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

Columbia Restaurant - SandKey

4.7
4.7
9769 Reviews
$30 and under
Spanish

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 131 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
  • 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

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What 9,769 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

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.

9,769 Reviews

  1. Jason

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Would totally recommend. Great food and the waiter was a lot of fun!

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  2. Michael

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    staff was outstanding and you couldn't ask for a better atmosphere. Fabulous establishment,

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  3. Kit

    Tampa

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Donn was a fabulous server. Love the 1/2 and 1/2 option which comes with a smaller size Cuban and 1905 salad. We all enjoyed our meal and looking out on the water was beautiful. So glad that they are coming back - the hurricanes were devastating!

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  4. Tracy

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great spot! Sat at the bar and had an amazing bartender and food. Definitely get the pollo Manchego!

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  5. Beverly

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time at Columbia. Very personable service. Gabby was so friendly and accommodating, and timing was perfect. Salmon steamed in parchment paper was wonderful. The fish was cooked perfect and seafood sauce was light and delicious. Favorite dish was the Pollo Manchego. The chicken was crispy and tender, served similar to a chicken Parm dish but I have never had anything like the sauce and cheese on top, it was so good. We also had the 1905 salad and the Gazpacho, both were equally delicious. Looking forward to going back when we are in Florida.

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  6. Vin

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Pete’s Manhattans, 1905 and Tapas were perfect. This is our go to place while wintering in Belleair Beach.

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  7. joyce

    Tampa

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food presentation and salad prep next to the table is fun to observe

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  8. Joel

    VIP

    Connecticut

    48 reviews

    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always exceptional with delicious chicken stewed in a family Cuban recipe as well as shrimp in yellow rice. There is an extensive gluten free menu. Unfortunately the service was not up to the exemplary food.

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  9. David

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun, but the food and service were just ok although they didn’t miss by much.

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  10. Tamara

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really beautiful environment and fantastic food and views. We sat on porch overlooking the intercoastal.

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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 9769 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 PM
Booked 131 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Columbia Restaurant - SandKey

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–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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