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- 4.7Service
- 4.6Ambience
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Noise • Moderate
Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota
4.7
11026 Reviews
$30 and under
Spanish
411 Saint Armands Circle, Sarasota, FL 34236
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2 people
6 Apr 2025
7:00 pm
About this restaurant
- Great for outdoor dining
- Lively
- Good for special occasions
Dining areas
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesSpanish, Cuban
- Hours of OperationLunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
- 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 11,026 people are saying
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Review summary
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Columbia Restaurant in Sarasota offers a delightful dining experience with "first-rate" food and "spot on" service. The "1905 salad" and sangria are must-tries. Patrons enjoy the historical ambiance and attentive staff, though it's "very busy" and occasionally noisy. Reservations are recommended for this popular spot with "authentic" Spanish cuisine.
11,026 Reviews
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Maureen
Naples5 reviews
5.0Dined 1 day ago
- Overall 5
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Moheb VIP
Washington DC38 reviews
5.0Dined 1 day ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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lisa VIP
Greater Boston187 reviews
5.0Dined 1 day ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Sherri
Tampa1 review
5.0Dined 1 day ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Dorothy
Minneapolis28 reviews
5.0Dined 1 day ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Geoff VIP
Central Coast46 reviews
4.0Dined 2 days ago
- Overall 4
- Food 5
- Service 2
- Ambience 5
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Jamie
New York City19 reviews
4.0Dined 2 days ago
- Overall 4
- Food 4
- Service 3
- Ambience 4
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Jennifer
West Palm Beach2 reviews
5.0Dined 2 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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COURTNEY
Philadelphia3 reviews
5.0Dined 2 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Robert
Tampa7 reviews
5.0Dined 2 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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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 11026 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a booking
2 people
6 Apr 2025
7:00 pm
411 Saint Armands Circle, Sarasota, FL 34236
Dining areas
Additional information
- Cross StreetJohn Ringling Boulevard
- AreaSarasota
- Hours of OperationLunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
- 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.