Pete's Place

Y’all this is the quintessential place to go after a long day of hiking at Yosemite! I got a fat bacon cheeseburger and fries and it was absolutely delicious. I placed a pick up order ahead of time but so cool that they have a drive-thru as well! It’s very classic, no frills, delicious diner food.

Pete's Place Diner in Oakhurst: Stepping into Pete's Place Diner in Oakhurst feels like coming home. It's got that classic, no-frills diner vibe, and honestly, that's exactly what makes it so great, especially if you've got picky eaters in tow. The menu isn't overwhelming with a million options; it's straightforward and filled with all the comforting staples you'd expect. Think juicy burgers, crispy fries, fluffy pancakes, and hearty sandwiches. Simple doesn't mean boring when it comes to the food. Everything we ordered was cooked just right. My burger was perfectly grilled, still juicy in the middle, and the toppings were fresh and simple. The fries were golden brown and had that satisfying crunch. Even something as basic as hot dog for my little one was done well – perfectly cook dog between perfectly toasted bread. It's a relief to find a place where you don't have to navigate pages of exotic dishes to find something a picky eater will actually enjoy. Pete's Place focuses on getting the basics right, and they absolutely nail it. The portions are generous, the prices are fair, and the service is friendly and efficient. If you're looking for a dependable spot in Oakhurst with delicious, well-cooked comfort food and a menu that won't intimidate even the pickiest of eaters, Pete's Place Diner is a solid win. We'll definitely be back!

we stopped by here for brunch before our drive home. breakfast burrito was good. the chili omelette was excellent.

Had a good breakfast with family and an old friend. The meals were simple yet done well. I had the French toast breakfast, it was good. I ordered 2 pancake breakfasts to go and the kids ate them right up. Service was great, very friendly counter gal. Had plenty of syrup, napkins, and extra silverware. There was a lot of seating available, and the place was clean, and condiments readily available. There is a lot of nostalgia with this place for me personally, but you can't go wrong with a Pete's breakfast. Will be back.

Best burger we've had in a while. All four of us thoroughly enjoyed our burgers and fries. After driving and being out all day in Yosemite we were starving and came across this place. My mom asked if we could have some naan while waiting for our burgers to come out and they were so nice and accommodating bringing it right out. All interactions with staff was really pleasant. We were sad to hear that they've been really slow this year, with how good the food is I'd think it'd be a happening place.

I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to Pete's Place. The overall experience was delightful, with a couple of noteworthy highlights and a minor issue worth mentioning. First, the ambiance of the restaurant was exceptionally welcoming and comfortable, contributing positively to the dining experience. Furthermore, the food quality, on the whole, was impressive, offering good value for the price—a factor that significantly enhances its appeal. However, there was a slight hiccup with my order. Despite opting for a double bacon cheeseburger, my meal arrived sans the bacon—a noticeable discrepancy in the accompanying photo, although my companions received their orders as requested. This oversight did not detract from the meal's overall enjoyment, yet it's an area for improvement. The service staff demonstrated professionalism and amiability throughout our visit, indicating that had I raised the issue of the missing bacon, it would have likely been addressed promptly and satisfactorily. Regrettably, this realization dawned on me only towards the end of my meal, at which point I opted not to mention it. Pete's Place offers a commendable dining experience characterized by a pleasant atmosphere, excellent food quality, and cordial service. While there was a minor flaw in the execution of my order, it does not overshadow the many positives. I would happily recommend Pete's Place to others and look forward to returning, hopeful for a bacon-inclusive experience next time.

Whoever purchased Pete’s since I last visited has ruined it. Pete’s Place was a tradition every time we were on our way out of the park. After today’s visit, that tradition has ended. Pete’s used to be packed, with the same friendly faces waiting your table, now you might as well go to the McDonald’s across the street. The quality of food is the same and the prices are what they should be for this quality of food.

I just had one of the best burgers I think I have ever had in my life. Everything was very fresh and well made. The ingredients were very good. The service was very friendly and they took great care of us. We will definitely be back soon!

