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

NOLA on 5th

4.3
4.3
94 Reviews
$30 and under
Creole / Cajun / Southern
3683 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
  • 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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Cocktail Bar, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Andrew Boyer
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Hillcrest
  • Cross street
    Pennsylvania Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 94 people are saying

NOLA on 5th reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
NOLA on 5th offers a vibrant Cajun dining experience with "spectacular Cajun cuisine" and a "fun surprise" ambiance. The po'boy sandwiches and trio plates are "soooo delish," while the bread pudding is "the best we've ever had." Friendly service and reasonable prices make it a favorite among locals.

94 Reviews
  1. Randall VIP

    San Diego65 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always good food and tonight was no different. I love taking new people here they love it. Service was great and the atmos is down home and friendly. If you are looking for a NOLA food eatery - this is the one.

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  2. Tracy

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband and I thought we would try something new and we love this place! The owner even came out and sat with us and had a drink at the bar! It is definitely a place where locals go to enjoy lots sporting events on TV! The food was spectacular Cajun cuisine. We will definitely go back and enjoy this place with the locals! We are locals.

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  3. Lisa VIP

    San Francisco67 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is so good! Instantly took us back to Louisiana! The po’boy sandwich was soo good ! The catfish and shrimp was perfectly fried and super light. The truffle fries were so good too! We also had the trio plate. We really enjoyed the staff, Tony and Ruben were very nice and hospitable.

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  4. Randall VIP

    San Diego65 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a good place and this time was no different. Server was great and resaltan helped select meals we loved. The food was amazing and we had a lot to take back with us. This is one serious contender for real Nola food for sure.

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  5. Lynne

    Philadelphia36 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice. Time service. Informed us it was going out of business.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Food horrible and old. Chefs cursing from the kitchen.

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  7. Johnny

    Corpus Christi2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Went for Mardi Gras expecting it to have the Mardi Gras vibes. They did have a live stream of Bourbon St. going, but no NoLa music, just regular pop. Was kind of a weird vibe in there, about 4 people were sitting at the bar but were also seating people that walked in. Nobody seemed to have control over the restaurant. The food was alright. Fried foods were all saturated in oil, likely meaning the fryer wasn't hot enough. The guy next to us got a po' boy, but the bread smelled moldy even from our table. Glad I tried it, won't be going back.

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  8. Kathryne VIP

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing PoBoy! Most authentic I've had since being here.

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  9. Cindy

    San Francisco21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Anthony was our waiter and he made our night. The chef came out and greeted us. His wife, the pastry chef, makes their bread pudding; the best we’ve ever had (and we’ve been to New Orleans more than a dozen times and had bread pudding everywhere there). We were given the bread pudding to try because we were so full on the delicious food and though we were all (10 of us) stuffed we managed to eat this mouth-watering dessert. It was such a fun evening. Prices are super reasonable, service was fantastic and food was so good. I’d go back for sure.

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  10. Susan

    Washington DC8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It's a small place with the front space filled with the bar. It was so cold that we had to keep our coats and fleece on! The food was hot, tasty and came out quickly. We would definitely eat there again.

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FAQs

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

NOLA on 5th is rated 4.3 stars by 94 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 4 times today
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3683 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Pennsylvania Street
  • Neighborhood
    Hillcrest
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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