Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center
The Hernandez and Gonzmart family put a Columbia on the ground floor of the Tampa Bay History Center, so the Riverwalk has a table serving the recipes the Ybor City original has run since 1905. The patio is canopy covered and sits on the water in the Water Street neighborhood, beside the downtown arena. The menu is the family's Spanish and Cuban standards, the 1905 Salad, Cuban sandwiches, paella, ropa vieja and croquetas, with flan, churros and guava cheesecake after. Dishes are credited to founder Casimiro Hernandez Sr. and to great-grandmother Carmen Hernandez.
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- Address
- 801 Water St, Tampa, FL
- Phone
- (813) 229-5511
- Website
- www.columbiarestaurant.com
- Cuisine
- cuban, spanish
- Good to know
- Waterfront, Patio, Outdoor Seating, Family Owned, Long Running, Group Friendly
- Verification
- Details researched September 19, 2026. Hours and offerings change, so confirm with the venue before visiting.
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- Website on file: yes
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Website checks last run October 11, 2026 against the venue's own site.
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