Columbia Restaurant – Celebration Menu – Celebration, FL

Type : Spanish restaurant

Location : Celebration, FL

Family owned since 1905, the Columbia is the oldest restaurant in Florida and features a Cuban-Spanish menu. There are now six 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, St. Augustine, 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 4 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No delivery

Columbia Restaurant - Celebration 34747

Address:
649 Front St, Celebration, FL 34747

Phone: (407) 566-1505

Website:

Hours

Saturday 11 AM–10 PM
Sunday 11 AM–9 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
 11 AM–9 PM

Holiday hours
Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9 PM
Friday 11 AM–10 PM

Menu

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.		 $10.00
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
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 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
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
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 Atlantic 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

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Reservations: columbiarestaurant.comopentable.com

Reviews

Logang 4 Life vlogs
I will forever be grateful for Columbia Restaurant for allowing me to set up my son surprise proposal to his high school sweet heart. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful the food was amazing.

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Paula Regan
Stopped in for a group dinner and we were not disappointed. The service was great, super friendly staff. I got the stuffed grouper special and it was good, I would definitely order it again. We ordered the key lime pie and the white chocolate bread pudding for dessert. If you like key lime pie you will love it. The bread pudding was great but please note it’s a huge serving and can easily be shared.

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Jennifer Barham
This is a very nice restaurant. I do not recommend bringing small children. My family of 7 each got something different and everything was SUPERB!! Our waitress was very friendly and helped us decide what to order as this was our first time there. Would definitely go back

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Ash M
Wow! We dined here for the first time last night and everything was wonderful. The pitcher of mojito was delightful (and tableside made!). Our tapas were delicious, and the 1905 salad (also tableside made) was so refreshing on such an hot day. Our entrees were also fantastic and very flavorful. Our server Steven was great and super attentive. Honestly, from beginning to end the dining experience was perfect. No complaints and highly recommend if you’re looking for Cuban / Spanish fare!

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Crystal Ashworth
I had a delightful experience at this charming Spanish restaurant. The service was exceptional, with knowledgeable staff guiding me through the menu. The open atmosphere, adorned with windows all around, created a spacious and inviting ambiance. And the food? Absolutely phenomenal!

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Jcx
Went for the combo de Cuba, the flavor was okay. I took out a star only because the pork was a little too dry for my taste. The white chocolate pudding has to be shared, otherwise you’ find the white chocolate a little too sweet if the pudding saturated your sweet palette. Overall good value if you want a little taste of Cuban cuisine. Their salad I heard is a must have but I didn’t want to lose my appetite for the combo.

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Shyramg
Don’t visit this place and not order their 1905 salad ITS A MUST!! Their rice and chicken is my fave, followed by their picadillo. There are other delicious plates these are MY go-to. The pitcher of sangria is always on my list and the outdoor seating for me is a vibe! I’m all about the vibes. Indoor is more boogie, I like the fresh air and not so stuffy vibe. Check it out!

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Amanda Z
What a unique restaurant, the atmosphere really transports you. The service and food are amazing. We ordered the Cubano and for my first time trying one this lives up to its expectation. The bread was fresh and the toppings were perfectly placed and tasted salty and satisfying. Highly recommend coming here!

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Ambar Hardy
We had the pleasure of dinning in for lunch yesterday. I want to take a moment and say how great the food and service were. We ordered the croquetas de pollo and empanadas de picadillo for our appetizers. It was one of the best we’ve had. We then ordered for our main meal the Ropa vieja and the Cuban sandwich. Both meals were delicious and fresh. The main reason I am leaving this review is to brag on our waiter Ricky. I’ve dinned out plenty of times and he by far is the best waiter we ever had. He was very knowledgeable of the menu and very polite and professional. Always making sure we had enough drinks in our cups and making sure we had everything and that the food met our expectations. We had order a big to go order and he brought it out all ready to go and even boxed up our leftovers. Ricky truly made our dinning experience great. You have a real gem. Thanks again for a great dinning experience. We will be back. God bless.

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D M (Bigdtravels)
Excellent food with wonderful service at a modest price. Their 1905 Salad is simply the best you can find or fix yourself. All of their dishes are prepared to order and they are happy to customize your entree within reason.

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