Reservations Gift Cards 7 Locations The Columbia Experience Menus By Location Curbside Shop News And Events Contact Us COVID-19 Columbia Cafe Tampa Bay History Center Columbia Cafe 801 Water Street Tampa, Florida 33602 813.229.5511 columbiacafe@columbiarestaurant.com Dining at the Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center is available inside the air conditioned second-floor lobby as well as the waterfront outdoor patio overlooking Garrison Channel and the Tampa Riverwalk. Curbside takeout of our entire cafe menu continues to be available by calling 813.229.5511. Thank you for your patience! Musician Al “Coffee” McDaniel performs from 6 to 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays Now Reopen Sunday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. (Inside Café is closed at 5 p.m. with the museum) Tampa Bay History Center Menu View The Columbia Restaurant- A Florida Tradition Since 1905. Distinguished Restaurants of North America (DiRoNA) Award of Excellence Named One of America’s Most Historic Restaurants by USA Today Golden Spoon: One of the Top 25 Restaurants in Florida – Florida Trend Best of Award of Excellence for Spectacular Wine List Selection – Wine Spectator "If you cherish your palate, visit the Columbia.” – Southern Living “The Cuban sandwiches are melty masterpieces, the '1905' Salad, a citywide obsession.” – “Every Day with Rachael Ray” All-American Icon and Fine Dining Hall of Fame – Nation’s Restaurant News Florida’s Oldest Restaurant℠ and Largest Spanish Restaurant in the World – Florida House Resolution 9013 Our Favorite Romantic Restaurant – Southern Living “One of the most picturesque dining spots on the downtown Tampa waterfront, the cafe has indoor and outdoor seating overlooking Garrison Channel separating downtown from Harbour Island. The cafe serves the most popular dishes from the restaurant's flagship in Ybor City, including the Original ‘1905 Salad’ and chicken and yellow rice. The cafe also serves cocktails, beer and wine, including the Spanish cava sangria made tableside” – Tampa Bay Times Catering by the Columbia Cafe at the History Center The Tampa Bay History Center offers a variety of spaces available for special events and can accommodate 60-600 guests, with catering by our world-famous Columbia Cafe view the brochure. Rooms Click here to learn more about hosting a group or catered event at this Tampa Bay History Center Location. Visit Downtown Tampa and the Tampa Riverwalk Boating information Boat dock available at the Columbia Cafe on The Riverwalk 8 tie-ups Open 24 hours a day Paybox on the dock Dock monitored hourly Docking Rates Short Term $2 per hour – up to 10 hours Long Term $1 per ft. per day – Minimum $25 (max. stay 72 hours) Boat Dock Day Phone: 813-259-1604 or 813-274-8615 Boat Dock After Hours Phone: 813-931-2167 or 813-931-2168 For more information about the Tampa Bay History Center, go to www.tampabayhistorycenter.org. For more information about the Tampa Bay area, go to www.visittampabay.com. For more information about the Tampa Riverwalk, go to www.thetampariverwalk.com. Read Our Story From a corner saloon in Tampa's Ybor City we have grown into the largest Spanish restaurant in the world, and added six Florida locations. Make A Reservation Reservations aren't required, but encouraged. Book A Gathering Our Private Dining Coordinators will create a customized experience for your business lunch, private event or meal with friends. Home Contact Us Privacy Policy Site Map Awards Sign Up For Our Emails For the latest news and specials: Sign Up For Our Newsletter Corporate Offices Columbia Family Of Restaurants Columbia Restaurant Group 2025 E. 7th Avenue Tampa, Florida 33605 2021 Columbia Restaurant Group. All Rights Reserved. Designed And Developed By Bayshore Solutions.