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Columbia Restaurant

4.0 (1.6k reviews)
ModerateSpanish, Cuban
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Good for kids

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Shrimp "Al Ajillo"
Amanda I.

This is just over the bridge from Clearwater Beach. Different cuisine and things to choose from Tip: Parking is limited in the strip mall this is in. Suggest valet for $6 or a couple of trips around the lot to find a spot. We sat outside, which was enclosed and heated and your are right on the water. Super cool and great views. We started off with the toasted bread and butter and the devil crab croquet. Not a fan - full of crab but the flavors didn't sit well and really needed some type of sauce to pair with it - we only had hot sauce. The original salad - is a must we shared it across four. It's made table side has cheese and olives in it and was really good. We got ours with a side of shrimp. Main courses - Cuban - it's a classic sandwhich which we shared. Comes with fried plantains which were ok. Again would have been better with some kind of sauce to dip it in. Steak Salteado - good flavor l, was expecting thin sliced steak and it was more like stew meat. Paired with rice and was good. Palomilla - would be better as the sandwhich version. Again this one needed a sauce for dipping. Shrimp "Al Ajillo" - this is a must and the oil garlic mix is perfect for dipping you toasted bread.

Huckleberry martini
Kristie N.

By far the best restaurant in Clearwater beach!!! I dream of this place! This isn't my first time but I forgot to review last time because I ate it too fast lol. -Pollo manchego.........it's soooooo good!!! It just melts in your mouth. This is what I dream about lol!!! -Huckleberry martini.... Now I'm not a martini drinker but I love huckleberries and I never see anything with it so I had to try it. It was good but not my thing. It was strong. To me I think it needs to taste more like huckleberry. -Guava turnover.....was so good sauce and all. Just get it! Always great staff and friendly, fine dining. The best place!!! I will go every time I'm in Clearwater!!!!

Mahi-Mahi "Cayo Hueso"
Kate B.

Parking lot situation is deserving of a 3 star rating. The valet double parks the cars - thank fully the guy was there when we went to get our car that was blocked. Food was great. Our server Debbie was attentive and helpful. She made great recommendations. We tried the empanadas, and shrimp for tapas and then the shredded steak and Mahi for the main courses. Bread pudding for dessert. Lovely outdoor dining. Everything was delicious.

Amanda T.

Of the 3 locations we have tried so far of this "chain" we love this one the best due to location and outside water view. The food is stellar at every location! As well as the friendly and excellent service. We highly recommend the empanadas and the salteado. Can't wait to go back!!

One of the MANY dining rooms
Elizabeth F.

The oldest restaurant in the state of Florida, every single room is like one out of a museum. They have room for about 2000 diners and each dining room has a story to share. For example, the red room where we were seated was Marilyn Monroe's favorite room to eat and it was actually a cigar room back in the day. The bathrooms were so clean and same vibe as the rest of the place. Service was wonderful, super attentive and knew a lot of the history of the restaurant. Now the important part... THE FOOD!! The most comforting, home style, flavorful, Cuban food I've had! I asked for a surprise me plate and she gave me bites of several dishes... AMAZING To finish off my dining experience we had a key lime pie (not as tart as I like) and a Cuban coffee. Highly highly highly recommend! Note: they do not allow tank tops or swimsuits in the dining hall

Entrance
Lynn U.

We love this place ... we have the same thing most of the time. We eat at the bar to enjoy our time with the bartender staff. Eric is adorable. Cute, young, friendly and knows the menu well. The view is outstanding. The food great! Of course, we'll be back.

Dinner time
Dee W.

This place is a Florida staple, it's my second time here and they did not disappoint. They gave us some amazing fresh bread m!! I ordered the Adelita red snapper it was so good!! The service was excellent and they were very good with our large group. I'd definitely come back when I'm in the area I recommend you going!

Filet Steak Salteado
Marko D.

