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Columbia’s Original “1905” Salad
with Turkey......................................$11.95
Black Bean Soup
Frijoles Negro prepared with Casimiro
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one he used in his homeland of Cuba
and his Cafe known as the Columbia in
1905, a sofrito of Spanish extra virgin
olive oil, onions, green peppers,
oregano, garlic simmered for hours
creating this rich 100% vegetarian
soup, served over a bed of white rice
and topped with diced onions.
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Tapas
Columbia’s Original“1905” Salad
with “Shrimp al Ajillo” .........$15.95
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with
Romano cheese and croutons..$8.95
Small ........................................................$4.95
With Grilled Chicken.................$12.95
Chopped Tomato Salad
A favorite of our father and
grandfather, Cesar Gonzmart. Florida
tomatoes, tossed with julienne sweet
onions, and 1905 dressing............$9.50
Half and Half Combo
Choice of two, one half of a Cuban
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Champiñones Rellenos
Jamon, Chorizo y Manchego
Shrimp sautéed in virgin olive oil,
fresh garlic and chili pepper...$11.00
Baked Silver Dollar Mushrooms
stuffed with baby spinach, artichoke
hearts, garlic and cheese then
drizzled with olive oil and
lemon................................................. $9.50
Black Bean Caviar
Spicy black bean dip, served with
Cuban crackers..............................$5.00
Tortilla Gallega
Made to order omlette, Farm fresh
eggs, diced chorizo, ham, potatoes,
onion, peas and olive oil..........$9.50
Queso Fundido
Entrees
Served with Cuban bread and butter
Chicken and Rice “Ybor”
The traditional dish from Tampa’s Ybor City, one
quarter chicken baked with yellow rice, green
peppers, onions, tomatoes, spices and virgin olive
oil. ....................................................................................$13.00
Grilled Salmon
Fresh boneless fillet of Salmon, grilled and served
with yellow rice .........................................................$15.00
Picadillo “Criollo”
Cuba’s most popular blue plate special. Finely
ground beef braised with onions, peppers, raisins,
olives and capers. ...................................................$11.00
Mahi Mahi “Cayo Hueso”
Boneless fillet of Mahi Mahi marinated in citrus
juices and grilled. Served with yellow rice, platanos
and mojo ...................................................................,.$16.00
Ropa Vieja
Originally introduced to Cuba by Spanish sailors.
The name means “old clothes” because the
choice beef is shredded, sautéed and simmered
with onions, green peppers and tomatoes.
Served with platanos and white rice........... $13.00
Pollo “Riojana”
Boneless chicken breast breaded, grilled and topped
witha Rioja tomato sauce and melted Spanish Tetilla
cheese.Served with yellow rice......................$14.00
Spanish Tetilla cheese baked in Rioja
tomato sauce with toasted Cuban
bread. ..................................................$9.00
Tender calamari seasoned and
lightly fried. ....................................$14.00
Jamon Serrano, chorizo, queso
Manchego and marinated olives
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Coca de Langosta y Chorizo
Coca, the Catalonian flatbread, this
version is brushed with our 1905
sauce, and then topped with
Spanish chorizo, diced vine ripe
tomatoes, Maine lobster and
Manchego cheese. Baked until
crisp, then drizzled with piquillo
pepper alioli...................................$12.50
Shrimp & Crabmeat Alcachofas
Baked casserole of shrimp,
crabmeat and artichoke hearts
topped with grated Romano
cheese..............................................$11.00
Costillitas de Cerdo Habana
Tender baby pork ribs slowly roasted
and tossed in a mojo marinated sweet
onions and pepperoncinis...............$12.00
Platanos Maduros
Fried sweet plantains.....................$5.00
Marinated Olives
Spanish olives marinated in olive
oil and garlic..................................$5.00
Empanadas
Carmen the wife of Casimiro Hernandez Jr,
was the queen of preparing these delicate pastry
turnovers stuffed with different fillings. Back in
the depression food leftovers or fruits would be
used to fill the dough and baked creating a meal
that would fill the family at lunch or dinner.
