OpenTable names iconic Ybor restaurant one of the best brunch spots in America

The historic Columbia Restaurant (2117 E. 7th Ave) in Ybor City is the best Mother’s Day Brunch Destination in Tampa, and one of the 100 best in America, according to OpenTable. The OpenTable team scanned diner metrics and over 14 million diner reviews to narrow down the restaurants where people rave about brunch.

The Columbia is Florida’s Oldest Restaurant, 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.

This establishment is no stranger to accolades. It’s one of the most booked restaurants in the city, frequently earns accalim for its Cuban sandwich and brunch offerings, and is a go to date night destination in Ybor.

In addition to being a quintessential Tampa restaurant, the interior is also stunning. When you visit, your phone eats first. “All 52,000 square feet of the space smells of baking bread, garlic, and spices,” writes Andrew Schrader for Southern Living. “…it’s more like a magical foodie castle, covered in Spanish tiles, where everyone is invited to the feast.”