Columbia Restaurant - SandKey

Our waitress was spot on and the staff prepared some of the food in front of us. It had a traditional feel and there were many menu items to choose from. We had a great time and will be coming back.

Food is always good and the service was excellent,as expected

Best food I have had in a while for the type of food served.

One of the best meals we have ever had! The restaurant was decorated for the holidays and it was stunning. Very attentive and well informed staff. Food was flavorful, nicely presented and delicious. Outstanding in every way! Highly recommend this restaurant!

Celebrating birthday

We were so looking forward to dinner here but what a REAL disappointment. The food tasted like it was old and warmed up. The mojito tasted like it was a mix or made by the bulk. Won’t be going g back!!!

The Columbia has a wonderful menu that will please any palate. Service is top notch, with salads prepared table side which is fun. The Sand Key location has a wonderful view of the intracoastal that can be enjoyed during the day or evening.

The noise level in the restaurant is high which would be the only negative here.

Excellent dinner and service celebrating son’s 25th birthday while vacationing in the area. Sangria and 1905 Salad a favorite.

The food was not exceptional, finding the rice with my Mahi a little salty. The bread pudding was too sweet. Overall, great ambience, great service, and reasonable price.

Service good. Food wonderful except steak overcooked.

Thanksgiving Meal

Went there for Thanksgiving.... Excellent food and excellent service!
Highly recommend Columbia Restaurant!

Excellent food and service in a lovely setting. As good as the original restaurant in Ybor City.

Thanksgiving dinner was disappointing.
They give you white meat which I do not like. A tablespoon of cranberry sauce (sad), a little ball of my favorite sweet potato casserole, a little more mashed potatoes which were good. Hardly any gravy. I had to ask for extra gravy and cranberry sauce. Given a choice, I would choose more of the sides and less of the tasteless dry turkey. And dessert wasn’t included. Blame it on Covid I’m sure. At least it did include salad or soup. Which were good. Thankful for being able to have dinner at this restaurant even if not perfect. I miss the St Pete Columbia.
Please bring it back.

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving

We always enjoy the superb food at The Columbia. We had a great table next to the window overlooking the water. I had the Traditional Thanksgiving dinner with the Columbia signature salad and pumpkin flan and pitcher of red Sangria. My daughter had the salad, filet mignon, black beans and rice, and bread pudding for dessert. All fantastic.

Alesia was our server, she was great. Very nice and fast. She was tired but that didn’t stop her from giving us great service with a smile and promptness.

The food was mediocre at best. The sides I had were reminiscent of a school cafeteria. Bland, overcooked and shameful for fine dining. The rice was sticky and over cooked and the veggies seem to have come from a can. The stuffed shrimp was salty and honesty you would be better going to Bahamas breeze or somewhere like that. Just meh. They ambiance wasn’t lovely but that’s about it

As usual, Columbia served a traditional Thanksgiving meal. It was a wonderful to celebrate with family.

Server Ariana was very good. Table with water view was very good

Columbia is my favorite restaurant in this area and it did not disappoint. Excellent food, friendly service.
I do wish your holiday menus still included dessert as in the past.

Food was cold and not to the typical standard of this restaurant. If you are going to be open on thanksgiving then do a good job or be closed. Very disappointed.

I'm a little biased. This is my favorite restaurant! Go, you will love it!

Our waiter was OUTSTANDING. I think his name was Blaine. He was just awesome. The food was great and we loved Thanksgiving there!!! Thank you

Tables seated after us got served first, we had dirty glasses and stained napkins. The cocktails were not good at all.

Always a good experience. Always delicious food. Always excellent service. Great ambience in beautiful Sand Key.

Wonderful as usual. Waited a bit for bread, didn’t come until after salads done. Other than that great!

We enjoyed our dinner and the waiter was Terrific!

Wonderful outdoor dining experience. We were seated on time for our reservation and our entrees arrived quickly. Food ALWAYS tastes fantastic there!

Shannon is a wonderful server

Really good food

Quite possibly the “WORST” experience we have ever had at this establishment.. First of all,. Our waiter absolutely “Reeked” of cigarette smoke which thoroughly is disgusting in any dining experience. He was Rude, Inattentive, and Literally did everything he could to rush us through our meal. We ordered (3) separate tapas meals, and they were all Quite Bad. Heavily salted, and just plain not very good.. quite disappointing.. Even your signature 1905 Salad was heavily over seasoned with Garlic. We had to ask for our own bread, seeing that everyone else has some but us, and had to ask for refills on water at least 3 separate times. .. Doubtful that we would go back to this location if ever again to this restaurant. Understanding that during peak hours, something has to be sacrificed, but never, ever should service, or quality of food be the answer. I hope that Columbia takes the time, and necessary measures to ensure going forward that “Wait Staff” is just that, Wait Staff. Be attentive to your customers, and by all means, forgo cigarette smoking while you are working and handling customers, food and drinks. Thank you, Geno & Dee..

It was so good on Tuesday night of our vacation we couldn’t wait to get another reservation while on holiday!

Great atmosphere, service and menu options. Food was a little salty for our family, but tasty.

Always delicious! I am so grateful that they take such care with food allergies - all if their protocols allow me to eat safely and truly enjoy!

Food was delicious and service was very good. The hostess was very pleasant and sever did a great job but could smile a little more.

Great food and atmosphere, always love this restaurant!

We had reservations with a special event celebration (anniversary) note. They first tried to seat us in the bar, then told us we would have to wait 20-30 minutes for a table. Finally seated on the back porch against the back wall. It was raining and they had the plastic curtains down. My wives purse got wet, from being dripped on from a roof leak, which she discovered when we left. We always go to the Columbia Restaurant for special occasions, and have been very pleased with everything. This time the food was bland and not up to par. I don't know if they have cut back on the quality of food or what. We may have to look for another restaurant for special occasions. ($120 bill for 2 people).

Sister birthday