Went here to try some Cajun food. Our waitress was very nice. But....waited for about an hour for food that never came and we paid for our drinks and left. I really was disappointed for the lack of execution. The poor waitress was also servicing as bartender also, so it was not her fault. There were a lot of people enjoying the vibe and drinking. I really wish I could have tried the food, but sadly I won't be back.
Devin T.
Nola's on Fifth does not disappoint!! Their crawfish Boil is legit! Heafty portions and stiff drinks. The staff kicks ass! Super cool and really look out for you. Run don't walk!
Danny D.
We got there shortly after it opened. The bartender greeted us with a smile It was a real cool NOLA environment, the wings and sliders were amazing!! along with great sevice. We will definitely head back to this place on our next trip to San Diego.
Shirley K.
I just have to say this first. The cheeseburger slider on the happy hour menu for $4, was amazingly delicious and it is one that has triggered a core memory. If you need a little more convincing, then I'll tell you about the slightly pink center of the beefy, juicy patty, the delicious sauce filling the nooks and crannies in the beef, the crunch from the bacon between the soft hawaiian roll, and the caramelized onions that really elevated the burger. If nothing else, make room for this. We also ordered the wings from their happy hour menu ($1 per wing), and those wings are so crispy! I would describe them as being fried is 500 degree oil or chicharon covered chicken wing. We were able to get the cajun dry rub on all the wings and had the dipping sauces on the side. Our favorite was the parmesan garlic. So we also had the DDD black and gold poboy recommended on Guy Fieri's Faves. I've never had beef in my poboys, and I can't say it was my favorite. I did enjoy the rest of the sandwich with all the dressings. It tasted even better when I added a bit of the side hot sauce (from the wings). Our waitress was amazing and answered our questions and more. I definitely recommend this spot!
Demond S.
Raises in South, I can't resist southern restaurants and bars, especially if they serve cajun or Creole dishes. I saw Nola on 5th and had to stop by. From the street, the outdoor appearance is clearly influenced by the Crescent City. Tried some of the signature drinks. I like the one in the photo below. I also sampled their gumbo, etoufee, jambalaya. The flavors were a bit hit or miss for me. Visually, i could not tell whixh bowl was gumbo vs etoufee. The bartender was cool, and the place definitely had its charm. I might be willing to try there again on my next visit
Joe K.
Great happy hour, food and service. Fabulous selection of draft beer and a great taco Tuesday. They need to update their website to let folks know about their happy hour and food specials.
Madeline O.
I used to live nearby, and when I would grab takeout at the bar, the staff was always welcoming and chill. The food was delicious, and I liked visiting during off hours, so it wasn't too busy.
Angela A.
Service was okay, sub par at best. They do offer bottomless mimosas for brunch on the weekends $20 a person. They give you a whole bottle per person and offer pineapple, orange or grapefruit juice. Bottomless has a 2 hour limit. I didn't get bottomless mimosas as I was Designated Driver , however I did have a pineapple mimosa and it was pretty good. I also had an espresso martini which was also very good. I lived in Louisiana/ New Orleans for a good amount of time of my early adult life.. and I would say this is an alright place if you want Cajun inspired food. I absolutely love shrimp po'boys so it's safe to say I was a little disappointed. The shrimp was fried perfectly. However, I know we're not in Louisiana so seafood is totally more expensive than it is back in New Orleans.. but I wish I had more shrimp in my po'boy. I'm used to HUGE po'boys with tons of shrimp. Fries were good. I did like the seasoning. They did have Louisiana hot sauces to choose from like Crystal hot sauce, definitely a Louisiana thing which I loved that they had. My boyfriend had the fried chicken French toast sandwich. He wasn't a big fan. My boyfriend's uncle ordered the Louisiana Hot Chicken. It smelled delicious. He said he loved it. We also had some Louisiana Blackened shrimp as an appetizer. Yum. It was good but I don't know if I would go back.
Dave R.
The food and service was amazing. We went for lunch during the week and it wasn't very busy during our visit. Josh the bartender was super helpful and very attentive to our table. We got a chance to talk with him about the food and our experience. I was born and raised in Louisiana, and my mother cooked this food from scratch multiple times a month. I'm generally very hesitant to try restaurants' that offer authentic Louisiana food. We ordered the Jambalaya, Shrimp Gumbo, the Shrimp Etouffee and I wish I had room for bread pudding they offered. I will be back the next time we're in the San Diego area.
Janine C.
