Breakfast Menu "Columbia Restaurant - Celebration" Celebration

Name: Columbia Restaurant - Celebration
Address: 649 Front St, Florida, fl, 34747, US
Telephone: (407) 566-1505
Price range: $$
Rating: 5

Traditional Spanish restaurant, a branch of a long-standing local chain dating back to 1905.

Columbia Restaurant - Celebration, 649 Front St, Celebration, FL 34747

(407) 566-1505

Cuban Black Bean Soup

Vegetarian. Frijoles negros prepared exactly as our grandmother, carmen hernandez, did. Served over a bed of white rice and topped with diced raw Spanish onions. 100% vegetarian.

$4.95
Spanish Bean Soup

The soup that made the Columbia famous. The original recipe of Casimiro Hernandez; garbanzo beans simmered with smoked ham, chorizo sausage and potatoes in a delicious broth of chicken and ham.

$4.95
Gazpacho Andalucia

Vegetarian. Spain's famous cold soup of puree of ripe tomatoes, green peppers, onions, cucumbers and garlic. Topped tableside with finely diced vegetables and toasted Cuban croutons.

$4.95

Columbia's Original "1905" Salad

$7.00
White Asparagus Ensalada

Vegetarian. Tender white asparagus with Columbia's classic vinaigrette dressing of minced onions, red and green peppers, capers, hard-boiled egg, olive oil and red wine vinegar.

$10.00
Chopped Tomato Ensalada

Vegetarian. A favorite of our father and grandfather, Cesar gonzmart. Florida tomatoes, tossed with julienne sweet onions and "1905" dressing.

$9.50
Hearts of Palm Salad "Casimiro"

Vegetarian. Hearts of palm, julienne red onions, avocado, romaine lettuce and tear drop tomatoes tossed with a garlic vinaigrette dressing.

$11.00
Classic Caesar Ensalada

Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with classic Caesar dressing, Romano cheese and garlic croutons.

$11.00

Pollo al Ajillo Tapa

Tender bite-size pieces of boneless chicken breast dusted in seasoned flour, fried then topped with a sauce of fresh sliced garlic sauteed in extra virgin olive oil, Spanish piquillo peppers, parsley and a splash of dry sherry.

$10.00
Pinchos Morunos Tapa

Pinchos morunos or "moorish skewers" are skewered char-grilled chicken and onions seasoned with various spices reflecting the flavors of the moorish influence in the and a Lusian region of Spain.

$10.00
Shrimp Supreme Tapa

A 1937 Columbia creation by the Columbia's first chef and hall of fame member, chef Francisco Pijuan. Large marinated shrimp wrapped in bacon, dusted in seasoned flour and lightly fried.

$14.00
The "Tapeo" Sampler 2 Tapa

Tapeo is the Spanish tradition of sharing small plates of foods with family and friends. Perfect for 3-4 people. Choose 2 seafood tapas and 1 other tapa.

$34.00
Costillitas de Cerdo Habana Tapa

Tender baby pork ribs slowly roasted and tossed in mojo-marinated sweet onions and pepperoncinis.

$12.00
Coca de Langosta Tapa

Coca, the Catalonian flatbread, is brushed with our 1905 sauce, topped with Spanish chorizo, diced vine-ripe tomatoes, Maine lobster meat and manchego cheese. Baked until crisp, drizzled with piquillo pepper aioli.

$14.00
Scallops "Casimiro" Tapa

Colossal fresh scallops baked in a clay casserole with lemon butter and topped with seasoned bread crumbs and white wine.

$14.00
Queso Fundido Tapa

Vegetarian. Tetilla cheese, mild and delicious from galicia in Northwest Spain, is baked in a rioja tomato sauce until melted. Served with toasted Cuban bread points.

$9.00
Calamares Fritos "Romana" Tapa

$15.00
Shrimp & Crabmeat Alcachofas Tapa

Baked casserole of shrimp, crabmeat and artichoke hearts topped with grated Romano cheese.

$11.00
Ybor City Devil Crab Croquettes Tapa

$8.00
Empanadas de Picadillo Tapa

Our mother and grandmother, adela, always had our favorite empanada ready when we visited her. Our empanada starts with her recipe for picadillo, made with spiced ground beef, garlic, tomato, onions, raisins and olives, wrapped in 2 pastry turnovers.

