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

Columbia Restaurant - SandKey

4.7
4.7
9967 Reviews
$30 and under
Spanish
1241 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 118 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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-style 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

  • 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–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Miguel Alonzo
  • Neighborhood
    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

What 9,967 people are saying

Columbia Restaurant - SandKey reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Most Booked

  • Clearwater

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Clearwater

    Great for scenic views

  • Clearwater

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Columbia Restaurant at SandKey delivers "fantastic service" with standout dishes like the "1905 salad" and "Black Bean Soup." The "beautiful view" and "friendly staff" enhance the dining experience. Despite some noise and parking challenges, the lively atmosphere and diverse menu make it a "must-visit" for an enjoyable meal.

9,967 Reviews
  1. Shelley

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome experience, as usual. Food, atmosphere, service all great.

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  2. Jay

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A must everytime we come down. Food is delicious, service is good and ambience is nice. Love sitting on the patio.

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  3. Melinda

    Greensboro1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We have dined at the Colombia Restaurant for years. Our experience last night was very disappointing. Our waiter was not friendly, in fact, he was downright grumpy. We had an 18 month old in our party and he never offered us a children's menu. When asked for his opinion of choices on the menu, he was unpleasant and not helpful. He definitely does not like his job and made our dining experience unsatisfactory. The food was mediocre, not nearly as delicious as we remembered from past experiences there. Basically, the restaurant experience was not great.

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  4. Marianne

    Tampa2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat on the outside patio and it was very relaxed with a nice view. Our waiter Roberto was knowledgeable and fun. Our meals were all delicious and the flan was the best I’ve had in a while. The next time we are here, we will come back.
    Columbia Restaurant - SandKeyResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your wonderful rating, Marianne. Sounds like a lovely day to dine on the patio. We look forward to your next visit to Columbia on Sand Key.

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  5. Marcy

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and food. Love the view of the water as well
    Columbia Restaurant - SandKeyResponded 3 days ago
    Hard to top that combination, Marcy. Thank you for your wonderful rating and your generous compliments! We look forward to your next visit to Columbia on Sand Key!

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  6. Mike

    Denver41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and the wait staff was friendly and personable
    Columbia Restaurant - SandKeyResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your wonderful rating, Mike. Glad the staff provided wonderful service. We look forward to your next visit to Columbia on Sand Key.

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  7. Jason

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Just lovely experience all around. Food was fantastic, decided to go back the next day for lunch. Service was friendly though they were a bit busy so drinks were slow. Ambiance was dreamy :)
    Columbia Restaurant - SandKeyResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for your wonderful rating and your generous compliments, Jason! Thank you for your patience during our busy day. We look forward to your next visit to Columbia on Sand Key!

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  8. Anne

    Orlando1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Probably more 4.5 stars rather that 4. We sat on the outdoor patio hence the noise level was almost nonexistent.  we switched which table we were seated at hence our waiter had three tables at once. He was very good, but I’m sure it would’ve been excellent if he hadn’t been overloaded because of our change of table. All the food was excellent, except for the shrimp supreme, which we felt the breading on was a bit salty.. we will definitely return. There were many more items on the menu we would’ve loved to try. And the bread pudding dessert was absolutely delicious.
    Columbia Restaurant - SandKeyResponded 4 days ago
    We look forward to you returning to sample more of the menu. Glad you found the bread pudding, Anne. Truly a sweet way to end a meal.

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  9. Franny

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m so glad I made an Open Table Rez weeks ago. What a crowd for Easter! We were seated on time and had a lovely time with family. I think our early Rez through open table got us a prompt and fantastic table on the water.
    Columbia Restaurant - SandKeyResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your wonderful rating and your generous compliments, Franny! Thank you for celebrating Easter with your family at Columbia. We look forward to your next visit to Columbia on Sand Key!

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  10. Jessica VIP

    Philadelphia10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great overall experience at Columbia. The waiters and servers were excellent. The food was outstanding. One of our favorite restaurants in the Tampa and Clearwater areas!
    Columbia Restaurant - SandKeyResponded 4 days ago
    High praise! Thank you for saying so, Jessica. We look forward to your next visit.

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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 9967 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 118 times today
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1241 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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–9:00 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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