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Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center

Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center

Eat Local in Tampa

4.4 3,661 Google reviews

+1 813 229 55 11801 Water St #1905, Tampa, Florida 33602 · Downtown

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Where to find them

801 Water St #1905, Tampa, Florida 33602

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About

Family owned since 1905, the Columbia is the oldest restaurant in Florida and features a Cuban-Spanish menu. There are now six other state locations. The restaurant has been named an All-American Icon, One of 21 of the Most Legendary Restaurants, Favorite Romantic Restaurant, One of Florida's Best Restaurants and to the Distinguished Restaurants of North America Hall of Fame and Florida Trend Golden Spoon Hall of Fame. Wine Spectator awarded its Best of Award of Excellence every year since 2004 for the extensive collection, especially Spanish wines.

Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Assistive hearing loop

From the business

  • Identifies as Latino-owned
  • Identifies as women-owned

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Curbside pickup
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Live music
  • Serves local specialty
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options

Hours

Monday
11 AM to 9 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 9 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 9 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 9 PM
Friday
11 AM to 10 PM
Saturday
11 AM to 10 PM
Sunday
11 AM to 9 PM

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