$10.00
The "Tapeo" Sampler 1 Tapa

Tapeo is the Spanish tradition of sharing small plates of foods with family and friends. Perfect for 3-4 people. Choose 1 seafood tapa and 2 other tapas.

$30.00
Gambas "Al Ajillo" Tapa

Spain's most popular tapa features large shrimp from the pristine waters of the gulf of Mexico sauteed in extra virgin Spanish olive oil, fresh garlic and chili pepper.

$12.00
Black Bean Cakes

Vegetarian. A favorite tapa selection of vegetarians and lovers of black beans. Served with guacamole and sour cream.

$7.50
Cakes de Cangrejo Tapa

A Cuban twist to an American favorite, our 2 large crab cakes are loaded with fresh handpicked blue crabmeat and grilled. Drizzled with a passion fruit aioli sauce.

$14.00
Croquetas de Pollo Tapa

Sunday dinner would always begin with our grandmother and great-grandmother Carmen Hernandez's special recipe for chicken croquettes. 6 fried croquettes made with chicken and Cuban cracker crumbs. Served with Columbia hot sauce.

$9.00
Croquetas de Langosta Tapa

2 large croquettes made with Maine lobster meat, blended into a delicate roux, breaded with Cuban bread crumbs, served with a lobster sauce. These croquettes are always served with hot sauce!

$14.00
Chorizo "EspanOla" Tapa

Sliced chorizo and onion sauteed in Spanish extra virgin olive oil. Ole!

$9.50
Champinones Rellenos Tapa

Vegetarian. Baked silver dollar mushrooms stuffed with baby spinach, artichoke hearts, garlic and cheese. Drizzled with olive oil and lemon.

$9.50
Stuffed Piquillo Peppers Tapa

Sweet piquillo peppers from Spain, a mushroom, chorizo and ham filling, baked in an almond pepper sauce and topped with manchego cheese.

$9.00
Mussels y Chorizo "Andres" Tapa

Fresh prince Edward island mussels, sliced chorizo, sauteed, simmered with extra virgin olive oil, onions, celery, tomato, basil, spinach and garlic splashed with dry white wine and lemon. Delicioso!

$16.00

Grilled Fresh Corvina

Fresh boneless fillet of firm central America's prized corvina. Firm, delish and flaky. Served with yellow rice. A favorite of 4th generation family member Richard Gonzmart.

$17.00
Eggplant Riojana

Vegetarian. Sliced eggplant breaded with ground plantain crumbs, smothered in our rich rioja sauce of tomatoes, garlic, capers, olives and red wine. Topped with melted galician tetilla cheese.

$14.00
Mahi Mahi "Cayo Hueso"

Boneless fillet of mahi-mahi marinated in citrus juices and grilled. Served with mojo-marinated onions, yellow rice and platanos. A favorite of our longtime friend, banker, marathon runner, boater and all-around great person, lynn culbreath.

$16.00
Breaded Steak Milanesa

A lunchtime favorite at the Columbia since the 1930s. Tender choice palomilla steak, breaded and pan fried, topped with our catalana tomato sauce. Garnished with peas and Spanish red pimientos. Served with yellow rice.

$17.00
Ropa Vieja

Originally introduced to Cuba by Spanish sailors. The name means "old clothes" because the choice beef is shredded, sauteed and simmered with onions, green peppers and tomatoes. Served with platanos and white rice.

$14.00
Pollo "Riojana"

Boneless chicken breast breaded, grilled and topped with a rioja tomato sauce and melted Spanish tetilla cheese. Served with yellow rice.

$14.00
Picadillo "Criollo"

$12.00
Pompano "Jimmy"

Boneless fillet of pompano, seasoned, grilled, topped with fresh lump blue crabmeat, drizzled with lemon butter. Served with yellow rice and asparagus.

$28.00
Salteado

$16.00
Roast Pork "A la Cubana"

Generous slices of roast pork with a delicious marinade. Served like back home in Cuba with black beans, white rice, yuca and platanos.

$22.00
Grilled Grouper

Simply delicious. Seasoned and grilled. Served with yellow rice, peas and pimentos.

$22.00
Shrimp Supreme

This Columbia restaurant creation of large shrimp is wrapped in wafer thin bacon, marinated and fried. Served with yellow rice.

$18.00
Red Snapper "Adelita"

Boneless fillet of snapper, grilled and topped with hearts of palm, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, garlic and onions. Served with yellow rice. Outstanding!

