Columbia Restaurant - St. Augustine

4.7

14797 Reviews

$30 and under

Spanish

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 28, 2024

7:00 PM

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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Private dining

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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 14,797 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
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
Most Booked

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.

14,797 Reviews

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Nickie
Jacksonville
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding Thanksgiving dinner was served by our delightful and incredibly proficient server, Nina! Columbia is one of our most fav “go to” restaurants in St A for quality, consistency, and an always excellent dining experience. Columbia Restaurant and their staff never disappoint!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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Corrie
Orlando
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Michael was an excellent server who was attentive, friendly, helpful and professional. The food was fabulous as it always is when we visit St. Augustine. Highly recommend Columbia Restaurant in St. Augustine. Hopefully you will have Michael to make the whole experience enjoyable.
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Ursula
Charleston
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Excellent atmosphere, excellent salad. Ordered old fashioned that said Makers Mark but definitely wasn’t Makers. Kitchen lost the original order so our entrees did not arrive until we were sitting for over an hour. The Grouper Jimmy was excellent but the Pompano en’ poppellet (Fish stuffed with crabmeat) was a 2 out of 10. Menu made no mention on the description about Parmesan cheese but the crab stuffing was loaded with parm. Ok if you like parm. Ugh! Fish was tasteless so not worth the $35 price tag. No sides come with the entrees. Not impressed with the place for this price. No intention of returning.
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t
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely perfect evening. Beautiful decor. Excellent meal. Great service! Our first time here and we enjoyed every minute!
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Robyn
Jacksonville
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is always outstanding at the Columbia. I didn’t take pictures, I probably take it for granted because I am a local… So easy to make a reservation with OpenTable! I have to give a huge shout out to my server Shane who was the most personableguy ever! Did a great job with the sangria and salad presentation plus he definitely schooled me on some different menu options! He is awesome and if you get a chance to eat at the Columbia in Saint Augustine do yourself a favor and request him!
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Bianca
Orlando
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
This experience was alright. We got seated rather quickly after a reservation but the server was a little frantic. The wrong appetizers were brought out after waiting a while which they gave us on the house and then finally gave us the correct appetizers. The meal was alright and my husband’s rice was under done. Had a much better experience a few years ago. Not sure exactly what happened this time around.
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Kate
Jacksonville
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
beautiful holiday decorations and attentive waitress- but chaotic hostess stand had long wait to get table despite reservation. food was mediocre
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Simon
Orlando
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service. My taste buds are still dancing
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Robert
Puerto Vallarta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great as usual. I forgot our waiters name, it began with an M, but he was fantastic. Very attentive. My grouper was so good.
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Marilyn
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My son and daughter in law are visiting from Indiana. They love the Columbia, as of course I do. We can always count on the food to be delicious. The wait staff are top notch and the ambience is beautiful. Always will return to Columbia. Noisy? Yes, but it’s because everyone enjoys and loves being there!!!
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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 14797 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 28, 2024

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

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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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Private dining

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