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Noise • Moderate
Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota
4.7
10958 Reviews
$30 and under
Spanish
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2 people
25 Mar 2025
March 2025
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About this restaurant
- Great for outdoor dining
- Good for special occasions
- Lively
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Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesSpanish, Cuban
- Hours of OperationLunch Daily 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
- Phone number
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Executive ChefJesus Padilla Jr.
- Private party facilitiesThe 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.
- AreaSarasota
- Cross StreetJohn Ringling Boulevard
- Parking detailsParking 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
- EntertainmentAfter 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.
- AdditionalBanquet, 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
What 10,958 people are saying
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Review summary
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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.
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- Ambience 5
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5.0Dined 1 day ago
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- Food 5
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Tampa47 reviews
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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 10958 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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411 Saint Armands Circle, Sarasota, FL 34236
Dining areas
Additional information
- Cross StreetJohn Ringling Boulevard
- AreaSarasota
- Hours of OperationLunch Daily 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesSpanish, Cuban
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsParking 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 OptionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive ChefJesus Padilla Jr.
- EntertainmentAfter 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.
- AdditionalBanquet, 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
- Phone number
- Private party facilitiesThe 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.