The atmosphere was calm and beautiful. I had a seat in front of the ocean and got to watch people jet-ski as I had my food. Sitting outside watching the waves and that natural view was awesome. The service was top-notch. The waiters and waitresses were friendly and attentive and checked up on us. The bread and butter given at the beginning was so good. I'm not sure if the butter was homemade but it tasted homemade and creamy. The bread was crispy and fluffy inside. I got a Cuban sandwich with turkey and pork slices, a side of fries. A Filet Steak Salteado. The Filet was moist and saucy and good to eat with the yellow rice. I also had a steak. The steak was a little dry but I liked the taste of it and how it was cooked to my liking.

Josselin G.

Overall a great experience from being educated on the history of the restaurant to the food. I will say it's very authentic and it's an experience if you want that for your meal. I recommend knowing the menu before going, as it is not a typical "Mexican" restaurant but Spanish or columbian food. I loved the stuffed peppers. I would recommend them x10. I also enjoyed the sangria. The service was great & attentive. We made reservations and I do recommend reservations as it can be a bit busy. The hardest part of eating here is finding parking and if you vallet you may have to wait as well.

Phoebe P.

The food was so gooood!! So glad we made reservations for our first night out here. I wish we got seated outside for the sunset views though since that's the whole reason I reserved for the time chosen. But nonetheless, we're so happy with what we ordered, the presentation, the flavor and the ambience of the restaurant as well. Will come back to try something else next time we visit!

Stuffed Shrimp "Jesse Gonzalez"
Stephanie G.

2nd time dining at this water front restaurant. This time we went during lunch hours. No reservation. We ate outside, with water views. The host/server were both very kind and knowledgeable. Food was absolutely delicious. Started off with each of us getting warm toasted bread. We then had their famous 1905 salad with turkey chunks on the side. This was a special experience. They make it table side! I used yelp photos to help decide what I would be eating. I actually end up choosing a plate from the dinner menu but they were nice enough to order it. I can't wait to have lunch or dinner here again! Compliments to the chef

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Can't beat the 1/2 Cuban sandwich and salad lunch deal! Friendly and knowledgeable bartenders too are a plus

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Food was very good! Definitely recommend the jimmy grouper and the bread pudding. Service was very good as well, server was very friendly!

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Are there TVs at the restaurant? Do they have sports games on the TV?

The bar at the front of the restaurant has a tv above the bar and at least another tv in the corner on the waterside. ESPN was on both the times I frequented the establishment.

Is there a kids menu?

I think they do , my daughter had chicken tendies and fries

Do they have vegan flan?

Thus far, I've only seen the original Flan.

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3.7(2k reviews)
46.4 mi
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I had such a good experience at Columbia Restaurant! The restaurant is so beautiful and the…read moreatmosphere is really nice. I got the Chicken Salteado and it was sooo good!! Everything was flavorful and cooked perfectly. Our server Veness was also amazing! She was super sweet, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. The service definitely made the experience even better. Definitely recommend if you're in Sarasota! I'll definitely be coming back

I love love Latin Cuban Mexican food. I'm from Miami. Columbia was…read moreOne of my favorites. This food experience was a horrible experience compared to what it used to be. It's like they don't even have a chef or a plan or a recipe. The wine glasses have an odor like the dishwasher isn't doing its job. Water stains on the glasses & silverware. No attention to detail. The famous 1905 salad - soggy lettuce and some kind of bottled dressing rather than fresh. My daughter ordered the Paella Marinera ( Seafood lovers Feast) $48 entree with only the shrimp lobster & scallops - UGH! A Huge pile of ugly gross looking GRAY something like risotto - she couldn't eat it and the lobster was gray also. My black beans were thick and just like they came out of a can with no preparation or seasoning at all. My husband ordered the Red Snapper Adelita a $42 entree - instead of being grilled it was battered & fried. The Sangria had a taste of something chemical I can't figure out what it was. Drinkable but definitely not the wonderful fresh fruity brandy feel that it should be - and definitely not enjoyable. I'm sorry to have to say these things - but I don't want your special event to be disappointing like ours was. All I can say is if you loved the old Columbia - DON'T Go here expecting that experience.

