NOLA on 5th

4.3

85 Reviews

$30 and under

Creole / Cajun / Southern

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Great for happy hour
Neighborhood 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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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
(858) 444-6173
Website
http://www.nolaon5th.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Andrew Boyer

Location
3683 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
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

Louisiana Catfish$14.00
Your choice of blackened or fried Louisiana-style catfish with house-made seasoning, served with house remoulade and roasted tomato ranch
Louisiana Shrimp$14.00
Your choice of blackened or fried Louisiana-style shrimp with house-made seasoning, served with house remoulade and roasted tomato ranch
Chicken Wings
Tender and juicy Cajun rub wings served with your choice of house-made sauces: bualo, parmesan and garlic, mango habanero, BBQ, or house Zamm'Z hot sauce
- 5 Pcs$11.00
- 10 Pcs$19.00
Salted Pretzel Balls$13.00
Pretzel balls topped with garlic oil, pretzel salt, and served with house-made Cajun beer cheese and creole mustard
Cheeseburger Sliders$14.00
Three ground chuck sliders with cheese, caramelized onions, bacon, NOLA street sauce, served on a Hawaiian bun
French Fries or Sweet Potato Fries$8.00
Served with house Sriracha mayo

Salads

All dressings are made in-house: tomato ranch, citrus vinaigrette, pesto vinaigrette, Caesar, and bleu cheese

Caesar Salad$12.00
Organic romaine, roasted tomatoes, French bread croutons, and house Caesar dressing
Roasted Beet Salad$14.00
Organic mixed greens, roasted beets, feta, citrus, candied walnuts, and house pesto vinaigrette
Wedge Salad$14.00
Iceberg lettuce, house-cured smoked bacon, tomatoes, bleu cheese, and green onions

New Orleans Comfort Food

New Orleans Trio$27.00
Your choice of three cups of either jambalaya, shrimp and andouille gumbo, shrimp etouffee, or red beans and rice, served with toasted Leidenheimer's French bread
NOLA Jambalaya$18.00
Chicken and andouille sausage jambalaya, served with toasted Leidenheimer's French bread
Shrimp and Andouille Gumbo$18.00
Shrimp and andouille sausage gumbo with white rice and served with toasted Leidenheimer's French bread
Shrimp Etouffee$19.00
House-made Creole shrimp stew in a rich roux with white rice and served with toasted Leidenheimer's French bread
Red Beans and Rice$17.00
Traditional New Orleans favorite with bacon and sausage, served with toasted Leidenheimer's French bread
Catfish Plate$21.00
Your choice of blackened or fried Louisiana-style catfish with house-made seasoning, served with house remoulade and roasted tomato ranch, fries, and a house salad
Shrimp Plate$21.00
Your choice of blackened or fried Louisiana-style shrimp with house-made seasoning, served with house remoulade and roasted tomato ranch, fries, and a house salad
Cajun Shrimp Pasta$20.00
Sautéed shrimp smothered in house-recipe Cajun cream sauce over cellentani pasta, served with toasted Leidenheimer's French bread
Dirty Fries$20.00
French fries topped with four-cheese sauce, NOLA roast beef, gravy, caramelized onions, and jalapeños
Build-Your-Own Mac 'N' Cheese$18.00
Cellentani pasta tossed with a three-cheese blend of pepper jack, mild cheddar, and sharp cheddar with your choice of blackened or fried shrimp, catfish, thick-cut bacon, or NOLA roast beef

Po' Boys & Sandwiches

Always served on Leidenheimer's Bakery French bread flown in from New Orleans, with your choice French fries, sweet potato fries, or a side salad with your choice of dressing

Shrimp Po'boy$20.00
Your choice of blacked or golden brown battered fried shrimp fully dressed with lettuce, tomatoes, house pickles, and house remoulade
Catfish Po'boy$20.00
Your choice of blacked or golden-brown battered Louisiana catfish fully dressed with lettuce, tomatoes, house pickles, and house remoulade
Black & Gold Po'boy$20.00
Slow-cooked beef in house gravy with fried shrimp, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and house-made remoulade sauce
Roast Beef Po'boy$20.00
Seasoned roast beef with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and garlic mayo
Louisiana Hot Chicken Po'boy$20.00
Brined and battered chicken tossed in our house-made Louisiana sauce with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and house-made remoulade
Peacemaker$22.00
Fried catfish and fried shrimp with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and spicy remoulade sauce
NOLA Burger$20.00
Ground chuck with house seasoning, house-cured thick-cut bacon, a cheddar jack cheese blend, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and house-made special sauce

Dessert

White Chocolate Bread Pudding$12.00
House-made bread pudding made from Leidenheimer's French bread with white chocolate bourbon sauce, organic berry compote, powdered sugar, and whipped cream

What 85 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.1Ambience
4Value

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Review summary

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NOLA on 5th offers a vibrant atmosphere with commendable service. Highlights include "super savory" food and attentive staff like Angie and Anna. The Happy Hour menu and cocktails are a "fun surprise." While some experiences vary, many patrons appreciate the "excellent" Cajun dishes and lively ambiance reminiscent of New Orleans.

85 Reviews

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Susan
Washington DC
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
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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Will
San Diego
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had a great meal. The trio dish of jambalaya, beans and rice and gumbo was soooo delish!!! Nice Staff. Will return.
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brittney
Louisville
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We were excited for this restaurant. We were first met by a host who seemed to be drunk. We thought ok. It was new years. Then we ordered our food. The fries were severly undercooked. The chicken still had feathers on them and nothing was seasoned. Out of our 100 bill the only thing worth eating was a sandwich. We left there and ate at McDonald’s.
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Janna
VIP
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 5, 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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Slim
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 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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Sierra
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 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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Vin
San Francisco
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 26, 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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Samana
San Diego
11 reviews
1.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 19, 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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Ethan
San Diego
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 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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Marcheta
Western NC
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 1, 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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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 85 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

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.nolaon5th.com/
Phone number
(858) 444-6173

NOLA on 5th

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Small Plates

Louisiana Catfish$14.00

Louisiana Shrimp$14.00

Chicken Wings

Salted Pretzel Balls$13.00

Cheeseburger Sliders$14.00

French Fries or Sweet Potato Fries$8.00

Salads

Caesar Salad$12.00

Roasted Beet Salad$14.00

Wedge Salad$14.00

New Orleans Comfort Food

New Orleans Trio$27.00

NOLA Jambalaya$18.00

Shrimp and Andouille Gumbo$18.00

Shrimp Etouffee$19.00

Red Beans and Rice$17.00

Catfish Plate$21.00

Shrimp Plate$21.00

Cajun Shrimp Pasta$20.00

Dirty Fries$20.00

Build-Your-Own Mac 'N' Cheese$18.00

Po' Boys & Sandwiches

Shrimp Po'boy$20.00

Catfish Po'boy$20.00

Black & Gold Po'boy$20.00

Roast Beef Po'boy$20.00

Louisiana Hot Chicken Po'boy$20.00

Peacemaker$22.00

NOLA Burger$20.00

Dessert

White Chocolate Bread Pudding$12.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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