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

Columbia Restaurant - SandKey

4.6
4.6
9557 Reviews
$30 and under
Spanish

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 55 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
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 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (727) 596-8400
  • Website
    http://columbiarestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Miguel Alonzo
  • Location
    1241 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 9,557 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Clearwater

    Great for scenic views

  • Clearwater

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Columbia Restaurant - SandKey offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent service" and "phenomenal" food. The "beautiful views" and "classic 1905 vibe" complement the menu, featuring standout dishes like the 1905 salad and sangria. Despite occasional service hiccups and parking challenges, the overall "atmosphere is wonderful," making it a favorite for locals and visitors alike.

9,557 Reviews

  1. Jeannie

    Cleveland

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Columbia is one of our top favorite places to dine. The food is delicious! Our server, Michael, made it an even better experience! He was friendly, attentive, and so kind! We will definitely ask for him the next time!!

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  2. Renee

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience - we sat at a table in the bar. The waiter Cade was awesome. He was well informed, personable, and great with any questions we had. The home made pitcher of Sangria is the way to start. The table-side homemade salad is a must do. We ordered a few small plates which were very good and then the delicious bread pudding as suggested by Cade. YES is all I can say

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  3. Lisa

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always excellent! We had a table by the windows, it was beautiful. Service was very good, thank you Jordan .

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  4. Stephen

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, empanadas were 🔥 Service was also great and got great seats like I requested in my notes!

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  5. Denise

    Greensboro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always a wonderful experience. Great food and great service! Always great!

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  6. monica

    New York City

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved the food - a little pricey from some things. Service was excellent and they were very accommodating when we requested a different table.

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  7. Denise

    St. Louis

    35 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and ambiance were great. Food was good. Didn’t love the crab cakes but the salad, mahi and chicken were very good.

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  8. donna

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We went there specifically for the soup . It wasn’t up to usual , a bit cool when served and only one small piece of ham in each bowl, mostly garbanzo beans.

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  9. mary

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a wonderful experience. Food was sooo good. Service was amazing. Highly recommend for any special occasion or relaxing meal.

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  10. Rachel

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been to the Ybor location 20+ times, and this was my first at Sand Key. Two of us for 7:45 dinner on Thanksgiving evening. Decor and ambiance were good, and friendliness of the staff was terrific. However, this location fell short for me in two areas - food and pacing of the service. We started with the stuffed piquillo pepper (superb), 1905 salad, Cannelloni de Langosta, Palomilla Steak, and two desserts. Unfortunately, the cannelloni was overcooked and mushy; I took leftovers and wound up scooping out the chunks of lobster and filling and only heating those. The service was also an issue. I truly felt like our server, while friendly, was rushing us. Salads arrived while we still had our appetizer. Entrees appeared while we were still working on salads. After clearing our plates, the server handed us the check and we had to kindly ask for a coffee and dessert menu instead. At a restaurant of the Columbia’s caliber, I hardly expect to have to manage my own pacing and delay ordering - but apparently I should have! We were in and out the door in an hour and ten minutes. Horribly rushed and not the experience I had hoped for.

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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 4.6 stars by 9557 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 55 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Columbia Restaurant - SandKey

1241 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Clearwater Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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