Had a lovely anniversary dinner here…read more We shared the crab meat pizza as an appetizer. It was good, but I think like a drizzle of some chili oil would have made it incredible. The pollo marsala and pasta alla norma were very good as well. Portion sizes were larger than expected, so I brought about half of my pasta home. We also split a pitcher of the Sicilian Sunrise, which was good and not overly sweet. Parking was easy to find in the (free) lot across the street. Our server was attentive but not intrusive, and the food came out at a great pace for us to enjoy time away from the kids.

Chicken parm was pretty good, would eat it again and would probably recommend. The pasta was…read moreal-dente, cooked perfectly and the sauce tasted authentic and uncomplicated. Simple dish but executed well. The tiramisu was definitely the highlight, I've never met a tiramisu I didn't love but this one was top 5. Our waiter was very attentive, funny and polite. The atmosphere was nice and clean but it was also loud, very loud and it was a Tuesday night so I can't imagine what it must be like on a Friday or Saturday. They gave me complimentary almond lemon crinkle cookies, never had them before but loved them.

My daughter always wanted to try a seafood boil so we came here after the last day of our cruise…read more We had a lot of time to kill before our flight so we took the trolley from the aquarium stop. We were the first customers and the inside is small but clean and cozy. Staff was friendly. We ordered the snow crab feast and a calamari appetizer. The calamari was ok it wasn't seasoned. The snow crab feast came with coleslaw, corn, potatoes, and 4 pieces of crab leg sections. It was good but not great, the pieces didn't come out of the shell very easily and the pieces we did get out were pretty small, but we enjoyed the flavor and the experience very much.

Let me start - the food was mostly good. You can see the portion size for the platter is really…read moregood. The fried fish was excellent and the shrimp based slaw was innovative and interesting. We weren't too crazy because the fried are coated and the hush puppies were way over cooked with a weird batter/dough that reminded mea lot of an undercooked corn bread. Yes, the dark brown spheres on the bottom of the plate were hushpuppies. Service was excellent with the waiter checking in on us and refilling drinks. That might have been easier because we were late in coming in for lunch, so it wasn't really crowded. I imagine that during a busy dinner service, it's probably pretty loud, but here it was just a nice quite cafe feel. The big takeaway - the seafood was excellent. It was fresh, hot, well cooked. But the sides seem to fall down, nothing except the slaw was something I want again. So come for the seafood, but lower your expectations for the slaw.

From the moment I walked in, it resembled a little piece of old Cuba or Spain! The history,…read morearchitecture, and cuisine celebrated here, along with the family warmth of the place, certainly caught my attention!! The wait staff were very friendly, Mark my waiter, has worked here for over 20 year! Speaks volumes about how they run this place! The service was chill, and the food was 1000% full of delicious flavor. I tried their classic famous salad, the seafood paella, and the flan! Absolutely hit the spot!! Visiting here on a Sunday evening was a totally different experience! It felt less like dining out and more like sharing a family meal in a much-loved, historic home. I'll definitely be returning and will bring friends and family with me next time I visit Tampa!

Recommended by our friends, we made a reservation at Columbia Restaurant during our visit to Ybor…read moreCity on Friday. As the oldest restaurant in Florida and the largest Spanish restaurant in the world, we felt it was a must-visit to experience its rich history and unique atmosphere. We also reserved seats for the Flamenco dance show, which had a $10 cover charge per person. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful and enormous, with so many different dining rooms. You could probably get lost trying to find your friends inside, just kidding! We were lucky enough to get a table near the stage, so we could enjoy the Flamenco performance while having dinner. For our meal, we started with the Caldo Gallego "Giant Soup" ($10), which was hearty, flavorful, and incredibly comforting. We also ordered Columbia's Original "1905" Salad ($18). Made with crisp iceberg lettuce, julienned baked ham, natural Swiss cheese, tomatoes, olives, grated Romano cheese, Lea & Perrins® Worcestershire sauce, and their famous garlic dressing, it was fresh, light, and absolutely delicious. Our main dish was the Mojito Chicken ($25). The chicken was very flavorful, especially with its delicious citrus-garlic sauce. Although the chicken itself was just a little on the dry side in my opinion, the flavorful sauce made up for it, and the dish was still very enjoyable. We also had the Paella "a la Valenciana" ($40), which was loaded with clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops, calamari, chicken, and pork, along with green peppers, Spanish onions, ripe tomatoes, garlic, and a splash of white wine. It was a generous portion packed with fresh seafood and rich Spanish flavors. The New York Strip Sirloin "The Bambino" ($53) was another excellent choice. The 14 oz. USDA Choice wet-aged boneless strip steak was tender, juicy, and cooked perfectly. To finish our meal, we ordered the Flan ($8). It was smooth, creamy, and absolutely delicious, a perfect ending to a wonderful dinner. The Flamenco dance show was fantastic! The dancers were energetic and passionate, making the entire dining experience even more lively and memorable. Combined with the excellent service, it made for a truly enjoyable evening. Overall, Columbia Restaurant is much more than just a place to eat, it's a historic landmark and an unforgettable dining experience. Between the beautiful Spanish architecture, rich history, delicious food, outstanding service, and exciting Flamenco performance, it's definitely worth visiting when you're in Ybor City.

