Columbia Restaurant - SandKey

4.6

9527 Reviews

$30 and under

Spanish

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 66 times today

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Charming

Waterfront dining at its finest! Family-owned and operated for 115 years, Columbia has earned acclaim for its old-world charm and award-winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine. Casual attire is fine, but we don’t allow sleeveless shirts on men in the dining room. Choose a table looking out onto the radiant blue waters of the Intracoastal Waterway from the Mediterranean dining room, or experience the casual atmosphere from our outdoor deck on the water. Join us for century-old family recipes like Paella a la Valenciana, Roast Pork a la Cubana and fresh seafood specialties. Sample a fine Spanish wine like Montecillo or Campillo. We are a sister to the Columbia in Tampa's Ybor City, founded in 1905. Children's menu available. Open 365 days a year, including all holidays.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Spanish, Cuban, Latin / Spanish
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(727) 596-8400
Website
http://columbiarestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Miguel Alonzo

Location
1241 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767
Neighborhood
Clearwater Beach
Parking details
Free parking in the plaza parking lot.
Entertainment
After your meal, stroll the boardwalk along the Intracoastal waterway behind The Columbia that connects to the Shoppes on Sand Key. Be sure to make time for a visit to Caladesi Island, home of the #1 Beach in North America.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Clearwater
Great for scenic views
Clearwater
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Columbia Restaurant - SandKey offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent service" and "phenomenal" food. The "beautiful views" and "classic 1905 vibe" complement the menu, featuring standout dishes like the 1905 salad and sangria. Despite occasional service hiccups and parking challenges, the overall "atmosphere is wonderful," making it a favorite for locals and visitors alike.

9,527 Reviews

K
Kenneth
Tampa
13 reviews
vip
3.0
13 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant is very nice. We had a table overlooking the water. I felt it was very expensive though we could have chosen cheaper items. Cocktails are expensive $14
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Sheri
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience from beginning to end. Highly recommend!
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Barbara
Tampa
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Stephan is excellent waiter.. served us well...spread the word!
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Charlie
Tampa
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first visit to Columbia. It was fabulous. The view, ambiance was great. We could spend a long time just reading about the history of the restaurant and the family ties on the menu. Our server was great and the food superb. This is now in our favorite restaurant rotation!
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Michele
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great Spanish food. Nice to share tapas. Outside area is good on a nice day. Service was helpful and efficient.
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Cormick
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great restaurant to enjoy with family and friends. Many different options to eat and drink, all very good. Highlighting the signature 1905 salad to start and the churros the finish. Love it!
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Joe
Tampa
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have dined at the Columbia for years. Always a wonderful experience. My wife has several food allergies and has always been accommodated. Excellent food and excellent service! We highly recommend this restaurant!
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Rob
Minneapolis
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the salad, soup and Cuban sandwiches. Will try to go whenever they’re in a town I’m in!
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William
Detroit
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Have eaten at Columbia for years. Food quality and service always excellent. Only complaint is restaurant very noisy
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Gregory
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fantastic experience last evening sitting out on the deck. Juan, our server, was kind and professional. The ambiance was great...a warm evening with a nice breeze and waterfront. The food was great, especially the Spanish version of seafood pasta that I ordered. The seafood was abundant, delicious, and the portion was large (we still have half of it to eat as leftovers). As regular Columbia Sand Key customers we are accustomed to great experiences at this restaurant, but this was the best so far and, therefore, merited the time to write a review. Well done and we look forward to our next meal in a few weeks.
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FAQs

Columbia Restaurant - SandKey offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (727) 596-8400.

Columbia Restaurant - SandKey is rated 4.6 stars by 9527 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 66 times today

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Google Map for Columbia Restaurant - SandKey

1241 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767

Additional information

Neighborhood
Clearwater Beach
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Spanish, Cuban, Latin / Spanish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free parking in the plaza parking lot.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Miguel Alonzo
Entertainment
After your meal, stroll the boardwalk along the Intracoastal waterway behind The Columbia that connects to the Shoppes on Sand Key. Be sure to make time for a visit to Caladesi Island, home of the #1 Beach in North America.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://columbiarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(727) 596-8400

Columbia Restaurant - SandKey

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