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Columbia Restaurant

Columbia Restaurant

Spanish Restaurant, Latin American Restaurant, and Caribbean Restaurant$$$$
St. Armands, Sarasota
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    Mike A.
    "This is one of the best Cuban restaurants we have been to."(17 Tips)
    Rebecca N.
    "The best Black Bean soup and the Palomilla is awesome for lunch."(8 Tips)
    Nicole T.
    "Sangria with champagne and lobster croquettes are amazing!"(23 Tips)
    Mark K.
    "The 1905 Salad, Tapas and Mojitos are amazing!"(13 Tips)
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  • Ariane H.heart icon on user image
    Ariane HFebruary 9, 2014
    The ambience is great. The location is great. The service is great. But the food?: lackluster , no flavor, not worth it's price.
  • Alex T.heart icon on user image
    Alex TeskaJuly 31, 2015
    Cuban black bean soup, 1905 salad and a mojito!
  • Greta L.heart icon on user image
    Greta LevittJanuary 24, 2015
    Very friendly waitress and lovely patio.
  • Sarah E.
    Sarah EzzatDecember 26, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    1905 salad rocks! Pair it with a bloody gazpacho. Yummy!
  • Nicole T.
    Nicole ThompsonJuly 29, 2012
    Sangria with champagne and lobster croquettes are amazing!
  • Brian W.heart icon on user image
    Brian WaggleJune 21, 2013
    Ask for Will. He's a great bartender/ waiter and he knows his S&@t.
  • Diane G.heart icon on user image
    Diane GlanderAugust 30, 2013
    1905 salad, sangria and any fish dish.
  • Ryanheart icon on user image
    RyanDecember 29, 2016
    1905 Salad is really, really good.
  • David L.
    David LangfordDecember 26, 2012
    YOU MUST GET "THE BAMBINO".
  • Nicole J.
    Nicole JohnsonMarch 17, 2015
    Best mojitos!
  • Teresa
    TeresaMay 30, 2012
    Get the 1905 salad! Savory! Eat the Pollo Relleno, OMG.
  • Melissa S.
    Melissa SenesacAugust 4, 2013
    Good food but watch out for the slippery floor. SERIOUSLY SLIPPERY!!!
  • Katie K.
    Katie KeaserFebruary 15, 2012
    Sent my food back...and servers hovered around our table talking of there life nonsense.....good sangria though
  • Juliaheart icon on user image
    JuliaMarch 10, 2014
    The Cuban sandwich and bean soup are good
  • Maryann H.heart icon on user image
    Maryann HeringSeptember 24, 2019
    Stuffed shrimp , excellent
  • Peter T.heart icon on user image
    Peter TillesDecember 10, 2018
    1905 Salad , Black Bean Soup and Paella
  • Jake L.heart icon on user image
    Jake LefkovitzDecember 28, 2014
    The Pollo Riojana is very good.
  • Christian Z.
    Christian ZebierJanuary 28, 2012
    Paella is awesome. The best in town. Maybe the only one ;-)
  • mark r.heart icon on user image
    mark richardsonApril 1, 2018
    1905 salad is the best!
  • Deborah Brown F.
    Deborah Brown FloydJuly 17, 2011
    The best restaurant in the circle. Must try the 1905 salad.
  • Crystal H.heart icon on user image
    Crystal HeroldNovember 11, 2016
    Atmosphere and great food!
  • Olga L.
    Olga LopezAugust 16, 2015
    Best food I've had here in Sarasota
  • Cindy
    CindyOctober 30, 2011
    Sit outside and order the stone crabs - in season, of course.
  • Simon L.
    Simon LetatApril 14, 2013
    Try the sangria casa, which is realy good
  • Jen M.
    Jen MoshJune 8, 2017
    Service is terrible. Eye rolls from waitress when u ask 4 anything.Ever head of service w. a smile..it wouldn't kill you. Food was also not great.. definitely won't be on my list of places 2 return 2.
  • Suzanne R.
    Suzanne RoyApril 23, 2012
    I miss Columbia! The 1905 Salad is TO DIE FOR!!!
  • Emily K.
    Emily K.December 4, 2011
    Sit outside and enjoy The 1905 Salad or their Cuban!!
  • Linda L.
    Linda LuhtanenJanuary 1, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Awesome! Have the 1905 salad and black bean soup.
  • Nikki S.
    Nikki SchiroMarch 17, 2011
    The 1/2 Cuban sandwich and 1/2 1905 salad is a good way to go
  • Garry S.
    Garry SAugust 1, 2012
    1905 salad is great!
  • Lenny G.heart icon on user image
    Lenny GalloFebruary 10
    Food is okay. A little on the bland side. Stick to the standards on the menu.
  • R M.
    R MJune 8, 2013
    Nice bar tender and YES for the mojito!
  • Rebecca N.
    Rebecca NOTApril 22, 2011
    The best Black Bean soup and the Palomilla is awesome for lunch.
  • Katharine M.
    Katharine MontgomeryOctober 30, 2014
    Bailey's coffee
  • Ben B.
    Ben BurtonDecember 16, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Speak loudly and clearly to the waiter. He made fun of me when he couldn't hear me.
  • Adam H.heart icon on user image
    Adam HallJuly 7, 2017
    Get the bambino steak
  • Peter T.heart icon on user image
    Peter TillesSeptember 3, 2018
    1905 Salad and Black Bean Soup
  • Debbie W.heart icon on user image
    Debbie WoodhouseDecember 9, 2014
    Amazing service and food.
  • Rob K.heart icon on user image
    Rob KehsOctober 11, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Stone crab Season Starts 10/15/12 Read more
  • Bobby T.
    Bobby ThompsonAugust 12, 2013
    Gluten Free menu is available!
  • Krishen G.
    Krishen GreenwellJanuary 27, 2012
    Get the black bean cakes. Amazing.
  • Chad G.
    Chad GodwinAugust 31, 2011
    Sangria is amazing, as well as everything
  • Tay S.
    Tay ShockeyMarch 31, 2012
    The 1905 salad is excellent!
  • Erika S.
    Erika SSeptember 12, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Cuban everything
  • Melissa J.
    Melissa JohnsonJune 27, 2012
    Best rib eye!!!
  • Kyle L.
    Kyle LevineDecember 22, 2012
    1905 salad is the best
  • Carlos P.heart icon on user image
    Carlos PorfirioMay 22, 2018
    Great Spanish food
  • CindysDelish.com
    CindysDelish.comAugust 15, 2011
    Most of the food I found in the Tampa bay area is horrible but this is one of the few places I enjoyed
  • Bridget S.
    Bridget SermonSeptember 21, 2013
    Get the mojito!
  • Rebecca K.
    Rebecca Keown-CardonaApril 13, 2010
    I love the filet stir fry w/roasted potatoes. Franklin lives for their Paella....
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