Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center

Category: Spanish restaurant in Tampa, Florida

Address: 801 Water St #1905, Tampa, FL 33602, USA

Phone: +18132295511

Opening hours

Sunday: 11AM–9PM

Monday: 11AM–9PM

Tuesday: 11AM–9PM

Wednesday: 11AM–9PM

Thursday: 11AM–9PM

Friday: 11AM–10PM

Saturday: 11AM–10PM

Reviews

Vplan0019

Jul 15, 2022

Nice dining place for after visiting museum. Stylish design and nice service. Food Taste good, but not amazing. The way menu design is pretty nice though, especially the signature Cuba sandwich and salad half half is helpful for people have hard time make decision. Overall is a nice experience.

Orlando Vazquez

Jun 25, 2022

This is my new go to spot when I'm in Tampa. The food is awesome and the staff is super friendly, even the chef came out and spoke to us. The best Cuban sandwich in the place where the Cuban sandwich originated. This restaurant has such a rich history.

Brad Decker

Mar 14, 2022

The food on the menu sounded amazing, but was just okay. Our service was outstanding though. *In addition to original review...Also, we did both ask our server for recommendations. Like I said, she was great other than we overheard her talking to the young lady that served us water. She told the young lady that it's important for her not to help us because our server needs to try to upsell customers..

Mike Holien

Mar 8, 2022

Fabulous, wonderful and tasty!! Those words describe perfectly the Columbia Cafe. In The heart of Downtown Tampa Bay is a delightful cafe that serves authentic Cuban food. The staff offers exceptional service with help tips on what to order. My friend and I both had the Cuban sandwich with plantain chips. The sandwich was so big we could have shared. The portions we more than generous. The crispy bread was very good and the cost was affordable. Our server Tara was attentive and kind. She offered many options to the meal. Due to time we don’t take her up on her suggestions. If you are in the Tampa area and want a fun, affordable and delicious option, the Columbia Cafe is for you.

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Questions & Answers

What are the Covid safety practices like here?

People are asking | Jan 28, 2021
Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center (Owner) | Jan 29, 2021

In addition to the Local Guide answer (thanks, Patrick): All of our restaurants have received the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Seal of Commitment, the highest designation for hospitality safety and sanitation standards. We use disposable, one-use menus. We temporarily have discontinued table-side preparation. Tables are cleaned after each guest departs. Our restaurant is totally disinfected by a third party vendor on a regular basis. Be safe and enjoy.

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How close is Columbia Restaurant to Amalie Arena?

Joanne Sanderson | Apr 28, 2020
Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center (Owner) | Apr 29, 2020

The Columbia Cafe is at the Tampa Bay History Center, which is indeed across the street from the arena.

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thanksgiving day hours?

katherine davi | Apr 28, 2020
Randy Rienth | Apr 29, 2020

Opens at 11 am

Do you serve bollitos

A Google User | Apr 28, 2020
Randy Rienth | Apr 29, 2020

Sorry no

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Are pets allowed outside seating

Ruth Baird | Apr 28, 2020
Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center (Owner) | Apr 29, 2020

We frequently have leashed dogs and their well-behaved owners outside.

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Is there only out door seating.

Leslie McMillan | Apr 28, 2020
Matt Bachman | Apr 29, 2020

No. There is indoor seating as well.

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Are you dog friendly???

Leo Figueroa | Apr 29, 2019
Ruth Young | Apr 30, 2019

On outside patio

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Is it open for lunch?

Shirley Rouse | Apr 29, 2019
Angela Lynch | Apr 30, 2019

Yes

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How close to the amalie arena

Joe Piovesan | Apr 29, 2019
shannon raisor | Apr 30, 2019

The Cafe is across the street of the southeast corner of the arena. It's less than a 5 minute walk to the main gates.

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