Columbia Restaurant Group
Owned & operated by the 4th & 5th generation of the same family, The Columbia is the oldest restaurant in the state of Florida & the largest Spanish restaurant in the world. Also, Cha Cha Coconuts & the Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center.
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Tampa, FL, 33605
Phone:
813-248-3000
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Columbia Restaurant Group

Columbia Restaurant Group It's almost time for Richard's Run! Even if you don't want to run, wall or bike at this event ... come on down for some great food; paella, ribs, beer, etc. Centenial Park in Ybor City. Tonight ... 7:00 p.m. Meet us there for the party!!!

Source: www.richardsrunforlife.org
Citizens of the Tampa Bay area are always eager to get their exercise for a good cause. In 2008, over 1400 of your neighbors took part in Richard’s Run for Life 5K, generating over $30,000 for cancer research. Join us in the cool of the evening in historic Ybor for this year’s race and post-party.
Leysel Diaz
Leysel Diaz
Great race, great food.
Fri at 6:30pm
Teresa De La Torre
Teresa De La Torre
I went to the Pier last weekend. As good as alway!!!!!!
Fri at 8:13pm
Columbia Restaurant Group

Columbia Restaurant Group It's your LAST CHANCE to register! Come walk, run or just eat and drink with us on Friday, November 6 in Ybor City. See the website for more details and registration.

Source: www.richardsrunforlife.org
Citizens of the Tampa Bay area are always eager to get their exercise for a good cause. In 2008, over 1400 of your neighbors took part in Richard’s Run for Life 5K, generating over $30,000 for cancer research. Join us in the cool of the evening in historic Ybor for this year’s race and post-party.
Stephen Turk
Stephen Turk
thanks for the invite rich but my knee is not what it used to be..i am rehabing it thru biking though
November 4 at 1:46pm
Barbara
Barbara
I am proud to say that two of my family members will be participating in this year's race .. to support this worthy cause. Best wishes to all of you who participate !!
November 5 at 3:27am
Wayne Atkinson

Wayne Atkinson Columbia is my favorite Restaurant!!!!!!

October 29 at 2:10pm · Report
Columbia Restaurant Group
Columbia Restaurant Group
Thank you, Wayne!
November 3 at 1:41pm
Nana Amoah

Nana Amoah Would love to have more ideas from you .Some great recipes from Ghana can also help you for a change hahahahaa !

Columbia Restaurant Group

Columbia Restaurant Group Yummmmm ... there is nothing better than a good Cuban Sandwich!

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The Cuban sandwich is not an intricate thing.It basically consists of Cuban bread (see sidebar), sliced ham, roasted pork, sliced cheese, salami (optional), mustard and pickles.Although the ingredients may suggest
Jamie Manuel
Jamie Manuel
OMG how i miss Cuban Sandwiches... Mexican food can never compare!!!
October 22 at 11:42am
Carol
Carol
Cuban food is fantastic. Mexican is good, but not as good as Cuban.
October 22 at 1:56pm
Columbia Restaurant Group

Columbia Restaurant Group The Columbia Restaurant Group LOVES Andy Huse. Thank you., Andy!!

Kim Burns Cummings
Kim Burns Cummings
You have NO IDEA!!! Richard rocks my world!! The staff was so perfect. Mateo was the best ever!!!!Check out the photos on my FB page!!! Thank you sooooooooooooooooo much!
October 25 at 1:20pm
Andrew Huse
Andrew Huse
and he loves you right back!
October 26 at 7:48pm
Columbia Restaurant Group

Columbia Restaurant Group We are so excited about the book Andy wrote. It is full of history, intrugue, romance PLUS our famous recipes!

Source: www.tampabay.com
The Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City id Florida's oldest restaurant. The Columbia Restaurant is also the world's largest Spanish restaurant. Andy Huse chronicles the history of the Columbia Restaurant in his book, The Columbia Restaurant: Celebrating a Century of History, Culture, and Cuisine.
Rebecca Sauceda
Rebecca Sauceda
Cool wonder if the speak easy was mentioned this time around, shshshshshsh it's a secret.. you all know I have been in and up there. The daughter of the Lamas Club owner mashburn, spook
October 21 at 1:31pm
Columbia Restaurant Group
Columbia Restaurant Group
Thank you Barbara for remembering our first booked penned by Ferdie and Adela. Our next book will amaze you! It takes up where the last one ended and is more about the 4th generation and the struggles to keep the restaurant secure for future generations. Let us know what you think once you have had a chance to read it. Andy did a terrific job but in a totally different way than Ferdie and Adela ...
October 21 at 7:48pm
Columbia Restaurant Group

