We ate out everynight in Saint Armands Cirlce during our week stay in November of 2009. We ate here one night. The waiter obviously didn't like that we brought our well-behaved young kids because he would barely talk to us. They had high chairs, kids menus, and crayons so you would think that it was at least somewhat kid friendly,... more

Ultimate Original restaurant. 1905 Salad and Stone Crabs - a match made in heaven! more

We have been dining at Columbia for years on trips to Sarasota. This time, however, may have been our last. It was not so much that the waitress did not know how to make the 1905 salad and left out out the cheese and dressing, nor the hard, dried-out grouper special I was served, nor that my husband's filet which... more

We stumbled on to this place while visiting St. Armand's Circle for a little shopping. Maybe we were lucky, but both our food and service was very good. We are big fans of traditional Cuban food, so it was a treat to find some, since there is none to be had where we now live. I had the boliche and... more

My wife and I ate at Columbias the night after eating next door at Cha Cha's. The meal next door was far better value for money and better service. Service at Columbia's was slow and we felt the meals were OK at best and overpriced. The Key Lime pie was very nice. I ate Tilapia Alicante which was not very... more

overpriced and not worth it service was slow and food was cold more

I love the history and old world feel of this place. The food was very good. But.... we when with my parents who are about 80 years old - the floors were very slippery and the seating was very uncomfortable ( simple cafe' cane chairs) it made the whole dinner not as enjoyable! more

If you are staying on Lido Key and you like cuban food do yourself a favor and try this restaraunt, it's fantastic! more

St. Armand’s circle shopping area. While visiting Longboat Key, FL, we rambled around in St. Armands circle and decided to eat at Columbia Restaurant. The atmosphere was very nice, our server was great. My husband had Snapper "Alicante" and I had Filet Mignon “Chaco.” I don’t like beef unless it is well done - so that really presents a challenge... more