The Columbia Restaurant in Sand Key Clearwater has pretty water views of the inter-coastal and…read morefeatures a vintage interior style blending old-world Spanish charm with relaxed coastal energy. You can watch boats cruise by while you eat. The best spots are on the open outdoor deck or at a table next to the large windows. Inside, the dining room is decorated in a Mediterranean style. It features colorful Spanish tiles, lush tropical plants, and authentic artwork. The famous historic 1905 salad originally created in 1905 was made table side by Tossing 4 cups of chopped iceberg lettuce, 1/2 cup julienned ham, 1/2 cup julienned Swiss cheese, 1 ripe chopped tomato, and 1/2 cup green Spanish olives. Top with Romano cheese, Worcestershire sauce, fresh lemon juice, and a tangy garlic dressing. The flavor is great and it's a nice light healthy option. 9/10 The Ropa Vieja was Originally introduced to Cuba by Spanish sailors. The name means "old clothes" because the choice beef is shredded, sautéed and simmered with onions, green peppers and tomatoes. Served with platanos and white rice. 9/10 The Shrimp Salteado came with Jumbo shrimp sautéed in exra-virgin olive oil, sliced Spanish onions, green peppers, fresh garlic, mushrooms, diced potatoes, chorizo and red wine. Served with yellow rice. 9/10 For dessert, the flan is one of the best I have ever tasted. The recipe dates to 1935 when the Columbia opened Tampa's first "Conditioned Air" dining room, the Don Quixote. Our grandmother and great-grand-mother, Carmen Hernandez, helped the Columbia gain national fame with her great recipes, especially her flan. Spanish caramel egg custard, prepared the old-fashioned way, using only the best natural ingredients. 9/10 Our server was friendly and informative and our food came out in a timely manner. If you're in the Sand Key or Clearwater area and craving some authentic Cuban food in a classy atmosphere with a nice view of the water, i highly l recommend visiting the Columbia Restaurant.

Great views- good vibes and solid menu! Table side salad and sangria! Food is delicious! Service is…read morealways wonderful!

Amazing- delicious and so reasonable. This is a go to for healthy delicious food. Highly…read morerexommmend.

Nice place for a good meal. Good service and portion size. Love the sauces and flavor. Clean…read morerestaurant. Nice pictures and environment

My son brought me lunch from here and I can't wait to go back! I got 2 empanadas and a side of…read morebeans. Love the sauces with empanadas whichwere stuffed, great flavor and perfectly cooked even after sitting while he brought them home. He also ate all of his food and loved it!

La Mordida is a very large spot, so it never felt cramped. Service was fast, which made the whole…read morevisit easy. The bar was shut down because of liquor license issues, so we stuck with the food -- and it was great nonetheless. I had the lomo saltado and it was really good. For dessert, the tres leches was the best I've had. Would come back for the food again.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Still love this Colombian Restaurant. They have made updates to the restaurant and it feels more…read morespacious. They have a new location closer to my house but I still love this location better. The service is much better here. This time my husband and I both ordered mini bandeja paisas which are traditional mixed plates. Ours had steak, white mini arepa, sausage rice, beans, bananas. I also asked for salad instead of beans. Our plates were very tasty. They also have a Bakery with Colombian breads and desserts, we did not pick up anything this time because Many of them were gone

You can never go wrong with a bandeja paisa! If you're looking for Colombian food in St. Pete, this…read moreis the place to eat! The energy is great here- it's always full of people watching the games on tv or hanging out with family. The servers are great- very attentive, and very friendly. The bandeja paisa comes with 2 plátanos, steak, chicharrón, an egg, arepa, rice, beans- what more could you ask for! If it's too much for you, you can order the mini version. Either way you will not be disappointed! Everything was delicious!

Excellent historic facility. The grouper that I ordered. Crab on top cold…read more Asparagus were served cold. Grouper was well done not good for this type of fish.

This place is amazing if you love Spanish and Cuban food paired with a show. Columbia Restaurant is…read moreprimarily Spanish, but they offer plenty of Cuban dishes, too. We dined on a busy night with a dinner reservation made weeks in advance for their Flamenco show. When you call to make the reservation, you must tell them you want to see the show and there is a nominal cover with the show. I believe the cover was $10 per person. The show itself was wonderful; they had five dancers and they were phenomenal, lifelong Flamenco performers. The service was impeccable; our server was backed by a team of runners who took our orders promptly and refilled drinks/cleared plates, even though it was dark. I opted for the seafood paella and traditional sangria, both of which were amazing. The paella portion was huge so I recommend to share with someone. My kids enjoyed their meal options, which included unique offerings like a Cuban Sandwich and steak but also traditional chicken tenders. Truly a wonderful experience in a beautiful restaurant! I highly recommend to make a reservation, especially if you want to see the show.

