Columbia Restaurant - St. Augustine

4.6

15174 Reviews

$30 and under

Spanish

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2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 213 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 15,174 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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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

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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.

15,174 Reviews

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Cody
Orlando
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Love this place but completely understaffed. Took so long to get the food we took it to go.
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are Vinophiles, and travel to wine regions when we can. Wow, all we needed to do was dine at Columbia! Best wines of my 68 years and available nowhere but in this restaurant. The family has their own vineyards in Spain. Paella is commonly offered but until last night at Columbia usually a disappointing experience. This Paella? Thought I was in Barcelona!
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Jacquie
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful time at Columbia Restaurant! The food was superb, they offer excellent gluten free options and our server was fantastic!
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LouAnn
Jacksonville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a good eating experience when we visit the Columbia! Best sangria’s!
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Nancy
VIP
Philadelphia
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I recommend this restaurant for the building /setting alone. It is a beautiful structure with multiple dining areas. All are wonderful. We had the white/cava sangria. It was prepared table side and was refreshing and tasty. We shared the traditional house salad. It is a must have and also prepared table side . Absolutely delicious. The salad is filling so we shared the Cuban sandwich which was perfectly prepared. Our server Nina was the best!
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Ellen
VIP
Greater Boston
93 reviews
2.0
93 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The absolute worst dining experience! Dirty silverware, dirty wine glasses, uncaring waitstaff and was served cold food(the rice, overcooked vegetables and lukewarm grouper). I asked to speak to the manager and when no one came I went in search of a manager. Nicole apologized and went to see what went wrong. 15 minutes the SAME cold plate of food arrived!!!! I sent it back again and when Nicole came back to check she suggested I order something else. She personally brought out a dish of hot rice and shrimp. Thanks for trying Nicole. The third attempt for dinner was hot and delicious.
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Donna
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic restaurant with fabulous food and great service. We actually made a reservation for the following night because we wanted to eat there again for our two-night stay in St. Augustine. We have NEVER done that before!
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Jay
New Orleans
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was excellent. We were seated promptly and there is plenty of room between tables. Our waitress(Clorissa?) was absolutely great. The right amount of attention and answers to any of our questions. Serving sizes were generous. Our white chocolate bread pudding could feed 4 people!
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Leslie
Alabama
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, service and ambience. Had the 1905 salad and scallops. Loved it. The bread is amazing.
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Brad
Orlando
16 reviews
3.0
16 reviews
Dined 6 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.
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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 15174 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

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 213 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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Private dining

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