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

Columbia Restaurant - St. Augustine

4.7
4.7
14795 Reviews
$30 and under
Spanish

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 202 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 Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

Menu

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What 14,795 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • 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

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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.

14,795 Reviews

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. Donald

    Jacksonville

    72 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a super lunch the new pork shoulder suggested by Sean. Great service as always. Wanted to get in before tourist season. Food and service on point as always.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Rene'

    Lake of the Ozarks

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a beautiful historic restaurant. The food is outstanding as is the service. As a result it is very popular and reservations are recommended even for lunch.

    1 person found this helpful

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 14795 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 p.m.
Booked 202 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

  • Neighbourhood
    St. Augustine
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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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