Columbia Restaurant

Worth trying! Make reservations. I absolutely loved the food, ambiance, and service at this place. I visited Sarasota and went there twice. The menu features unique dishes crafted by the family, which is truly impressive. They even prepared a salad right at our table, and it was absolutely delicious! I ordered the salad and salmon, and I couldn’t resist going back for dessert. The bread pudding with the delectable sauce was simply to die for! ❤️ take the time to go there and enjoy the shopping around.

The service here is a definitive 5/5! The devil crab croquettes were surprisingly spicy, and since we are sensitive to spicy dishes, the manager actually came out to our table personally to ensure we were taken care of with a replacement dish. That level of hospitality is hard to find! As for the rest of the food, their warm bread is divine (they actually sell it fresh to-go in a cute gift shop inside!). We ordered La Completa Cubana for our main dish and it was great. The coffee is delicious, and you absolutely cannot skip the Key lime pie for dessert—it is dreamy with fresh mint leaf garnish and a smear of guava. The restaurant itself has a beautiful French-style ambiance with great indoor, outdoor, and "in-between" seating options. Cleanliness is a priority here too; even the bathrooms are a 4.5/5. Pricing is very fair for the quality. Highly recommend!

Everything on the menu and everything we tried was absolutely amazing! But what made our experience even better was having Aidan as our server. He was incredibly attentive, thoughtful, kind, and courteous. He’s honestly the best server we’ve had in the U.S.! We’d also like to thank the head server for being so kind and welcoming. I’m writing this review before we’ve even left our table because the restaurant and Aidan made our evening truly special. Thank you for such a wonderful experience! ❤