$24.00
Paella "EspanOla"

$24.00
Boliche "Criollo"

Roasted eye round of beef stuffed with chorizo and roasted in a flavorful gravy. Served with black beans, white rice and platanos. A family favorite!

$14.00
Palomilla

$21.00
Paella Vegetariana

$18.00
Chicken & Yellow Rice "Ybor"

The traditional dish from tampa's ybor city, 1 quarter chicken baked with yellow rice, green peppers, onions, tomatoes, spices and extra virgin olive oil.

$13.00
El Combo de Cuba

To sample the flavors of Cuba, try this feast of roast pork, boliche, empanada de picadillo, platanos, black beans and yellow rice.

$18.00
Mahi Mahi "Varadero"

Grilled boneless fillet of mahi-mahi crusted with ground, crispy, green plantain chips, topped with a citrus butter sauce. Served with yellow rice.

$18.00
Shrimp & Yellow Rice

Wild caught gulf of Mexico shrimp baked with yellow rice, green peppers, onions, tomatoes, spices and extra virgin olive oil, splashed with white wine.

$17.00
Mussels y Chorizo "Andres"

Fresh prince edward island mussels, sliced chorizo, sauteed, simmered with extra virgin olive oil, onions, celery, tomato, basil, spinach and garlic spalshed with dry white wine and lemon. Delicioso!

$16.00
Corvina "A la Rusa"

$19.00
Cannelloni de Langosta "7 Portes"

$18.00
Tortilla Gallega

Farm-fresh eggs, diced chorizo, ham, potatoes, onions, peas and olive oil.

$10.00
Crab Enchilado

A sunday favorite when we were children. A mildly spicy sauce of fresh lump blue crabmeat, tomatoes, onions, green peppers, garlic, oregano, white wine and chili peppers. Served over pasta.

$17.00

The Original Cuban Sandwich

$10.00
Mojo Chicken Sandwich

Mojo-marinated char-grilled breast of chicken, melted Swiss cheese, piquillo peppers, lettuce, tomatoes and aioli sauce on Cuban bread. Served with plantain chips.

$11.00
Half & Half Combo Sandwich

A choice of two, 1 half of a Cuban sandwich, 1 half order of Columbia's original "1905" salad or a cup of soup.

$12.00
Havana Club Sandwich

Turkey, bacon, ham, Swiss cheese, tomato and mayonnaise on Cuban bread. Served with plantain chips.

$11.00
Mahi Mahi Cubana Sandwich

The best fish sandwich North of Havana. Grilled mahi-mahi seasoned and topped with sauteed onions, mushrooms, green peppers and smothered with cheese on Cuban bread. Served with plantain chips.

$15.00
Roast Pork Sandwich

Marinated, slow roasted pork pulled from the bone served on hot Cuban bread with onions and plantain chips.

$11.00

Churros "Tres Amigos" Postre

Golden brown Spanish pastry dusted with cinnamon sugar. Served with 3 sauces of rich, warm chocolate, caramel and guava.

$6.00
Flan Postre

$6.00
Mango Mousse Cake Postre

Moist vanilla sponge cake with a hint of coconut layered with a tropical mango mousse infused with passion fruit.

$8.00
Key Lime Pie Postre

Our pies start with a graham cracker crust and our filling is made from pasteurized egg yolks, condensed milk and "nellie and joe's" key lime juice. That's it! Key lime pie is the "official pie of the state of Florida".

$8.00
Guava Turnover "Carmita" Postre

$7.00
Crema Catalana Postre

This is a favorite of the gonzmart family when visiting "los caracoles" restaurant in Barcelona, Spain. "Natilla", Catalan cream sprinkled with sugar and caramelized table side with a flaming torch.

$7.00
Chocolate Brazo Gitano

A family favorite often baked by our mother and grandmother adela hernandez gonzmart for family gatherings. Housemade white cake, rolled with a rich chocolate filling and topped with chocolate mousse.

$8.00
White Chocolate Postre

$10.00
Coconut Ice Cream Postre

$6.00

Cafe con Leche Bebida

Espresso Cuban coffee with steamed milk.

$4.00
Rg's Double Espresso Bebida

$4.00
Hot Tea Bebida

$4.00
Fresh Brewed Ice Tea Bebida

$3.00
Soft Drinks Bebida

$3.00
Fresh Roasted Coffee Bebida

Roasted in tampa's naviera coffee mill.

