Columbia Restaurant
Cuisine: Cuban, European, Latin, Spanish
Price Range: $$$
10Best Says
Ole, ole! Columbia has quite a history in Florida – the first opened as a small café in Tampa's Ybor City neighborhood in 1905. Since then, this Spanish venue (its founder was Cuban, it should be... Read More
Ole, ole! Columbia has quite a history in Florida – the first opened as a small café in Tampa's Ybor City neighborhood in 1905. Since then, this Spanish venue (its founder was Cuban, it should be noted) has opened outposts in several other locations, one of them in Celebration. Small café no more, Columbia leans fine-dining and features an array of elaborate paellas on its menu (the 1905 salad is semi-legendary). While a proper visit requires a bit of a time investment – paella takes a while to prepare – you can easily pop in for lunch and grab a Cuban sandwich and head out. It does make a nice date night, though. Live music Friday and Saturday nights from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. in the Tapas Bar add to the ambiance.
Address:
649 Front Street
Celebration, FL 34747
(407) 566-1505
Hours:
- Daily 11:30am-10:30pm
Website:
Columbiarestaurant.com
EXPERT TIPS BY:
A.D. Thompson
Orlando Local Expert
- Restaurants near Champion Stadium: "I discovered sangria de cava at Columbia's St. Augustine location. It is now a regular on my drinks-to-impress-the-guests list. Try it!"
- Best for Restaurants near Champion Stadium Because: Columbia is versatile, nice for date night or a quick lunch. You might even take a walk 'round Celebration before or after your meal.
