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

Columbia Restaurant - SandKey

4.7
4.7
9862 Reviews
$30 and under
Spanish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 179 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • 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 16:00–22:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 9,862 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Clearwater

    Great for scenic views

  • Clearwater

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Columbia Restaurant - SandKey is celebrated for its "amazing food and atmosphere," offering a "beautiful view" with delightful outdoor seating. Guests frequently praise the "outstanding service," especially from staff like Jorge and Cid. The "1905 salad" and sangria are highlights, with many patrons eager to return.
9,862 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food! Great how they give you warm bread and butter. The 1905 salad is excellent and our entrées were excellent. Would highly recommend it!!

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  2. Brian

    Montreal1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food & drinks were very good. Disappointed that there was only valet parking.

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  3. Steve VIP

    Pittsburgh10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We go there with guests from out of town several times a year. As always the food, service and atmosphere were excellent. Highly recommend.

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  4. Elizabeth

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Valeria was fantastic. The food very good as well

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  5. Ron

    Washington DC19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunch with friends who haven’t seen each other in a while. Nice ambience and very good food. Been to Columbia several times when visiting Clearwater and will definitely go again. Parking is definitely becoming a pain though.

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  6. Debbie

    Cleveland4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a pitcher of mojitos which were made tableside. They were delicious. We also had their famous salad, which was also mixed tableside. I could have made a meal of the salad with their homemade bread! However, our entree’s were also delicious!

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  7. A

    San Francisco1 review

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I haven’t been to this restaurant in 9 years. It was never great but this time I have to say it was awful.

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  8. Larry VIP

    Austin24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent experience at Columbia Restaurant! Sat outside and was a beautiful setting and the weather was fantastic! Food was outstanding; everything from the Black Bean soup to the postres was excellent! The place was packed so have some patience with service. Highly recommend and will go back when we are in town!
    Columbia Restaurant - SandKeyResponded 3 days ago
    How kind of you to say, Larry. So happy to hear we hit so many highlights.

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  9. KimP

    Western NC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined at Columbia Restaurant Clearwater and sat outside. It was a beautiful view, and the food & service were both great as always

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Southwest Florida1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ray was the best server! The food and drinks were amazing as always. Will be back a million times

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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 9862 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
19:00
Booked 179 times today
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 16:00–21:00
  • 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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