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Columbia Restaurant - Celebration, Celebration, FL
Columbia Restaurant - Celebration, Celebration, FL
Columbia Restaurant - Celebration, Celebration, FL
Columbia Restaurant - Celebration, Celebration, FL
Columbia Restaurant - Celebration, Celebration, FL

Columbia Restaurant - Celebration

4.8
4.8
7465 reviews
$30 and under
Spanish
Family-owned and operated for more than 116 years, Columbia has earned acclaim for its old-world charm and award-winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine.

Casual attire is fine, but we don’t allow sleeveless shirts on men in the dining room.

Join us for century-old family recipes like Paella a la Valenciana, Roast Pork a la Cubana and fresh seafood specialties.

Don't miss the Columbia’s Original “1905” Salad®, prepared with our delicious, freshly made dressing, a 100-year-old family recipe of fresh garlic, oregano, wine vinegar and Spanish extra virgin olive oil.

Be sure to sample a fine Spanish wine like Montecillo or Campillo.

Relax outdoors in our café or courtyard, or inside our Tapas Bar or Mediterranean-style dining rooms filled with hand-painted tiles and family heirlooms.

We are a sister to the Columbia in Tampa's Ybor City, founded in 1905. Children's menu available. Open 365 days a year, including all holidays.

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2 people

19:00


Booked 45 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Cuban
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (407) 566-1505
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Cristian Ortiz
  • Private party facilities
    (Because of social distancing guidelines, groups and/or parties of more than 10 are temporarily not allowed. ) For small groups, we offer an outdoor courtyard and indoor dining area to host your birthday or anniversary party, office party, rehearsal dinner or wedding reception. Choose from our banquet menu or let us customize your menu for that special occasion. Our Mediterranean-style dining rooms are surrounded by outdoor dining areas and hundreds of hand-painted Spanish tiles and family heirlooms, specially selected to create an old-world charm and ambiance that lend an atmosphere of warmth and elegance to any gathering.
  • Private party contact
    Howard Benson: (407) 566-1505
  • Area
    Celebration
  • Cross Street
    Front St. & Sycamore St.
  • Parking Details
    Free parking on the street, or in public parking lots.
  • Entertainment
    Live Music Friday and Saturday nights from 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. in the Tapas Bar. The Columbia in Downtown Celebration opened in 1997 and is located just minutes from Orlando’s theme parks and overlooks Celebration's picturesque lake. The Columbia is situated within a community with small town charm, offering a variety of designer boutiques and shops, and next door to a movie theater.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 7,465 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

7,465 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent server and bartender Omar snd Danny thank you.

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  2. MatthewM

    New Orleans

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A fantastic dinner with close friends. It was my first time visiting Columbia in a number of years. Nothing beats that 1905 Salad!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’ve dine before at Columbia, I’ve never had a bad experience. Service and food has always been great.

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  4. Guest

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    We have laid our expectations high and we have not been disappointed! After we have being sat at our table, I have been greeted by our server Ephrain by name! That was an unexpected surprise and VERY professional!! So I introduced my wife to him and lo and behold he did NOT forget our names throughout the whole evening! Great!! Ephrain has displayed an extraordinary attention to details and professionalism throughout our entire visit! He was courteous and never overbearing! GREAT!!! We have expected a bit more from our dinner per se. Everything was a bit bland and overcooked. It was good, but the “finesse” was missing… Examples: the Gambas Al Ajillo have been served in a little Clay dish, but it wasn’t the Dish it was cooked in and therefore the best of it (taste wise) was missing. The Gambas where large shrimps and seemed to be pre-cooked. As the main dish we had the Paella and it came in a cast iron skillet and was then served table side. Again it seemed like the skillet was just there for show and the dish itself was overcooked and lacking “soul” The Surprise Factor where two stalks of white Asparagus, but they came precooked out of a Glas Jar! They are NOT in season and should have been left away OR substituted with fresh green asparagus, which nowadays is always in season! Dessert was Great and came with with an Armada of singing servers to celebrate my wife’s birthday. The overall experience was GOOD! We will return and looking forward to sample other Tapas and Main Courses and are looking forward to the exquisite service again!

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  5. FLFoodCritic

    Tampa

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food & service were great as always. We had appetizers, entrées, & dessert, & it was all great.