$3.00
Espresso Coffee Bebida

Evelio hernandez's secret blend.

$3.00

Spanish Bean Soup

The soup that made the Columbia famous. The original recipe of Casimiro Hernandez; garbanzo beans simmered with smoked ham, chorizo sausage and potatoes in a delicious broth of chicken and ham.

$4.95
Cuban Black Bean Soup

Vegetarian. Frijoles negros prepared exactly as our grandmother, carmen Hernandez, did. Served over a bed of white rice and topped with diced raw Spanish onions. 100% vegetarian.

$4.95
Gazpacho Andalucia

Vegetarian. Spain's famous cold soup of puree of ripe tomatoes, green peppers, onions, cucumbers and garlic. Topped table side with finely diced vegetables and toasted Cuban croutons.

$4.95

White Asparagus Ensalada

Vegetarian. Tender white asparagus with Columbia's classic vinaigrette dressing of minced onions, red and green peppers, capers, hard-boiled egg, olive oil and red wine vinegar.

$10.00
Chopped Tomato Ensalada

Vegetarian. A favorite of our father and grandfather, Cesar gonzmart. Florida tomatoes, tossed with julienne sweet onions and "1905" dressing.

$9.50
Hearts of Palm Salad "Casimiro"

Vegetarian. Hearts of palm, julienne red onions, avocado, romaine lettuce and tear drop tomatoes tossed with a garlic vinaigrette dressing.

$11.00
Classic Caesar Ensalada

Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with classic Caesar dressing, Romano cheese and garlic croutons. 11 with chicken.

$11.00
Columbia's Original "1905" Salad

$7.00

Grouper "Bilbao"

Traditional basque preparation of fillet of red grouper, baked in a clay casserole layered with sliced tomatoes, potatoes, onions, extra virgin olive oil, garlic and lemon. Served with fresh vegetables.

$29.00
Salmon Sant' Yago

Fresh boneless fillet of salmon, crabmeat, sliced tomatoes, asparagus and stuffing of shrimp and artichoke, baked in parchment paper. Served with yellow rice.

$26.00
Grilled Red Snapper

Boneless fillet of fresh red snapper seasoned and grilled with extra virgin olive oil. Served with yellow rice and fresh vegetables.

$28.00
Grouper "Jimmy"

A boneless fillet of gulf of Mexico red grouper, seasoned, grilled and topped with lump blue crabmeat, drizzled with lemon butter sauce. Served with "good rice" and asparagus.

$34.00
Red Snapper "Adelita"

Boneless fillet of snapper, grilled and topped with hearts of palm, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, garlic and onions. Served with "good rice", outstanding!

$30.00
Baked Stuffed Grouper

Boneless fillet of red grouper stuffed with crabmeat and a tropical passion fruit butter sauce. Gently baked. Served with yellow rice and fresh vegetables.

$32.00
Grilled Grouper

Simply delicious. Seasoned and grilled. Served with yellow rice and fresh vegetables.

$29.00
Pompano en Papillote

Boneless fillet of pompano with seafood stuffing of shrimp, crabmeat, hearts of artichoke, butter and white wine, wrapped in parchment paper and baked. Served with yellow rice.

$28.00
Corvina "A la Rusa"

$28.00
Pompano "Jimmy"

Boneless fillet of pompano, seasoned, grilled, topped with lump blue crabmeat, drizzled with lemon butter. Served with "good rice" and asparagus.

$30.00
Mahi-Mahi "Varadero"

Grilled boneless fillet of mahi-mahi crusted with ground, crispy, green plantain chips, topped with a citrus butter sauce and lump blue crabmeat. Served with yellow rice and fresh vegetables.

$28.00
Mahi-Mahi "Cayo Hueso"

Boneless fillet of mahi-mahi marinated in citrus juices and grilled. Served with mojo-marinated onions, "good rice", yuca and platanos. A favorite of our friend, banker, marathon runner, boater and all-around great person, lynn culbreath.

$25.00
Grilled Salmon

Fresh boneless fillet of salmon, grilled and served with yellow rice and fresh vegetables.

$24.00
Grilled Fresh Corvina

Fresh boneless fillet of firm central America's prized corvina. Firm, delish and flaky. Served with yellow rice and fresh vegetables. A favorite of 4th generation family member richard gonzmart.