Food: Bacon avocado cheeseburgers were delicious! Four of us ordered them and all were satisfied. Fries were hot & crispy, with the good ketchup pumps and big containers so you could dip to your heart's content. Tuna melt was also delicious--made fresh. The watermelon slushie was also . Casual atmosphere--we walked in off the trail and felt comfortable, along with some better dressed folks at other tables. Helps that the dining room is spacious and clean. Very laid back place with friendly service and quality food. Highly recommend!

My wife and I were staying in Oakhurst during our vacation and we were looking for a good burger. Pete's Place came up and we decided to give it a try. The restaurant is pretty big and spacious inside. Surprisingly it was empty on an early evening on a Monday. You order at the counter and then take your seat. I went with a Bacon Cheeseburger with a side of fries and a soft drink. It's decently priced for the area and the portion size, but unfortunately wasn't impressive or special in my opinion. It was just okay. You could fill up on this food, but I'm sure there's a better quality burger in town elsewhere. It wasn't horrible either though!

This place deserves 3.5/5 but if I had to choose between 3 or 4 star, it's closer to a 3. This is a no frills place for fried food that comes in generous portions. Our table got the smash burgers, onion rings, french fries, chicken tenders, and bacon avocado cheeseburger. Everything came in massive portions and was quick. The price also was very reasonable for the portions. That being said, we were overly hyped by some other reviews talking about their burgers being lifechanging but alas, they weren't for us. The chicken tenders were good, and the fries were fresh, but nothing that made me go O M G 5 STARS!!! All to say, if we were in Yosemite area and craving greasy food, this would be a top contender. I wouldn't make an effort to stop here though. Also, I did want to try their greek food but they were out of tsiziki by lunch hr (~1:30pm) which I found odd but oh wells.

Place used to be great, loved this little town and this was one of the best restaurants in town. Pete was amazing. He really dropped the ball on us by selling to this new owner. They promised us it would stay the same. It's not even a third the quality. Don't waste your time any longer. The food is grease filled lower quality and not good. I can say there is another of this current owners restaurants in Clovis and it is pretty good so I'm not sure why they fall short here, but they definitely do.

Great place to stop for a bite heading toward Yosemite. Keep a sharp eye on the right side as you pass the traffic light and round the bend. This is your old style burger joint with some added menu items. Most notably is a breakfast menu which features omelets, pancakes and other items. I came for a quick lunch. The new items was the smash burger which sounded good: sautéed onions mixed in the beef with cheese and 1000 island dressing plus the fixings. I went with the cheeseburger and it was plenty. The meal came with a big pile of onion rings of which maybe I ate a third. The food and service is great. The prices, especially for breakfast. The omelets are over $20! Also I did not see shakes /ice cream.

Food is cooked at order however, cold when called to pick it up and brought back to table. The order taker continued to cut me off when ordering food. Many tables were occupied by used dishes. Self serve soda machine needed a thorough cleaning. Worse is speaking in a language not sure the person being bagged can understand.

The food was ok. The onion rings were over done to the point of being like rocks. The burger was the same, the cook made my whole meal well done. The service was good, we ordered at the counter and they brought the food to the table. The other thing is the menu behind the counter was a confused mess. It had meals listed under sides and thing that they don't sell still on it. The wife wanted to order fish and chips but was told they don't sell that any more. The she was told they sell a fish dinner. Hmm for $4 more she got fish and fries. The dinning room was clean and quite.

I guess Pete's is under new management, well they suck! I just paid $16.00 for this Club Sandwich only. Can't blame this one on Joe Biden! If I lived in town I would have took it back. Liked this hometown restaurant when it was family owned. Never again - Travelers Beware!!

2.5 would like to see crispy bacon not deep fried. Great coffee. They have drive through so on way up to Yosemite get some good coffee.

