Beautiful Clearwater beach location. The service was excellent. The drinks were very good. The food was not as good as I remembered from the Ybor and St. Augustine locations.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Raymond Wynn
Newer restaurant based on the original 1905 in Ybor City in Tampa. Family owned, Cuban-Spanish menu. The old world decor is rich and beautiful with wood beams, tile floor, stucco walls, trimmed out with Spanish design tiles. Beautiful location on Clearwater inlet. Service is formal but casual and friendly. The food is delicious with selections for varied appetites and wallets. Excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nina M
Food was ok. Paella was bland for me and I believe the paella I had in NYC was better! But great atmosphere and very nice staff!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Dennis Belov
Great location and service. All the food we had was just fine, did not blow us away. The crab shrimp dip was just ok and the oyster crackers w it were too dry and thick for the dip (would skip this one). Main courses were good, not great - pretty sure my fish stuffing was basically the same as the crab dip (if I only knew, doh!) and the lobster cannelloni was pretty good. Both were a little overcooked but were seasoned perfectly. Finished dinner w bread pudding which again was pretty good, just did not blow us away. Would recommend trying at least once, not sure if we'll come back w all the other seafood options around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Arion
We had the worst experience tonight. Our server (Armando or Arnando, the older gentlemen) was incredibly rude. Didn’t introduce himself or even say hello, just began filling our water and then asked what do we want. This was the worst hospitality experience I’ve ever had and I will never be returning. Although the food was good I do not advise visiting this location.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Ron Reidel
First time visit, but it won't be my last. Walked in after dropping off my car with the valet and was promptly greeted by warm staff who granted my no-wait request for an outside table that overlooked the bay. Roberto, our seasoned waiter, filled our water goblets upon being seated by the Hostess. Food service moved at a comfortable rate. The food was excellent, and considering the taste and atmosphere, it was nicely priced. Some birds like to watch what you're eating from a distance, so avoid if you have Ornithophobia (fear of birds). But if you like nature, the outside seating in early April is for you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gulf front Realtor
As a native I have always loved The Columbia! Always great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Patricia Seville
In there a couple of times this time.The waitress was a little off.But everybody's entitled till that day.That it was a beautiful day.Out on the Miranda and the water was a little rough but it was still beautiful.The food was always gand we had a wonderful time
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Key Lime Pie, Bread Pudding
Martin Hernandez
Marco's was a excellent server!! Food is always good and especially the view looking out towards the water.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Key Lime Pie
Meghan Mccarthy
Sat outside. Best empanadas and moijitos I've ever had!Dietary restrictions: Had a celiac diner with us and she had plenty of options.
A well oiled restaurant serving an amazing variety of Spanish and Latin cuisine expertly prepared and served by a top notch waitstaff. There's a reason why this restaurant is at capacity from lunch thru dinner.... Excellence.
Why 2 stars? For a place that used to have delicious food and service was the worst, so I made a reservation for my kids, husband, and me, to celebrate my wedding anniversary. The attention was poor, I used to be a server with an attentive attitude and kindness is what makes your tip worth it, the server didn’t even think about bringing my kids food before or at least asking for it. The paella took 1 hour to be on the table and at the end looked and tasted like rice soup or risotto, the scallops were uncooked, the Pollo Manchego was good but cold and the Mac and cheese was dry, cold, and did not have a good taste, the table never cleaned up, just right before we stood up. I had the same experience before, I wanted to give it a try one more time, but the same disappointment. But I saw a couple of servers around us and they were good, I even complimented one of them, I guess I didn't have good luck… I missed my favorite dessert, the bread pudding, because, at that point and time, I wanted to leave.????
Robin Foster
Fun to eat looking out at the water. Recommend making reservations. We were lucky to get two seats at the bar. Food was delicious and we each got our own bread loaf to nibble on!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
jack petty
Love this Columbia- the best and most consistent kitchen. Great location, especially the outdoor patio on the water and the breeze through the bar. always amazing food
The bar offers spectacular ocean views, the proximity to water is calming. There are 2 TVs for sports if there is a game you don’t want to miss. The bartenders are a strong unit. The vibe is full of life and welcoming. There are always friendly locals sharing tapas & sangria pitchers and trying the weekly specials.
