Columbia Restaurant Menu – St. Augustine, FL

Type : Spanish restaurant

Location : St. Augustine, FL

Family owned since 1905, the Columbia is the oldest restaurant in Florida and features a Cuban-Spanish menu. There are now 6 other state 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, Sarasota, Celebration near Orlando, Clearwater/Sand Key, Tampa Bay History Center and Tampa Airport. Other brands: Ulele, Goody Goody.

Traditional Spanish restaurant, a branch of a long-standing local chain dating back to 1905. Based on 9 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No delivery

Columbia Restaurant 32084

Address:
98 St George St, St. Augustine, FL 32084

Phone: (904) 824-3341

Website:

Hours

Thursday 11 AM–10 PM
Friday 11 AM–10 PM
Saturday 11 AM–10 PM
Sunday 11 AM–10 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
 11 AM–10 PM

Holiday hours
Tuesday 11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–10 PM

Menu

Lunch Menu
Spanish Bean Soup
The soup that made the Columbia famous. The original recipe of Casimiro Hernandez, Sr.: Garbanzo beans simmered with smoked ham, chorizo sausage and potatoes in a delicious broth of chicken and ham.		 $6.00
Cuban Black Bean Soup
Frijoles Negros prepared exactly as our grandmother, Carmen Hernandez, did. Served over a bed of white rice and topped with diced raw Spanish onions. 100% vegan.		 $6.00
Gazpacho Andalucia
Spain’s famous cold soup of purée of ripe tomatoes, green peppers, onions, cucumbers and garlic. Topped tableside with finely diced vegetables and toasted Cuban croutons.		 $6.00
Chopped Tomato
A favorite of our father and grandfather, César Gonzmart. Fresh, ripe, Florida tomatoes tossed with julienned Spanish onions and our Original “1905” Dressing made with imported Spanish extra-virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, oregano and white wine vinegar.		 $10.00
Mahi-Mahi Cubana
The best fish sandwich north of Havana. Grilled fresh mahi-mahi seasoned and topped with sautéed onions, mushrooms, green peppers and smothered with Swiss cheese on Cuban bread with plantain chips.		 $18.00
Curt’s Meatloaf Sandwich
Meatloaf topped with Swiss cheese, yellow mustard, pickles and pressed between Cuban bread, served with plantain chips.		 $16.00
Palomilla Steak Sandwich
Traditional Cuban steak cut very thin, seasoned and quickly grilled. Served on Cuban bread with lettuce, tomato, our “1905” Dressing sauce and a side of black beans and yellow rice.		 $17.00
Black Bean Cakes
A favorite tapas selection of vegetarians and lovers of black beans. Our house-made black beans pureed and combined with fresh garlic, shallots, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese, then breaded and fried. Served with guacamole and sour cream.		 $9.00
Champiñones Rellenos
Baked silver dollar mushrooms stuffed with baby spinach, artichoke hearts, fresh garlic and Romano cheese. Drizzled with Spanish extravirgin olive oil and lemon.		 $12.00
Queso Fundido
Our rich Rioja sauce of tomatoes, garlic, capers, olives and red wine topped with melted cheese. Served with toasted Cuban bread points.		 $12.00
Ybor City Devil Crab Croquettes
A simple croquette made from seasoned cooked blue crab meat, paprika and garlic then breaded with Cuban bread crumbs and fried. Four crab croquettes always served with a side of Columbia hot sauce.		 $15.00
Croquetas De Pollo
Sunday dinner always would begin with our grandmother and great-grandmother Carmen Hernandez’s special recipe for chicken croquettes. Six fried croquettes made with chicken and Cuban cracker crumbs. Served with Columbia hot sauce.		 $8.00
Empanadas De Picadillo
Our mother and grandmother, Adela, always had her empanadas ready when we visited. The empanadas start with her recipe for picadillo, made with spiced ground beef, garlic, tomato, onions, raisins and olives, wrapped in two pastry turnovers.		 $10.00
Gambas “Al Ajillo”
Spain’s most popular tapa features large shrimp sautéed in extra-virgin Spanish olive oil, fresh garlic and chili pepper.		 $15.00
