Columbia Restaurant

Founded in 1905 and spanning an entire city block in Ybor City, Columbia is Florida's oldest restaurant and a Tampa institution that has been family-owned for over 120 years. The hand-painted tiles, 15 dining rooms, and nightly flamenco shows transport you to old-world Spain. Sharing a pitcher of sangria and a massive plate of paella here is a Tampa rite of passage -- and the live flamenco makes it an unforgettable first date.