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  6. MarkA

    Orlando

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Looking for a restaurant that checks all the boxes, look no further! I selected the Columbia Restaurant for my wife’s birthday celebration with my in-laws. We started with a pitcher of Sangria and Columbia's Original "1905" Salad, served with a serving of fresh baked bread. Our entrees (Pollo Manchego, Paella "Española", and the "Tapeo" Sampler) were amazing, cooked to perfection and exceptionally seasoned to complement each dish. The Columbia Restaurant menu includes Vegetarian and Gluten Free selections, fine wines, cocktails, desserts, and after dinner drinks. Save room for dessert, the White Chocolate Bread Pudding was incredible. Franklin, our waiter was professional, very helpful and attentive all night. Franklin was entertaining during our table side preparation of the ice-cold pitcher of Sangria and the Columbia's Original "1905" Salad. The Columbia Restaurant has a fascinating history and is uniquely designed with thought provocative and conversational inspired artwork and décor. We enjoyed a relaxing, quiet dining experience, quite different from the hustle and bustle of the Orlando area.

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  7. MarshaP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The famous salad was simply an antipasti type of salad. Would not order again

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  8. WilliamD

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    We have just not had good luck with this restaurant either in Tampa or Orlando, we just never order anything that mets our approval, the Bloody Marys where excellent the food in either place so,so! The friends we met felt the same why so it wasn't just the two of us. Each couple drove and hour and forty five minutes to meet up for a Sunday brunch! boo hoo!!!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely amazing! Food and drinks exceeded my expectations!

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  10. MANDYR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    EXCELLENT FOOD SERVICES I will recommend La comida el servicio excelente Si lo recimiendo

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  11. IvanQ

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were seated promptly. Our waiters Jesus and Christian were attentive and polite. Food was amazing. I had the salmon stuffed with crabmeat and my husband had the “El Bambino” steak. Excellent! Also ordered the mojito pitcher which is made right at your table. Best restaurant in Celebration.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Everything was great . Our server Jesus was awesome, he described menu items we were on sure of and recommended the Paella dish which was plenty for me and my husband to share and still have some left over to bring home. He even took a picture of us. He clearly knows how to make his customers happy. This restaurant is five stars.

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  13. Preciosa

    Orlando

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic Food and Excellent Service! We absolutely love going to Columbia Restsurant at Celebration! Our Favorite.

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  14. MarcelaM

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful dinner, excellent service, great ambiance at this iconic South Florida Cuban restaurant! I grew up in Florida and spent years going to the original Ybor City/Tampa location. Celebration did not miss! Would come again in a heart beat. Bravo!

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  15. VioletaR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I made a reservation for 4 to have dinner and to assess the restaurant as a possible venue for holding the Rehearsal Dinner for our son and his fiancée’s (our guests) November Wedding. This was supposed to be the first of several Orlando-area venues to be assessed. However, we were SO impressed with our overall experience dining at Columbia, we asked to see the Banquet Manager who came to our table right away. After she provided us with an overview of their potential offerings, confirmed the availablility of the date/time, and answered all of our questions, we decided to book it for our upcoming hosted affair. No need to assess any other possible venues. This was IT! Stay tuned for an update on our upcoming banquet experience in November!

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  16. MaryL

    Orlando

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 20 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious. I had the 1905 salad with everything and my husband had the Cubano. Our waitress was very attentive. My husband had the chocolate bread pudding for dessert, it was huge and super yummy.

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  17. CesarC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved the place, the eviroment was extremely peaceful and fancy. The food was absolutely exquisite and our waiter Abel was extremely attentive. We would absolutely go back!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 September 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    The food was okay. I was expecting lots of flavor being a Cuban restaurant. Too be honest, it didn’t taste fresh. It was like the food was previously been frozen. The yuca, how can you mess up yuca! It was like baby food. Very mushy, and absolutely no taste! Put some salt and garlic, come on!

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  19. MaryS

    Tallahassee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and food were excellent. Ambience was excellent. I highly recommend The Columbia.

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  20. ReyD

    Orlando

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 17 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great service. Every dish was on point.

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  21. DB87

    Orlando

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 17 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love, Love this restaurant! Great food, atmosphere and service!

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  22. StefanD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant always delivers, helpful and courteous at check in, fantastic servers, excellent food and drinks, can’t ask for more.

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  23. RichardK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 September 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Deion was the consummate professional, prompt and humorous in his demeanor, my wife was enthralled by him. We invited Government Officials from the island of Bermuda to show them a good time. They loved it.... the fooooood was on POINT❗️🐶❗️

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great meal at the Columbia food and service are great.

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  25. LaurenW

    Pittsburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 13 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing as always. We always go out of our way whenever near Orlando to have a meal at Columbia!

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  26. EileenL

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was Amazing, ambience terrific and service was excellent! I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone!

