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    Please-U-Restaurant

    3.9 (344 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    PLEASE-U-RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

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    Divey
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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Shelia A.

    Everything was good customer service food was served to order pleasant would I eat here again yes

    seafood gumbo
    Helen P.

    I'll be honest, my medium-rare steak was overcooked and somehow dry, although still pink in the center. My husband's French toast was made with wheat bread, which was unexpected and definitely not the preference. It made the toast fall flat, though he said it was still tasty and made well. Just wished it wasn't wheat. It's typical diner food. Nothing fancy, but solid. Maybe we didn't love-love our dishes that day, but it wasn't all bad. I enjoyed the seafood gumbo and mashed potatoes, and I loved the gravy. We had a wonderful experience overall. Service was excellent from the moment we walked in. Everyone we spoke to was warm and gracious. Our server was wonderful! We loved their homemade salad dressings, so she made a way for us to buy some to take home. We could easily be regulars here!

    French Toast, Belgian Waffle and 2 Eggs!
    Bryan S.

    The Please U restaurant is an old-school diner that simply focuses on feeding locals hassle free breakfast and lunch. This is not fine dining. The service is not excellent and you seat yourself and even pay at the counter when you leave. But if you want a decent breakfast or lunch and do not want to deal with the ever present overpriced tourist traps this is where you go.

    Shrimp Po'boy
    Sharif H.

    Go to Please-U!!! I was visiting NO and staying in the Lower Garden District and found this no-frills diner that perfectly personifies New Orleans. I ordered a "half" Shrimp Po' Boy and a cup of seafood gumbo. Very generous portions. The Po Boy was packed with fried shrimp, the bread slathered with mayo and had lettuce, tomato and pickles. The shrimp to bread (partially hollowed out) ratio was perfect and the shrimp perfectly fried and not greasy. The gumbo was traditional and flavorful. My waitress was great and the woman owner was very nice. Great spot.

    Chicken & Waffles

    Chicken and waffles! Now that I have your attention... If you are as serious about this dish as I am, yet health aware enough not to eat it often, then choose wisely. Hands-down, this is the absolute best, anywhere. And I've had plenty. This little breakfast/lunch hole in the wall Greek restaurant on St. Charles Av. has been our go to for 10 years. When we come, it's gonna be chicken and waffles. If you happen to come back the next day, go with the Greek omelette. All fresh made from scratch by the Greek couple, and owners, for 43 years! The portions and quality are a deal at $14 (so tip well!). And they certainly live up to the name Please-U-Restaurant.

    Shrimp Po Boy
    Vida B.

    Looking for an Authintic PO Boy! I had the shrimp. That's all I can speak of. Nice 12 inch soft bread with crisp outside. Mayo, Lettuce and Toematoes were fresh. Nice little Lunch and breakfast place. This was down the street from our Hotel. For 12.95 14.30 with Taxes. Took it to go for lunch but ate half of it. Shrimp was fresh. You should try it.

    Chicken and Waffles
    Mark T.

    Mediocrity at its finest, and I mean this literally: a fine example of "aight." My socks remain firmly embracing my feet and don't have any lambasting pending for my review. I stopped in seeking breakfast close to my hostel and ordered the venerable chicken and waffles. This is [like] one of those diner-like places that have been around long enough that regulars' orders are known before they sit, or so says the vibe. The chicken was nicely cooked and seasoned, good quality, run-of-the-mill fried chicken, kind of like you can get at IHOP. That's not meant to be an insult; IHOP fried chicken is quite good! The waffle did leave a teeny bit to be desired. It lacked that incredible contrast between the textures of the outside and in.

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    The gyro omelet is amazing and makes the somewhat poor service bearable. Don't get the sausage gravy as it is extremely bland.

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    9 years ago

    The hubster ordered eggs, sausage, and hash browns. Being that it was nearly noon I ordered the Rueben. Everything was excellent.

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    12 years ago

    This is the best shrimp Po Boy I have ever had in my life. Huge Po Boy's with shrimp over flowing. Staff is friendly.

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    10 years ago

    Good not great... out of homemade biscuits so no biscuits and gravy. Utensils were dirty. Service mediocre. Probably would not come back.

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    10 years ago

    Food was good. Service was quick. Biscuits were YUMMY! Flaky and soft. Decaf coffee is instant, for those who mind.

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    11 years ago

    stop here for a few country fried steaks and mashed potatoes before. It was really good, been here 3 or 4 times now.

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