Alys Beach, Florida – Sandor’s Restaura
nt is moving to Alys Beach!....Well, kinda. That is, the building that was formerly home to Sandor’s Restaurant on County Road 395 in Seagrove literally has been transported down Scenic 30A, where it will serve as the location for a brand new restaurant called “George’s at Alys Beach.” The Sandor’s building was lifted onto a truck and moved to Alys Beach. Because of utility lines, the roof had to be temporarily detached during the move, and so the move had to be done in good weather. If you pass the building on 30A, you will note that it is quickly being renovated and a deck added. The building was constructed in the 1980s and has been a part of the 30A dining scene for at least 25 years. The building was eventually scheduled for demolition.
“I believe it was originally built as a sandwich shop and a fresh fish market, and of course, it later became Sandor’s, a well-known fine dining establishment,” said George Hartley, owner of nearby Seagrove Village Market Café. “Rather than construct an entirely new restaurant at Alys Beach, we decided to recycle and preserve this special part of 30A’s history.”
The building’s unique trip along Scenic 30A covered about 7 miles and took only a few hours, before it was placed on its new foundation at Alys Beach. There, it will become “George’s,” a new restaurant located directly on 30A. Hartley said that after a few interior renovations and exterior decking is added, the restaurant will seat approximately 55 diners.
“Part of 30A’s soul is in that building,” laughed Hartley. “We’re thrilled that we can bring its special energy and local authenticity to our new home in Alys Beach.”
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