The Columbia Restaurant - a Florida tradition since 1905.
A Florida tradition since 1905, the Columbia Restaurant (in Ybor City) celebrates its centenary this year. The St. Petersburg location at the Pier downtown offers breathtaking waterfront views of Tampa Bay complimented by the family's award-winning, century-old Spanish-Cuban recipes.
Aloft, November/December, 2005
"A featured restaurant at The Pier is the beautiful COLUMBIA RESTAURANT known for its savory Cuban food. Exciting selections include their famous "1905" salad, Paella a la Valenciana, Red Snapper "Alicante," Merluza, and Pompano en Paillot. Greek American Review - September 30, 2001
Waterfront views and outstanding Spanish/Cuban cuisine are what you'll find at the Columbia at The Pier in downtown St. Petersburg. A panoramic 360 degree 4th floor waterfront view of sailboats drifting by and dolphins playing in Tampa Bay complement our award-winning family recipes, fresh seafood from the Gulf of Mexico and other specialties.
Columbia at the Pier is centrally located in downtown St. Petersburg. Not far from the Pier is an impressive collection of cultural centers that include the St. Petersburg Museum of History, the Museum of Fine Arts, Florida International Museum and the world-renowned Salvador Dali Museum. There are also several waterfront parks to enjoy.
For baseball fans, Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays is conveniently located 5 miles from the Pier
Spend a day enjoying nature at the Pier. Take a spin on the Dolphin Queen sightseeing boat tour and you might spot dolphins, manatees and several species of birds. Tours are held 7 days a week. Fishing takes place on the approach to The Pier and around the exterior of the building along the sea walls. Fishing poles can be rented from The Pier Bait House and bait purchased there. Presently, two and four-seater bicycles can be rented at Whimsical Wheels.
Inside the Pier is a collection of sixteen specialty stores. You can also visit the Pier Aquarium on the second floor of the Pier. There, guests explore a variety of marine environments from Tampa Bay to the Caribbean and Pacific coral reefs.
We invite you to visit our on-site gift shop for a selection of unique gifts, fine cigars & accessories. And don't forget to take home "A Taste of Columbia" with our World Famous "1905" Salad TM Dressing, sangria mix, Cuban and American roast coffee, hot sauce and Columbia seasoning. You'll also find a wide variety of unique hand-made and hand painted ceramic pieces imported from Spain.
Address:
800 2nd Avenue N.E.
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Telephone:
(727) 822-8000
E-mail:
colpier@columbiarestaurant.com
Hours:
Sunday - Thursday (11 a.m. - 10 p.m.)
Friday - Saturday (11 a.m. - 11 p.m.)
Open 365 days of the year.
Serving Lunch & Dinner daily.
Miscellaneous:
Children's Menu
Reservations Suggested
Takeout: Our lunch and dinner menu items are also available for takeout. Please call (727) 822-8000 to place your order, and for pick-up details.
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