Beautiful Clearwater beach location. The service was excellent. The drinks were very good. The food was not as good as I remembered from the Ybor and St. Augustine locations.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Newer restaurant based on the original 1905 in Ybor City in Tampa. Family owned, Cuban-Spanish menu. The old world decor is rich and beautiful with wood beams, tile floor, stucco walls, trimmed out with Spanish design tiles. Beautiful location on Clearwater inlet. Service is formal but casual and friendly. The food is delicious with selections for varied appetites and wallets. Excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was ok. Paella was bland for me and I believe the paella I had in NYC was better! But great atmosphere and very nice staff!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Great location and service. All the food we had was just fine, did not blow us away. The crab shrimp dip was just ok and the oyster crackers w it were too dry and thick for the dip (would skip this one). Main courses were good, not great - pretty sure my fish stuffing was basically the same as the crab dip (if I only knew, doh!) and the lobster cannelloni was pretty good. Both were a little overcooked but were seasoned perfectly. Finished dinner w bread pudding which again was pretty good, just did not blow us away. Would recommend trying at least once, not sure if we'll come back w all the other seafood options around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
We had the worst experience tonight. Our server (Armando or Arnando, the older gentlemen) was incredibly rude. Didn’t introduce himself or even say hello, just began filling our water and then asked what do we want. This was the worst hospitality experience I’ve ever had and I will never be returning. Although the food was good I do not advise visiting this location.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
First time visit, but it won't be my last. Walked in after dropping off my car with the valet and was promptly greeted by warm staff who granted my no-wait request for an outside table that overlooked the bay. Roberto, our seasoned waiter, filled our water goblets upon being seated by the Hostess. Food service moved at a comfortable rate. The food was excellent, and considering the taste and atmosphere, it was nicely priced. Some birds like to watch what you're eating from a distance, so avoid if you have Ornithophobia (fear of birds). But if you like nature, the outside seating in early April is for you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
As a native I have always loved The Columbia! Always great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
In there a couple of times this time.The waitress was a little off.But everybody's entitled till that day.That it was a beautiful day.Out on the Miranda and the water was a little rough but it was still beautiful.The food was always gand we had a wonderful time
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Key Lime Pie, Bread Pudding
Marco's was a excellent server!! Food is always good and especially the view looking out towards the water.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Key Lime Pie
Sat outside. Best empanadas and moijitos I've ever had!Dietary restrictions: Had a celiac diner with us and she had plenty of options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Key Lime Pie, Flan, Baked Stuffed Grouper, Grouper Jimmy
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A well oiled restaurant serving an amazing variety of Spanish and Latin cuisine expertly prepared and served by a top notch waitstaff. There's a reason why this restaurant is at capacity from lunch thru dinner.... Excellence.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Stuffed Mushrooms, Cannelloni De Langosta, Stuffed Shrimp Jesse Gonzales
Why 2 stars? For a place that used to have delicious food and service was the worst, so I made a reservation for my kids, husband, and me, to celebrate my wedding anniversary. The attention was poor, I used to be a server with an attentive attitude and kindness is what makes your tip worth it, the server didn’t even think about bringing my kids food before or at least asking for it. The paella took 1 hour to be on the table and at the end looked and tasted like rice soup or risotto, the scallops were uncooked, the Pollo Manchego was good but cold and the Mac and cheese was dry, cold, and did not have a good taste, the table never cleaned up, just right before we stood up. I had the same experience before, I wanted to give it a try one more time, but the same disappointment. But I saw a couple of servers around us and they were good, I even complimented one of them, I guess I didn't have good luck… I missed my favorite dessert, the bread pudding, because, at that point and time, I wanted to leave.????
Fun to eat looking out at the water. Recommend making reservations. We were lucky to get two seats at the bar. Food was delicious and we each got our own bread loaf to nibble on!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Love this Columbia- the best and most consistent kitchen. Great location, especially the outdoor patio on the water and the breeze through the bar. always amazing food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Key Lime Pie, Crab Cakes, Churros Tres Amigos, Spanish Bean Soup, Palomilla, Cuban Sandwiches
The bar offers spectacular ocean views, the proximity to water is calming. There are 2 TVs for sports if there is a game you don’t want to miss. The bartenders are a strong unit. The vibe is full of life and welcoming. There are always friendly locals sharing tapas & sangria pitchers and trying the weekly specials.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5