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Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota


Average rating from 1 vote: 2.0 stars
411 Saint Armands Circle
Sarasota, FL
27.318803, -82.577238
Phone: 941-388-3987
Website: www.columbiarestaurant. …
  • Cuisine: Spanish
  • Price: Moderate ($$$$)
Description: Family-owned and operated for over 100 years, Columbia has earned acclaim for its old-world charm and award-winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine and wine list. Join us for century-old family recipes like Paella "a la Valenciana," Filet Mignon "Columbia," and fresh seafood specialties. Don' t miss our world-famous "1905" SaladTM, prepared tableside with our delicious, freshly-made dressing, a 100-year-old family recipe of fresh garlic, oregano, wine vinegar and Spanish extra virgin olive oil. Be sure to sample a fine Spanish wine like Torres, Montecillo or Campillo. Relax outdoors on our patio, or inside our Mediterranean-style dining rooms filled with hand-painted tiles and family heirlooms. We are a sister to the Columbia in Tampa's Ybor City, founded in 1905. Children's menu available. Open 365-days a year, including all holidays.
 
 

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First reviewed by jarzynka

  • jarzynka
    jarzynka
    Feb 24, 2006

    Average Food, Tourist Trap

    • Your Rating: 0/5 Stars
    • Average Rating: 2.0/5 Stars

    This restaurant is over 100 years old and has no lack of business, even on a slow Tuesday night in St. Armand's Circle. Unfortunately, years of success have apparently gone to their head. While our server was amiable at first, everyone else was extremely rude to deal with. The snotty maitre d', who was half our age, gave us a great deal of attitude when we asked if we were too late for dining. What amazes me is why the owner, or manager, standing right beside her, said absolutely nothing to this. My dinner order contained mushrooms which I asked to omit. Someone got it wrong and that was the end of our waitress's friendliness. There are fine restaurants in St. Armand's Circle and around Sarasota. I would avoid Columbia's and try a lesser known, but higher quality experience elsewhere.

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Other Online Reviews

" We went to Columbia for lunch and were shocked by the poor service we recieved... "
Read full review from Fodors

" Better atmosphere, surrounding neighborhood full of history of the Cuban people in Tampa, the colorfully-tiled building is historic and wonderful... "
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" You can't visit Sarasota without enjoying at least one meal at Columbia's... "
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