Columbia Restaurant - St. Augustine

Columbia Restaurant - St. Augustine Columbia Restaurant in Tampa’s Historic Ybor City, founded in 1905, is Florida’s Oldest Restaurant. The restaurant opened in St.

Augustine's Old Town in 1983, featuring the five-generation, family-owned restaurant's signature Spanish/Cuban cuisine.

Columbia St. Augustine’s kitchen renovations have been extended, closing the restaurant through Sept. 14, 2024.The resta...
09/11/2024

Columbia St. Augustine’s kitchen renovations have been extended, closing the restaurant through Sept. 14, 2024.

The restaurant will reopen at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 15.

Thank you for your patience as we improve for future generations.

05/18/2022

Whether you arrive on foot, by horse, by Old Town Trolley Tours or by car, your visit to the Columbia Restaurant in St. Augustine at the intersection of St. George and Hypolita streets is a relaxing bit of tasty time travel.

Reservations: ColumbiaRestaurant.com.

There's still time to give the gift of good taste with a gift card from the Columbia Restaurant!They're available in any...
12/23/2021

There's still time to give the gift of good taste with a gift card from the Columbia Restaurant!

They're available in any denomination at Columbia Restaurants in Tampa, Sarasota, St. Augustine, Clearwater Beach and Celebration. Just ask your host or server for assistance.

Noche Buena is a Spanish word which translates to “The Good Night” and refers to the Christmas Eve family dinners celebr...
12/03/2021

Noche Buena is a Spanish word which translates to “The Good Night” and refers to the Christmas Eve family dinners celebrated by Latin American cultures (as well as in Spain, the Philippines and Pacific islands).

Succulent roasted pig, or lechon, is traditionally the centerpiece of the meal, especially in Cuban-American homes, along with several side dishes.

The Columbia Restaurant is taking orders for a family-style Curbside Noche Buena/Christmas Takeout meal. This is in addition to our Christmas Day holiday dining (make your reservations at http://ColumbiaRestaurant.com) and our numerous catering packages for parties and gatherings.

The Curbside Noche Buena/Christmas family-style takeout meal at five Columbia locations feeds 8-10 people for $175 (plus tax) and includes:

▪️Roasted Lechon Asado
▪️”1905” Salad®
▪️Yucca con mojo
▪️Moros y Cristianos
▪️Platanos
▪️La Segunda Central Bakery Cuban bread and butter
▪️Key lime pie

To order your curbside family meal, call your nearest Columbia Restaurant:

Ybor City, Tampa -- 813.248.4961
St. Armands Circle, Sarasota -- 941.388.3987
St. Augustine -- 904.824.3341
Sand Key, Clearwater Beach -- 727.596.8400
Celebration -- 407.566.1505
Deadline for ordering is Saturday, Dec. 19, at 2 p.m. Pickup will be on Dec. 24 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at each location.

Noche Buena is a Spanish word which translates to “The Good Night” and refers to the Christmas Eve family dinners celebr...
12/03/2021

Noche Buena is a Spanish word which translates to “The Good Night” and refers to the Christmas Eve family dinners celebrated by Latin American cultures (as well as in Spain, the Philippines and Pacific islands).

Succulent roasted pig, or lechon, is traditionally the centerpiece of the meal, especially in Cuban-American homes, along with several side dishes.

The Columbia Restaurant is taking orders for a family-style Curbside Noche Buena/Christmas Takeout meal. This is in addition to our Christmas Day holiday dining (make your reservations at http://ColumbiaRestaurant.com) and our numerous catering packages for parties and gatherings.

The Curbside Noche Buena/Christmas family-style takeout meal at five Columbia locations feeds 8-10 people for $175 (plus tax) and includes:

▪️Roasted Lechon Asado
▪️”1905” Salad®
▪️Yucca con mojo
▪️Moros y Cristianos
▪️Platanos
▪️La Segunda Central Bakery Cuban bread and butter
▪️Key lime pie

To order your curbside family meal, call your nearest Columbia Restaurant:

Ybor City, Tampa -- 813.248.4961
St. Armands Circle, Sarasota -- 941.388.3987
St. Augustine -- 904.824.3341
Sand Key, Clearwater Beach -- 727.596.8400
Celebration -- 407.566.1505

Deadline for ordering is Saturday, Dec. 19, at 2 p.m. Pickup will be on Dec. 24 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at each location.

