In April 2021 I wrote that IHOP at 4765 Calle Real in Goleta will be closing its doors and reopening in the University Plaza shopping center, home to Albertsons and the DMV. IHOP replaces Itsuki restaurant which closed last September and Chick-Fil-A will replace IHOP on Calle Real. I stopped by the new IHOP today and noticed that it looked ready to go, including napkins and condiments on the tables. A large “IHOP RESTAURANT” sign had yet to be installed on the building and the area near the cash register still needs some finishing touches. A large “We’re Hiring” sign is displayed in the parking lot.
Photos by The Restaurant Guy
Wow that patio finally looks clean and maintained. I’m sure this business will thrive but they may have a problem with free Wi-Fi squatters, taking up real estate and not really spending much money doing so.
I loved the Crabby Lobster years ago and the Alibi Bar around the back… good times!