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

Columbia Restaurant - SandKey

4.8
4.8
9667 Reviews
$30 and under
Spanish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 75 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Miguel Alonzo
  • 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

What 9,667 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Clearwater

    Best Ambience

  • Clearwater

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Columbia Restaurant - Sand Key offers "amazing food" and "fantastic service" in a beautiful waterfront setting. Known for its "unique" 1905 salad and "delicious" Cuban dishes, it's a "must-visit" for Spanish cuisine lovers. The "gorgeous view" and "friendly staff" enhance the dining experience, making it a "top favorite" for many.
9,667 Reviews
  1. Steve

    VIP

    Tampa

    116 reviews

    5.0

    116 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We LOVE going to Columbia, any location. But when we are on the shore near Indian Rocks, the Sand Key Location is closest. It's really a very lovely location with amazing water views. With both inside and outside seating, it's lovely. And the FOOD, it's always amazing, guess that's why they are the oldest restaurant in Florida. People ask, what's the big deal, it's a Salad, but until you've tried the 1905 salad, you'll never understand, it's outstanding! A meal all by itself, but then, you'd rob yourself of the pleasure of the rest of the amazing menu. For lunch, we like to get the salad and a couple tapas. The garlic shrimp are incredible, the Calamari are SO tender, and just lightly breaded, amazing, and the Empanadas are crisp and full of flavor. Oh, and don't forget the Sangria! We love the Cava sangria, but they are all incredible. If you've never been to the Columbia, you've really missed out.

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  2. Angela

    Tampa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food as always was good. Our service wasn't very attentive.

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  3. Jennifer

    VIP

    Orlando

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a fantastic lunch at Columbia. The 1905 salad and steak sandwiches are delicious. Our server, Michael, was awesome!

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  4. Elizabeth

    VIP

    Tampa

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Large portions, great food, options for vegetarians, fresh baguettes, and a view!

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  5. diane

    Denver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was okay, nothing special. The calamari was excellent and the overall meal was good. The mojito was more like club soda, no flavor and the expresso martini was good but only enough to fill the glass half full. The overall value wasn't worth it.

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  6. Mike

    VIP

    Tampa

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience at any of the Columbia brand restaurants.

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  7. JOHN

    VIP

    Chicago

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the service, food at price were excellent

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  8. Emma

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for my fiancé’s birthday and had the most amazing time. Service was incredible both at the bar area and main dining. We had the lobster cannelloni and the grouper “Jimmy”. Both were incredible to say the very least, we both agreed we wouldn’t change a thing about our meals. The fresh Cuban bread was also amazing. Would highly recommend in every which way!

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  9. Nancy

    VIP

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time there. Absolutely amazing experience. Food was fabulous and the servers were friendly. Love everything

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  10. sean

    Tampa

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great View, Great location, Great food. I love this place!

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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 4.8 stars by 9667 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 75 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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