Today this once blue plate item is considered
a delicacy in our home.
Empanada de Picadillo.......................................$9.50
Empanada de Pollo...............................................$9.50
Empanada de Cangrejo.....................................$9.50
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Meatloaf topped with Swiss cheese,
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garlic plantain chips. ............................$10.95
Mojo Chicken
Served with Cuban
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Grilled breast of chicken, melted Swiss
cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and garlic
alioli sauce on Cuban bread. Served with
garlic plantain chips. ............................$10.95
Roast Pork Sandwich
Marinated, slow roasted pork pulled
from the bone served on hot Cuban
bread with onions and garlic plantain
chips. ............................................................$10.95
Desserts
White Chocolate Bread
Pudding
Our Dad’s favorite. Our version
made with white chocolate and
topped with a rich Don Casimiro
Classic Silver Rum Sauce.....$9.00
Flan
Spanish egg custard................$6.00
Key Lime Pie
A Florida favorite.....................$8.00
Mango Mousse Cake
Moist vanilla sponge with a hint
of coconut layered with tropical
mango mousse infused with
passion fruit.................................$8.00
Fresh Baked Guava & Cream
Cheese Pastry........................$2.95
Duomo Gelato - Flavors of the day
Small................................................$3.95
Large...............................................$4.95
Mahi Mahi Cubana
The best fish sandwich north of Havana.
Grilled Mahi Mahi seasoned and topped
with sautéed onions, mushrooms, green
peppers and smotheredwith cheese on
Cuban bread. Served with plantain chips.
..........................................................................$12.95
Salteado
Inspired by the Chinese who lived in Cuba in the
19th century, a very hot iron skillet with extra
virgin olive oil is used to sauté boneless pieces of
chicken, onions, green peppers, fresh garlic,
mushrooms, diced potatoes and chorizo, splashed
with a hearty red wine. Served with yellow rice.
Choice of Chicken or Shrimp........................$16.00
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Sangria
Sangria - Tinto or Blanco Made tableside with Spain’s CR Generations red or CR Generations Sauvignon Blanc wine, brandy and fresh citrus juices. ..............Glass $8.00
Pitcher $22.00
Sangria de Cava Spain’s wonderful bubbling cooler made tableside with Jaume Serra Cristalino Spanish Cava (Sparkling Wine), Brandy and Orange Liqueur, with citrus juices.
One taste will transport you to the sunny coast of Spain. ...................Pitcher $24.00
Mojito
Since the Columbia opened its doors, people have enjoyed this flavorful and refreshing beverage now made by the pitcher tableside
Pitcher $25.95
with Don Casimiro Classic Silver Rum, Yerbabuena (mint) and fresh lime juice...........................................Glass $8.95
Wine
Don Cesar® A distinctive red wine. Produced in Spain’s prestigious Ribera del Duero region in memory of our father, Cesar Gonzmart..............Glass $9.50
Adelita® Toasty overtones derived from maturing in a French Oak cask. Smooth and very balanced with tones of vanilla.
Bottle $36.00
Produced in memory of our mother, Adela Gonzmart ..............Glass $9.50
Don Casimiro® Bottled to honor the founders of the Columbia Restaurant, Casimiro Hernandez, Sr. and Jr. .........Glass $8.50 Bottle $32.00
Cabernet Sauvignon • Merlot • Chardonnay • White Zinfandel • Pinot Grigio
Bottle $36.00
Family Wines
CR Generations (Tierra de Castilla, Spain) Columbia Restaurant Generations is a tribute to the Six Generations of the Founding Family that contributed to the building and successful
longevity of Florida’s Oldest Restaurant. Produced in partnership with the Spanish Wine Family Martinez Bujanda to honor the 100th anniversary of the Columbia Restaurant.
CR Tempranillo-Cabernet Sauvignon This red blend of 50% Tempranillo, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon has intense aromas of vanilla and balsam on the nose complemented by ripe dark
red fruit on the palate with a long pleasant finish. Bottle $32.00 1/2 Bottle $16.00 Glass $8.50
CR Sauvignon Blanc This 100% Sauvignon Blanc wine boasts fragrant aromas of passion fruit, grapefruit, with hints of fennel, asparagus, anise and mineral notes.