I tried to give this restaurant a chance because I love and am very familiar with Nola food. Ordered the fried catfish Po'boy with a side salad and grilled oysters via Grub-Hub. Before you judge, I really wanted to give this restaurant my business but was unable to go in so ordered lunch for delivery while at work. The driver contacted me to say they were out of oysters. That's fine. I requested a replacement of fried chicken. What arrived was disgraceful. A small flattened fried chicken breast that was undercooked, ridiculously greasy and lacking in any taste was thrown into a cardboard food box with a side of some sauce that I did not order. The catfish in the Po'Boy was completely unseasoned and soggy and came with fries and not the salad I ordered. I will never eat there again and will continue to go to Louisiana Purchase in North Park for my Creole and Cajun food instead. LP's food is always incredible but they are unavailable by delivery.
Colleagues and I came here after trying another place if not going so well. The bartender was also the waiter but she killed it! I forgot her name now because this review is a little late but she was awesome. She made recommendations, made sure food and drinks came quickly while managing the whole restaurant. It wasn't super busy but it was still impressive. All the food was really good and we kept talking about it our whole trip. I will definitely be back. Highly recommend the wings, catfish taco, and jambalaya with fried shrimp. The jambalaya was a different texture than I'm used to but it was tasty and a little spice to it.
Eliza J.
A MUST stop to eat at. The spices and flavors are authentic to New Orleans cuisine. Owner/Chef is from the Bayou. The menu is not overpowering. It highlights New Orleans dishes very well. Manager Ollie, servers Anna and Josh, the whole team are fantastic! You're welcomed. Very comfortable. It's the California 3C's; Casual, Cool and Comfortable! You know Guy Fierri filmed Diners, Drives and Dives and loves the food at the establishment
William T.
Simply AMAZING! I ordered Catfish Po' Boy, Shrimp Flatbread, and Mango Habanero Wings. ALL WERE FIREEEE 10/10! Highly recommended for the next person.
Sydney M.
I went to this place after an extremely long day without eating and the food definitely satisfied my empty stomach. It was a Sunday night and not packed at all, except for some people at the bar. My party of four was seated quickly and was served our food promptly. However, I think there might have only been one waitress that night so it took her a while to get us extra forks/napkins because we couldn't catch her as we were going back and forth to the kitchen. I got the NOLA trio with gumbo, jambalaya, and shrimp etouffee. The etouffee was definitely the best of the three and the bread was delicious. Would definitely go back.
Torri D.
Me and my fiancé Come here every weekend with my group of friends . LOVE this restaurant, the staff are AMAZING Ruben & Melissa always take care of us and make sure we have a great time . Also , the food is top tier! I try different things each time I come and it's always great ! My favorite is the shrimp po-boy reminds me so much of Louisiana cooking and the chicken and waffles are to die for! Don't miss out when they have crawfish !!! It was so good and flavorful! ( if you come def recommend the bottomless mimosas
Went here to try some Cajun food. Our waitress was very nice. But....waited for about an hour for food that never came and we paid for our drinks and left. I really was disappointed for the lack of execution. The poor waitress was also servicing as bartender also, so it was not her fault. There were a lot of people enjoying the vibe and drinking. I really wish I could have tried the food, but sadly I won't be back.
Nola's on Fifth does not disappoint!! Their crawfish Boil is legit! Heafty portions and stiff drinks. The staff kicks ass! Super cool and really look out for you. Run don't walk!
We got there shortly after it opened. The bartender greeted us with a smile It was a real cool NOLA environment, the wings and sliders were amazing!! along with great sevice. We will definitely head back to this place on our next trip to San Diego.
I just have to say this first. The cheeseburger slider on the happy hour menu for $4, was amazingly delicious and it is one that has triggered a core memory. If you need a little more convincing, then I'll tell you about the slightly pink center of the beefy, juicy patty, the delicious sauce filling the nooks and crannies in the beef, the crunch from the bacon between the soft hawaiian roll, and the caramelized onions that really elevated the burger. If nothing else, make room for this. We also ordered the wings from their happy hour menu ($1 per wing), and those wings are so crispy! I would describe them as being fried is 500 degree oil or chicharon covered chicken wing. We were able to get the cajun dry rub on all the wings and had the dipping sauces on the side. Our favorite was the parmesan garlic. So we also had the DDD black and gold poboy recommended on Guy Fieri's Faves. I've never had beef in my poboys, and I can't say it was my favorite. I did enjoy the rest of the sandwich with all the dressings. It tasted even better when I added a bit of the side hot sauce (from the wings). Our waitress was amazing and answered our questions and more. I definitely recommend this spot!
Raises in South, I can't resist southern restaurants and bars, especially if they serve cajun or Creole dishes. I saw Nola on 5th and had to stop by. From the street, the outdoor appearance is clearly influenced by the Crescent City. Tried some of the signature drinks. I like the one in the photo below. I also sampled their gumbo, etoufee, jambalaya. The flavors were a bit hit or miss for me. Visually, i could not tell whixh bowl was gumbo vs etoufee. The bartender was cool, and the place definitely had its charm. I might be willing to try there again on my next visit
Great happy hour, food and service. Fabulous selection of draft beer and a great taco Tuesday. They need to update their website to let folks know about their happy hour and food specials.
