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Columbia

411 St. Armands Circle (Blvd. of Presidents) Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone:
941-388-3987
Reserve Online
Cuisine:
Cuban, Spanish
Neighborhood:
Sarasota

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Columbia Stats

Meals Served:

  • Dinner
  • Lunch

Payment:

  • Accepts Major Credit Cards

Dress Code:

  • Casual

Date Opened:

  • Jan. 1959

Good For:

  • Twentysomethings

Special Features:

  • Dramatic Interiors
  • Outdoor Seating:
    • Patio
  • Takeout Available
  • View

Special Meals & Menus:

  • Children's Menu

Hours:

  • Mon: 11:00AM - 10:00PM
  • Tues: 11:00AM - 10:00PM
  • Wed: 11:00AM - 10:00PM
  • Thurs: 11:00AM - 10:00PM
  • Fri: 11:00AM - 11:00PM
  • Sat: 11:00AM - 11:00PM
  • Sun: 11:00AM - 10:00PM

ZAGAT Ratings & Review

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146 Member Reviews for:
Columbia

  • 1-5 of 146

Reviewed by MaryH2718 on 12/28/2009.
Member since December 2009, Total Reviews: 2 (Centennial, CO)

We went on Christmas day with no reservations and had only a 15 minute wait. Very busy but the staff was on their toes. Our server never missed a trick and she was accommodating to all our requests. The signature salad is incredible and made table side with a wonderful combination of flavors with very large portions. The tapas were good by not very inventive or original.

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Reviewed by GENES2180 on 12/16/2009.
Member since December 2009, Total Reviews: 5

I LOVE THIS WONDERFUL PLACE THE OLDEST AND LARGEST SPANISH RESTAURANT IN THE US- THE FOOD IS FANTASTIC AND THE WAITERS KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING- THEIR LOCATION ON SAND KEY IS MY FAV REST IN THE TAMPA AREA

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Reviewed by LowellR406959 on 09/16/2009.
Member since June 2006, Total Reviews: 12 (Male, 60 and above, Venice, FL)

The food here is not gourmet, so don't expect it to be so. Food is not bad, just not outstanding, but it is fairly priced. However, it is a fun place and when the weather is agreeable, sitting outside provides wonderful people watching opportunities. A good mojito can be had by asking the server to tell the bartender "not too sweet".

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Reviewed by JamesD7703 on 07/10/2009.
Member since July 2009, Total Reviews: 7 (Male, 40s, Glen Burnie, MD)

Empanadas de Picadillo and Croquetas de Pollo Appetizers were excellent. Filet Mignon "Chacho" had a bourbon sauce that was outstanding. Everyone at my table of 9 enjoyed thier food. We had 4 pitchers of Sangria and decided it was good enough to have one more. Service was very good not stellar. I really enjoyed the flamenco dancers but would go back more for the food than entertanment

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Reviewed by jm2908 on 06/14/2009.
Member since June 2009, Total Reviews: 9 (, FL)

The dancers in the evening show offer excellent entertainment at a nominal cover charge. The food is traditional Cuban with unique offerings. Relax and sample great sangria--Enjoy the experience.

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