I got the chicken gyro. Chicken portion was huge, sauce (tzatziki) and bread were ok. Overall it sucked. All you taste is just chicken and bread. There was no lettuce or feta cheese, there was barely any red onions and a bunch of tomato chunks. It was the most whitewashed blandest gyro I've ever tasted. The fries are just as bland, no salt or seasoning. Don't ever waste your money on these fries, order the onion rings instead. The customer service was great though. Really nice people. You can tell this is a local establishment where everyone knows each other.

Great variety, friendly and clean. Breakfast, burgers, Greek, hot sandwiches and the best zucchini

Date of visit: May 26, 2024 Order: Chicken Sandwich Combo with French Fries, 1/4 lb Bacon Cheeseburger with Onion Rings Went here on the way out of Oakhurst Memorial Day weekend 2024 to grab lunch and immediately gave them brownie points in my mind coz I am a sucker for an old American diner style vibe, only the great part with Pete's, is that the staff is equally as courteous! Ordered a chicken sandwich with fries for my girlfriend and a bacon cheeseburger with onion rings for myself. The chicken sandwich was like what you'd expect a chicken sandwich to be -- nice, big filet, good spicy sauce, lightly toasted bun (I forget the veggies in there), all in all, a solid sandwich there. Moving on to the fries...now I realize a lot of this review is going to sound like I am exaggerating, but believe me, I ain't! The fries were a perfect golden blend of crisp, fried potato and JUST the right amount of salt -- not too less, not too much (which has been an all too common experience for me at basically every place lately). On to the main event: the Bacon Cheeseburger with Onion Rings -- I will get the onion rings out of the way, and on the way, deduct a couple points on this one; while the rings themselves very pretty good, good amount of crisp, not dripping with oil, good ratio of breading to onion, they did feel a tad too salty, unsure if it was the rings themselves or the ranch that made them feel so, but just something to note. But, the burger itself, hands down THE BEST CHEESEBURGER I've had in my life -- absolutely perfectly cooked bacon, laying on top of the most succulent medium well patty, makes me want to quote Marshal Ericsson from that one episode of How I Met Your Mother: "Just a Burger? Just a burger. Robin, it's so much more than "just a burger." I mean... that first bite-oh, what heaven that first bite is. The bun, like a sesame freckled breast of an angel, resting gently on the ketchup and mustard below, flavors mingling in a seductive pas de deux. And then... a pickle! The most playful little pickle! Then a slice of tomato, a leaf of lettuce and a... a patty of ground beef so exquisite, swirling in your mouth, breaking apart, and combining again in a fugue of sweets and savor so delightful. This is no mere sandwich of grilled meat and toasted bread, Robin. This is God, speaking to us in food." To sum up, I don't know if it was the hospitality, the ambience, the fact that I was tired AF after driving ~900 miles in 2 days or Pete just landed the best burger chef's on the planet, I am surely going to recommend my next friends' trip be to Yosemite with a stay at Oakhurst just so I can grab myself a few more meals at Pete'e Place. Signing off -KT

Always love coming to Pete's for French toast breakfast. Friendly service always! Simple, quick, and get what you crave. They have really good burgers as well. Give it a try you won't be dissappinted.

Wow went here for the first time in years and damn what a shame. Food is all different and taste horrible. Waited 45 minutes for a breakfast burrito and bacon and eggs. Wish I would have got pictures but man the bacon is very gross looking. I used to come here especially for the bacon but now it's like cardboard eggs were way over cooked like the cook had no busy cooking eyes the burrito was cold and had no flavor. Needless to say we won't be back such a shame

Pros: *Good food *Sit down & drive thru *Staff was very nice and helpful Cons: *Prices. Not sure if it cause of rural location, food cost, or tourist location Extra: *They have specials

We are locals and had started eating here over other places because the food was pretty good and the staff was pretty nice. Well tonight the nice young lady at the front counter had need replaced by a not so friendly young man. We placed our order and then I presented him with a 15 % off coupon I just received today by Email. The clerk refused to accept the coupon saying I needed the app and didn't have enough points. The coupon which included a QR code, only said, "Present this code at checkout the next time you're here, or save it in the Clover app" The app is optional and there is nothing stated about needing points for the coupon to be valid. In fact, tonight would have been the third time I've used a Clover coupon at Pete's. Anyway, the clerk, who claimed to be the owner but would not give his name, refused to do business with us. So . . . we left and had a fantastic meal, that cost $25 less, at Mariscos Colima.