Only a few days remain to order the Columbia’s full, traditional Thanksgiving meal for 10 for curbside takeout. In addit...
11/16/2021

Only a few days remain to order the Columbia’s full, traditional Thanksgiving meal for 10 for curbside takeout.

In addition to holiday dining at all Columbia Restaurants, all locations in Tampa, Sarasota, Clearwater, Celebration and St. Augustine will offer a convenient, fully prepared meal that includes:

* 12-pound roasted whole Vermont turkey
* Columbia stuffing: Our grandmother’s recipe of Italian sausage, ground beef, chopped chicken livers, apples, water chestnuts and raisins
* “1905” Salad®: Crisp iceberg lettuce with julienne of baked ham, natural Swiss cheese, fresh tomato, olives, grated Romano cheese and our famous garlic dressing
* Loaf of fresh-baked Cuban bread
* Sautéed baby carrots and green beans
* Sweet potato casserole
* Whipped russet potatoes
* Homemade cranberry sauce
* Giblet gravy
* Choice of dessert: A whole pumpkin pie or Key lime pie
�Price: $175, plus tax. (All orders must be confirmed with a credit card.)

Note: Instructions for reheating the meal are included with the package.

All orders must be placed by 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18. To order, call the main phone number for each restaurant.

Ybor City -- 813.248.4961
Sarasota -- 941.388.3987
St. Augustine -- 904.824.3341
Sand Key, Clearwater Beach -- 727.596.8400
Celebration -- 407.566.1505

Guests' credit cards will be charged on Nov. 24, before pick-up.

Orders will be picked up on Wednesday, Nov. 24 at an appointed time between 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Curbside Takeout spots at each restaurant.

Less than a week remains before the deadline to order the Columbia’s full, traditional Thanksgiving meal for 10 for curb...
11/12/2021

Less than a week remains before the deadline to order the Columbia’s full, traditional Thanksgiving meal for 10 for curbside takeout.

In addition to holiday dining at all Columbia Restaurants, all locations in Tampa, Sarasota, Clearwater, Celebration and St. Augustine will offer a convenient, fully prepared meal that includes:

* 12-pound roasted whole Vermont turkey
* Columbia stuffing: Our grandmother’s recipe of Italian sausage, ground beef, chopped chicken livers, apples, water chestnuts and raisins
* “1905” Salad®: Crisp iceberg lettuce with julienne of baked ham, natural Swiss cheese, fresh tomato, olives, grated Romano cheese and our famous garlic dressing
* Loaf of fresh-baked Cuban bread
* Sautéed baby carrots and green beans
* Sweet potato casserole
* Whipped russet potatoes
* Homemade cranberry sauce
* Giblet gravy
* Choice of dessert: A whole pumpkin pie or Key lime pie
�Price: $175, plus tax. (All orders must be confirmed with a credit card.)

Note: Instructions for reheating the meal are included with the package.

All orders must be placed by 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18. To order, call the main phone number for each restaurant.

Ybor City -- 813.248.4961
Sarasota -- 941.388.3987
St. Augustine -- 904.824.3341
Sand Key, Clearwater Beach -- 727.596.8400
Celebration -- 407.566.1505

Guests' credit cards will be charged on Nov. 24, before pick-up.

Orders will be picked up on Wednesday, Nov. 24 at an appointed time between 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Curbside Takeout spots at each restaurant.

Reservations are being accepted for Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 25 at the Columbia locations in Ybor City, Sarasota...
10/20/2021

Reservations are being accepted for Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 25 at the Columbia locations in Ybor City, Sarasota, St. Augustine, Clearwater Beach and Celebration.

In addition to the dinner menu being served all day, a special menu of traditional Thanksgiving dinner will be served - with family flavors, of course.

For reservations, go online to ColumbiaRestaurant.com or call:

Ybor City -- 813.248.4961
Sarasota -- 941.388.3987
St. Augustine -- 904.824.3341
Sand Key, Clearwater Beach -- 727.596.8400
Celebration -- 407.566.1505

Please Be Kind When You Dine Like most in the hospitality industry and other businesses – we’re adapting and coping thro...
10/01/2021

Please Be Kind When You Dine

Like most in the hospitality industry and other businesses – we’re adapting and coping through this crisis.

