Foods wasn't good, over priced for low quality bar food. Drinks were some of the worst I've had. The pros would be the view and ambience was nice. Wouldn't recommend for any occasion besides for maybe a business meeting for a good view.
TJ
Terrible food and horrible quality. Everything seemed to be frozen food just reheated. The environment was great and service was good. However food again was horrible and among the worst meals I've ever had. Price was absurd considering the quality.
Nermin
The Nolen Rooftop was a nice outing experience, we were there as a large group for a birthday celebration. The place is a little casual than I was expecting. The food was ok, not many options, just nibbling. The drinks were good, but the service was a little slow since it was very crowded.
Kaylee
Came during happy hour for the sunset! You can't really see the sun setting but the ambiance is perfect for a light snacks, drinks and a view! Will definitely come again!
Giacomo P
Terrible terrible service. They add 18% auto gratuity which results in horrific service. Avoid like the plague.
Walked in, sat down to a dirty table, waitress came (no water, no cleaning table) and she was rude and unfriendly from the first moment. Our entire group decided to leave and take our business elsewhere.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
melissa
it was my first time at Nolen and was fantastic from the person who checked me in, bartender, and the food was amazing! When you have a great view and food it's always a plus!
Brooke
The server which her name was, Olivia was horrible and she got an attitude when we asked her to wipe down some seats that were left dirty. It was very empty when we went very played out.
Roadrunner
Shocking. Very poor food options but even worse I wanted a glass of rose wine. They do not offer Rose!! She suggested Prosecco. I walked out
Food: 1
Enjoli
Beautiful views of SD! Found from the top 10 rooftops in SD and I see why. Great happy hour and upscale setting.
Timothy Koch
Lovely rooftop bar/lounge space with views of downtown, gaslamp district, and the water.
The Nolen Rooftop was the perfect venue for my proposal and celebration, and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
From the moment we started planning, everything was handled professionally and smoothly. The rooftop views, atmosphere, and overall setup created an unforgettable setting
I especially want to recognize Sarah, who was absolutely amazing to work with. She was incredibly responsive, organized, and genuinely cared about making sure every detail was right. Her communication and support throughout the process made the entire experience stress-free, and it meant a lot knowing everything was in such capable hands.
If you’re looking for a beautiful rooftop venue in San Diego for a proposal, celebration, or special event, I can’t recommend The Nolen highly enough. We’ll definitely be back and will keep them in mind for future events.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
winesnob blog
Even though it was busy and we had no reservations, the staff made accommodations for us. My son and I enjoyed our visit. Great wines, great eats, lively ambiance, warm and friendly staff, reasonable prices. Thank you for taking care of us and for making ours a great visit. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gabriel Sandoval
Place was great loved it . Has great views of the city , fire place , comfortable seating ; staff was great except the ladies Bar tender . I think she was probably in charge cause she was rude to the employees and to me , a paying customer, she oħuver charged me because. 2 drinks is not $50 according the menu. The keep on agreeing with me on what the rules are
Hector
Despite the rainy weather, The Nolen absolutely blew us away. The atmosphere was warm, stylish, and still had those iconic skyline views. The staff was extremely attentive, the drinks were on point, and the overall vibe made the night feel special. We celebrated my girlfriend's 21st birthday here and it couldn't have been more perfect. Rain or shine, this place delivers. Highly recommend — you won't think twice about coming here.
E. D.
I’ve been going to Nolen since 2017, however, quality of this place dropped dramatically recently. The attitude of the servers is not great, and the amount of the drink I am getting is lot less compared to other places, even though I am not a huge drinker. Time to find a new spot. Gratuity included with your check Time to find a new spot!
Foods wasn't good, over priced for low quality bar food. Drinks were some of the worst I've had. The pros would be the view and ambience was nice. Wouldn't recommend for any occasion besides for maybe a business meeting for a good view.
Terrible food and horrible quality. Everything seemed to be frozen food just reheated. The environment was great and service was good. However food again was horrible and among the worst meals I've ever had. Price was absurd considering the quality.
The Nolen Rooftop was a nice outing experience, we were there as a large group for a birthday celebration. The place is a little casual than I was expecting. The food was ok, not many options, just nibbling. The drinks were good, but the service was a little slow since it was very crowded.
Came during happy hour for the sunset! You can't really see the sun setting but the ambiance is perfect for a light snacks, drinks and a view! Will definitely come again!
Terrible terrible service. They add 18% auto gratuity which results in horrific service.
Avoid like the plague.
Walked in, sat down to a dirty table, waitress came (no water, no cleaning table) and she was rude and unfriendly from the first moment. Our entire group decided to leave and take our business elsewhere.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
it was my first time at Nolen and was fantastic from the person who checked me in, bartender, and the food was amazing! When you have a great view and food it's always a plus!
The server which her name was, Olivia was horrible and she got an attitude when we asked her to wipe down some seats that were left dirty. It was very empty when we went very played out.
Shocking. Very poor food options but even worse I wanted a glass of rose wine. They do not offer Rose!! She suggested Prosecco. I walked out
Food: 1
Beautiful views of SD! Found from the top 10 rooftops in SD and I see why. Great happy hour and upscale setting.
Lovely rooftop bar/lounge space with views of downtown, gaslamp district, and the water.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Five Stars
The Nolen Rooftop was the perfect venue for my proposal and celebration, and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
From the moment we started planning, everything was handled professionally and smoothly. The rooftop views, atmosphere, and overall setup created an unforgettable setting
I especially want to recognize Sarah, who was absolutely amazing to work with. She was incredibly responsive, organized, and genuinely cared about making sure every detail was right. Her communication and support throughout the process made the entire experience stress-free, and it meant a lot knowing everything was in such capable hands.
If you’re looking for a beautiful rooftop venue in San Diego for a proposal, celebration, or special event, I can’t recommend The Nolen highly enough. We’ll definitely be back and will keep them in mind for future events.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Even though it was busy and we had no reservations, the staff made accommodations for us. My son and I enjoyed our visit. Great wines, great eats, lively ambiance, warm and friendly staff, reasonable prices. Thank you for taking care of us and for making ours a great visit. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Place was great loved it . Has great views of the city , fire place , comfortable seating ; staff was great except the ladies Bar tender . I think she was probably in charge cause she was rude to the employees and to me , a paying customer, she oħuver charged me because. 2 drinks is not $50 according the menu. The keep on agreeing with me on what the rules are
Despite the rainy weather, The Nolen absolutely blew us away. The atmosphere was warm, stylish, and still had those iconic skyline views. The staff was extremely attentive, the drinks were on point, and the overall vibe made the night feel special. We celebrated my girlfriend's 21st birthday here and it couldn't have been more perfect. Rain or shine, this place delivers. Highly recommend — you won't think twice about coming here.
I’ve been going to Nolen since 2017, however, quality of this place dropped dramatically recently. The attitude of the servers is not great, and the amount of the drink I am getting is lot less compared to other places, even though I am not a huge drinker. Time to find a new spot. Gratuity included with your check
Time to find a new spot!
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 2
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