Disregard all the good reviews. Evidently there is new ownership and the place is not what we were led to believe by Yelp reviews. No milkshakes or ice cream- no ice cream machine. Can't order breakfast ( only 4 items on the menu) after 11:00 am. The counter employee told us the biscuits and gravy wasn't good anymore anyway. They were out of order had discontinued half the menu. 3 of us shared an order of fried zucchini and left quickly. Skip it!!

The falafel are sooooo good! Tzatziki is yummy also and the fries are delicious! Friendly employees, and simple, clean ambiance. Definitely want to go back for the falafel!

Used to be the best! But not anymore New owners= Food sucks, Too expensive, Poor service

Do you know what the most remarkable thing about this diner-style restaurant is? It has a drive-through!! Very basic menu items, but everything I saw passed by me looked delicious. I opted for the chicken fried steak with gravy on the side. It was perfectly fried, and the gravy had a perfect consistency and flavor. You order and pay at the counter, but they will bring the food out to you. The staff was very friendly, and their diner was full of locals. An inexpensive stop-in for breakfast if you're on the way in or out.

Bacon smash burger and zucchini fries, AMAZING!! So worth the stop on this long drive.

I have come here for over thirty years this place recently changed hands, and for a couple weeks, they were almost on a par with the super successful local business they sought to keep intact.. I have given them multiple chances before writing this review. I will say they have a super cheerful gal in the drive-through. She is the only reason we have gone back because she keeps saying they're working on things. Well, after today, we're done. This is how they served our TO GO order . There is NO WAY they didn't know when they bagged this. We asked for extra ranch dressing and they have made their dressing containers so small that they are half the size of what they were ,so when we got these two huge orders of zucchini there was hardly enough for half an order....and NO EXTRA. Since our home is fifteen miles away, we could hardly turn around and go back. There is a reason this place was so popular and stayed in business for over thirty years. Whoever has taken over has doubled the batter and put in about half of the amount of zucchini. It is completely unseasoned, and the oil tastes old. For being a new business taking over the mountain areas crown jewelry, they seem to not have much of a care. DO BETTER. I could go on about the other times and other chances. I have given them but I will stop here. Pictures speak 1000 words.

I tried their breakfast for the first time under the new owners and was shocked at the price. I ordered ham and eggs plus coffee for $24.75 which I thought was quite expensive. I received two small slices of ham and two eggs plus a cup of coffee and NOTHING else. No potatoes, no toast and no coffee refill. I will not go back and highly recommend trying one of the other restaurant's in town.

This place used to have really good breakfast burritos for around $8.00 dollars not that many years ago and they were fantastic. Today I paid $ 16.00 for the same burrito. It was the most BLAND burrito I've ever had ! I don't mind as much paying the price but come on , it was REALLY bad ! There are other places in town that offer the same breakfast burrito for half the price. I'm sorry but you've lost a longtime customer.

This was my 2nd time to eat here (last year) before my way back to LA... if recommend this place to any travelers leaving Yosemite. FYI do not go to the Dennys down the street.. the staff & Location is not prepared to handle the crowds.. if you have 2.5 hours for a meal, go there. Otherwise Pete's Place is my Top Choice and recommendation...

Had lunch here with my wife. Good lunch. Guess they just got new owners. The gyro was good! We also tried the cold turkey sandwich. Pretty good as well. The zucchini fries were amazing!! Overall very good. Service was great as well. Pricey but what isn't these days!

