The Columbia is Florida’s Oldest RestaurantSM, founded in Tampa's historic Ybor City in 1905. Family-owned and operated for 119 years, the restaurant has earned acclaim for old-world charm as well as for its award-winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine and wine list.Open 365 days a year, including all holidays and serving lunch and dinner daily.Casual attire is fine, but we don’t allow sleeveless shirts on men in the dining room.Experience the Fire of Flamenco! Flamenco Dance Shows: There is an $10 cover charge per person for guests over the age of 12.Monday through Thursday dinner reservation times for the 7 p.m. show are 5:30, 6 or 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday dinner reservations for the 7 p.m. show are 5:30, 6 or 6:30 p.m. and for the 9:30 p.m. show, seatings are at 8:30 or 9 p.m. Reservations for dinner and the show are required. Please call the restaurant to check availability for reservations.Please call 813.248.4961 for flamenco show reservations.
Join Ybor City born veteran restauranteur Jesus Puerto for Cuban dishes made with 100 year-old family recipes at this richly decorated establishment. The aroma of the mojo marinated Cuban roast pork thrills the senses in this museum level decorated space filled with artifacts, images and sounds showcasing the Puerto's family's Afro-Cuban heritage. Enjoy the welcoming hospitality while dining on some of the best tasting empanadas, Cuban sandwich and even oxtail stew well as an array of vegan and vegetarian options. To realize this immersion into a truly one-of-a-kind dining experince follow your tastebud's senses to the heart of eclectic and trendy Seminole Heights to find this newly established gem. Enjoy a fresh crafted Soul Mojito in the cozy outdoor patio or Jesus' Soul Sangria made using a Puerto family secret recipe. Buen provecho!
Enjoy Mediterranean atmosphere in Tampa’s most unique, modern, urban setting complimented by excellent authentic Spanish (tapas) cuisine at affordable prices. Just blocks around the corner from Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center and the Tampa Theater, the Spain Restaurant and Toma Tapas Bar is the perfect place to be before or after a show. We offer Live Music every Friday and Saturday nights. Authentic Flamenco Dinners show is at 8pm the last Saturday of each month.