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Outdoor Patio at NOLA on 5th - NOLA on 5th, San Diego, CA

NOLA on 5th

4.2
4.2
82 Reviews
$30 and under
Creole / Cajun / Southern

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 2 times today
  • Great for happy hour
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for brunch
NOLA on 5th brings the flavors and spirit of New Orleans dining to San Diego. You will find a casual bar and outdoor patio downstairs, with a more upscale experience in our upstairs room overlooking bustling 5th Avenue in San Diego's famous Hillcrest neighborhood. We've been featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, as well as on A&E and The Travel Channel.

Chef Andrew Boyer, a long-time New Orleans resident, has left no detail untouched in our food, from ingredients to presentation. You will find all of the traditional NOLA favorites here like jambalaya, gumbo, po'boys, red beans and rice, and more. We fly our bread in from Leidenheimer's bakery in Louisiana, and we'd love to serve you a delicious Abita beer with your meal. And while they are in season, be sure to stop by for one of our Louisiana crawfish boils, which are some of our busiest and most fun days of the year.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Cocktail Bar, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (858) 444-6173
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Andrew Boyer
  • Area
    Hillcrest
  • Cross Street
    Pennsylvania Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 82 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
NOLA on 5th offers a lively atmosphere with standout New Orleans-inspired dishes. Guests consistently praise the "amazing food" and "great service," highlighting dishes like crawfish egg rolls and Cajun pasta. Despite occasional noise complaints and service hiccups, many patrons express enthusiasm to return, especially for the "fabulous" drinks and ambiance.

82 Reviews
  1. Janna

    VIP

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was super savory! And the server was on it! She took care of all the tables and bar and didn’t miss anything. I was very impressed. And the food, oh my goodness was it good.

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  2. Slim

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Reservations or walk in, even to-go, either way the food is delicious. Angie was excellent. She didn't hover around us yet she showed up when she needed! Great food and we were serviced with a smile!

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  3. Sierra

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was really sweet and my husband and I enjoyed our brunch and bottomless mimosas. I think her name was Anna !

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  4. Vin

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    NOLA was a fun surprise. We enjoyed their Happy Hour menu and cocktails. The ambience had a good vibe with friendly service and reasonable prices. I would definitely recommend it to friends.

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  5. Samana

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    1.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Bartender didn't know how to make a drink. Staff was getting drunk next to us at bar. Someone got kicked out. Super tacky and unorganized.

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  6. Ethan

    San Diego

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Upon arrival, there was no host table and the bar was overrun with folks watching a game. We waited for some kind of help before the bartender shouted from the bar that our best bet for a table would be downstairs although we had reservations. We went down to the only table available, which was outside, and sat two people; maybe three. Our party of four ended up finding a different place to eat for the night, as it wasn't what the website was advertising.

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  7. Marcheta

    Western NC

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 1 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The staff did their best but they were obviously stretched thin. We waited 30 min for a beer and about an hour for food, which didn’t have much flavor. Great location, lively atmosphere but we will wait a while before trying again.

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  8. Nicole

    VIP

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 29 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an absolutely superb experience. Our server was very attentive and courteous. Although she appeared to be the lone server, she didn't falter in her service to our table. Our food was as close to New Orleans as you could be without eating in New Orleans. As Southerners, we were highly pleased. The Cajun pasta and catfish were spot on. The shrimp po-boy was almost perfect. The crawfish eggrolls were delicious. And, of course, the Hurricane drinks brought us back to Bourbon Street. It was also College Football night, so the ambiance was right up my alley. Excellent experience.

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  9. Tom

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 29 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was good. We got the happy hour items. The main menu items are very expensive. There wasn’t much under $20, if anything.

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  10. laquiana

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our sever Greg was absolutely AMAZING! The crawfish egg rolls were soooo good!

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FAQs

NOLA on 5th offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. NOLA on 5th also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 444-6173.

NOLA on 5th is rated 4.2 stars by 82 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for NOLA on 5th

3683 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Pennsylvania Street
  • Area
    Hillcrest
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Cocktail Bar, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Andrew Boyer
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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