$26.00
Red Snapper "Alicante"

$33.00

Arroz Caldoso con Mariscos

A flavorful and a Lusian "brothy rice" with gulf of Mexico shrimp, sea scallops, fresh calamari, Maine lobster and chorizo, simmered with extra virgin olive oil, green peppers, tomatoes, garlic and saffron.

$28.00
Fideua de Mariscos

A typical Catalan dish of fresh seafood. Large prawns, shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams, garlic, white wine and chili pepper sauteed in a spicy tomato sauce. Tossed with pasta and covered with fresh lump blue crabmeat.

$29.00
Cannelloni de Langosta "7 Portes"

$26.00

Shrimp Supreme

This Columbia restaurant creation of large shrimp is wrapped in wafer-thin bacon, marinated and fried. Served with fresh vegetables and yellow rice or potatoes.

$23.00
Stuffed Shrimp "Jesse Gonzalez"

Jumbo-sized gulf of Mexico shrimp stuffed with crabmeat and baked with lemon butter. Served with "good rice" and fresh vegetables. Named for our friend, the king of shrimp.

$28.00
Shrimp & Yellow Rice

Wild-caught gulf of Mexico shrimp baked with yellow rice, green peppers, onions, tomatoes, spices and extra virgin olive oil, splashed with white wine.

$21.00
Shrimp "Bayonne"

Gulf of Mexico wild-caught shrimp with spinach, tomato, Romano cheese, spicy Spanish paprika, butter and garlic. Tossed with pasta.

$24.00
Shrimp Salteado

$22.00
Shrimp & Crab Enchilado

A mildly spicy sauce of fresh lump blue crabmeat, shrimp, tomatoes, onions, green peppers, garlic, oregano, white wine and chili peppers. Served over pasta.

$27.00

Palomilla Carne

$21.00
Filet Mignon Carne

Grilled choice center-cut tenderloin. Served with fresh vegetables and yellow rice or potato.

$35.00
Veal "La Reina Isabella" Carne

Tender veal pounded thin, lightly dusted with toasted Cuban bread crumbs, pan-grilled. Topped with a delicious saffron butter sauce and lump blue crabmeat. Served with "good rice" and asparagus.

$29.00
Boliche "Criollo"

Roasted eye round of beef stuffed with chorizo and roasted in flavorful gravy. Served with black beans, white rice and platanos. A family favorite!

$20.00
Ropa Vieja Carne

Originally introduced to Cuba by Spanish sailors. The name means "old clothes" because the choice beef is shredded, sauteed and simmered with onions, green peppers and tomatoes. Served with platanos and white rice.

$20.00
Filet Mignon "Chacho"

$38.00
Filet Steak Salteado Carne

$25.00
Prime New York Strip Sirloin "The Bambino" Carne

$48.00
Ribeye "Sarapico" Carne

Char-grilled, well-marbled, juicy 16 ounces bone-in ribeye steak. Served with roasted potatoes and fresh vegetables.

$36.00

Chicken Salteado Pollo

$22.00
Pollo "Riojana" Pollo

Boneless chicken breast breaded, grilled and topped with a rioja tomato sauce and melted Spanish tetilla cheese. Served with yellow rice and fresh vegetables.

$22.00
Pollo Asado Pollo

Fresh one-half bone-in chicken, marinated in garlic, oregano and extra virgin olive oil baked in its juices. Served with roasted potatoes and fresh vegetables.

$20.00
Chicken & Yellow Rice "Valenciana" Pollo

$24.00
Pollo Milanesa Pollo

Tender chicken breast, breaded and pan-fried, topped with our catalana tomato sauce. Garnished with peas and Spanish red pimientos. Served with yellow rice and fresh vegetables.

$22.00
Pollo Manchego Pollo

Boneless chicken breast, breaded with seasoned Cuban bread crumbs and grated Spanish manchego cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil, cooked on a flat-top griddle. Served with citrus sauce and good rice.

$21.00

Eggplant Riojana

Vegetarian. Sliced eggplant breaded with ground plantain crumbs, smothered in our rich rioja sauce of tomatoes, garlic, capers, olives and red wine. Topped with melted galician tetilla cheese.

$21.00
Black Beans "1905"

Vegetarian. A large bowl of black bean soup served over steaming white rice and topped with Florida tomatoes and our world-famous original "1905" dressing tossed with julienne sweet onions.

