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BY DEBRA HERRICK A buzz was ignited on social media last week after Coldwell Banker listed 4631 Carpinteria Ave. for sale. The property is home to Clementine’s Steak House, one of Carpinteria’s oldest and most beloved family dining establishments. But make no mistake, Clementine’s is not putting out its 46-year legacy anytime soon, Lloyd McLenithan, who has been the owner for nearly four decades, said on Friday. “A lot of Carpinterians are calling us and coming by confused – thinking that we’re closing up shop. We’re not. We plan on being here for a longtime. We just don’t own the property and that’s being sold,” McLenithan said. The property is owned by family members of the original Clementine’s restauranteurs who, 39 years ago, sold the business to McLenithan, his late mother, Irene McLenithan, and his sister, Esther McVay. Those original owners have now passed away and the out-of-state family is looking at the option of selling the property on which, in addition to the restaurant, there is a residential duplex. McLenithan has the first right of refusal on purchasing the property but will more likely be looking to pursue a long-term lease with the new owners, if the property is sold. “You never know in this market who will be interested or if anybody,” said McLenithan. The property is currently listed for $2.3 million. nd if the ne o ners had di erent plans for the restaurant space? McLenithan admits that would be a hurdle but said he is confident lementine s ould be able to find a ne home “We’re not done as Clementine’s,” he said. “We’ll do our best to deal with that situation if it occurs. But we’re not in any way shape or form ending our Clementine’s legacy.” Clementine’s has kept true to the old-fashioned American dining experience. Take for instance, its continued tradition of bringing out a complementary slice of homemade pie with every meal. “Nobody does that anymore. We are one of the last dinosaurs who does that,”
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said McLenithan. All of Clementine’s some 13 varieties of pies – including apple, blackberry, rhubarb and cream – are made in-house and from scratch. “We do everything here and that’s not going to change,” said McLenithan. While McLenithan’s mother has since passed away and his sister now lives in Montana, he works alongside a devoted team of locals. “We have an outstanding crew,” he said. “Some people have been with me for 25 years.” California’s June 15 reopening will allow for more diners inside Clementine’s, but the restaurant will keep the new outdoor patio open – built for pandemic dining – as long as people want to be outside. “It’s a very nice spot to relax,” said McLenithan. While McLenithan believes that Clementine’s steaks are the best quality around, his favorite dish on the menu is the halibut. For pie, he’s having the apple, but admits that he’d have them all if he could.
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