Reviews & Awards
For over 94 years, Peter's Grill has been serving its home-cooked meals and famous apple pie to hungry Minnesotans. In the time since its opening, Peter's Grill has received countless awards and recognition for its food and service. Below are a just a few examples.

Reviews from our customers (including a former President!):           
"Thanks for a great meal!"  
                        - President Bill Clinton (4/24/1995)        

"Best food and apple pie in the world."   
                        - Meredith from St. Paul
"Best food and wonderful apple pie."      
                        - Florence from Maplewood

Recognition from the press:

"Homemade, old-fashioned, American diner classics served
in...an atmosphere straight out of the mists of time. And
pie. Never forget the pie." 
                            - Dara Moskowitz, CityPages

"You cannot lunch at Peter's without ordering a slice of its
legendary green apple pie.  President Clinton couldn't resist
it, and you won't be able to, either." 
                            - Rick Nelson, Star Tribune

"...so famous for its apple pie that it inspired a presidential
visit by Bill Clinton." 
                            - Gita Sitaramiah,

Pioneer Press "Immensely satisfying apple pie"
                             - Editorial Review, CitySearch

"Eating Well" Peter's Grill [NWA World Traveler - June 2007]

Step back in time, guys and dolls, to an era when diner food was humble
yet satisfying, waitresses called all patrons "honey," and people used phrases
like "everything's jake." 
                                                                          ...... [Read Full Version]

Awards from all sources:
Diner's Choice Award, "Best Comfort Food" (2003) - Mpls/St. Paul Magazine
Best of the Twin Cities, "Best Apple Pie" - Twin Cities Reader
Best of the Twin Cities, "Best Home-Style Cooking" - Twin Cities Reader