Columbia Restaurant - Ybor City

Steve’s take

The oldest restaurant in Florida — open since 1905, a full city block, fifteen dining rooms, and a flamenco show on weekends. The 1905 Salad is prepared tableside by your server and the Cuban sandwich is the original Tampa-style version that started the debate. If you're doing a pre-cruise dinner in Tampa, this is it. The Griswold family has eaten here before boarding at Port Tampa Bay and it sets the vacation tone perfectly. Dress one notch above road trip clothes.