Mejillones “Galicia”
Fresh Prince Edward Island mussels sautéed in extra-virgin olive oil with hearts of palm, artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes, garlic and onions. Simmered in white wine and served with toasted Cuban bread brushed with our Original “1905” dressing sauce.		 $18.00
Calamares Fritos “Romana”
Tender, wild caught North Atlanta calamares dusted in seasoned flour and lightly fried. The recipe is from our famed third chef, Miguel Bejines of Sevilla, Spain.		 $18.00
Shrimp And Crabmeat Alcachofas
Baked casserole of shrimp, crabmeat and artichoke hearts topped with grated Romano cheese and served with Cuban crackers.		 $15.00
Scallops “Casimiro”
Fresh sea scallops baked in a clay casserole with lemon butter and topped with seasoned bread crumbs and white wine.		 $20.00
Cakes De Cangrejo
A Cuban twist to an American favorite, our two large crab cakes are loaded with fresh handpicked blue crabmeat and grilled. Drizzled with a passion fruit alioli sauce.		 $20.00
The “Tapeo” Sampler
Tapeo is the Spanish tradition of sharing small plates of foods with family and friends. Perfect for 3-4 people.		 $35.00
Flan
We think our flan is the best we have ever tasted. One taste and we think you will agree. The recipe dates to 1935 when the Columbia opened Tampa’s first “Conditioned Air” dining room, the Don Quixote. Our grandmother and great-grandmother, Carmen Hernandez, helped the Columbia gain national fame with her great recipes, especially her flan. Spanish caramel egg custard, prepared the old-fashioned way, using only the best natural ingredients.		 $8.00
Churros “Tres Amigos”
Golden-brown Spanish pastry dusted with cinnamon sugar. Served with three sauces of rich, warm chocolate, caramel and guava.		 $10.00
Key Lime Pie
The original Key lime pie recipe was thought to have been created in Key West, the birthplace of our grandmother and great-grandmother, Carmen Piloto Hernandez in the late 19th century. When the family moved to Ybor City, they brought a prized Key lime tree to plant at their home, beginning a tradition of enjoying fresh Key lime pie at family gatherings. Today our pies start with a graham cracker crust, and our filling is made from pasteurized egg yolks, condensed milk and “Nellie & Joe’s” Key lime juice. That’s it! Key lime pie is the “Official Pie of the State of Florida.”		 $10.00
White Chocolate Bread Pudding
Our father and grandfather’s favorite dessert. Simply put, this is the best bread pudding that we have tasted anywhere we have ever visited. Our version is made with white chocolate, La Segunda Central Bakery Cuban bread, Sunny Florida Dairy milk and Florida eggs. Topped with a rich Bacardi rum sauce. Enough to share.		 $12.00
Dinner Menu
Spanish Bean Soup
The soup that made the Columbia famous. The original recipe of Casimiro Hernandez, Sr.: Garbanzo beans simmered with smoked ham, chorizo sausage and potatoes in a delicious broth of chicken and ham.		 $6.00
Cuban Black Bean Soup
Frijoles Negros prepared exactly as our grandmother, Carmen Hernandez, did. Served over a bed of white rice and topped with diced raw Spanish onions. 100% vegan.		 $6.00
Gazpacho Andalucia
Spain’s famous cold soup of puree of ripe tomatoes, green peppers, onions, cucumbers and garlic. Topped tableside with finely diced vegetables and toasted Cuban croutons.		 $6.00
Chopped Tomato
A favorite of our father and grandfather, Cesar Gonzmart. Fresh, ripe, Florida tomatoes tossed with julienned sweet onions and our Original “1905” Dressing made with imported Spanish extra-virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, oregano and white wine vinegar.		 $10.00
Black Bean Cakes
A favorite tapas selection of vegetarians and lovers of black beans. Our house-made black beans pureed and combined with fresh garlic, shallots, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese, then breaded and fried. Served with guacamole and sour cream.		 $9.00
Queso Fundido
Our rich Rioja sauce of tomatoes, garlic, capers, olives and red wine topped with melted cheese. Served with toasted Cuban bread points.		 $12.00
