Columbia Restaurant - Celebration

Must try! We've tried the other locations on Tampa and St Augustine (which are equally great) and wanted to try this one as well, so we drove 40 min and it was totally worth it. Everything is top of the line! The food is exquisite, the sangria is delicious, desserts are amazing, service is just excellent (crisp white linens on every seating) Marlon and Angela were superb. Nowadays, when more and more businesses are forsaking customer service, cleanliness and attention to details altogether, it's so great to see Columbia restaurants keep the tradition of outstanding service to customers alive. Congrats!!!
Also, checkout their inhouse store and buy some souvenirs to take home! Unfortunately we can't bring their food to Miami but we can serve it on their plates and reminisce!

I made a reservation ahead of time through Open Table and was sat instantly in what was a surprisingly busy Sunday afternoon. Our waiter Ted was very friendly and attentive.

The restaurant is beautiful! I’ve been to their Clearwater location which is just as great. Very clean and upscale environment.

The food is so satisfying. The bread is served warm with some nice spreadable butter. The white sangria is not overly sweet nor bitter. It was very refreshing and smooth. The 1905 salad is a staple. I will say I think the Clearwater location adds more grated cheese to the dressing. The way Ted made it was a lot more of a vinaigrette nevertheless still delicious. My salmon was cooked to perfection and full of flavor. The table shared the White Chocolate Bread Pudding which was a hit. Served warm and super decadent.

We went here for a 60th anniversary dinner and everything was excellent. The service and food were great. They also let us bring a cake that they stored in their fridge for us. I would highly recommend this restaurant if you're looking for a nice night out.

Iconic restaurant with several locations throughout Florida. Reservations are highly recommended at this popular spot. Perfect for both romantic dates, family celebrations, or business gatherings. Seating inside, outside, or at the bar. Live music and a beautiful gift shop, too! Highly recommended!

Love it here. Took a family member for a birthday dinner. There were MANY other celebrations that evening… and then a group of maybe 50 showed up with bare notice.

The wait staff was a managers dream I hope.

We had our own snafu with one member of our party working late.

The staff was PHENOMENAL.

I’m sure all these things put stress on the kitchen and the staff.

Yet… as a consumer and guest I was still thrilled with my service and quality of food.

Thank you to the Columbia family for being the best of the best and caring about your guests experience 🙌🏻

The waitress was a bit short and mixed up some of the orders at our table. Fortunately, all of the food delivered was delicious. We will definitely return.

Very nice restaurant. We loved the little town of Celebration. Food was fantastic and everything we had we loved. We ordered Tapas and shared.

Longtime Fan…

Columbia Restaurant has been in business 118 years and I’ve been a customer for at least 40 of those years. I have been to the St. Augustine location many times but this was my first time to the Orlando area location. We enjoyed empanadas, calamari, the 1905 salad, paella, and bread pudding. We washed it all down with some sangria which I highly recommend. I remember there being peanuts in the salad and those are gone. I don’t think I’d get the paella again but the bread pudding is a must order.

This is the best place to go
We come here whenever we are in Florida. Our waiter, Deago, was fantastic. Very personable and knowledgeable about Ybor City. Had a great time with our friends.

Very nice restaurant. The service was subpar in comparison to how others around me were treated. I enjoyed the food and the sangria. I ordered the white sangria, so I’m not sure why I received red. The bread was nice and hot. I really enjoyed the black bean soup. I highly recommend getting it.

This restaurant is a must-try! Each dish, from appetizers to dinner, offered an exquisite blend of flavors that surpassed my expectations. I couldn't resist sampling a bit from my parents' plates, and every bite was a delightful surprise. The attentive and energetic staff, coupled with the swift service from ordering to receiving our food, earned this place high praise. Even during the busy holiday season, our reservation ensured a pleasant dining experience without any chaos. For those planning to visit, making a reservation is advisable, especially during peak times.

We stopped in here with my husband, my adult nephew, my 2 young children and myself. We had gone to a Christmas event in Celebration and wanted to grab a bite to eat. The food, presentation and service were all just wonderful! We sampled some tapas and my children ordered off the kids menu. Would definitely recommend and would return if we're ever in the area.

Exceeded my expectations! So cute and cozy! Food was delicious despite the fact I ordered something I didn’t care for too much but that’s my own personal taste. Everything was well made fresh and very tasty!

We were looking for a good place for lunch and we saw the Columbia Restaurant on the Open Table App and had heard a few good things about it. The Columbia is only about 15 minutes from Disney World and well worth the drive !!!! The soup, the 1905 salad and Cuban sandwiches that we ordered were fantastic!!! The dessert special was so delicious that we almost licked the plate. The restaurant atmosphere and service took you back in time to when dining out was an event to be enjoyed !! The Columbia has indoor seating and a very nice outdoor patio area to enjoy the beautiful downtown views of Celebration.

Went here on private event throught Hilton Grand Vacations. The dinner, drinks, and desert was excellent. Would definitely go here again for dinner.

The sangria and food was on point and delicious. We sat at a table near the hostess stand and people started congregating right next to our table while waiting to be seated. It would be nice if people would be directed to wait in the waiting area. Staff could be a bit more enthusiastic. We will be back for the delicious food. It was quite busy because of the Christmas holiday week.

Another absolutely wonderful dining experience!! From our server Tetiana whose service was flawless!! To our bread and and 1905 salads!! The pollo manchego was fantastic as always!! We decided on the Thank you thank you thank you!!

Cuban sandwich is unbelievable. The sampler plate had the most authentic Cuban food ever. Service could not be any better. Mojito and Carmen's old fashion will knock your socks off.

We came here for a lovely meal this evening. Our waitress was so attentive, knowing lots about the individual dishes and drinks. We had several tapas dishes to start, including crab croquettes and then an array of paella and other rice based dishes as mains. The whole experience was fantastic, this place has got it absolutely spot on.

My goodness this place is first class in all categories. The baked passion fruit grouper is one of the finest dishes I have ever had the pleasure to eat. The tapas was amazing as was the pumpkin flan. Service and atmosphere was also perfect. I cannot wait to come back. A+