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

Columbia Restaurant - SandKey

4.6
4.6
9562 Reviews
$30 and under
Spanish

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2 people
21:30
Booked 71 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • 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
  • 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 9,562 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 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 delightful culinary experience with "authentic Spanish flavors" and a "beautiful view." Guests rave about the "amazing 1905 salad" prepared tableside and the "delicious sangria." While some note service inconsistencies, the overall ambiance and "attentive staff" make it a must-visit for both locals and tourists.

9,563 Reviews

  1. Barbara

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    As always the food and service was excellent. However, we booked early, 5:30 pm to avoid the crowd because historically it is very noisy and we end up shouting to each other to converse. Sadly, the earlier time wasn't early enough. After a little while it became more and more noisy. Perhaps some noise reduction ceiling panels would help. Well have to stick to lunch time going forward.

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  2. Jeannie

    Cleveland

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Columbia is one of our top favorite places to dine. The food is delicious! Our server, Michael, made it an even better experience! He was friendly, attentive, and so kind! We will definitely ask for him the next time!!

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  3. Gretchen

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Haven’t been to the Columbia Restaurant in over a decade since moving to California. Everything was great! Unpretentious flavorful food served with 5 star service. We will be back next time we visit Florida.

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  4. djwpar3

    Charleston

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding, professional service. Excellent menu variety, fair prices. Great value in wines. House salad is unique, great starter. I had the BAMBINO steak..... a signature item. Ordered medium, undercooked. it happens. We will definitely return... fun, quality restaurant.

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  5. Renee

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience - we sat at a table in the bar. The waiter Cade was awesome. He was well informed, personable, and great with any questions we had. The home made pitcher of Sangria is the way to start. The table-side homemade salad is a must do. We ordered a few small plates which were very good and then the delicious bread pudding as suggested by Cade. YES is all I can say

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  6. Lisa

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always excellent! We had a table by the windows, it was beautiful. Service was very good, thank you Jordan .

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  7. Stephen

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, empanadas were 🔥 Service was also great and got great seats like I requested in my notes!

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  8. Denise

    Greensboro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always a wonderful experience. Great food and great service! Always great!

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  9. monica

    New York City

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  10. Denise

    St. Louis

    35 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 6 days 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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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 9562 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
21:30
Booked 71 times today

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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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