I was so thrilled to go to The Columbia during my St. Augustine vacation and I wanted to love it so badly, however, I was thoroughly disappointed with the food :(. While the restaurant atmosphere was beautiful and the server was so sweet and helpful, the food unfortunately did not deliver :(. The food was not fresh at all and I was expecting to taste the BEST cuban of my life and enjoy a really delicious fresh sandwich. The poor food quality is enough to not want to go back despite how amazing the atmosphere was.
Heather Alsobrook
The place was packed, and I recommend a reservation. It was very loud. Food was amazing, and we had a wonderful time. I forgot to take pictures.
Jane Riggs
The Columbia is fabulous! I have been to all their restaurants. They are all great.
Vincent F
We had an amazing dinner here while visiting with so friends. Service, food and drinks were phenomenal.
Oltjon Dyli
Exellent restaurant in middle of St.Augustine. Very nice outside small area, beautiful spanish architecture building with several areas inside. Service and food was also exellent. Need to visit when be close St.Augustine!
Glen Isgro
Had Cuban sandwiches. Delicious. Bread and butter is to die for.
G M
It was easy to get a reservation and we were seated on time with a full house on a Saturday evening. Daniel did his job well and checked on us to make sure we had what we needed. Salad was made tableside, and all the food ordered was excellent. First visit and a great experience overall!
Vikki Truesdail
Our absolute favorite place to eat in the historic district. The value for the amount of delicious food is the best around.
Jorge
As a cuban food lack of flavor not the same as previous visits.the rice was soggy with no flavor the black beans on top of it you don't serve it like that on a restaurant plus the boliche had no flavor it was tender. the lechon had no flavor and the presentation was sloppy at best .the good thing was the calamares fritos were good, and the croquetas were good but all diferent sizes you espect better execution on a restaurant that it's an institution of cuban cuisine. Very disappointing experience I felt ashamed with my guests cause I was praising the restaurant before this disaster 😞.
This is the first time we ate at this particular Columbia restaurant, and it was excellent like the others we've eaten at. Everything was really good, and our server, Taylor V., was excellent, especially considering how busy the restaurant was. Highly recommended.
Kallsey Rae
I chose the paella, chicken was bland and dry and the whole dish lacked flavor. Was really looking forward to this place. My husband's steak was phenomenal.
Monica Rock
One of my all time favorite restaurants! Doesn’t matter which location you go to either, it’s going to be an amazing experience!! This is my favorite location. First, their tableside mojitos and/or sangria are an excellent start!! You can get red or white sangria. The mojitos, however, are the first thing on the menu so I start there. I love their 1905 Salad is delicious!! I love their Pompano en Papillot!! Truly, you can’t really go wrong with any dish actually! Lastly, don’t forget to stop by their shop! They have amazing items that make unique souvenirs!! Try and make it to all their locations because each one offers their own individual experience!!
Shelley
The food was excellent. We all enjoyed the 1905 salad and got a different entree. Each one was very good. Waitress was good overall but water glasses did run dry at times. Ambience was good
Elizabeth
The Columbia is the gold standard for restaurants. The food is consistently delicious and the service is excellent! The 1905 salad is not to be missed. The Cuban bread is perfection.
Excellent food and service.
I was so thrilled to go to The Columbia during my St. Augustine vacation and I wanted to love it so badly, however, I was thoroughly disappointed with the food :(. While the restaurant atmosphere was beautiful and the server was so sweet and helpful, the food unfortunately did not deliver :(. The food was not fresh at all and I was expecting to taste the BEST cuban of my life and enjoy a really delicious fresh sandwich. The poor food quality is enough to not want to go back despite how amazing the atmosphere was.
The place was packed, and I recommend a reservation. It was very loud. Food was amazing, and we had a wonderful time. I forgot to take pictures.
The Columbia is fabulous! I have been to all their restaurants. They are all great.
We had an amazing dinner here while visiting with so friends. Service, food and drinks were phenomenal.
Exellent restaurant in middle of St.Augustine. Very nice outside small area, beautiful spanish architecture building with several areas inside. Service and food was also exellent. Need to visit when be close St.Augustine!
Had Cuban sandwiches. Delicious. Bread and butter is to die for.
It was easy to get a reservation and we were seated on time with a full house on a Saturday evening. Daniel did his job well and checked on us to make sure we had what we needed. Salad was made tableside, and all the food ordered was excellent. First visit and a great experience overall!
Our absolute favorite place to eat in the historic district. The value for the amount of delicious food is the best around.
As a cuban food lack of flavor not the same as previous visits.the rice was soggy with no flavor the black beans on top of it you don't serve it like that on a restaurant plus the boliche had no flavor it was tender. the lechon had no flavor and the presentation was sloppy at best .the good thing was the calamares fritos were good, and the croquetas were good but all diferent sizes you espect better execution on a restaurant that it's an institution of cuban cuisine. Very disappointing experience I felt ashamed with my guests cause I was praising the restaurant before this disaster 😞.
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This is the first time we ate at this particular Columbia restaurant, and it was excellent like the others we've eaten at. Everything was really good, and our server, Taylor V., was excellent, especially considering how busy the restaurant was. Highly recommended.
I chose the paella, chicken was bland and dry and the whole dish lacked flavor. Was really looking forward to this place. My husband's steak was phenomenal.
One of my all time favorite restaurants! Doesn’t matter which location you go to either, it’s going to be an amazing experience!! This is my favorite location. First, their tableside mojitos and/or sangria are an excellent start!! You can get red or white sangria. The mojitos, however, are the first thing on the menu so I start there. I love their 1905 Salad is delicious!! I love their Pompano en Papillot!! Truly, you can’t really go wrong with any dish actually! Lastly, don’t forget to stop by their shop! They have amazing items that make unique souvenirs!! Try and make it to all their locations because each one offers their own individual experience!!
The food was excellent. We all enjoyed the 1905 salad and got a different entree. Each one was very good. Waitress was good overall but water glasses did run dry at times. Ambience was good
The Columbia is the gold standard for restaurants. The food is consistently delicious and the service is excellent! The 1905 salad is not to be missed. The Cuban bread is perfection.
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