Columbia Restaurant

11 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
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11 ratings

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2117 E 7th Ave
Tampa, FL 33605
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Gluten Intolerant

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They have a separate allergen menu. I am gluten and dairy intolerant, and did not have any issues. Food is excellent and servers are knowledgeable.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 month ago read full review

Celiac

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Lots of GF options. We eat at several of their locations safely. Last time I had lunch at Ybor location, Chef prepared my meal personally, and said he had a family member w/ Celiac. I love the Columbia brand of restaurants, I always know I will get good service and a quality, safe meal. Recently we have eaten at the Ybor location in Tampa, the Tampa Riverwalk location, the Sarasota location, and the location on the water over in Pinellas County. All excellent. Never a problem with gluten cc. Highly recommend.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Good with other allergies
Updated 1 month ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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I’ve been here a million times and I’ve never had an issue, regardless of whether I was eating at the restaurant or ordering to-go. Of course, I always explain that I’m celiac and everything, but there’s a separate GF menu, and everyone’s always been so understanding and friendly. The food is great, and the restaurant itself is beautiful!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers online ordering
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 8 months ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Restaurant
  • Spanish
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly

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Celiac

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Excellent ambiance, food, and service!! Can’t wait to come back!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

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Great GF options. Amazing as always. Got the 1905 salad and the shrimp and yellow rice. For dessert, the flan!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Pros: When I told the server I was celiac he immediately brought me the allergen menu (which clearly indicates the gf items) and also had good knowledge of safety (e.g, warned me that the plantains could be contaminated). Definitely go here for the atmosphere; it is a beautiful, unique historical place. Lively, bustling. It is HUGE (be sure to wander around and check out all the rooms). They have flamenco performances nightly, and a cute gift shop. Cons: Not many gf options, overall (especially if you don’t like seafood). And what I had was just okay (pork/beans/rice, tomato salad). Kinda overpriced for just so-so food.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Updated 1 year ago read full review

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We were there in April 2022. My wife is amongst those who hears the word gluten and breaks out in feverish hives. She had the shrimp in yellow rice. The food was amazing, the service impeccable, and the ambiance was unforgettable. Each of our meals was absolutely perfect! Whenever we find ourselves in the Tampa area, our family will always dine at the Columbia.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

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This a historical restaurant that you need to eat at if you are in the area! The waiter was very knowledgeable about celiac disease and they have a separate gluten free menu!! The food was delicious and even had dessert!! The place it self is beautiful inside!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Gluten free menu, server was very knowledgeable. Food was flavorful, great atmosphere and loved the music. Really enjoyed our evening here.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I was here with a large group of 150 and they worked with me to tweak my dinner. Service and food were great.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


They provided a gluten free menu. The food, service and atmosphere is wonderful.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for lunch
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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They really understand gluten free and cross contamination—the chef even came to our table to go over my order. Plus it was absolutely delicious!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Columbia is a “go to” for our family because the restaurant offers many GF options and the staff is so knowledgeable about the preparation and handling thereof. My daughter (celiac) loves the Ropa Vieja and rice.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Service was iffy, and the drinks are strong šŸ˜‚ but the chicken and rice dish was absolutely fantastic.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 3 years ago read full review

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Been here twice now. The wait staff is educated. They have a gluten free menu as well. Food is very good!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Told hostess when making reservation. The server and maitre dee came to our table and spoke to my daughter. They were phenomenal! No issues.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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There’s a dedicated gluten free menu with lots of options. My cocktail and roast pork were both delicious. I would have preferred more rice, beans, yucca, and plantains (and less pork), but that’s just me. My husband calls it the peasant-version. There was flan for dessert, but I was too full to order it.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The allergen menu system could use a redesign. It's quite hard to find the options on the full menu to get a description, and most of the menu items listed aren't available in the lunch menu, but the menu doesn't tell you that or tell you which options are available dinner only. It wouldn't be hard to fix and make a much better dining experience. 3 of us ate there with no ill effects. The food is good and the place has a great atmosphere.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Staff knows gf items and provides a list if necessary. Very willing to make dishes with no sauce or other mods

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Wonderful ambiance, great gluten free place to eat. The chicken and yellow rice were GF and delicious!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Delicious as usual, plus the gluten free menu is listed on their website so you can get an idea of what options you have before going in. Though our waiter passed on gluten free info to the chef, he still brought me Cuban bread. The bar carries Daura gluten free beer!

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly Columbia Restaurant Chef Al Johnson is Very knowledgable of gluten and food allergies so if you give him the right info and the chance he will do his best to make you a delicious meal and keep you safe too! Not everyone understands the seriousness of Celiac Disease and how harmful gluten can be for us but... he does for sure and works to educate his team. Every kitchen in every restaurant is open to risk of cc yet... he hasn't made me sick once in four years - 2013 to 2017 at our many visits to the Columbia Ybor.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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gluten free menu items are listed on a separate menu. wonderful food, no issues.

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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First time here food is amazing.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Celiac

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The Cuban black bean soup, fresh fish, and yellow rice were all sooo good. I had a great experience but I was slightly nervous with it being such a busy place; nonetheless, I did not get sick and it was delicious!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Celiac

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Server misrepresented the bread as gluten free - when questioned, she assured it was gluten free when questioned multiple times.. Turns out she was misinformed - i trusted and ended up poisoned. The manager was apologetic. Strongly recommend against this restaurant - hard to trust the food will be what is promised.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

Symptomatic Celiac

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We did call ahead for their GF menu. They have allergy icons on a separate menu for your convenience & Kate emailed the entire selection!

I am also allergic to preservatives so the chef was very accommodating.

The restaurant itself is beautiful and it’s always a pleasure to stroll through Celebration. Having a nice meal is a bonus when you’re challenged!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Below Average

Overall Rating

Review


Eat here whenever we are in town. Have never had any issues. They have a separate allergen menu.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Celiac

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Our favorite restaurant in St Augustine. Eaten here many times. Their 1905 salad is my favorite. Pork loin is delicious and comes with sweet plantains. Yummy!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

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