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

Columbia Restaurant - SandKey

4.7
4.7
9820 Reviews
$30 and under
Spanish

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 135 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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free parking in the plaza parking lot.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Miguel Alonzo

What 9,820 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.

9,821 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service and ambience. I have been several times, trying something new each time and every meal has been exceptional. The view over the water is beautiful!

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    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service and food were excellent! The location and views were beautiful. It was a bit noisy inside, making it somewhat difficult to chat across the table, though I’m not sure how that could be improved. Overall, we had a fantastic meal. The Grouper, Snapper, and Filet Mignon were all delicious. Desserts were excellent, and the Key Lime Pie was absolutely amazing! Ending dinner with a Cuban Coffee was perfect.

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  3. Cheryl VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We come every year as part of an annual spring training vacation with friends. This year we were so lucky to get Jorge as our waiter again (same as last year). He is absolutely the best! The food was excellent, as always, but Jorge’s service is impeccable.

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  4. Scott VIP

    Tampa35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top Notch service & Delicious cuisine! Atmosphere/Vibe = Great Fun!

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    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is outstanding. Best Sangria around! Great Sunday brunch to kick off our vacay!

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  6. Mary VIP

    New York City16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter, Sean, was amazing. Food was fantastic!

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  7. Louis

    Detroit37 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    great drinks and salad. the server did not understand our request to have the Tapas after salad so the order of our meal was messed up. the place is also a VERY high noise level.

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  8. Pete VIP

    Tampa68 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We took friends, “first timers”, to the Columbia for dinner. Restaurant was packed on a Saturday evening. Our reservation was honored within 15 minutes upon arrival since we agreed to be seated outside. Don’t know how long it would have been for inside seating. Luckily we had jackets as they were necessary for dining al fresco. Our friends said they enjoyed their meals and the restaurant. As regulars we have had much better dining experiences at the Columbia. While nothing was wrong, nothing was great or impressive.

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  9. BRuce VIP

    Tampa39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and atmosphere. Marco was a terrific server.

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  10. Kath

    Pittsburgh7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated on time based on our reservation. Our waiter was very helpful which we appreciated since this was a new dining experience for us. Food was great! Highly recommend the 1905 salad made table side. Our meals were both generous portions and excellent! Definitely will return!

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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 9820 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 135 times today
Google Map for Columbia Restaurant - SandKey

1241 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free parking in the plaza parking lot.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Miguel Alonzo
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