Columbia

Columbia Restaurant is a chain of food outlets that specializes in Spanish cuisine. Its entr e menu includes yellow rice, marinated top sirloin, roast pork, shredded beef, grilled snapper, filet mignon and stuffed shrimp. The chain also offers a range of children s items that includes grilled cheese, chicken fingers and Cuban sandwiches. Additionally, it provides a variety of desserts that includes flans, guava cheesecakes, chocolate cakes, key lime pies, bread puddings and pastries. Columbia Restaurant was founded in 1905 by Casimiro Hernandez. The chain offers a variety of merchandise that includes cookbooks, gift baskets, apparels and cigars. Columbia Restaurant also provides online reservation services and maintains a location in Clearwater, Fla.