Champiñones Rellenos
Baked silver dollar mushrooms stuffed with baby spinach, artichoke hearts, fresh garlic and Romano cheese. Drizzled with Spanish extra-virgin olive oil and lemon.		 $12.00
Empanadas De Picadillo
Our mother and grandmother, Adela, always had her empanadas ready when we visited. The empanadas start with her recipe for picadillo, made with spiced ground beef, garlic, tomato, onions, raisins and olives, wrapped in two pastry turnovers.		 $10.00
Croquetas De Pollo
Sunday dinner always would begin with our grandmother and great-grandmother Carmen Hernandez’s special recipe for chicken croquettes. Six fried croquettes made with chicken and Cuban cracker crumbs. Served with Columbia hot sauce.		 $8.00
The “Tapeo” Sampler
Tapeo is the Spanish tradition of sharing small plates of foods with family and friends. Perfect for 3-4 people.		 $35.00
Ybor City Devil Crab Croquettes
“Croqueta de jaiba,” as they were known. A simple croquette made from seasoned cooked blue crab meat, paprika and garlic then breaded with Cuban bread crumbs and fried. Four crab croquettes always served with a side of Columbia hot sauce.		 $15.00
Scallops “Casimiro”
Fresh sea scallops baked in a clay casserole with lemon butter and topped with seasoned bread crumbs and white wine.		 $20.00
Gambas “Al Ajillo”
Spain’s most popular tapa features large shrimp sautéed in extra-virgin Spanish olive oil, fresh garlic and chili pepper.		 $15.00
Cakes De Cangrejo
A Cuban twist to an American favorite, our two large crab cakes are loaded with fresh handpicked blue crabmeat and grilled. Drizzled with a passion fruit alioli sauce.		 $20.00
Mejillones “Galicia”
Fresh Prince Edward Island mussels sautéed in extra-virgin olive oil with hearts of palm, artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes, garlic and onions. Simmered in white wine and served with toasted Cuban bread brushed with our Original “1905” dressing sauce.		 $18.00
Shrimp And Crabmeat Alcachofas
Baked casserole of shrimp, crabmeat and artichoke hearts topped with grated Romano cheese and served with Cuban crackers.		 $15.00
Calamares Fritos “Romana”
Tender calamari from Rhode Island, caught in North Atlantic waters and the highest quality available. The calamari is dusted in seasoned flour and lightly fried. The recipe is from our friend and famed third chef, Miguel Bejines of Sevilla, Spain.		 $18.00
Flan
We think our flan is the best we have ever tasted. One taste and we think you will agree. The recipe dates to 1935 when the Columbia opened Tampa’s first “Conditioned Air” dining room, the Don Quixote. Our grandmother and great-grandmother, Carmen Hernandez, helped the Columbia gain national fame with her great recipes, especially her flan. Spanish caramel egg custard, prepared the old-fashioned way, using only the best natural ingredients.		 $8.00
Churros “Tres Amigos”
Golden-brown Spanish pastry dusted with cinnamon sugar. Served with three sauces of rich, warm chocolate, caramel and guava.		 $10.00
Key Lime Pie
The original Key lime pie recipe was thought to have been created in Key West, the birthplace of our grandmother and great-grandmother, Carmen Piloto Hernandez in the late 19th century. When the family moved to Ybor City, they brought a prized Key lime tree to plant at their home, beginning a tradition of enjoying fresh Key lime pie at family gatherings. Today our pies start with a graham cracker crust, and our filling is made from pasteurized egg yolks, condensed milk and “Nellie & Joe’s” Key lime juice. That’s it! Key lime pie is the “Official Pie of the State of Florida.”		 $10.00
White Chocolate Bread Pudding
Our father and grandfather’s favorite dessert. Simply put, this is the best bread pudding that we have tasted anywhere we have ever visited. Our version is made with white chocolate, La Segunda Central Bakery Cuban bread, Sunny Florida Dairy milk and Florida eggs. Topped with a rich Bacardi rum sauce. Enough to share.		 $12.00

