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

Columbia Restaurant - SandKey

4.7
4.7
9881 Reviews
$30 and under
Spanish

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 146 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 9,881 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 offers "excellent food and fantastic service" with a diverse menu including the "1905 salad" and "tableside sangria." Guests enjoy "beautiful views" and a "fun, lively ambiance." Despite occasional noise and parking challenges, the "outstanding experience" with "attentive servers" makes it a must-visit dining spot.
9,881 Reviews
  1. Laura VIP

    Tampa19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mercy, our server was very good! We hope to have her again the next time we visit!

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  2. Cesar R

    Orlando15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Regular para ser un Restaurante con más de 100 Años … creo que viven del recuerdo y no se esmeran en Dar servicio

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  3. Joseph

    Tampa42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant appeared understaffed upon arrival. One valet driver to start, with a line. Same with reservations. Ours was an hour behind but well worth the wait. The view from the deck was astonishing. But there were unbussed tables with sea gulls abound. The inside noise was...loud! As it was, our waiter was entertaining but preoccupied with other tables and inefficient in getting our order correct. Overall, our out-of-town guests were satisfied with their meals. Not the best idea for dinner during peak season on the beach.

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  4. Louis VIP

    Detroit38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This testaurant is quite noisy in the indoor dining area. We asked for outdoor dining and it was not very noisy at all. The food and service were top notch.
    Columbia Restaurant - SandKeyResponded 1 day ago
    Glad you got to sit outside, Louis. Such a great time of year to do so. Thank you for your comments. Glad we hit the high marks in food and service.

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  5. Lorraine

    Atlantic Canada8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely restaurant. We are return customers and brought another couple with us. Martini amazing. Salad the world’s best.
    Columbia Restaurant - SandKeyResponded 1 day ago
    No higher compliment than a return visit -- other than bringing friends to join in on the fun! Thank you for your visit, for your review and your lovely compliments, Lorraine. Looking forward to your next visit.

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  6. Edward VIP

    Cleveland25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a memorable experience. The restaurant had a nice Spanish influence in the decor. I was greeted promptly and politely at the host station. I enjoyed a drink at the bar with excellent bar staff. My Old Fashioned was the best I've ever had. When my table was ready the hostess took me to an outdoor patio table overlooking the intracoastal waterway. Juan was my server and did an excellent job. The 1905 salad prepared at the table was very good. It is a lot for an appetizer salad. My meal was still very hot when delivered. The mahi mahi tasted excellent. If dessert is an option, I recommend the flan. This is my third visit to a Columbia Restaurant and I've never been disappointed.
    Columbia Restaurant - SandKeyResponded 2 days ago
    So many highlights, Edward. Thank you for sharing your visit. Thank you for your continued patronage. No higher compliment than a return visit.

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  7. bob

    Columbus4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a party of 8 and everything worked out great!!
    Columbia Restaurant - SandKeyResponded 1 day ago
    We love when the entire table has a great visit. Thanks for bringing the crew, Bob. Hope to see you again soon at Columbia on Sand Key.

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  8. Frank

    Baltimore3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ended up sitting at bar and service was excellent
    Columbia Restaurant - SandKeyResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your wonderful rating, Frank. We look forward to your next visit to Columbia on Sand Key.

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  9. Ryan VIP

    Toronto20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was amazing and our waiter Jorge was exceptional! Truly made our night that much more amazing!
    Columbia Restaurant - SandKeyResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your wonderful rating and your generous compliments for Jorge. He truly makes a meal memorable. We look forward to your next visit to Columbia!

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  10. Shawn

    Detroit1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The dinner was delicious and you could tell it was made with careful preparation. The ambiance and bay view was so inviting.
    Columbia Restaurant - SandKeyResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your wonderful rating and your generous compliments! We look forward to your next visit to Columbia, Shawn. Glad Carlos could provide such warm and authoritative hospitality.

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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 9881 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
7:00 pm
Booked 146 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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