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

Columbia Restaurant - St. Augustine

4.6
4.6
15540 Reviews
$30 and under
Spanish
98 St. George Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 186 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • 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 36-65 we offer an indoor private dining area 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

Private dining

Menu

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What 15,540 people are saying

Columbia Restaurant - St. Augustine reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

    Good for groups

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    Most Booked

  • St. Augustine

    Best Ambiance

  • St. Augustine

    Best Value

  • St. Augustine

    Good for groups

  • St. Augustine

    Hot spot

  • St. Augustine

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Columbia Restaurant in St. Augustine offers an authentic dining experience with "great Cuban and Spanish cuisine," "wonderful ambiance," and "excellent service." Known for its "famous 1905 Salad" and "refreshing sangria," guests consistently praise the "friendly and knowledgeable staff." Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.

15,540 Reviews

  1. Michael

    Atlantic City36 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We loved this place and always visit when in town. Tonight was an extreme disappointment. Most of our items were terrible. The scallops were overcooked and bland. The shrimp and garlic was bland, the portion was tiny. All of our food was cold except the empenadas. The grouper was overcooked and dry. The rice was cold as well. The steak was overcooked and did not need to have a sauce on it. This meal for 6 totaled over 330 dollars. For all the shortcomings, i feel it was a waste of money and extremely disappointing. We will not return. Seems to have lost quality and integrity of the food is nonexistent.

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  2. Lisa

    Atlantic City1 review

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is usually great but tonight the fish was over cooked.

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  3. Salvatore VIP

    Philadelphia84 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A bit disappointed in the food except the bread. We went here based on a recommendation about the famous Cuban sandwich and it was not the best Cuban sandwich I ever had. Table had a large piece missing in one of the ceramic tiles. Server (Gina) did a great job and was very personable.

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  4. Evan

    Kansas City21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy our experience there. There’s a lot of care that goes into maintaining quality and you certainly don’t feel like you have been cheated on portion size like mini touristy restaurants often too.
    Columbia Restaurant - St. AugustineResponded 3 days ago
    How kind of you to say, Evan. Thank you for your wonderful rating and your generous compliments! We look forward to your next visit to Columbia in St. Augustine!

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  5. John VIP

    Tampa15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had dinner at The Columbia Restaurant in St Augustine and the food, service and ambience was excellent. Everything from the salad, the soup, the tapas and main course was perfectly prepared. I highly recommend this restaurant.
    Columbia Restaurant - St. AugustineResponded 3 days ago
    So great to read this, John. Glad we were at the top of our game. Thank you for your wonderful rating and your generous compliments! We look forward to your next visit to Columbia in St. Augustine!

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  6. Frank

    Jacksonville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food and the service was excellent and we enjoyed our dining experience. We plan on coming back very soon.
    Columbia Restaurant - St. AugustineResponded 3 days ago
    We look forward to your return, Frank> Glad we hit so many high notes at your table.

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  7. Diana

    Charleston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brooke was amazing . Food was amazing . Our third time back and will definitely be back !
    Columbia Restaurant - St. AugustineResponded 3 days ago
    So glad Brooke made your meal memorable, Diana. Thank you for praising her hospitality.

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  8. Jay VIP

    Orlando4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The paella was outstanding. 10 out of 10. Will definitely be back again.
    Columbia Restaurant - St. AugustineResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your wonderful rating and your generous compliments, Jay! We look forward to your next visit to Columbia in St. Augustine!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and ambience. Expect a slow service however but overall worth the wait.
    Columbia Restaurant - St. AugustineResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your wonderful rating and your generous compliments! We look forward to your next visit to Columbia in St. Augustine!

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  10. Ray

    Orlando2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gina and MacKenzie were great. Extremely friendly and attentive service.
    Columbia Restaurant - St. AugustineResponded 3 days ago
    Appreciate your praise for Gina and MacKenzie. They're gems at the Gem of Spanish Restaurants. Thank you for your wonderful rating. We look forward to your next visit to Columbia in St. Augustine.

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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 15540 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 186 times today
Google Map for Columbia Restaurant - St. Augustine

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 36-65 we offer an indoor private dining area 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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