Columbia Restaurant Group
GO BULLS!!! Beat Cincinnati!! USF beat writer for the St. Petersburg Times, Greg Auman says "There's lots of good restaurants between the stadium and downtown -- if you can get to the Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City, that's a favorite of mine. The paella is amazing, and the salad is just as good. (Editor's note: th...e white chocolate bread pudding at Columbia may be the best thing I've ever eaten -- CTR) Not sure the best place to be on a Thursday night, but you can't go wrong with Ybor or Channelside down by the water". The Columbia loves USF and the BULLS!!!Read More

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On Thursday No. 8 Cincinnati will take on No. 21 South Florida at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. Both teams are undefeated on the year at 5-0 overall and 1-0 in the Big East. USF's signature win came...
Columbia Restaurant Group
Columbia Restaurant Group
The Columbia LOVES USF and Jim Leavitt!!! GO BULLS - keep up the good work!!
October 15 at 10:00am
Dee
Dee
Gooooooo Bulls!!!!!!
October 15 at 1:41pm
Columbia Restaurant Group

Columbia Restaurant Group
GUESS WHAT???!!! It's Stone Crab Season and guess where you can get the best ... at our Columbia Restaurant in Sarasota!

Come to the Columbia on St. Armands Circle and enjoy fresh Stone Crab from the Gulf of Mexico, either chilled or steamed, with butter, mustard sauce and lemon, or broiled “Carioca” style with Latin s...pices. We invite you to celebrate Stone Crab season with us.

Open for Lunch and Dinner Daily - Outdoor Seating Available. For more information, call us at 941•388•3987 or visit our website, www.columbiarestaurant.com
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Carol
Carol
I love the Columbia on St Armands Circle, tho the St Augustine one is my "home Columbia."
October 15 at 9:47am
Donna Oney
Donna Oney
i am ready
October 15 at 2:14pm
Columbia Restaurant Group

Columbia Restaurant Group Looking for something to do in Clearwater?? How about Clearwater Jazz 2009!! Starting tonight though the weekend, there are great jazz artists ready to entertain you. See the link for more information. AND before or after you listen to great jazz, visit our Clearwater, Sand Key restaurant for some great food, mojitios and sangria!!

Source: www.clearwaterjazz.com
4:00pm
Barbara
Barbara
Sand Key...beautiful
October 14 at 11:28am
Columbia Restaurant Group

Columbia Restaurant Group
Please join Mayor Pam Iorio, area dignitaries and Friends of the Riverwalk for the dedication of Riverwalk’s South Plaza and Tampa’s newest piece of public art, Bruce Marsh’s Riverwall. At first glance Riverwall appears to be an abstract but it is actually composed of 550 tiles, each with its own beautiful image of th...e Hillsborough River.

The festivities begin at 10 a.m., Monday, October 26th at the intersection of Channelside and Beneficial Drives. Following the dedication you’re invited to walk the Riverwalk to the Tampa Bay History Center for a celebratory party with refreshments provided by the Columbia Cafe. This event is free and open to the public.
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Todd Richardson
Todd Richardson
How cool! Pam Iorio and Bruce Marsh in one place? I'm there....LOL
October 14 at 11:11am
Columbia Restaurant Group

Columbia Restaurant Group MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC. This weekend. Friday and Saturday night at the Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center AND Cha Cha Coconuts at the Pier in St. Pete on Saturday!

Columbia Restaurant Group

Columbia Restaurant Group Richard's Run for Life!!

Maria Roca
Maria Roca
I'm there for you like every year!
October 9 at 11:28am
Columbia Restaurant Group

Columbia Restaurant Group
The Eighth Annual "Richard's Run for Life" 5K takes place on Friday, November 6th at 7:00 p.m. in Ybor City's Centennial Park. Come on out and run, walk or to enjoy the food while helping researchers find a cure for cancer. 100% of all proceeds will benefit the Amandelee Fund for Sarcoma Research at Moffitt Cancer Ce...nter.



The entry fee is $25 per person donation for pre-registration through November 2nd, and $30 per person donation after November 4th. Register at www.richardsrunforlife.com http://www.richardsrunforlife.com%20
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Columbia Restaurant Group

Columbia Restaurant Group You may not want to hear this BUT ... it is only 79 days until CHRISTMAS!!! It's time to get your holiday party on the calendar. We have 7 great locations to help you have the best holiday event ever! Take a look at our locations on our FB photo albums or check out the link below for addtional event and banquet info and the links to contact us.

Source: www.columbiarestaurant.com
Our waterfront setting and venue choices will enhance your special event at the Tampa Bay History Center in Channelside Tampa. We will create a custom menu for your special event; weddings, receptions, corporate parties or just for fun! ...
Dawn Drew Wilton
Dawn Drew Wilton
1905 Salad........Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
October 6 at 6:21pm
Richard Herring
Richard Herring
One can't go wrong at Columbia Restaurant!
October 6 at 8:38pm