Is NOLA on 5th Still Open? Update (San Diego, CA)
Current status
As of September 2026, NOLA on 5th is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.
Last verified
What the source shows: A 2026-09-08 check of nolaon5th.com found the site live with posted daily hours (Thursday through Sunday) and a working ordering feature, and Google Places lists the business's status as OPERATIONAL.
- Season / episode Season 36, Episode 9
- Original air date
- Address 3683 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured NOLA on 5th in San Diego, California, where Guy Fieri sampled New Orleans-style Creole and Cajun dishes on the episode 'West Coast Wonders,' which aired 2023-01-06. The restaurant serves American cuisine with a New Orleans influence from a location on Fifth Avenue in San Diego's Hillcrest neighborhood, according to its website, nolaon5th.com. A direct check of the website on 2026-09-08 found it live, with posted hours running Thursday through Sunday and a working online-ordering feature. Google Places separately lists the business's status as OPERATIONAL at the same Fifth Avenue address. The site also promotes the restaurant for private parties, rehearsal dinners, and corporate gatherings. No change in name, address, or ownership was found in the records checked for this update, and the branding on the current website matches how the restaurant appeared on the episode.
Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
- Original air date
- Episode title
- West Coast Wonders
- What was featured
- New Orleans-style Creole and Cajun dishes
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- NOLA on 5th
Frequently asked questions
Is NOLA on 5th still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, NOLA on 5th is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.
What happened to NOLA on 5th after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured NOLA on 5th in San Diego, California, where Guy Fieri sampled New Orleans-style Creole and Cajun dishes on the episode 'West Coast Wonders,' which aired 2023-01-06. As of September 2026, NOLA on 5th is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.
Where is NOLA on 5th located?
3683 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.
What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured NOLA on 5th?
Season 36, Episode 9 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired January 6, 2023. The episode is titled “West Coast Wonders”.
Is NOLA on 5th still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?
No change in name, address, or ownership was found in the records checked for this update, and the branding on the current website matches how the restaurant appeared on the episode. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.
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Visit info
- Address
- 3683 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
- Venue type
- restaurant
- Official website
- nolaon5th.com
- State hub
- TV restaurants in California
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Sources
- nolaon5th.com — https://www.nolaon5th.com/
- Google — https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=32.7447446,-117.160226
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