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Columbia Restaurant

Columbia Restaurant

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+1 941 388 39 87411 St Armands Cir, Sarasota, Florida 34236 · St. Armands

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Columbia Restaurant

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411 St Armands Cir, Sarasota, Florida 34236

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About

Family owned since 1905, the Columbia is the oldest restaurant in Florida. The menu is Cuban-Spanish. There are now six other 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 locations include the original in Tampa's Ybor City, St. Augustine, Celebration near Orlando, Clearwater/Sand Key, Tampa Bay History Center and Tampa Airport. Other brands: Ulele, Casa Santo Stefano.

Amenities

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Wheelchair accessible seating

Hours

Monday: 11 AM to 9 PM
Tuesday: 11 AM to 9 PM
Wednesday: 11 AM to 9 PM
Thursday: 11 AM to 9 PM
Friday: 11 AM to 10 PM
Saturday: 11 AM to 10 PM
Sunday: 11 AM to 9 PM

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