About Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center
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.
Other Information
Cuisines: Cuban, Spanish, Caribbean, Latin American, European, Continental
Best for Waterfront Dining Because: This waterside version of Tampa's famous Columbia Restaurant features the same traditional Spanish and Cuban cuisine with downtown water views.
Best for Outdoor Dining Because: Adjacent to the Tampa Bay History Center, the Columbia Cafe offers a large outdoor dining patio that overlooks Garrison Channel and Harbor Island.
Best for Restaurants near Amalie Arena Because: Located across the street from Amalie Arena, the Columbia Cafe provides visitors an authentic taste of Tampa with both indoor and outdoor dining.
Best for Restaurants near Cruise Port Because: The popular downtown edition of Tampa's famous Columbia Restaurant, Columbia Café is located a few minutes' walk from the Port of Tampa.