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything we ordered was exceptional. The Pollo Manchego was delicious. The citrus sauce on the crispy chicken had a great flavor. My husband enjoyed all the different flavors of his El Combo de Cuba. The White Chocolate Bread Pudding was out of the world. We couldn't stop talking about the wonderful flavor. The service was fantastic, John did a great job. Our drinks were always full. We'll be back soon.

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  28. PaulaR

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 September 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Not your typical Brazilian Steakhouse. The salad bar was excellent & fresh, however smaller than other steakhouses. I liked the concept of going to choose and have meats cut for you as often as you wish. My husband and I tried at least 6 or 7 and all were delicious. The price is very fair especially if you come with a large appetite. Staff were all friendly & I would recommend to my friends and return on my next trip to Kissimmee.

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  29. JJN7821

    Tampa

    95 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    95 reviews

    Dined on 12 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First visit to this location and we were not disappointed. We actually enjoyed it more than the busier location (St. Armands) that we usually visit. Menu is consistent across all Columbia Restaurants and we enjoyed the 1905 Salad, as always, along with the cuban bread. Everyone enjoyed their entrees and our party of 6 went home sated and happy. A definite must-visit when you visit this area in FL!

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  30. Clark

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 12 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best restaurants in Celebration. The Spanish bean soup and 1905 salad are wonderful.

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  31. Dmoyer

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Simply outstanding. The food is authentic and delicious. The service was impeccable. One of our favorite places!

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 September 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    I had eaten at the Ybor harbor location many times and was traveling to Orlando with a very beloved friend. Was tempted to drive to Tampa for the full experience (flamingo dancers, glazed pottery walls, etc) but opted to try the Celebration location. It was wonderful and met our expectations. Surrounded by very new buildings, you felt as though you were dining in a restaurant that had been surpassing expectations for the last 100 years.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food is always delicious. Our server, Karla, was absolutely amazing and attentive. She definitely made our experience the best it could be!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my favorite restaurants in Florida. As always, food was spectacular and the service was unmatchable. They are a well-oiled machine. Thank you Columbia restaurant for another amazing experience.

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  35. AngelaC

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 September 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Always an outstanding experience. Love the decor and ambiance, and food is always delicious. Had the famous 1905 Salad, with the amazing Cuban bread, and it's always the perfect start to our meal. Entrees, sides & desserts were fantastic as well.

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  36. GaryC

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 9 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a quiet dinner outside. Our server, Victoria was excellent. My wife had Gazpacho soup and the Pompano en Papillot and I had Grilled Grouper. The soup appetizer and our main meals were cooked perfectly and very tasty.

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  37. JamieP

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The server was great. The Cuban sandwich was amazing and trust them when they suggest the pepper sauce. Everyone in my group was stuffed because the food was so good we couldn’t stop.

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  38. DonaldS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my first trip to this location. I have eaten at the one in Ybor City on numerous occasions and they set the bar very high. However, the location in Celebration was just as good if not better. You definitely won't go wrong eating here.

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  39. MH24

    Naples

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Simply amazing and one of my favorite restaurants.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great and classic! Can’t go wrong coming here for a special occasion or just a relaxing meal.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
  • Protective equipment

    • Waiting staff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Columbia Restaurant - Celebration offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (407) 566-1505.

Columbia Restaurant - Celebration is rated 4.8 stars by 7465 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

19:00


Booked 45 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Columbia Restaurant - Celebration

649 Front Street, Celebration, FL 34747

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Front St. & Sycamore St.
  • Area
    Celebration
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Cuban
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Free parking on the street, or in public parking lots.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Cristian Ortiz
  • Entertainment
    Live Music Friday and Saturday nights from 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. in the Tapas Bar. The Columbia in Downtown Celebration opened in 1997 and is located just minutes from Orlando’s theme parks and overlooks Celebration's picturesque lake. The Columbia is situated within a community with small town charm, offering a variety of designer boutiques and shops, and next door to a movie theater.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (407) 566-1505
  • Private party facilities
    (Because of social distancing guidelines, groups and/or parties of more than 10 are temporarily not allowed. ) For small groups, we offer an outdoor courtyard and indoor dining area to host your birthday or anniversary party, office party, rehearsal dinner or wedding reception. Choose from our banquet menu or let us customize your menu for that special occasion. Our Mediterranean-style dining rooms are surrounded by outdoor dining areas and hundreds of hand-painted Spanish tiles and family heirlooms, specially selected to create an old-world charm and ambiance that lend an atmosphere of warmth and elegance to any gathering.
  • Private party contact
    Howard Benson: (407) 566-1505
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