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Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota, Sarasota, FL

Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota

4.8
4.8
10620 Reviews
$30 and under
Spanish

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 237 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Family-owned and operated for more than 116 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.

Join us for century-old family recipes like Paella "a la Valenciana," Roast Pork "a la Cubana,"and fresh seafood specialties. Don’t miss Columbia’s Original “1905” Salad®, prepared with our delicious, freshly-made dressing, a 100-year-old family recipe of fresh garlic, oregano, wine vinegar and Spanish extra virgin olive oil.

Be sure to sample a fine Spanish wine like Montecillo or Campillo. Relax outdoors on our patio, or inside our Mediterranean-style dining rooms filled with hand-painted tiles and family heirlooms.

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.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Cuban
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch 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
    (941) 388-3987
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jesus Padilla Jr.
  • Private party facilities
    The 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.
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Cross street
    John Ringling Boulevard
  • Parking details
    Parking 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
  • Entertainment
    After 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.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 10,620 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Most Booked

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Columbia Restaurant in Sarasota shines with "outstanding service" and "delicious food," offering a rich Cuban menu and vibrant atmosphere. Guests rave about their "famous 1905 salad," "tableside sangria," and a variety of authentic dishes. Despite occasional noise and busyness, it remains a "must-visit" for locals and tourists alike.

10,621 Reviews
  1. Cathy

    VIP

    Connecticut

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our go to in Florida. Food is consistently excellent. They always have plenty of servers so you’re never waiting no matter how busy the restaurant is. everyone is polite and professional. We’ve been coming here for years and everyone we bring agrees it’s great. We also love the original Columbia in Ybor city.

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  2. Lee

    VIP

    Tampa

    138 reviews

    5.0

    138 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    In my opinion, this is the best restaurant in Sarasota. It is always consistent with great food, local ambiance, and a large menu offering. We enjoyed the tomato salad and shrimp aiello. Our server Tyler was fantastic.

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  3. Cristina

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    113 reviews

    4.0

    113 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love that 1905 salad! Snapper was good. Nice inside/outside table and really wonderful server (Caitlin?) despite being so so busy this sunny art festival Saturday!

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  4. Karen

    VIP

    Indiana

    45 reviews

    4.0

    45 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good, our server not the best but she did ok.

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  5. Diana

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    59 reviews

    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect Friday night dinner…first time back since the Hurricane and this place was packed, full of life, laughs and celebrations! Hailee was the best server too! Great food and service! Thank you!

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  6. Linda

    VIP

    New York City

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Max our waiter was outstanding. We loved the salad as usual. The salmon st yago was delicious. Mojitos were very tasty. We had a baby with us and atmosphere was comfortable. Highly recommend!

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  7. Stephanie

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dine at the Columbia restaurant on a regular basis. We ordered the 1905 salad on this particular occasion, and were very disappointed. I’ve never been disappointed in ordering the salad previously. There were very few tomatoes and slim amounts of ham which we’ve never run into before. Service was excellent and as always, the desserts were amazing!

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  8. Mark

    Detroit

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great night out with family / can’t visit the circle without a meal at Columbia - everyone loved it!

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  9. Lisa

    New York City

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite places! Food and service is excellent! Been enjoying this gem for over forty years!

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  10. rkk46033

    Indiana

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful experience…service was fantastic. Keep it up.

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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 4.8 stars by 10620 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 237 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota

411 Saint Armands Circle, Sarasota, FL 34236

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    John Ringling Boulevard
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch 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
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Cuban
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking 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 options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jesus Padilla Jr.
  • Entertainment
    After 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.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (941) 388-3987
  • Private party facilities
    The 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.
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