Best chicken in Tampa Bay Area !!! Today I went to a…read moredifferent place closer to my home and I will never do it again ! Pico rojo number 1 !

Awesome simple menu. The sides are everything. Great restaurant will definitely be backread more

I had not tried Pachanga Arepa even though I drive by it regularly. Well, I'm so glad I did!…read more I ordered the Reina Pepiada and a maracuya juice. The Reina was perfect with plenty of avocado. I also had the maracuya juice - it was made to order with less sugar. I would just go back for this juice: tasty and refreshing! Friendly staff! Plenty of parking. Simple decor with plenty of tables and a glass display of Colombian candy. Yummy!

I ask for Venezuelan empana, they show me a picture on the menu of a completely different empana…read more And this is what they gave me, a empana of the size of a sample for 3,99$ each. I give them a last change, so I decide to try it first, it taste like noting. I'm really mad and disappointed with this place and food. I have small hands so imagine the size of this empanada

Columbia Restaurant is an Ybor City Cuban institution and I had no idea they had another location…read morein Sarasota. We went as a group for lunch this weekend and walking in, I instantly felt at home. As a Cuban-American, I always find that there is just something about a good Cuban restaurant that makes you feel at home, one of those if you know, you know things. Our server Patrick was super friendly and our large group of 7 started with a white wine sangria. We also got the 1905 salad for the table which is so good. I never expect much from a Cuban salad because greens are not our thing, but this one was delish. A refreshing dressing, ham and cheese, and some tomatoes prepared tableside. For my main, I got palomia to split with my friend. Like all Cuban portions - it was massive and perfect for sharing. The other dishes on the table like a cuban sandwich, black bean soup, and a fish dish looked great. I am so happy I got to visit Columbia restaurant. Growing up I heard stories of my abuelo playing violin and washing dishes at they original location, so I felt extra connected to my roots having lunch here. The space is huge, and service is pretty quick. We had made a reservation, which I would recommend since it seems to be a popular spot.

This is the first time we have visited this location. We have visited the Saint Augustine location…read moremany times and have always enjoyed their food. My husband and I decided on this location since it was close by from where we were visiting. The restaurant was uncomfortably warm. Our waiter was Lee and he had seemed disorganized. Lee couldn't remember our drink and when given our bread and butter he literally just handed it to us instead of placing it on the table. We had the Shrimp and Crabmeat Alcachofas which was good but the Cuban crackers were stale. I had the Palomilla steak, which had so many onions you couldn't see the steak. The flavor of the steak was bland but tender. I have had this steak in St Augustine location and the steak was marinated and flavorful. When we got our check the price for the entrees were higher than the menu prices. We asked our waiter Lee why the prices were higher and he explained the hostess had given us the lunch menu. He explained that since we ordered after four pm the dinner prices go into effect. We explained we were seated before four pm but at this point we were ready to leave. My husband and I will not be returning to this location but will continue going to the Columbia Restaurant in Saint Augustine and will try other locations.

A clean and family friendly spot serving fresh Colombian cuisine. We ordered for a table of five,…read moreand were served with everything hot and fresh within a half hour! I ordered Jugos en Leche Guanabana beverage that was thick enough to stand up to a straw. It was pretty good, if a bit short on the soursop. My Ensalada "La Pequena" with sliced avacado and grilled shrimp was fresh and delicious. I also ordered the Empanada that came to me hot, fresh and very tasty along with the dipping sauce. All in all, I'd return again!

Came here to try out the Colombian food. Got to say that…read morethis place is actually pretty good. The young lady that assisted us was super helpful ... The food was delicious ... we got a bandeja paisa, Colombias signature dish. Love the feel of the place ; the vibe was very Colombia and the decor is awesome

Really enjoyed our experience at Copa! Our waiter was definitely a highlight. He was super…read morefriendly, attentive, and checked on us several times throughout the evening while we were seated outside. The food was good, and I really enjoyed the jerk chicken. I substituted the beans for double rice, and it was a great choice. The hookah was also good, and the music created a fun atmosphere. There was a live DJ playing, and we were hoping to sit on that side of the restaurant to get more of the full nightlife experience, but unfortunately we weren't able to. We ended up enjoying the outdoor seating, though. It had a cute, quaint feel that fit right in with downtown St. Pete. Overall, good food, good music, good hookah, and a nice atmosphere for a night out.

So this has become one of my favorite places in DTSP. Some nights they have a live DJ and they…read morealways bring a vibe. The drinks are always amazing. Usually we catch our now favorite bartender Javon and he makes a mean Lemon Lychee! I also love that they have hookah here. It seems like there aren't many places in the area that have hookah and sometimes I don't feel like driving to Tampa for it. I STILL haven't had a chance to try the food yet, but I've had friends tell me all the time that the food is fire. I'll keep coming back for sure.