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The waterfront outdoor patio at Columbia Sand Key - Columbia Restaurant - SandKey, Clearwater, FL

Columbia Restaurant - SandKey

4.7
4.7
9550 Reviews
$30 and under
Spanish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 100 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighbourhood gem
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
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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What 9,550 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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.

9,550 Reviews

  1. monica

    New York City

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved the food - a little pricey from some things. Service was excellent and they were very accommodating when we requested a different table.

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  2. Denise

    St. Louis

    35 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and ambiance were great. Food was good. Didn’t love the crab cakes but the salad, mahi and chicken were very good.

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  3. donna

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We went there specifically for the soup . It wasn’t up to usual , a bit cool when served and only one small piece of ham in each bowl, mostly garbanzo beans.

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  4. mary

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a wonderful experience. Food was sooo good. Service was amazing. Highly recommend for any special occasion or relaxing meal.

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  5. John

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food. Service was professional and efficient. Menu had many choices

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  6. Elizabeth

    New York City

    52 reviews

    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So happy that Columbia is back after the hurricanes. We were delighted with our Thanksgiving dinner here. Our server, Michael, made our evening very special.

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  7. Joyce Anne

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy The Columbia Restaurants. We have been to all locations in Florida & all are consistent. The Holidays are always done well. Non holidays also.

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  8. Jami

    St. Louis

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service. Love the crusty warm bread, 1905 salad is the best salad I’ve ever had, and the stuffed grouper was yummy. The churros with trio dip was also great. And my hubby likes their blueberry tea. My daughter enjoyed her kids steak and was especially happy that the fruit cup was her fave strawberries and blueberries. We all left very full and happy.

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  9. Regina

    Orlando

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy our Columbia Restayrant experience. Staff is always cheerful and helpful.

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  10. Bettygrace

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Columbia in Sand Key is always fabulous. Love it from the Valet to the dessert.

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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 4.7 stars by 9550 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 100 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Columbia Restaurant - SandKey

1241 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767

Additional information

  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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