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

Columbia Restaurant - SandKey

4.6
4.6
9527 Reviews
$30 and under
Spanish

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2 people
19:00
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 16:00–22:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–20:00
  • 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 9,527 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
  • 4.4Value

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

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. Joe

    Tampa

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 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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  8. Rob

    Minneapolis

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 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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  9. William

    Detroit

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 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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  10. Gregory

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 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.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 66 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 16:00–22:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–20:00
  • 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, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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