Bottle $32.00 1/2 Bottle $16.00 Glass $8.50
RG Chardonnay (Alicante, Spain) The wine is yellow with golden highlights. On the nose, aromas of stone white fruits appear - peaches and apricots; intertwined with bakery scents
of croissant; with smoky and toasty notes from oak barrel fermentation with hints of almonds and hazelnuts. Bottle $42.00 Glass $11.00
RG Cuatro Cepas (Alicante, Spain) A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Monastrell and Petit Verdot. Intensely flavored grapes aged 12 months in new French oak barrels. On the
nose, ripe fruits are complimented with notes of spice and minerals with a long pleasant lingering finish of toasty and smoky oak. Bottle $48.00 Glass $12.50
Melanie Chardonnay (Alicante, Spain) Melanie pays homage to the family matriarch and wife of Richard Gonzmart. On the nose, the wine showcases banana, pear, apple, kiwi and freshly
cut hay. The wine is dry with lively acidity and fresh tropical fruit notes. Bottle $36.00 Glass $9.50
Rusty (Rioja, Spain) The creation of Richard Gonzmart in partnership with Familia Martinez Bujanda, produced at their Finca Valpiedra Estate, Rusty is a tribute to the unconditional
love that exists between a family and their beloved four legged pet. This limited release wine is 100% estate grown Tempranillo that is fermented at low temperatures to maintain the
rich fruit flavors of the grape and the aged for 8 months in French oak barrels. On the nose, intense aromas and rich flavors of black fruits and spice notes. Bottle $38.00 Glass $10.00
Enzi Chardonnay (Napa Valley) The Enzi Chardonnay was created to honor the memory of 5th generation family member Andrea Gonzmart’s beloved German Shepherd, Enzi, who lost
her battle with cancer. This bottle of Enzi wine offers a rich, creamy mouthfeel with bright acidity. Complex flavors of ripe pear, white peach, passion fruit, honeydew melon and spicy
vanilla. Bottle $38.00 Glass $10.00
*$10 will be donated from the sale of every bottle of Enzi & Rusty wines to the oncology research at the University of Florida Small Animal Hospital. A minimum of $20,000 will be donated annually to help find a cure for our four-legged family members.
In 1905, Casimiro Hernandez Sr. - our great-grandfather - immigrated to Tampa’s Ybor City
from Cuba and opened a small café called the Columbia Café, serving fellow immigrants in
the “Cigar City” steaming cups of Cuban coffee and bowls of Spanish bean soup along with
a strong drink. Over time, memories of the Café were preserved as the Columbia grew to
become one of Florida’s finest restaurants.
Every era brought new challenges, and the Columbia met each with expansion. Prohibition
was the addition of a dining room called “La Fonda.” In 1935, prohibition had been
repealed and cocktails and dancing were all the rage. Our grandfather, Casimiro
Hernandez Jr. added the first air-conditioned dining room in Tampa, and named it “Don
Quixote,” featuring a large dance floor.
Richard Gonzmart
Fourth Generation Owner/Operator
Casey Gonzmart
Fourth Generation Owner/Operator
C O L U M B I A R E S TA U R A N T L O C AT I O N S
In the Historic District
of Ybor City
2117 East 7th Avenue
Tampa, Florida
(813) 248-4961
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98 St. George Street
St. Augustine, Florida
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St. Armands Circle
411 St. Armands Circle
Sarasota, Florida
(941) 388-3987
On Sand Key’s
Intracoastal Waterway
1241 Gulf Blvd.
Clearwater Beach, Florida
(727) 596-8400
In Central Florida’s
Town of Celebration
649 Front Street
Celebration, Florida
(407) 566-1505
Columbia Cafe
Terminal E Airside
Tampa International
Airport
Tampa, Florida
Columbia Cafe • 801 Old Water St. • Tampa, Florida
(813) 229-5511
at the Tampa Bay History Center