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

Columbia Restaurant - St. Augustine

4.6
4.6
15259 Reviews
$30 and under
Spanish

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 220 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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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 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

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What 15,259 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    Most Booked

  • St. Augustine

    Great for brunch

  • St. Augustine

    Good for groups

  • St. Augustine

    Hot spot

  • St. Augustine

    Good for special occasions

  • St. Augustine

    Lively

  • St. Augustine

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Columbia Restaurant in St. Augustine delights with its "great food" and "amazing service." A favorite for both locals and tourists, the vibrant ambiance and "delicious Spanish/Cuban cuisine" create a memorable experience. Signature dishes like the 1905 salad and paella are "must-tries." Reservations recommended for this iconic spot!

15,259 Reviews

  1. Vincent

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good and service was excellent. A bit pricey for lunch but great ambiance and location.

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  2. Eric

    VIP

    Charlotte

    37 reviews

    2.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was bland compared to other good Spanish restaurants. While menu descriptions sounded wonderful, execution was lacking. Red snapper Alicante, came with a heavy brown gravy which tasted like beef and the dish was missing the shrimp, eggplant and almonds. They brought the rock hard shrimp and eggplant later upon request. Other dishes were only a little better but all were bland.

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  3. John

    Philadelphia

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and service excellent as always !

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  4. Barnes

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Make reservations if you don't want to wait. This popular spot has a following for a reason. Traditional casual spanish food. We had the house soup and cuban sandwich, cesar salad, and shrimp. Everything including the fresh bread was delicious! Absolutely worth a visit!

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  5. Vicky

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! We came about 10 min before our reservation time, were seated in 5min or so. Great service, great server, great food

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  6. Frederick

    Orlando

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Cuban food, wonderful drinks! Make sure you reserve your table the next time you visit the old city.

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  7. Jenny

    Jacksonville

    44 reviews

    4.0

    44 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Met our out-of-town friends from Texas for lunch. They had never been to the Columbia so they were in for a treat. Food was delicious - friend said his Bloody Mary was the best!!

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  8. Jeff

    Tallahassee

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our go-to restaurant in St. Augustine. We came up for Valentine’s Day and ended up spending the entire weekend. It’s always a great trip up from Oviedo, and the food is always fabulous and the Sangria phenomenal!

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  9. JENNIFER

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    It was our first time and very excited due to all the great reviews. The environment and ambience are great and welcoming. Unfortunately the service we got from our waiter was below average. He didn’t remember drinks we ordered. Never looked at us in the eyes, more like asked questions like we were in a drive thru. It was my sister’s birthday and he walked away in the middle of the song. In the end I ordered espresso w/ Baileys and without looking at me yelled no espresso. I asked if we could do regular coffee and Baileys, he said yeah while walking away. When he finally arrived with my coffee, he slammed it on the table and walked away. No creamer! No sugar! The Bailey was in a separate shot glass. No spoons!! We ordered the famous salad and it was soooooo bland!!!! The food was below average in taste. We were both so excited and looking forward to this but really disappointed

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  10. Eric

    Orlando

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual had a wonderful experience. Busy Valentine weekend and food was still fabulous,service was friendly and good. Our go to dinner place when visiting St. Augustine. A must try. The white sangria is terrific. The food is always consistently good. The atmosphere is a must see. Very romantic setting.

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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 15259 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 220 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Columbia Restaurant - St. Augustine

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
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