$13.00
Paella "A la Valenciana"

$30.00
Paella "Marinera"

Seafood version of our famous paella combines valencia rice with clams, mussels, large prawns, shrimp, scallops and calamares.

$34.00
Paella "Campesina"

A favorite in the la mancha region of Spain. Valencia rice with pork, chicken, chorizo and green beans.

$26.00

Filete y Gambas Combinacion

Char-grilled churrasco tenderloin of beef and our gambas "ajillo, " with a side of chimichurri sauce. Served with "good rice" and vegetables.

$29.00
La Completa Cubana Combinacion

To sample the flavors of Cuba, we offer this Cuban feast of roast pork a la cubana, boliche criollo, empanada de picadillo, platanos, yuca, black beans and yellow rice.

$27.00
Marilyn & Joe "Salteado" Combinacion

$26.00
Chicken & Shrimp "Barcelona" Combinacion

Boneless chicken breast sauteed with gulf of Mexico shrimp in a delicious lobster bisque, brandy, white wine, carrots and onions. Served with yellow rice.

$25.00

Gambas "Al Ajillo" Tapa

Spain's most popular tapa features large shrimp from the pristine waters of the gulf of Mexico sauteed in extra virgin Spanish olive oil, fresh garlic and chili pepper.

$12.00
Stuffed Piquillo Peppers Tapa

Sweet piquillo peppers from Spain, a mushroom, chorizo and ham filling, baked in an almond pepper sauce and topped with manchego cheese.

$9.00
Chorizo "EspanOla" Tapa

Sliced chorizo and onion sauteed in Spanish extra virgin olive oil. Ole!

$9.50
Cakes de Cangrejo Tapa

A Cuban twist to an American favorite, our 2 large crab cakes are loaded with fresh handpicked blue crabmeat and grilled. Drizzled with a passion fruit aioli sauce.

$1.40
Croquetas de Langosta Tapa

2 large croquettes made with Maine lobster meat, blended into a delicate roux, breaded with Cuban bread crumbs, served with a lobster sauce. These croquettes are always served with hot sauce.

$14.00
The "Tapeo" Sampler 1 Tapa

Tapeo is the Spanish tradition of sharing small plates of foods with family and friends. Perfect for 3-4 people. Choose 1 seafood tapa and 2 other tapas.

$30.00
Ybor City Devil Crab Croquettes Tapa

$8.00
Champinones Rellenos Tapa

Vegetarian. Baked silver dollar mushrooms stuffed with baby spinach, artichoke hearts, garlic and cheese. Drizzled with olive oil and lemon.

$9.50
Costillitas de Cerdo Habana Tapa

Tender baby pork ribs slowly roasted and tossed in mojo-marinated sweet onions and pepperoncinis.

$12.00
Scallops "Casimiro" Tapa

Colossal fresh scallops baked in a clay casserole with lemon butter and topped with seasoned bread crumbs and white wine.

$14.00
Shrimp Supreme Tapa

A 1937 Columbia creation by the Columbia's first chef and hall of fame member, chef francisco pijuan. Large marinated shrimp wrapped in bacon, dusted in seasoned flour and lightly fried.

$14.00
Pollo al Ajillo

Tender bite-size pieces of boneless chicken breast dusted in seasoned flour, fried then topped with a sauce of fresh sliced garlic sauteed in extra virgin olive oil, Spanish piquillo peppers, parsley and a splash of dry sherry.

$10.00
Calamares Fritos "Romana"

$15.00
Shrimp & Crabmeat Alcachofas

Baked casserole of shrimp, crabmeat and artichoke hearts topped with grated Romano cheese.

$11.00
Pinchos Morunos

Pinchos morunos or "moorish skewers, " are skewered char-grilled chicken and onions seasoned with various spices reflecting the flavors of the moorish influence in the andalusian region of Spain.

$10.00
Mussels y Chorizo "Andres"

Fresh prince edward island mussels, sliced chorizo, sauteed, simmered with extra virgin olive oil, onions, celery, tomato, basil, spinach and garlic splashed with dry white wine and lemon. Delicioso!

$16.00
Empanadas de Picadillo

Our mother and grandmother, adela, always had her empanadas ready when we visited. The empanadas start with her recipe for picadillo, made with spiced ground beef, garlic, tomato, onions, raisins and olives, wrapped in 2 pastry turnovers.

