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Columbia Restaurant - St. Augustine, St. Augustine, FL
Columbia Restaurant - St. Augustine, St. Augustine, FL
Columbia Restaurant - St. Augustine, St. Augustine, FL
Columbia Restaurant - St. Augustine, St. Augustine, FL
Columbia Restaurant - St. Augustine, St. Augustine, FL

Columbia Restaurant - St. Augustine

4.6
4.6
15545 Reviews
$30 and under
Spanish
98 St. George Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 157 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • 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 36-65 we offer an indoor private dining area 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

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Menu

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What 15,545 people are saying

Columbia Restaurant - St. Augustine reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    Good for groups

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    Most Booked

  • St. Augustine

    Best Ambiance

  • St. Augustine

    Best Value

  • St. Augustine

    Good for groups

  • St. Augustine

    Hot spot

  • St. Augustine

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Columbia Restaurant in St. Augustine offers an authentic dining experience with "great Cuban and Spanish cuisine," "wonderful ambiance," and "excellent service." Known for its "famous 1905 Salad" and "refreshing sangria," guests consistently praise the "friendly and knowledgeable staff." Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.
15,545 Reviews

  1. Cody

    Orlando2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Tourist trap. Food is insanely overpriced and some of the slowest service we’ve ever had.

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  2. Rica

    Jacksonville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had 1905 salad, Cuban bread with butter, baked chicken and yellow rice. We washed it down with Mexican beer. We are looking forward to going again.

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  3. Michael

    Chicago15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time there and it was outstanding Gina our server was fantastic and the food was amazing

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  4. John

    Cincinnati4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very ordinary food and touristy dining experience. Massive quantity of food doesn’t make up for the unremarkable taste and presentation. Staff was competent yet impersonal.

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  5. Lisa

    New York City8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good not great. Our server wasn’t very attentive but it was busy. The noise level was high. Ok experience just not as good as hoped for.

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  6. Chris VIP

    Chicago18 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to enjoy Tapas. Food was good, not great. Ordered 4 dishes. Peppers were outstanding. Rice and mushrooms were good. Meat skewers left much to be desired, overcooked and dry.

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  7. Michael

    Atlantic City36 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We loved this place and always visit when in town. Tonight was an extreme disappointment. Most of our items were terrible. The scallops were overcooked and bland. The shrimp and garlic was bland, the portion was tiny. All of our food was cold except the empenadas. The grouper was overcooked and dry. The rice was cold as well. The steak was overcooked and did not need to have a sauce on it. This meal for 6 totaled over 330 dollars. For all the shortcomings, i feel it was a waste of money and extremely disappointing. We will not return. Seems to have lost quality and integrity of the food is nonexistent.

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  8. Lisa

    Atlantic City1 review

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is usually great but tonight the fish was over cooked.

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  9. Melanie

    Western NC24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This wonderful gem of the Columbia Restaurant family is perfectly set in the old St. Augustine quarter. As usual, the quality of the food was outstanding! The 1905 salad, made table-side is the perfect starter for a flavorful meal! The only drawback was it took forty minutes from the time we sat down to receive the salad and the restaurant was not busy! This is usually something that arrives fairly quickly. Our server mentioned it was shift change, but that shouldn't have kept us waiting that long for salad! My dining partner ordered the Spanish Bean Soup, always a hit, and the very tasty Crab Cakes. I ordered the Stuffed Shrimp "Jesse Gonzalez" and the shrimp were cooked to perfection. We ended our meal by splitting a Flan, the best in the business!

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  10. Salvatore VIP

    Philadelphia84 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A bit disappointed in the food except the bread. We went here based on a recommendation about the famous Cuban sandwich and it was not the best Cuban sandwich I ever had. Table had a large piece missing in one of the ceramic tiles. Server (Gina) did a great job and was very personable.

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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 4.6 stars by 15545 OpenTable diners.

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

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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 36-65 we offer an indoor private dining area 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
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