NOLA on 5th

4.3

89 Reviews

$30 and under

Creole / Cajun / Southern

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2 people

Mar 18, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 3 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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Location
3683 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
Phone number
(858) 444-6173
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Andrew Boyer
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Louisiana CatfishUS$14.00
Your choice of blackened or fried Louisiana-style catfish with house-made seasoning, served with house remoulade and roasted tomato ranch
Louisiana ShrimpUS$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 PcsUS$11.00
- 10 PcsUS$19.00
Salted Pretzel BallsUS$13.00
Pretzel balls topped with garlic oil, pretzel salt, and served with house-made Cajun beer cheese and creole mustard
Cheeseburger SlidersUS$14.00
Three ground chuck sliders with cheese, caramelized onions, bacon, NOLA street sauce, served on a Hawaiian bun
French Fries or Sweet Potato FriesUS$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 SaladUS$12.00
Organic romaine, roasted tomatoes, French bread croutons, and house Caesar dressing
Roasted Beet SaladUS$14.00
Organic mixed greens, roasted beets, feta, citrus, candied walnuts, and house pesto vinaigrette
Wedge SaladUS$14.00
Iceberg lettuce, house-cured smoked bacon, tomatoes, bleu cheese, and green onions

New Orleans Comfort Food

New Orleans TrioUS$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 JambalayaUS$18.00
Chicken and andouille sausage jambalaya, served with toasted Leidenheimer's French bread
Shrimp and Andouille GumboUS$18.00
Shrimp and andouille sausage gumbo with white rice and served with toasted Leidenheimer's French bread
Shrimp EtouffeeUS$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 RiceUS$17.00
Traditional New Orleans favorite with bacon and sausage, served with toasted Leidenheimer's French bread
Catfish PlateUS$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 PlateUS$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 PastaUS$20.00
Sautéed shrimp smothered in house-recipe Cajun cream sauce over cellentani pasta, served with toasted Leidenheimer's French bread
Dirty FriesUS$20.00
French fries topped with four-cheese sauce, NOLA roast beef, gravy, caramelized onions, and jalapeños
Build-Your-Own Mac 'N' CheeseUS$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'boyUS$20.00
Your choice of blacked or golden brown battered fried shrimp fully dressed with lettuce, tomatoes, house pickles, and house remoulade
Catfish Po'boyUS$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'boyUS$20.00
Slow-cooked beef in house gravy with fried shrimp, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and house-made remoulade sauce
Roast Beef Po'boyUS$20.00
Seasoned roast beef with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and garlic mayo
Louisiana Hot Chicken Po'boyUS$20.00
Brined and battered chicken tossed in our house-made Louisiana sauce with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and house-made remoulade
PeacemakerUS$22.00
Fried catfish and fried shrimp with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and spicy remoulade sauce
NOLA BurgerUS$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 PuddingUS$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 89 people are saying

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4Ambience
4Value

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NOLA on 5th offers a vibrant New Orleans dining experience with "amazing food," authentic flavors, and a "friendly and accommodating" atmosphere. The service is generally praised, though some mention occasional delays. Highlights include "huge portions," a strong drink selection, and an inviting vibe, making it a top choice for Cajun cuisine lovers.

89 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Orange County1 review
1.0
Dined 7 days ago
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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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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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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Cindy
San Francisco20 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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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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Will
San Diego11 reviews
5.0
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
Louisville3 reviews
1.0
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 City8 reviews
5.0
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 Diego1 review
5.0
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 VIP
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
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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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 89 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 18, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 3 times today

3683 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(858) 444-6173
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Andrew Boyer
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

NOLA on 5th

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Small Plates

Louisiana CatfishUS$14.00

Louisiana ShrimpUS$14.00

Chicken Wings

Salted Pretzel BallsUS$13.00

Cheeseburger SlidersUS$14.00

French Fries or Sweet Potato FriesUS$8.00

Salads

Caesar SaladUS$12.00

Roasted Beet SaladUS$14.00

Wedge SaladUS$14.00

New Orleans Comfort Food

New Orleans TrioUS$27.00

NOLA JambalayaUS$18.00

Shrimp and Andouille GumboUS$18.00

Shrimp EtouffeeUS$19.00

Red Beans and RiceUS$17.00

Catfish PlateUS$21.00

Shrimp PlateUS$21.00

Cajun Shrimp PastaUS$20.00

Dirty FriesUS$20.00

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

Po' Boys & Sandwiches

Shrimp Po'boyUS$20.00

Catfish Po'boyUS$20.00

Black & Gold Po'boyUS$20.00

Roast Beef Po'boyUS$20.00

Louisiana Hot Chicken Po'boyUS$20.00

PeacemakerUS$22.00

NOLA BurgerUS$20.00

Dessert

White Chocolate Bread PuddingUS$12.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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Does NOLA on 5th offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is NOLA on 5th restaurant rated?

Is NOLA on 5th currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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