Columbia Restaurant Sand Key, Spanish-Cuban restaurant in Clearwater, United States
Columbia Restaurant Sand Key is a Spanish and Cuban restaurant in Clearwater, Florida, set on the waterfront with views of the bay and the Intracoastal Waterway. The dining room features large windows, and an outdoor deck extends toward the water, giving the space an open, airy feel.
The original Columbia Restaurant opened in Tampa in 1905, making it one of the oldest restaurants in Florida. The Clearwater location followed in 1967, and both have stayed under the same family's ownership ever since.
The menu honors Spanish and Cuban cooking traditions with recipes that have been passed down through the restaurant's family history. Diners encounter these culinary approaches through signature dishes that reflect both cultural traditions in a waterfront setting.
Free parking is available in the plaza lot next to the restaurant, which makes arrival straightforward. The outdoor deck is open to the elements, so it is worth checking the weather before you plan to eat outside.
Some of the recipes served at this location have been passed down within the restaurant family for over 100 years without major changes. A few of those dishes appeared on the menu when the Tampa location first opened at the start of the 20th century.
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