The Nolen

Name: The Nolen
Address: 453 6th Ave, San Diego, CA, United States, 92101
Telephone: (619) 796-6536
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (12)

$31 to $50

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

453 6th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Great for happy hour
Great for outdoor dining

The Nolen is a destination rooftop bar and lounge that honors modern, timeless cocktails and a renewed spirit of community. Named for John Nolen, a city-planning pioneer who mapped out much of San Diego's early landscape, The Nolen is perched on the 14th floor rooftop of the newly constructed Courtyard San Diego Gaslamp/Convention Center. Local and visiting imbibers can take a quick elevator ride up to discover a spirited escape from downtown that offers sweeping city views and a contemporary interpretation of the classic speakeasy.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, American, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am
Phone number
(619) 796-6536
Website
http://thenolenrooftop.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
453 6th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Neighborhood
Downtown
Parking details
None

What 12 people are saying

The Nolen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.2Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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San Diego
Great for scenic views
San Diego
Great for scenic views

Review summary

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The Nolen boasts "sweeping views of SD downtown," creating a stunning backdrop for any visit. The vibrant atmosphere and "great drink specials" make it an ideal spot for happy hour or a pre-show gathering. Guests appreciate the "friendly and efficient" service and the "delicious" food offerings.

12 Reviews

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Luis
San Diego1 review
1.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The female staff was super unfriendly and seemed like it inconvenienced them to serve our table, especially with the already INCLUDED 18% GRATUITY. I don’t mind the gratuity but the staff was just gossiping across our table and pointing at people in some instances. The only nice thing was the view, would not recommend unless you like expensive food and drinks.
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Manpreet
San Diego1 review
1.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
We went to visit the rooftop yesterday (Friday) around 4:30PM. The views and atmosphere were, as always, wonderful—but unfortunately, our service did not make the experience very pleasant. The young gentleman who served us was noticeably rude. I had brought my family to enjoy the space before their flight, as I’ve had great experiences here in the past. However, this server seemed unhappy that we had children with us and was dismissive when we asked about the menu. He made us feel uncomfortable and unwelcome, especially when we inquired about items not listed. It was a disappointing visit, and we definitely hope to be seated with someone else next time.
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Matt
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such good drinks! Had a great time! I was bold and tried the devils ahole marg….. trust the disclaimer lol.
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Punit
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, drinks, service and ambience were great. Sweeping views of SD downtown!
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Rachel
San Diego1 review
1.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Service was terrible. Our order was taken and no server ever returned. We were not given napkins or utensils and had to ask for these basics and more water. We had to hunt down our server for the bill. One of our friends didn't finish her truffle fries because they were barely cooked and still raw, limp potatoes. Had to ask again for this item to be removed from the bill. Food was not great and because of the service, we will never be back. Truly unfortunate for such a nice venue and view.
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Arianna
Los Angeles1 review
4.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The view & drinks were great! Would come here again.
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Steve
San Diego1 review
4.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service was good and the view was very nice. However, I do not see how you can justify the price for the spread of brunch food that you had. The value is just not there.
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Larry
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was attentive, location is excellent, and the food was good! I'd definitely recommend if you're looking for a great place to hang out before a show or after work!
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Melissa
Pittsburgh / Western PA3 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 8, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful spot, great drink specials. Food is okay.
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Wyatt
Los Angeles1 review
1.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Had some of the rudest staff, you could even fathom in the service industry.
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The Nolen is rated 4.3 stars by 12 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

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

453 6th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, American, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
http://thenolenrooftop.com/
Phone number
(619) 796-6536

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