As much as we wish everything could be the same as it used to be pre-COVID, we know it’s not. We’re experiencing shortages of staff, supplies and time.

We’re working hard to find additional talented team members to cook and serve your food. We’re constantly talking with our vendors to get the supplies we need. We’re balancing demand with supply.

Like you, we want all this to be over.

But it takes more than wishing.

It will take all of us together – along with patience, kindness, understanding and compassion.

So if you see empty tables, that’s usually because we don’t have someone to take the orders.

If we’re not right there as soon as you’re ready, we’ll get to you as quickly as we can.

If it takes a little longer to get your food or drinks, thank you for understanding.

If you don’t see your favorite item on the menu, we’re grateful for your patience.

If a worker’s mood seems a little off, we appreciate your compassion and empathy. Like you, many families are struggling with illness and loss at home.

We want to be your place of refuge from the storm.

Together, We’ll Get Through This

Eat Well. Do Good; Help Community Non-Profits By Dining At Any Columbia Restaurant In SeptemberSupport local non-profits...
08/31/2021

Eat Well. Do Good; Help Community Non-Profits By Dining At Any Columbia Restaurant In September

Support local non-profits just by dining at any Columbia Restaurant in September.

Through its month-long 24th annual Community Harvest program, the Columbia donates 5 percent of all diners’ checks to charities selected by the guests.

During the last 23 years, the Columbia Restaurant’s Community Harvest has donated more than $2.6 million to non-profit organizations throughout Florida.

Community Harvest involves each of the Columbia locations, including Ybor City in the historic district of Tampa, St. Armands Circle in Sarasota, St. Augustine, Sand Key on Clearwater Beach, Central Florida’s town of Celebration, the Columbia Cafe on the Riverwalk in downtown Tampa at the Tampa Bay History Center and the Columbia Restaurant Cafe at Tampa International Airport.

All Columbia locations are open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. For more information, see wwwColumbiaRestaurant.com.

“We started this program as a way to help many of the worthy non-profit groups that are so important to our communities,” said 4th generation family member and president Richard Gonzmart.

Gonzmart said the process is simple: Choose a charity from a ballot that’s provided with the check. The restaurant calculates the 5 percent and provides the charity with gift certificates that can be used for up to 12 months. There’s no additional cost to the guest.

The original Columbia Restaurant was founded in Tampa’s Historic Ybor City in 1905 by Cuban immigrant Casimiro Hernandez, Sr., and is Florida’s oldest restaurant.

All Columbia locations are owned and operated by 4th and 5th generation members of the founding family, except for the Columbia Restaurant Cafe at Tampa International Airport, which is operated in partnership with HMSHost.

In addition to holiday dining at all locations, all locations of the Columbia Restaurant will offer a full, traditional ...
11/12/2020

In addition to holiday dining at all locations, all locations of the Columbia Restaurant will offer a full, traditional Thanksgiving feast for curbside takeout. The convenient, fully prepared holiday meal for 10 people includes:

* 12-pound roasted whole Vermont turkey
* Columbia stuffing: Our grandmother’s recipe of Italian sausage, ground beef, chopped chicken livers, apples, water chestnuts and raisins
* “1905” Salad®: Crisp iceberg lettuce with julienne of baked ham, natural Swiss cheese, fresh tomato, olives, grated Romano cheese and our famous garlic dressing
* Loaf of fresh-baked Cuban bread
* Sautéed baby carrots and green beans
* Sweet potato casserole
* Whipped russet potatoes
* Homemade cranberry sauce
* Giblet gravy
* Choice of dessert: A whole pumpkin pie or Key lime pie

Price: $149.95, plus tax. (All orders must be confirmed with a credit card.)

Note: Instructions for reheating the meal are included with the package.

All orders must be placed by 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19. To order, call the main phone number for each restaurant.

Orders will be picked up on Wednesday, Nov. 25 at an appointed time between 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Curbside Takeout spots at each restaurant.

Address

98 St. George Street
Saint Augustine, FL
32084

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 10pm
Tuesday 11am - 12am
Wednesday 11am - 10pm
Thursday 11am - 10pm
Friday 11am - 11pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 10pm

Telephone

+19048243341

Website

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