$10.00
Croquetas de Pollo Tapa

Sunday dinner would always begin with our grandmother and great-grandmother Carmen Hernandez's special recipe for chicken croquettes. 6 fried croquettes made with chicken and Cuban cracker crumbs. Served with Columbia hot sauce.

$9.00
Queso Fundido Tapa

Vegetarian. Tetilla cheese, mild and delicious from galicia, Northwest Spain, is baked in a rioja tomato sauce until melted. Served with toasted Cuban bread points.

$9.00
The "Tapeo" Sampler 2 Tapa

Tapeo is the Spanish tradition of sharing small plates of foods with family and friends. Perfect for 3-4 people. Choose 2 seafood tapas and 1 other tapa.

$34.00
Coca de Langosta

Coca, the Catalonian flatbread, is brushed with our 1905 sauce, topped with Spanish chorizo, diced vineripe tomatoes, Maine lobster meat and manchego cheese. Baked until crisp, drizzled with piquillo pepper aioli.

$14.00
The Original Cuban Sandwich

$10.00

Key Lime Pie Postres

$8.00
Chocolate Brazo Gitano Postres

A family favorite often baked by our mother and grandmother Adela Hernandez Gonzmart for family gatherings. Housemade white cake, rolled with a rich chocolate filling and topped with chocolate mousse.

$8.00
Mango Mousse Cake Postres

Moist vanilla sponge cake with a hint of coconut layered with a tropical mango mousse infused with passion fruit.

$8.00
Churros "Tres Amigos" Postres

Golden brown Spanish pastry dusted with cinnamon sugar. Served with 3 sauces of rich, warm chocolate, caramel and guava.

$6.00
Guava Turnover "Carmita" Postres

$7.00
Flan Postres

$6.00
Crema Catalana Postres

This is a favorite of the gonzmart family when visiting "los caracoles" restaurant in Barcelona, Spain. "Natilla", Catalan cream sprinkled with sugar and caramelized tableside with a flaming torch.

$7.00

Opening Hours

Friday: 11 AM–10 PM

Saturday: 11 AM–10 PM

Sunday: 11 AM–9 PM

Monday: 11 AM–9 PM

Tuesday: 11 AM–9 PM

Wednesday: 11 AM–9 PM

Thursday: 11 AM–9 PM

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Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, Takeout, Dine-in, Delivery

Highlights

Great coffee, Great dessert

Popular for

Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Hard liquor, Healthy options, Late-night food, Small plates, Vegetarian options, Wine

Dining options

Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating

Amenities

Bar onsite, Dogs allowed, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

Casual, Cozy, Romantic, Trendy, Upscale

Crowd

Family-friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists

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Lunch reservations recommended, Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations, Usually a wait

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Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments, Credit cards

Children

Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu

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I will forever be grateful for Columbia Restaurant for allowing me to set up my son surprise proposal to his high school sweet heart. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful the food was amazing. Kate was so wonderful coordinating everything. Hi highly recommended this restaurant. The only one regret I have was I should gave Kate, the list per family to assign the seating. Overall it turned out great. We had a total of 46 people showed on our party side.

I've been to Columbia in Sarasota before, and in Celebration it was as pleasant as it was on the beach. Very, very good environment. It doesn't matter if you want to have a fun time with your family or if you want to do business, this place is definitely a to go. Food is amazing. The professionalism and customer oriented service makes you feel special. Definitely a place tho go back over and over again. Quick tip: taste their shrimp with yellow rice, the palomillas, and the empanadas 😉

I had a delightful experience at this charming Spanish restaurant. The service was exceptional, with knowledgeable staff guiding me through the menu. The open atmosphere, adorned with windows all around, created a spacious and inviting ambiance. And the food? Absolutely phenomenal!

Went for the combo de Cuba, the flavor was okay. I took out a star only because the pork was a little too dry for my taste. The white chocolate pudding has to be shared, otherwise you’ find the white chocolate a little too sweet if the pudding saturated your sweet palette. Overall good value if you want a little taste of Cuban cuisine. Their salad I heard is a must have but I didn’t want to lose my appetite for the combo.

Don’t visit this place and not order their 1905 salad 🥗 ITS A MUST!! Their rice and chicken is my fave, followed by their picadillo. There are other delicious plates these are MY go-to. The pitcher of sangria is always on my list and the outdoor seating for me is a vibe! I’m all about the vibes. Indoor is more boogie, 😂 I like the fresh air and not so stuffy vibe. Check it out!

