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

Columbia Restaurant - St. Augustine

4.6
4.6
15413 Reviews
$30 and under
Spanish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 262 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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Additional information

  • Location
    98 St. George Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084
  • Phone number
    (904) 824-3341
  • 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
  • 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

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What 15,413 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Jacksonville / Northeast Florida

    Most Booked

  • 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 - St. Augustine offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent food" and "fantastic service." Highlights include the "1905 Salad," "sparkling sangria," and diverse menu options. Despite occasional slow service, the "beautiful atmosphere" and "friendly staff" ensure a memorable visit. Ideal for special occasions and a taste of authentic Spanish cuisine.

15,414 Reviews

  1. Mary

    Tampa4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant. Glad we had reservations so we only had to wait 10-15 minutes. Friendly, attentive service. Love how they make the 1905 salad at table side. We only had salad, bread and tapas. All was delicious and the bread was exceptional but the food could have used less garlic.

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  2. Tom

    Los Angeles14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Columbia in St. Augustine never fails to live up to high expectations. A great dining experience in the historic district of the city. We’ll definitely be back!

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  3. KEITH VIP

    Detroit8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Was not exceptionally busy when we got there and we were seated pretty quickly with our reservation. It took a long time for the waiter to come to our table for a drink order and a long time for the drinks to be dropped off. Food service was pretty fast. Calamari was quite good and a generous portion. Scallops were good but my 1905 salad was seriously over-dressed. Way too much dressing but by this time it was getting really busy and waiter was running around so I did not send it back. Would have liked a second glass of wine but was unable to flag down waiter until finished with meal. Food was good but have had better dining experience at Columbia in Tampa.

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  4. Karrie

    Jacksonville4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good location within the historic downtown district. Great menu, I recommend the shrimp and rice.

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  5. Milagros

    Orlando4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, we had zero wait time. The staff were kind, helpful and friendly. Amazing food. The sangria was delicious.

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  6. Sanders

    Charleston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The valet at Hammock Beach Resort, who is from this area, highly recommended Columbia and we were extremely pleased! The atmosphere was very cool and the food was absolutely delicious and a great value! We will be passing this recommendation forward! 

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always a fun and great dinner, the sangria is off the chart.

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  8. Alex

    Toronto6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Unfortunately the service was very slow considering we only ordered tapas. The management was apologetic, which we appreciate, however did not improve the overall experience. Maybe better luck next time.

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    Jacksonville1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was not great despite the fact that there wasn’t very many people there when we got there

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  10. bill

    Orlando3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great experience. Food was great, was seated on time, service was excellent! Will continue to visit Columbia.

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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 15413 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
19:00
Booked 262 times today
Google Map for Columbia Restaurant - St. Augustine

98 St. George Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (904) 824-3341
  • 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
  • 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
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