Experts' Choice Award Columbia Restaurant
What the experts agree on
Florida's oldest Spanish restaurant since 1905, Columbia wins raves for its iconic 1905 salad and Gulf stone crabs (Oct-May). The tile-covered Ybor City landmark serves classic dishes like mahi-mahi with plantain crust and garlic-marinated chicken in
Frommer's "Columbia celebrated 100 years in 2005. Its tile building occupies an entire city block in the heart of Ybor City." Full review
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"Long-running traditional Spanish eatery." Full review
On the Grid "A massive cultural icon, The Columbia resides in the Historic Ybor and rightfully so, as it was founded in 1905." Full review
Where "Beautiful and classical, Columbia is Florida’s oldest Restaurant, but clearly one of is best." Full review
Where "Devil Crab Croquettes, grilled boneless fillet of Mahi Mahi crusted with ground crispy green plantain chips, bone-in chicken marinated in garlic, oregano and olive oil and much more to choose from. " Full review
