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

Columbia Restaurant - SandKey

4.8
4.8
9803 Reviews
$30 and under
Spanish

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 149 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 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 9,803 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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 delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Guests love the "beautiful views" and "classic Spanish style" interiors. Highlights include the "1905 salad," "paella," and "sangria." While occasionally noisy, the atmosphere remains inviting, making it a "must-visit" in Clearwater.

9,803 Reviews

  1. Elisa

    Grand Rapids

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant and wonderfully delicious food!! I highly recommend it!

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  2. mcctony

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good all in all. A bit noisy. Salmon was overcooked.

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  3. JulieM

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    If you have any sensitivity to sound, do not sit inside this restaurant! We sat out on the deck with heaters running and had an exceptional dinner. The place is very busy, so do not go if you are in a rush. It is a lovely place to go with friends and enjoy a delightful meal.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best salad and black bean soup and cuban combos!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    He had a great dinner. The food was excellent our waiter Carlos was so good and the atmosphere was perfect.

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  6. Glenn

    Cleveland

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Heard so much about the Columbia Restaurant and it was everything they said and more. Food delicious - ambiance perfection. Our server Michael was outstanding. We will return

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  7. manon

    Toronto

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our lunch. The restaurant is beautiful, located near the water. We ate inside and it was not noisy even being busy. The food was great, the 1905 salad, the cuban sandwich very tasty. We had great service, very attentive and the price is very reasonable .

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Atlanta

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Made a reservation, didn’t make a difference. Sat us 30 min later. Service was very slow. Food was good but not worth the long, drawn out dinner

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  9. BobG

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding restaurant. The waitstaff hustles and cooperates so well. Our server said it's like family and you can tell. The food was just great. You have to have their signature salad, made right at the table. Cuban bread, hot out of the oven! Just a wonderful restaurant, food, and experience.

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  10. Donna

    VIP

    Atlantic City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was wonderful and extremely accommodating. Food was amazing especially the bread pudding with warm white chocolate sauce .

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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 4.8 stars by 9803 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 149 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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