Florida’s oldest restaurant, Columbia, will serve a holiday feast on Christmas Day

Interior of a historic restaurant

Celebrate Christmas Day in style at the historic Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City. This Tampa institution, renowned for its Cuban and Spanish cuisine, invites guests to enjoy a festive dining experience in its beautifully decorated dining rooms. The restaurant will offer a special Christmas Day menu alongside its regular dinner options, available all day.

For $30, guests can savor a traditional holiday entrée, while children’s meals are just $8 (beverages, tax, and gratuity not included). The Columbia’s rich atmosphere and delicious food provide the perfect setting for gathering with family and friends during the holiday season.

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A holiday spectacular at the Ybor City icon

n addition to in-house dining, the Columbia Restaurant is offering festive takeout options. A ham dinner, designed to serve 8 to 10 people, is available for $195 (plus tax) for Christmas Eve pickup from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For those seeking a traditional Christmas Eve feast, the Ybor City location also offers a Noche Buena takeout dinner at the same price, with pickup during the same hours.

To ensure a spot for the holiday feast, the Columbia Restaurant encourages advance reservations. Guests can reserve their table online or by calling the Ybor City location directly at 813-248-4961.

Serving festive eats at locations across Florida

While the Columbia Café at the Tampa Bay History Center will close on Christmas Day, other Columbia locations will serve holiday meals, including Sarasota, St. Augustine, Clearwater Beach, and Celebration.

For Reservations and More Information:

  • Ybor City: 813-248-4961
  • Sarasota: 941-388-3987
  • St. Augustine: 904-824-3341
  • Clearwater Beach: 727-596-8400
  • Celebration: 407-566-1505

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