Just awesome! My Gasparilla Krewe booked Ocean Ink for our Knight Parade after party and it…read morecouldn't have been better. We arrived to a great seafood buffet of shrimp, lobster, fish dip, and much more. All the food was on point and service was excellent. As a matter of fact, we went back yesterday and had two kinds of oysters, vodka martinis, wine, tuna nachos and all were excellent. This will now be our go to spot when in Ybor. Met some fun people at the bar and had a great time all around. Good view of 7th Ave too for people watching. See pics below for all the food.

I have been so excited to try this place, and was so disappointed by the service today…read more I made a reservation for the "chefs counter" and when I arrived was told that the air-conditioning was out I probably didn't wanna sit back there. So I sat at the bar outside, which was fine, except for the fact that the Bartender was overwhelmed and as a result The service was horrible. They have a happy hour menu, but I chose not to order off of it and I ordered the regular shrimp cocktail which came on a plate and each of the shrimp were cut in half? I ordered West Coast oysters and they were warm at Best even though they were on ice, which made me leery to eat them. Based on the fact that I didn't eat the oysters and the shrimp were meh at Best I would've liked to have ordered something else, but was never given the opportunity to. By the time, the Bartender finally came back around and I asked about the taco of the day on the happy hour menu. She informed me the happy hour was over. I ordered a cocktail and the Bartender told me it came in a can, which seemed odd and then she said no wait that's a beer. If you want to go and try it at your own risk, I would not go on Sunday,

My first time here and the food and Chef O and Miya my bartender was amazing. I will definitely be…read moreback. I recommend you try this spot.

How cute is this place ??…read more Originally found on Yelp however I was not prepared for such good food nor vibes ! My party and I got the band for unlimited mimosas and buffet style food ... this food was sooo darn flavorful and filling ! The drinks were tasty as well(many options of mixed drinks outside of the mimosa) Staff was pleasant , sweet and professional which you don't see to much of lately in businesses. Cali love ! We will be back and tell everyone all about it ! Thank you for the amazing time !

Stopped in on a Saturday afternoon while visiting Ybor. Sat in the open air outdoor section which…read morehas a covered bar and plenty of tables. There is also an indoor space with bar and more tables and the brewing tanks. We were allowed to sample some beers before making our drink choices. A full kaleidoscope of styles is available as well as full bar. One of our group ordered an espresso martini! They have a full kitchen and great menu. After we finished lunch we headed inside to grab some merch. Some cool stuff and had some assistance with picking items and sizes. Will be planning to stop here again next time we are up n the area!

We loved this awesome spot so much we went back for lunch 2 days later! On our first visit we had…read morethe bread & ale cheese dip, a smash burger with sweet potato friend plus a side of pickles and the meatloaf. Everything was delicious! Sam was our bartender that day; she's awesome, fun and very friendly! Our next lunch was a pepperoni & mushroom pizza and chop chop salad. Let me tell you - this is the salad to get in town! Skip the 1905 salad and come here instead! Delicious, fresh, chopped and tossed! One of my most favorite things I had on this vacation! Devin was our bartender on this visit; great singing voice and chill vibe! Fun drink menu, full bar and great beers, obviously! This is a must when in Ybor!

Good Service, really thank you for everything I love yall guys, I seen good guy at bartenderread more

Best food I've had in my life. Amazing atmosphere and beautiful dishes of food.- Kaleb Brunsread more

First time visiting but definitely will be going back often since I've just moved to the area!!…read moreLove the owners professional and they get you in and out quick!! I got a 1/2 doz XL cleaned paid $36.50 not bad at all!! Crabs were meaty and good I didn't eat nothing else that day lol forever a CARB HUT CUSTOMER! They accept cash ebt and cashapp only loved that simple and quick transaction.

Only 1 mile from my house. Bought 1/2 dozen X-jarge blue crabs. Went home and cooked them. I was…read morestuffed! I'm from Maryland, and know good blue crabs. All males, $35 half dozen, $70 whole dozen. Not cheap, but worth it. Highly recommend.