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Columbia in Sarasota is a two star Spanish restaurant. This is a moderately priced restaurant. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining.
4.0 of 5 stars.
We were here for lunch while on a short getaway. We started off with mojitos, queso fundido, and crab cakes. All were very good. The crabcakes were not overly bready and the queso was of the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
MAJOR disappointment. This place is more about the nostalgia...Please do not expect "authentic" Cuban flavors or "sazon" here. The Sangria was decent; service was a bit slow (however, friendly). The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just stopped in for a couple of drinks but the environment was good and service prompt. Family ate there a few days prior and enjoyed themselves. I would of liked to try the food but didn't happen...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Columbia is always a must when my family is in Florida. The 1905 salad, lobster cannelloni, palomilla, Cuban sandwich, margarita, and sangria are favorites. As other reviewers have mentioned...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went today with my boyfriend to enjoy a nice day out in St. Armand's Circle and Lido Beach. We didn't really have anything planned. During the summer, it's not too busy. It can get very hot so...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sarasota is kind of like Saint Pete, but smaller, but they actually have some good eating hear. We went down to the circle area, with really no clue where we were going or what we were doing, because...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
boy, am i 1905'd out! since my visit to the columbia restaurant two weeks ago, i've had 5 other separate occasions of homemade 1905 salads. i took home 3 bottles of dressing with me from their gift...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is authentic. Stick with the seafood. The prices are moderate and it is very congested and loud. It is a party place and many people off the beach eat here. The service is less than stellar...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My local friend kept telling me not to go to this restauant because I would never get in.. But he doesn't know how much I love eating at the bar. Friendly staff.. had a nice spanish red, gazpacho...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay so it's kind of odd that I've never reviewed this restaurant because my family takes me here almost everytime we go up to St. Armand's Circle and visit Lido Beach. This restaurant is set up with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is in THE BEST LOCATION on Saint Armands Cir, the best area of Sarasota. It is also the most crowded with white tablecloths, attentive waiters, beautiful open air seating and great...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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Wonderful Spanish foods with their 1905 salad considered one of their signature dishes. For fine dining this place can't be beat. If the weather is nice, dining outside is quite pleasant.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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The Columbia is a wonderful restaurant. A great place to go to people watch. There 1905 salad is a signature dish for them and just wonderful. We don't get eat there enough.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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This is a great restaurant with outstanding paella and sangria. My kids love their kids menu steak and their bread! It's a must visit on our annual beach vacation. They have a great patio area too where you...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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This place is just lovely. Its in the middle of all the happenings at St Armands Circle. You'll love their creative menus. When the weather is not too hot, you can enjoy outside seating (my favorite part.)
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the 1905 Salad at the Columbia, the sangra is good, the chicken and yellow rice is good. The croquettes were disappointing and the cuban sandwich is kinda whatever. I would still make a stop...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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After reading other reviews from different sites and magazines, this came highly recommended. Why....we can't figure it out. This is a loud restaurant with many families. This is not for couples. I should have...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this restaurant twice, and the one in Ybor City once. I'm a fan of Columbia! The 1905 salad is very yummy. They toss it right at your table. It's not a huge plate of salad, but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I'm in Sarasota, I always have to make a stop at Columbia on St. Armand's Circle. If their stone crab is in season, it's definitely worth an order; otherwise, I opt for a mojito, 1905 Salad, and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent place for Cuban food in Sarasota. There are many better choices for Spanish food, but it wasn't bad at all. I actually liked the sangria and the waitress presented it well... the Ropa Vieja...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
What a disappointment. We have better Cuban food in California. The mojito was not very good, my ropa vieja was not very memorable (and overpriced for the quality/quantity/sides) and the service was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We shared the $24 tapas combination (baked scallops, crab croquettes and shrimp in garlic oil). The scallops were excellent. Love that butter.Dessert is why I gave it a 4 star. That bread pudding...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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Located in the heart of St. Armand's Circle, the Columbia is Sarasota's oldest restaurant opening in 1959. Their traditional spanish menu is sure to please. Try the 1905 Salad and the homemade sangria.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Columbia is home to great drinks, pretty good food, fantastic sauces and consistent service.After skipping lunch, my husband and I opted to go an hour before our original dinner reservation. We were...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
years and years ago...it was great....better in TAMPA....great location on St. ARMAND's circle....ah yes, we did have fun at the PATIO lounge where a great band named OMNI used to play with a PACKED...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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This place is always packed and will probably always be from tourist, but I live here and have been to the Columbia three times and each time was disappointed. The atmosphere is nice especially sitting outside...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food is like Baltimore - hard to hate, hard to love.Their signature "1905" salad is their claim to fame. It's good if you're a fan of salad. I like salad. I'd get the salad again. Hard to go wrong...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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The Columbia on St. Armands Circle is a tradional cuban style restaurant. The atmosphere is really comfortable and the outside dining is perfect on a for a nice floriday evening. The food is always ma...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/11/2006
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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...
opentable.com - user review
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classic cuban in sarasota...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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art show. we were so glad we did. the place was packed.....
tripadvisor.com - user review
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this cousin of the famous landmark columbia restaurant in tampais ybor city section is located strategically on st. armandis circle where trendy and upmarket shops beckon tourists and residents alike. itis...
gayot.com - user review
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a meal at this restaurant is like stepping into old world spain. the decor is mediterranean and includes an outdoor patio. located in st...
10best.com - user review
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i love to sit outside at a small table on the street and watch the people walk by on st. armand's circle. i feel a little like i'm in europe...
igougo.com - user review
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on trendy st. armands circle, this classic has most of the culinary elements of its 95-year-old mother landmark restaurant in ybor city. the menu reflects spanish and cuban cooking, and includes three versions...
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