“Sandor’s” Building Moving to Alys Beach

TRAFFIC JAM ALERT - Moving Update - Tuesday, March 18

Just got an email from Mike Ragsdale stating that the Sandor's building is to be moved tomorrow morning (Wednesday, March 19) at 6:30am, rain or shine!   Expect big delays on Scenic 30A.

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Alys Beach, Florida –  Sandor’s Restaurant 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 will literally be 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 is being lifted onto a truck this week, and we expect to move it to Alys Beach within a couple of weeks,” said Eddie Foster, Alys Beach’s Vice President of Commercial Construction. “Because of utility lines, the roof will be temporarily detached during the move, so the timing is all subject to good weather.”

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 will cover about 7 miles and is expected to take a few hours, before it is 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.”