I used to live nearby, and when I would grab takeout at the bar, the staff was always welcoming and chill. The food was delicious, and I liked visiting during off hours, so it wasn't too busy.
Service was okay, sub par at best. They do offer bottomless mimosas for brunch on the weekends $20 a person. They give you a whole bottle per person and offer pineapple, orange or grapefruit juice. Bottomless has a 2 hour limit. I didn't get bottomless mimosas as I was Designated Driver , however I did have a pineapple mimosa and it was pretty good. I also had an espresso martini which was also very good. I lived in Louisiana/ New Orleans for a good amount of time of my early adult life.. and I would say this is an alright place if you want Cajun inspired food. I absolutely love shrimp po'boys so it's safe to say I was a little disappointed. The shrimp was fried perfectly. However, I know we're not in Louisiana so seafood is totally more expensive than it is back in New Orleans.. but I wish I had more shrimp in my po'boy. I'm used to HUGE po'boys with tons of shrimp. Fries were good. I did like the seasoning. They did have Louisiana hot sauces to choose from like Crystal hot sauce, definitely a Louisiana thing which I loved that they had. My boyfriend had the fried chicken French toast sandwich. He wasn't a big fan. My boyfriend's uncle ordered the Louisiana Hot Chicken. It smelled delicious. He said he loved it. We also had some Louisiana Blackened shrimp as an appetizer. Yum. It was good but I don't know if I would go back.
The food and service was amazing. We went for lunch during the week and it wasn't very busy during our visit. Josh the bartender was super helpful and very attentive to our table. We got a chance to talk with him about the food and our experience. I was born and raised in Louisiana, and my mother cooked this food from scratch multiple times a month. I'm generally very hesitant to try restaurants' that offer authentic Louisiana food. We ordered the Jambalaya, Shrimp Gumbo, the Shrimp Etouffee and I wish I had room for bread pudding they offered. I will be back the next time we're in the San Diego area.
I tried to give this restaurant a chance because I love and am very familiar with Nola food. Ordered the fried catfish Po'boy with a side salad and grilled oysters via Grub-Hub. Before you judge, I really wanted to give this restaurant my business but was unable to go in so ordered lunch for delivery while at work. The driver contacted me to say they were out of oysters. That's fine. I requested a replacement of fried chicken. What arrived was disgraceful. A small flattened fried chicken breast that was undercooked, ridiculously greasy and lacking in any taste was thrown into a cardboard food box with a side of some sauce that I did not order. The catfish in the Po'Boy was completely unseasoned and soggy and came with fries and not the salad I ordered. I will never eat there again and will continue to go to Louisiana Purchase in North Park for my Creole and Cajun food instead. LP's food is always incredible but they are unavailable by delivery.
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Colleagues and I came here after trying another place if not going so well. The bartender was also the waiter but she killed it! I forgot her name now because this review is a little late but she was awesome. She made recommendations, made sure food and drinks came quickly while managing the whole restaurant. It wasn't super busy but it was still impressive. All the food was really good and we kept talking about it our whole trip. I will definitely be back. Highly recommend the wings, catfish taco, and jambalaya with fried shrimp. The jambalaya was a different texture than I'm used to but it was tasty and a little spice to it.
A MUST stop to eat at. The spices and flavors are authentic to New Orleans cuisine. Owner/Chef is from the Bayou. The menu is not overpowering. It highlights New Orleans dishes very well. Manager Ollie, servers Anna and Josh, the whole team are fantastic! You're welcomed. Very comfortable. It's the California 3C's; Casual, Cool and Comfortable! You know Guy Fierri filmed Diners, Drives and Dives and loves the food at the establishment
Simply AMAZING! I ordered Catfish Po' Boy, Shrimp Flatbread, and Mango Habanero Wings. ALL WERE FIREEEE 10/10! Highly recommended for the next person.
I went to this place after an extremely long day without eating and the food definitely satisfied my empty stomach. It was a Sunday night and not packed at all, except for some people at the bar. My party of four was seated quickly and was served our food promptly. However, I think there might have only been one waitress that night so it took her a while to get us extra forks/napkins because we couldn't catch her as we were going back and forth to the kitchen. I got the NOLA trio with gumbo, jambalaya, and shrimp etouffee. The etouffee was definitely the best of the three and the bread was delicious. Would definitely go back.
Me and my fiancé Come here every weekend with my group of friends . LOVE this restaurant, the staff are AMAZING Ruben & Melissa always take care of us and make sure we have a great time . Also , the food is top tier! I try different things each time I come and it's always great ! My favorite is the shrimp po-boy reminds me so much of Louisiana cooking and the chicken and waffles are to die for! Don't miss out when they have crawfish !!! It was so good and flavorful! ( if you come def recommend the bottomless mimosas