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

Columbia Restaurant - SandKey

4.7
4.7
9779 Reviews
$30 and under
Spanish

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 158 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 9,779 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.

9,779 Reviews

  1. Annette

    VIP

    New York City

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite restaurants! Excellent food, drinks, service, and atmosphere.

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  2. Scott

    VIP

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just another fantastic meal at Columbia Sand Key! Great food and service, and a superb dining experience!

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  3. Elaine

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous dining experience. Had salmon.it was amazing. Serves was spot on. Beautiful weather. Would definitely recommend eating at Columbia Sand Key

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  4. DebraZ

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and great service in a beautiful setting.

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  5. Dave

    Tampa

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I were entertaining family members who are from Long Island. This was an extremely busy restaurant for a Thursday evening and happy we had reservations. We were seated within 5 minutes of our arrival time and our table was on the lower back deck that overlooked the water. Even though we were outside there were plenty of heaters working on a chilly Florida evening. Our waiter was amazing by being attentive but not intrusive. From appetizers to dessert our meals were exceptional. We ordered extra devil crab croquettes to munch on the next day. Excellent cuisine, beautiful setting, excellent wait staff and delicious food our NY family were impressed and want to dine there next year on their annual visit. Well done Columbia!

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  6. John

    VIP

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Picadillo meat was dry and rice was clumpy I’ve had better at this establishment, waiter was hesitant on menu choices and overall slow on taking drink and food orders. As always salads and sangria were wonderful. They were busy

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  7. Amanda

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful location excellent service and food. I would go again and again.

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  8. Al

    VIP

    Hawaii

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was excellent. We always love our visit to the Columbia.

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  9. wendy

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So fun! Lively restaurant with delicious food and great service!

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  10. Israel

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dining. Came here for my wife’s 21st birthday!

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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 9779 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 158 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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