In 2008, Florida’s Columbia Restaurant turns 103 years old! This makes it the oldest restaurant in the state. Granted, its flagship location is in Tampa, but lucky for you a location was opened in historic St. Augustine and is still serving up its signature dishes all these years later!
At Columbia Restaurant you’ll be treated to exquisite Cuban and Spanish cuisine. Some of the dishes have been recently created, but some maintain the family tradition, passed along since 1905 – why mess with a good thing? Take the Spanish Black Bean Soup, it made the Columbia famous, and still follows the original recipe of Casimiro Hernandez Sr.
And don’t get to thinking that the Columbia is just a local favorite – it’s an award-winning establishment, the recipient of prestigious accolades like Wine Spectator’s “Best of Award of Excellence.” And the “1905 Salad” was selected as one of America’s Top 10 Best Salads in USA Today! The fourth-generation family members running the restaurant these days have certainly figured out what to keep and what to update – so stop in and check it out for yourself!
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Things to know:
Region: Northeast Florida
Related activities: The Columbia is located within walking distance of several historic landmarks including Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (the oldest masonry fort in the United States), the Spanish Quarter, Flagler College, and Casa Monica. It also contains the only urban nucleus in the United States whose street pattern and architectural ambiance reflect Spanish origins.
Dates and Times: The Columbia is open 365 days a year, Monday - Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 12 noon to 9 p.m.
Related Onsite Offerings: An on-site gift shop offers a selection of unique gifts, fine cigars & accessories. Children's menus are also available.
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