Columbia Restaurant - St. Augustine

4.6

14968 Reviews

$30 and under

Spanish

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 216 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 14,968 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Jacksonville / Northeast Florida
Most Booked
St. Augustine
Best Overall
St. Augustine
Best Ambiance
St. Augustine
Best Value
St. Augustine
Great for brunch
St. Augustine
Good for groups
St. Augustine
Healthy
St. Augustine
Hot spot
St. Augustine
Neighborhood gem
St. Augustine
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Review summary

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Columbia Restaurant in St. Augustine offers a delightful experience with "amazing food and service." Known for its "fantastic sangria" and signature 1905 salad, guests appreciate the authentic ambiance and attentive staff. While occasional service delays occur, the overall dining experience is often described as "wonderful" and "consistently good."

14,968 Reviews

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Geri
Jacksonville
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We had a table for 5 with a reservation for 11:15am since that was the only time available. We were seated right away and greeted by the server. After that it was down hill all the way. The restaurant got busier and only half of us got our drink order in a timely manner, the others had to wait another 30 minutes. We placed our food order at that time and waited , and waited, and waited. After surrounding tables around us, who arrived after us, received their food, we inquired about ours. We were told the kitchen lost our order and food would hopefully be out shortly. We finally got our food around 1:30 pm. The food was OK, not as good as we remembered it to be. There was no concession on the bill for the amount of time we waited, and overall it was a very disappointing experience.
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Luz
Naples
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautifully decorated for Christmas!! Excellent service and food.
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Jennifer
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Our Server did the best job possible that she could, but it was clear that the restaurant was well overbooked, and well understaffed I eat at this restaurant every time I come to St. Augustine and this is the worst experience I have ever had. Our reservation was for two hours prior to our trolley ride and we completely missed our trolley ride because of how long the dinner took over two hours
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Robert
Jacksonville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was amazing, great plenty portions. The service me and my family received from Raphael was outstanding. He was very professional and kind. Very satisfied with the whole experience. Will recommend to my family and friends. Thank you Raphael!
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Sandra
Tampa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was perfectly prepared and the 1905 salad prep (table side) was nicely done by our waitress. Service could not have been better.
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Nancy
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
taylor was excellent. not rushed. gave great ordering tips. attentive. great food and easy to converse w our group
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Kathleen
VIP
Miami
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We went during nights of lights and the Christmas decorations were so nice :) I love the Spanish architecture/look, too! They gave each of us a half loaf of bread 😂 yum! And then we just got some tapas and they were all so yummy. Loved it and on that main drag you’re going to be walking down anyway, so it’s really a must visit
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bill
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent, service was very attentive and quick. Would highly recommend this restaurant!
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Branden
New York City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food and waiter were great. Took over 20 minutes to get greeted by a waiter, as the original one left.
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Tom
West Palm Beach
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were here in St Augustine to see the Night of Lights. But could not miss an opportunity to eat at Columbia. Even though extremely busy, service and food were excellent! Carla, our server, was very friendly and we are a fun table. Columbia doesn't need me to tell people how good it is because the party sizes were from 4-12 people.
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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 14968 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

Dec 23, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 216 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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