Columbus Cafe

535 Columbus Ave, Boston MA 02118 columbuscafeandbar.com (617) 247-9001

Cuisines and Dishes at Columbus Cafe:

Menu for Columbus Cafe

Appetizers

Mini Taquitos $8.95
Corn tortillas stuffed with duck confit over an asian slaw and tamarind drizzle
Gamberetti con Pomodoro $9.95
Jumbo shrimp sauteed over crispy prosciutto di parma, tomato confetti and aged reduced balsamic vinaigrette
Platano Frito $6.95
Lightly fried plantains served with guacamole and a chipotle crema
Soup of the Day
Swedish Meatballs $7.95
Traditionally prepared swedish meatballs with grilled onions, accompanied with lingonberry and pickles
Rhode Island-Style Calamari $9.95
Lightly sauteed calamari with toasted garlic and cherry peppers over lemony spinach
Spinach and Artichoke Dip $8.95
Spinach and artichoke blended with herbs, cheese and scallions served with warm chips
Deviled Egg $6.95
Huevo relleno spanish tapa, egg stuffed with tuna, extra virgin olive oil, scallions and lemon accompanied with cornichons and lemony greens
Antipasti Misto $10.95
Zatar carrots with feta, roasted red peppers and pine nuts, roasted beets and goat cheese, cauliflower, pecorino and mozzarella cheese

Salads

Baby Arugula and Apple Salad $6.95
Baby arugula, mcintosh apples, gorgonzola cheese, toasted walnuts and balsamic vinaigrette
Spinach and Goat Cheese Salad $6.95
Warm spinach salad with vermont goat cheese and aged balsamic vinaigrette.
House Salad $5.95
Mixed greens with a lemon-lime vinaigrette

Main Course

Argentine Steak $16.95
Marinated flank steak with garlic spinach, whipped potatoes, onion rings and chimi churi .
Moroccan Lamb Shank $17.95
Slowly roasted lamb shank with collard greens over green lentils and vegetable au jus
Enchiladas de Pollo $11.95
Chicken enchiladas with Spanish rice, tomatillo sauce, pepper jack cheese and chipotle crema served with a tomato and cucumber salad
Southern Style Catfish $16.95
Blackened catfish over red rice, with roasted asparagus and a lemon garni
Pasta di Giardino $13.95
Garden fresh vegetables: broccoli, red peppers, roma tomatoes, peas, asparagus, tossed with linguini pasta, extra virgin olive oil, basil, and shaved parma grana
Zarzuela de Marisco $18.95
Spanish stew lobster, cod, shrimp, crab, little neck and golden clams, roasted red pepper and roasted potato in a saffron, lobster broth
Pollo Verdiccio $16.95
Boneless, skinless, chicken breast served with artichokes, kalamata olives, broccoli, roasted potato in a pinot grigio reduction
Mac and Cheese $10.95
Shell pasta with a blend of cheeses, roasted asparagus and a side salad
Tuscan Meatloaf $14.95
Ground chuck and wild boar meatloaf with braised spinach over mashed potatoes and mixed mushroom ragu
Southern Style Pork Chop $15.95
Spiced rubbed pork chop over a tomato, shrimp and andouille sausage risotto

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Reviews for Columbus Cafe

Ratings and Reviews for Columbus Cafe

Feb 24 2006

Jen R. via Yelp

I went here with my husband on Valentines Day for dinner. The place is casual yet upscale. It is not pretentious at all. We ordered the oysters-- 12 of...read more
Dec 01 2005

Jennifer B. via Yelp

Claremont was fantastic--best neighborhood brunch in the South End and good mediterranean for dinner. HOWEVER they have inexplicably closed and Columbus...read more
Aug 13 2005

Mariangela S. via Yelp

We first went to Claremont Cafe after they received a Best of Boston score for their incredible scones. And they were delicious! We moved to the...read more
Apr 03 2009

beantownmaestro via Citysearch

Only go to this restaurant/bar if you want to feel like an outcast from the crowd! I was enjoying drinks with my girlfriend when ...read more
Mar 15 2009

bostonfoodguy via Citysearch

I really enjoyed having a few drinks here last weekend. The bar is really small, the bartender was friendly, and the atmosphere w...read more
Mar 14 2009

canboston via Citysearch

Where to begin. I live in the neighborhood and have wanted to adopt this as my neighborhood bar. It is close, seemingly unpreten...read more

From Citysearch

The Scene
In attempting to be everything to everyone (cozy eatery, relaxed bar, affordable neighborhood bistro), the Columbus Cafe can readily be labeled as one of the South End's best all-purpose hangouts. Area singles drop by the bar to catch up over caipirinhas and chocolate-hazlenut martinis, while dressed-down couples fill the warm-hued dining room. Casual servers match the cafe's vibe.

The Food
The kitchen takes diners on a culinary world tour, with fried plantains and queso fundido sharing table space with ravioli pomodoro and pan-seared tuna (served with a snap pea and bok choy stir-fry). In contrast to the neighborhood's ever-increasing rents, nothing on Columbus' menu tops $15. Lunchtime patrons enjoy Cuban sandwiches and grilled cheese, made with aged cheddar, tomatoes and avocado. Popular entrees include a Spanish-style seafood stew and a marinated flank steak that's served with garlicky spinach, whipped potatoes, onion rings and Argentinean chimichurri sauce.

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