by Sophie Gayot

There are many, many reasons to visit Columbia Restaurant, located in the historical area of Ybor City in Tampa, Florida. The best way to discover them — outside of dining there yourself — is to watch my exclusive video interview with partner/owner Casey Gonzmart and read the just updated review of the restaurant.

Over the storied 107-year history of the restaurant, its food and ambience have attracted a long list of celebrities from Marilyn Monroe, Babe Ruth and Liberace to Bruce Springsteen and George Clooney — why wasn’t I there the day he came in?

Columbia Restaurant is one of our 2012 Hot 10 Tampa Bay Restaurants | Top 10 Tampa Bay Food Rating Restaurants | Top 10 Tampa Bay Romantic Restaurants | Top 10 Tampa Bay Wine List Restaurants|

You can click on each photo to enlarge to see some of the décor of Columbia Restaurant. All photos by Sophie Gayot.