COLUMBIA RESTAURANT – Spanish
Of all the Columbia rooms, Sand Key is the one on the water: 1241 Gulf Boulevard in Clearwater, with a Mediterranean dining room facing the Intracoastal and a casual deck built out over Clearwater Bay. The cooking is the family's, unchanged in outline since 1905 and now in its fifth generation. Order the 1905 salad, tossed tableside with ham, Swiss, olives and garlic dressing, then Spanish bean soup, the original Cuban sandwich, paella a la Valenciana or slow-roasted lechon asado with black beans and yuca. Flan to close, from a 1935 recipe. Sunset, sangria and a full century of recipes.
1241 Gulf Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33767 5966040 https://www.columbiarestaurant.com/sand-key-clearwater0Cuisine: Spanish
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, tlc, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at COLUMBIA RESTAURANT
Dairy-Free at COLUMBIA RESTAURANT
COLUMBIA RESTAURANT in Clearwater has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Black Bean Soup and Gambas al Ajillo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at COLUMBIA RESTAURANT
COLUMBIA RESTAURANT in Clearwater has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Gambas al Ajillo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at COLUMBIA RESTAURANT
COLUMBIA RESTAURANT in Clearwater has 3 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Black Bean Soup, Flan and Gambas al Ajillo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at COLUMBIA RESTAURANT
COLUMBIA RESTAURANT in Clearwater has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Paella a la Valenciana. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at COLUMBIA RESTAURANT
COLUMBIA RESTAURANT in Clearwater has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Gambas al Ajillo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at COLUMBIA RESTAURANT
COLUMBIA RESTAURANT in Clearwater has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Gambas al Ajillo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at COLUMBIA RESTAURANT
COLUMBIA RESTAURANT in Clearwater has 1 vegan-tagged dish on its current menu, including Black Bean Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at COLUMBIA RESTAURANT
COLUMBIA RESTAURANT in Clearwater has 3 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Black Bean Soup, White Chocolate Bread Pudding and Flan. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at COLUMBIA RESTAURANT
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Paella a la Valenciana | 51.4 g | 48.7 g |
| Gambas al Ajillo | 2.1 g | 38.6 g |
| Black Bean Soup | 15.7 g | 3.5 g |
| Flan | 17.1 g | 3.4 g |
| White Chocolate Bread Pudding | 136.7 g | 0.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Starters
- Spanish Bean Soup - $6.95: Garbanzo beans, ham, chorizo, and potatoes in a rich broth. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Bean Soup - $5.95: Traditional black bean soup served with white rice and chopped onions. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gambas al Ajillo - $14.95: Shrimp sautéed in extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and chili peppers. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Croquetas de Pollo - $10.95: Traditional chicken croquettes served with Columbia hot sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Columbia 1905 Salad - $13.95: Iceberg lettuce, julienne of ham, Swiss cheese, tomato, olives, grated Romano cheese, and garlic dressing. Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Paella a la Valenciana - $32.95: Traditional Spanish rice dish with seafood, chicken, and pork. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roast Pork a la Cubana - $22.95: Marinated roast pork served with black beans, white rice, and yuca. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Yellow Rice Ybor - $19.95: One-quarter chicken baked with yellow rice, green peppers, onions, tomatoes, and spices. Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Flan - $7.95: Traditional Spanish custard with caramel sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- White Chocolate Bread Pudding - $9.95: Made with white chocolate and topped with a rum sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about COLUMBIA RESTAURANT
- Is COLUMBIA RESTAURANT dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. COLUMBIA RESTAURANT has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Black Bean Soup and Gambas al Ajillo.
- What can I eat at COLUMBIA RESTAURANT on a dairy-free diet?
- Black Bean Soup and Gambas al Ajillo carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does COLUMBIA RESTAURANT have vegan options?
- Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including Black Bean Soup.
- Is COLUMBIA RESTAURANT gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at COLUMBIA RESTAURANT?
- Paella a la Valenciana, at roughly 48.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
Restaurants near COLUMBIA RESTAURANT
- Columbia Restaurant Sand Key — Spanish
- M & G CUBAN CAFE — Spanish
- MIO'S GRILL & CAFE — Mediterranean
- WRIGHTS CONCESSIONS LLC — American
- CABANAS COASTAL GRILL — Seafood
- DEEP END — Seafood
- PAN FILOS — Mexican
- SPEGGTACULAR CWB — American
- FRENCHY'S SOUTH BEACH CAFE — Seafood
- CHIHUAS TACOS LLC — Mexican
- SALTY'S ISLAND BAR AND GRILLE — Seafood
- Sandbar — Seafood