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Reservations: columbiarestaurant.comopentable.com

Reviews

Art Fernandez
On our third visit to beautiful St. Augustine we decided to visit landmark restaurant Columbia.

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Anamaria Miclea
Phenomenal. No other words for Columbia Restaurant. I would definitely recommend booking a reservation ahead of time especially if you are planning on going during peak hours and during the weekend, because it was very crowded and there was a solid line of people without reservations waiting to be seated. We came for my father’s birthday, and all of us LOVED the food. So savory and authentic. I will definitely be coming back here to try out more dishes.

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Kelsi H
What a great restaurant! Gorgeous inside and out no matter where you sit. Food was absolutely phenomenal. We had one of the crab croquettes which were soooo yummy. We also got the brioche and the stuffed salmon. The stuffed salmon was our favorite. Service was wonderful and we had such a wonderful time taking in the beautiful venue. Thanks to Jason, our waiter, for all the great suggestions and service!

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Veronica Lave
Glad we happened upon this today. Some of the best paella I’ve had in very long time (almost as good as my Spanish host mom’s). It was great to see them make our sangria at the table (and others salads and such).

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Saleena
Great for the dining experience, our server was super friendly and the ambiance of this setting was as historic, charming and fancy as expected. Food wise, everything was ok, wasn’t too crazy about the flavours, but I haven’t really had too much Spanish food to compare to! The best dish was probably the steak, but it WAS great that everything wasn’t over seasoned/ greasy. I must add, the complimentary bread and butter were amazing.

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Rick Colon
Wonderful atmosphere! Great setting! Beautiful views. Great Service!! Good food. Not the best Columbian food I’ve had so hence the 4 stars. But still very good.

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Bud Jackson
Wow… The atmosphere, the servers, and the food were all absolutely wonderful. They have a ton of selections on their menu so finding something that you will like should be no problem. The only issue (which isn’t their fault) is finding parking in the general vicinity.

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gregg pap
We made reservations and recommend doing so, as if not the wait time would be rather long. We had to wait a little bit , but wasn’t too bad. We order our drinks and soup. the drinks were good, and the soup could of been a little better, our waiter was ok, but was very busy . Our meals were good, my Mahi was a little small but was tasty. Wifes dinner was mostly rice , not too much meat or seafood in the paella. The salad we had was excellent, the dessert was flan and it was average but tasty. There are other Columba House locations that are above this location. If you have never had Columbia hose it is worth the experience.

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Yankee Down South Adventures
We made reservations and recommend doing so, as if not the wait time would be rather long. We had to wait a little bit , but wasn’t too bad. We order our drinks and soup. the drinks were good, and the soup could of been a little better, our waiter was ok, but was very busy . Our meals were good, my Mahi was a little small but was tasty. Wifes dinner was mostly rice , not too much meat or seafood in the paella. The salad we had was excellent, the dessert was flan and it was average but tasty. There are other Columba House locations that are above this location. If you have never had Columbia hose it is worth the experience.

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Melissa Davis
Absolutely gorgeous restaurant full of History as well as excellent meals and spectacular service. We enjoyed our visit yesterday and our waiter Pearce, was amazing. He was very knowledgeable about what I could eat being that I am gluten free. Always made sure that we had plenty to drink and that my guests were happy. The gift shop has beautiful items for sale. The building itself is exquisitely decorated. It’s just a whole vibe. Can’t wait to come back!

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