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

Columbia Restaurant - SandKey

4.7
4.7
9569 Reviews
$30 and under
Spanish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 58 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 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 9,569 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Clearwater

    Great for outdoor dining

  • 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.

9,569 Reviews

  1. ChristinaA

    Charlotte

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere on the outside porch was wonderful. It was nice and quiet with a beautiful view. The food and wine was amazing. I would definitely highly recommend.

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    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a late lunch and sat on the outside patio. Perfect view. Food fabulous and the server excellent.

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  3. Jody

    Tampa

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am local and eat here frequently. I seem to always crave the 1905 salad and that gets me to go in or take out! I also bring all my family and friends that live out of town to The Columbia as the food, service and ambiance are always outstanding!

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  4. Armando

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Marco was a great server. The view was amazing. The food was even better. The pork was a little fatty, but when I addressed it with Marco he brought me a new plate with a litlle leaner pork. The overall experience was 5 stars. We will definitely be back.

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  5. Sherry

    Tampa

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food slow service - the 1905 salad is a classic!

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  6. Barbara

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    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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  7. Jeannie

    Cleveland

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    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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  8. Gretchen

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    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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  9. djwpar3

    Charleston

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    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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  10. Renee

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    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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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 9569 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 58 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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