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Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota, Sarasota, FL
Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota, Sarasota, FL
Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota, Sarasota, FL
Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota, Sarasota, FL
Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota, Sarasota, FL

Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota

4.7
4.7
10954 Reviews
$30 and under
Spanish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 233 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Family-owned and operated for more than 116 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.

Join us for century-old family recipes like Paella "a la Valenciana," Roast Pork "a la Cubana,"and fresh seafood specialties. Don’t miss Columbia’s Original “1905” Salad®, prepared with our delicious, freshly-made dressing, a 100-year-old family recipe of fresh garlic, oregano, wine vinegar and Spanish extra virgin olive oil.

Be sure to sample a fine Spanish wine like Montecillo or Campillo. Relax outdoors on our patio, or inside our Mediterranean-style dining rooms filled with hand-painted tiles and family heirlooms.

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
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (941) 388-3987
  • Website
    http://columbiarestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jesus Padilla Jr.
  • Private party facilities
    The Columbia Restaurant in Sarasota on St. Armands Circle is the perfect venue for your special event. Our Old World Mediterranean-style dining rooms lend an atmosphere of warmth and elegance to any gathering. For small groups, we offer private dining space.
  • Location
    411 Saint Armands Circle, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Area
    Sarasota
  • Cross Street
    John Ringling Boulevard
  • Parking details
    Parking options include a garage located at 47 N. Adams Drive, behind the Columbia. Garage parking is 50 cents an hour. Metered and free street parking also is available. Features of the parking garage include: - 484 parking spaces - 5 electric vehicle charging stations - Bicycle storage & repair station - Public restrooms
  • Entertainment
    After your meal, stroll along St. Armands Circle, resembling an elegant European market with bright tropical landscaping. It is home to more than 130 shops that pamper guests from all areas of the world. Sarasota is a cultural haven with stunning beaches and superb shops and galleries. Outdoor activities like golf, tennis, deep-sea fishing and boating are also nearby.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 10,954 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Most Booked

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Great for brunch

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Hot spot

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Columbia Restaurant in Sarasota offers an "authentic Spanish cuisine" experience with a vibrant atmosphere. Guests rave about the "1905 salad," "delicious sangria," and "outstanding service." While it can be busy and noisy, the staff is attentive and accommodating, ensuring a memorable dining experience for visitors.
10,954 Reviews

  1. Steven VIP

    Tampa47 reviews

    2.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Second time here and won’t be going back. Besides our guava turnover we didn’t care for any of the food. It seems mass produced or premade. Server had too many tables and service fell short.

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  2. Paul VIP

    New York City29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was delicious, from our shrimp appetizer, caesar salad, to the Palomilla entree to the pitcher of mojitos we had. We will be back!

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  3. JudyP VIP

    Tampa12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Columbia is a fun ,busy , noisy restaurant with very unusual Cuban dishes ! The best around!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have a child with a peanut/tree nut allergy and noted when we made our reservation. Upon arrival we were greeted and notified that they knew. We were handed a special menu, approached by the manager and reassured by our waiter. The kitchen staff had been made aware as well. I have never felt so confident and comfortable at a restaurant before. Was one of the best dinning experiences. Everyone was so friendly and offered suggestions. On top of this, it was some of the best Spanish food I have had outside of Spain.

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  5. Angie VIP

    Detroit10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Very disappointed. This was the worst visit we’ve ever had at a Columbia restaurant. Drinks came out wrong. Two of our 4 meals got served before bread was ever brought. Protein was left off 1905 salad so had to then wait longer for that. Forgot drink refills. Honestly, we’ve always had so much better experiences, this time was a serious disappointment.

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  6. Cindy VIP

    Las Vegas16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The 1905 salad never disappoints and neither does the sangria! We had a wonderful server named Francis!

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  7. Wayne

    Louisville6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. Service was exceptional, our waiter Julia was absolutely the best.

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  8. Duane

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat outside For lunch. service was outstanding, Christian did a fantastic job. Food was excellent.

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  9. Laurie

    Denver10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is great, the 1905 salad is a favorite. I always visit when in Sarasota. Way too loud, too crowded, and service suffers in March. But still worth it! I

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Tampa34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun experience and very very busy. The crew was working together & excellent. The shrimp meal was better by far than the pork. Salads were exceptional as usual. Tight quarters

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FAQs

Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 388-3987.

Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota is rated 4.7 stars by 10954 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 233 times today
Google Map for Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota

411 Saint Armands Circle, Sarasota, FL 34236

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    John Ringling Boulevard
  • Area
    Sarasota
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Cuban
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking options include a garage located at 47 N. Adams Drive, behind the Columbia. Garage parking is 50 cents an hour. Metered and free street parking also is available. Features of the parking garage include: - 484 parking spaces - 5 electric vehicle charging stations - Bicycle storage & repair station - Public restrooms
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jesus Padilla Jr.
  • Entertainment
    After your meal, stroll along St. Armands Circle, resembling an elegant European market with bright tropical landscaping. It is home to more than 130 shops that pamper guests from all areas of the world. Sarasota is a cultural haven with stunning beaches and superb shops and galleries. Outdoor activities like golf, tennis, deep-sea fishing and boating are also nearby.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://columbiarestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (941) 388-3987
  • Private party facilities
    The Columbia Restaurant in Sarasota on St. Armands Circle is the perfect venue for your special event. Our Old World Mediterranean-style dining rooms lend an atmosphere of warmth and elegance to any gathering. For small groups, we offer private dining space.

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