Columbia Restaurant - Celebration

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   vblocal VIP

   Richmond8 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Disappointing. We have dined there before and this time the food was definitely not up to prior standards. As an example, the gambas al ajillo should be served piping hot and it was lukewarm. We will give it another try when we return to Florida.
   

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   greg VIP

   Kansas City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was outstanding as ever, however, had to wait over and over and over for the drinks to be refilled.. they had somebody standing there watching tables, came by to refill iced tea saw the water was empty, but did not come back… it’s the most simple thing you can do for Customer Service…
   

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   DanS

   Columbus9 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   Love this restaurant but we got sat at the worst table possible. We were trapped in a corner with no way to get out once a party of 10 sat down beside us. The waiters could barely get our food to us. We had to have 2 people move from 2 different tables just to get up to leave.
   

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   Deborah VIP

   Orlando5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great experience, yet again, at Columbia during an early dinner last night. The food is consistent and delicious, every time. Angela and her manager, Chris were both friendly and accommodating. The warm bread takes the hangry away as soon as you sit and order their Sangria or perfectly crafted cocktails. The 1905 salad is a must, the fillet is cooked exactly as ordered and the Arroz con Pollo is my favorite. The portions may feed us for another couple of days. It was lovely to not be rushed during a relaxing meal. The ambience is perfect for a family meal or more quietly in the smaller tables around the dining room.
   

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   Greg VIP

   Orlando11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great place with a bonus farmer’s market on the street. Service is always good and love the Cuban food. Even comped with a dessert for our anniversary.
   

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   Tony

   Tampa6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Columbia is always delicious. The Celebration location was the only one I had not visited before and it was great. Delicious as ever. Excellent atmosphere. Excellent service. Sat at the bar for a couple of drinks before dinner and that was fantastic too. I'm not sure you could call Columbia a chain restaurant, but if more than one location means its a chain...then Columbia is the best one.
   

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   Rhonda VIP

   Orlando28 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The food never disappoints at Columbia. Our server Terry was full of recommendations despite it only being his third day on the job. He was also attentive to my gluten sensitivity. Terry was personable and enthusiastic. My husband and son raved over their shrimp appetizer and the warm bread. If you dine at the Columbia, you have to start with their signature salad, which is amazing and gluten-free. The restaurant's ambiance hasn't changed in years. Our booth seat had a depression in it and needed some refurbishment. I compensated by sitting on my leg. Not a big deal, but some of the dining furniture could use some TLC. After dinner their is a beautiful lake to walk around and if you want to dessert, and ice cream/fudge shop around the corner....
   

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   Sheyla

   Orlando4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Karla was pleasurable & kept up with timing of the food & drinks.
   

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   Aileen VIP

   Naples12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food great price and excellent service! Love going here
   

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    Maureen VIP

    New York City27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Great service and food. Shrimp in garlic sauce was amazing. Great salad and sangria. Very good service
    

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