Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota

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

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   connie

   New York City5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was outstanding. Expensive but really good. The staff was wonderful. We really enjoyed our food.
   

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   Kathy

   St. Louis28 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We always visit Columbia when in the area. Love the 1905 Salad, the cava sangria - we brought friends for their 1st visit and they enjoyed it as well!
   

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   Hannah VIP

   Cincinnati2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing shrimp cocktails and overall experience. Thank you.
   

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   Lisa

   Orlando2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   We’ve been to Columbia many times since 1985, usually multiple times during our vacation. However, this time was quite disappointing. The waiter wasn’t friendly or accommodating. We sat at our table for 45 minutes before even water was brought over. A member of our party ordered a drink and it never came even when he asked the waiter a second time about it. As for the food, it was unfortunately inconsistent, some people enjoyed theirs while others said theirs wasn’t good. Also the kids steak is very strange, super flat and kinda tough. 3 kids ordered it and couldn’t eat it. We had another reservation planned for this week and ended up canceling it.
   

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   kelly VIP

   New York City21 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic evening! Augustus, our server, was the greatest- so nice, so helpful with menu recommendations! Thank you!
   

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   Rick VIP

   Tampa23 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our food was fantastic. St Armand’s location has a great vibe sitting out on the sidewalk. Our service was excellent as well.
   

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   Jason

   Tampa1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our server, Kyle, was incredible. And he went above and beyond to make our son’s birthday a special celebration. We appreciate it!
   

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   William VIP

   Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
   

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   Tom VIP

   San Antonio24 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Was not typical. But tonite nothing went right. One of our party did not get what she ordered. Service was understaffed. One server for entire room and front patio on left far side. Isais I wanted the check as we are in a hurry. 12 minutes later had to get up to find server to pay my check. On the way out she said “ I am the only person back here”. Usually have a good experience. They could have done better. Seems like lunch service is better than dinner
   

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    Julie VIP

    Tampa109 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The Columbia is known for its special 1905 salad, plus many other delicious entrees. It’s a treat to go there! For lunch, the salad and Cuban sandwich are perfect!
    

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