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Bulla Gastrobar

4.3(1.1k reviews)
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Atmosphere - The restaurant has a sleek and modern vibe. When you enter, to the left is a nice size…read morebar that seats roughly 16. The restaurant has a large variety of tables and seating. Service - our server was excellent. He has attentive without giving us the feeling of being rushed. Food - we love tapas so much that we chose this restaurant for our anniversary dinner and we were not disappointed in any way. It would be difficult to pick my favorite or even rank my favorite top three dishes. Gun to head, I loved what they did with a simple dish like Ham Croquettes. The Patatas Bravas spicy brava sauce elevates crispy potato cubes to a higher level. In the end, the Montaditos that offered melt in your mouth brisket, tomato marmalade and tetilla cheese, may have been the blue ribbon dish. Overall - this restaurant is a gem! by every measure, our dining experience was excellent. We have dined often at high end tapas restaurants that include Julian Serrano, Jose Andres and several Barcelona restaurants over the years and the food and service at Bulla is on par in many ways.

First time customer and I was pleased with our choice of coming here for our anniversary. We had…read moremade a reservation and arrived early so we could have a drink at the bar. There is a happy hour menu, which does give you greatly reduced prices on food and drink. I ordered a lavender margarita, which was good, but I couldn't really taste the lavender. We also ordered the ham croquettes, which were excellent. The bartenders were quick and efficient. I loved the atmosphere of the restaurant. Nice size bar, various size tables everywhere, plus outside seating and a rooftop area. Once we were seated at our table, our server was quick to come and take our drink order. Since it was our first time, he explained the menu. We started with 3 items. Meatballs, chicken skewers and chorizo cheese dip. I loved that they didn't all come at the same time. There were 3 meatballs served with 4 pieces of baguette. They were tasty and the sauce was great. The chicken skewers were super tender, but if all the items we ate, they were my least favorite. The chorizo cheese dip was yummy goodness and came to a close first place with the ham croquettes as my favorite. For the next round we ordered the potatoes that were served in a spicy sauce and the brisket served on baguette. They were both excellent. 6 tapas for the two of us was perfect and I was more than full. There were a lot of large groups, so it was very loud, but it didn't interfere with our dining experience. I will definitely return.

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4.3(85 reviews)
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M&G Cuban Cafe is my go-to spot for a sweet, yummy Cuban coffee in St. Pete. It is a pleasant…read morelittle cafe I stumbled across while on vacation. I made it back at least 3 times before leaving! You order at the counter inside the restaurant. The gentleman working is very friendly & helpful with an upbeat attitude making every experience very pleasant. The colada de cafe is amazing! So consistent, strong, and much needed after a long evening or day in the sun. The croquettes were delicious & as was the potato & bean. It is the perfect beginning to each day! Go check out M&G Cuban Cafe! It will be your new favorite!

First time here! Small Mom & Pop shop. The place was clean. The man at the counter (I think he was…read morethe owner) took our order. He was very friendly and warm. We ordered a "Little Havana Combo" ($11.50) and Roast Pork with rice and beans ($13.50), and two milkshakes.($6.00)ea). The food was delicious and plentiful. The waitresses were very accommodating. When we were done eating, I walked up to the counter and asked to pay. The man ran my credit card, took payment and was done. I asked for the receipt in order to give them a tip and he told me not to worry. It was strange at the moment, but I acknowledged him and we left. The bill totaled $11.50+$13.50+$12,00=$37.00+ Tax=7%=$39.59. My card was charged $45.48. This means that either he charged me a 15% tip or a Credit Card use fee without consent! This is why he refused to give me the receipt! What he doesn't know is that I was going to give him a higher tip; $10. Unfortunately, I will not return due to this dishonest action that he took. How sad that this owner had to resort to this practice! And for this, he gets a 2-Star rating! PS. Usually tips do not reflect the original charge. Perhaps when the transaction clears it will show the "tip" included. We will see.

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