What a unique restaurant, the atmosphere really transports you. The service and food are amazing. We ordered the Cubano and for my first time trying one this lives up to its expectation. The bread was fresh and the toppings were perfectly placed and tasted salty and satisfying. Highly recommend coming here!

We had the pleasure of dinning in for lunch yesterday. I want to take a moment and say how great the food and service were. We ordered the croquetas de pollo and empanadas de picadillo for our appetizers. It was one of the best we’ve had. We then ordered for our main meal the Ropa vieja and the Cuban sandwich. Both meals were delicious and fresh. The main reason I am leaving this review is to brag on our waiter Ricky. I’ve dinned out plenty of times and he by far is the best waiter we ever had. He was very knowledgeable of the menu and very polite and professional. Always making sure we had enough drinks in our cups and making sure we had everything and that the food met our expectations. We had order a big to go order and he brought it out all ready to go and even boxed up our leftovers. Ricky truly made our dinning experience great. You have a real gem. Thanks again for a great dinning experience. We will be back. God bless.

This restaurant was truly a great place to dine. The staff was friendly and helpful when it came to explaining certain meals on the meau. I love the fact that my salad was prepared right at the table. The restaurant was family friendly, and in the menu, it had information as to how each entree came about and how it was prepared by certain family members of the owner. I really enjoyed the brief history that was incorporated into the menu.

Breakfast Menu "Columbia Restaurant - Celebration" Celebration

Main Menu

Sopas - Lunch

Cuban Black Bean Soup

Spanish Bean Soup

Gazpacho Andalucia

Ensalada - Lunch

Columbia's Original "1905" Salad

White Asparagus Ensalada

Chopped Tomato Ensalada

Hearts of Palm Salad "Casimiro"

Classic Caesar Ensalada

Tapas - Lunch Tapas, pronounced [tah-pahs], are popular throughout Spain in bars and restaurants. Ranging from simple items such as olives or croquettes to more elaborate preparations such as mussels in a spicy sauce.

Pollo al Ajillo Tapa

Pinchos Morunos Tapa

Shrimp Supreme Tapa

The "Tapeo" Sampler 2 Tapa

Costillitas de Cerdo Habana Tapa

Coca de Langosta Tapa

Scallops "Casimiro" Tapa

Queso Fundido Tapa

Calamares Fritos "Romana" Tapa

Shrimp & Crabmeat Alcachofas Tapa

Ybor City Devil Crab Croquettes Tapa

Empanadas de Picadillo Tapa

The "Tapeo" Sampler 1 Tapa

Gambas "Al Ajillo" Tapa

Black Bean Cakes

Cakes de Cangrejo Tapa

Croquetas de Pollo Tapa

Croquetas de Langosta Tapa

Chorizo "EspanOla" Tapa

Champinones Rellenos Tapa

Stuffed Piquillo Peppers Tapa

Mussels y Chorizo "Andres" Tapa

Platos Principales - Lunch Entrees include hot Cuban bread and butter.

Grilled Fresh Corvina

Eggplant Riojana

Mahi Mahi "Cayo Hueso"

Breaded Steak Milanesa

Ropa Vieja

Pollo "Riojana"

Picadillo "Criollo"

Pompano "Jimmy"

Salteado

Roast Pork "A la Cubana"

Grilled Grouper

Shrimp Supreme

Red Snapper "Adelita"

Paella "EspanOla"

Boliche "Criollo"

Palomilla

Paella Vegetariana

Chicken & Yellow Rice "Ybor"

El Combo de Cuba

Mahi Mahi "Varadero"

Shrimp & Yellow Rice

Mussels y Chorizo "Andres"

Corvina "A la Rusa"

Cannelloni de Langosta "7 Portes"

Tortilla Gallega

Crab Enchilado

Sandwiches - Lunch

The Original Cuban Sandwich

Mojo Chicken Sandwich

Half & Half Combo Sandwich

Havana Club Sandwich

Mahi Mahi Cubana Sandwich

Roast Pork Sandwich

Postres - Lunch

Churros "Tres Amigos" Postre

Flan Postre

Mango Mousse Cake Postre

Key Lime Pie Postre

Guava Turnover "Carmita" Postre

Crema Catalana Postre

Chocolate Brazo Gitano

White Chocolate Postre

Coconut Ice Cream Postre

Bebidas - Lunch