Cubana,” & fresh seafood specialties. Sample a fine Spanish wine like Montecillo or Campillo.
Casual attire is fine, but we don’t allow sleeveless shirts on men.
Gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options available.
Named One of the 100 Most Scenic Restaurants in America by OpenTable
Distinguished Restaurants of North America (DiRoNA) Award of Excellence
Named One of America’s Most Historic Restaurants by USA Today
Golden Spoon: One of the Top 25 Restaurants in Florida – Florida Trend
Best of Award of Excellence for Spectacular Wine List Selection – Wine Spectator
“If you cherish your palate, visit the Columbia.” – Southern Living
“The Cuban sandwiches are melty masterpieces, the ‘1905’ Salad, a citywide obsession.” – “Every Day with Rachael Ray”
All-American Icon and Fine Dining Hall of Fame – Nation’s Restaurant News
Florida’s Oldest Restaurant℠ and Largest Spanish Restaurant in the World – Florida House Resolution 9013
Our Favorite Romantic Restaurant – Southern Living
“What I enjoyed most was dining at the Columbia Restaurant (Sand Key), a branch of the famous Cuban original in Tampa’s Ybor City. Give me Spanish bean soup with chorizos and garbanzos, and boliche with platanos and yellow rice, and I’m a happy beacher.” –The Miami Herald
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