Columbia Restaurant - St. Augustine

Name: Columbia Restaurant - St. Augustine
Address: 98 St. George Street, St. Augustine, FL, United States, 32084
Telephone: (904) 824-3341
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

15169 Reviews

$30 and under

Spanish

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 164 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.

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Book your next event with us

View details

Dining areas

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

What 15,169 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

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Jacksonville / Northeast Florida
Most Booked
St. Augustine
Best Overall
St. Augustine
Best Value
St. Augustine
Great for brunch
St. Augustine
Good for groups
St. Augustine
Hot spot
St. Augustine
Good for special occasions
St. Augustine
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Columbia Restaurant in St. Augustine offers "excellent food" and "wonderful service" in a "beautiful, historic setting." Guests praise the "1905 salad" and "sangria," as well as a "charming atmosphere." Reservations are recommended due to its popularity. Though occasionally busy, the overall experience remains a memorable highlight for visitors.

15,169 Reviews

B
Brad
Orlando
16 reviews
3.0
16 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Dissapointing! I was not impressed with The Columbia this time around. After we were seated and given menus, our waiter arrived and said hello. We ordered soup and salad and it came out 2 minutes after we were given our bread. The soup was luke warm and bland. Then 2 minutes after receiving our soup and salad the main entree arrived; which was not hot either. We never got the chance to enjoy our bread, our soup or entree as all of them were cold in the end. It's a shame that the "gettem' in gettem' out" has become the norm here. It was definitely our last time dining here.
Is this helpful?
K
Kayla
Jacksonville
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was just okay, under seasoned and nothing I couldn’t make at home. The paella was especially a disappointment, the signature flavors of saffron and paprika were missing. Nice ambiance but very loud (could have been elevated by the party next to us with multiple empty sangria pitchers on their table lol). So while nothing was terrible we won’t be back, there are much better options in St Augustine, especially at that price!
Is this helpful?
A
Amanda
Jacksonville
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Service was slow and it wasn’t even a peak time. The food was good but pricey.
Is this helpful?
V
Vaughn
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding service and excellent food One of favourite SA restaurants
Is this helpful?
M
Marc
VIP
Orlando
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic job by the staff and crew at this iconic restaurant that continues to deliver great food and drinks along with the amazing hospitality!
Is this helpful?
AR
AtwoodR
Jacksonville
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is always the same at this restaurant. Great food, service and atmosphere. Fantastic restaurant in a wonderful old city.
Is this helpful?
B
Beverly
San Diego
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful lunch. The food and the service were great.
Is this helpful?
W
Wayne
St. Louis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Seated immediately. Waiter greeted us promptly, was cheerful, and knowledgeable about the menu. He prepared the sangria and 1905 salad at our table. Waiter checked on us regularly throughout the meal and wished us safe travels as we were leaving. Overall a nice experience.
Is this helpful?
D
Danny
Jacksonville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came to celebrate my girlfriends birthday...the staff was very accommodating with getting us a great table and the server Shane was very knowledgeable in making recommendations. The house made sangria was delicious as was the calamari and the caneloni de langosta.
Is this helpful?
J
Jill
VIP
Orlando
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The 1905 salad mad table side was amazing, as were our entrees and the spelling cava sangria! Our server was excellent as well. So glad we finally made it here!
Is 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 4.6 stars by 15169 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 164 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

Columbia Restaurant - St. Augustine

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 15,169 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Columbia Restaurant - St. Augustine offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Columbia Restaurant - St. Augustine restaurant rated?

Is Columbia Restaurant - St. Augustine currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information