Anytime you have to wait more than 45mins to get your food is a huge negative for me. Place is mismanaged and could do better. Do not come here if you are pressed on time. They prioritize drive through over dine in customers.

Good harty meal served by a smiling face. A little pricey but not out of line either.

I cannot even begin to describe how incredibly nice everyone was at this place!!! Smiling, friendly and having fun.my grandson ordered the breakfast burrito and I had the two egg with bacon breakfast. We both had a side of pico de gallo. I loved the place. Burger joint.

No pastrami. Said they didn't have an ice cream machine when ice cream is on the menu Guy taking my order had an attitude Only good thing about the order is they have bendy straws for the drinks

This place is very spacious inside and parking was really easy. The food was fresh, delicious, and homemade. They provided syrup and butter alongside our order, which I liked because I love butter! The service pretty really fast too. The bathroom was clean. The people were really friendly and I would definitely go back next time I am in the area. The food privided fuel to hike Vernal and Nevada falls trail.

Well we used to love Pete's Place Came in at 1 today Still waiting at 130 for a chicken salad for 17.00 Not the same place it used to be.... It's also 90 degrees in here Restroom made me feel dirtier coming out than going in.... Two women behind counter talk talk talking Not working on orders We are never coming back Sadly we've been good customers for years As this is a small community it's time to step it up Or Close the doors

Oh the breakfast burrito with bacon! Not cheap but so good. Service is very friendly with an obligatory, "Honey" and "hun" at the end of each sentence. You will be satisfied.

This is the most disgusting place I have ever been to for breakfast. The eggs were runny the sausages tasted bitter and the bacon was rubbery the floor tiles were so unleveled that the tables were teeter-tottery which are a big safety hazard. The bathrooms were dirty like they haven't been cleaned in 2 months . Human feces and urine everywhere . The cooks were unpolite and unprofessional and don't know how to cook . With the exception with one young waitress which was very polite. The coffee Tasted bitter like later. I should have gone to Denny's where their breakfast is higher quality and guaranteed pleasing to the customer. I paid $80 on three breakfasts , overpriced and very low quality personnel and food. Please don't waste your money going here .

I first ate here when I was very young, me and my family all enjoyed it very much, it used to be our regular spot before moving, still miss it very much and wish there was a way for me to be closer. Excellent food and very nice welcoming service, also very clean inside with a lot of tables, even from the drive thru you can usually get your orders very quick, and you can smell what's being cooked there from a mile away. They have breakfast, burgers, fries, onion rings, chicken tenders, falafels etc;.... Everything I have tried on their menu has been nothing short of amazing. Every time I visit back up in Oakhurst I definitely without a doubt strongly consider ordering from Pete's again on occasion. And still miss it very much.

Heading home from Yosemite and wanted to support local business! Burgers are SO GOOD! Lots of fries YUMMY

This place reminds me of BJ's country kitchen a family go to for home style breakfast & lunch Thank you I love it ! Bacon burgers are amazing. Oh the biscuits and gravy ,melts ,fried zucchini!

Great small town diner to stop by for breakfast on the way to/from Yosemite. Breakfast burrito was huge! Get salsa on the side. Couldn't finish and had to take it to go. My partner ordered the breakfast sandwich and he only ate half of that too. Portions are large, or if you have a big appetite this is a good place to stop by. No frills, classic diner. It seems like they also have a working drive through?? It looked so ancient I wasn't sure if it was still working. This place was really busy with folks when we stopped by!

Unfortunately, today, we waited 45 minutes for cold food. Usually, it's pretty fast and good. Rather disappointing. They weren't busy, no one came around to refill coffee, and, just, dang. Normally, I love this place

Always good food served by people with great attitudes. Never leave hungry leaving this place. And going through the drive thru with your pup they ask if they can give you fur baby a sausage I love that.

My girl had the hamburger combo and I had the bacon cheeseburger with avocado combo. Both outstanding. Good fries, too. Pete's Place rocks!!

Terrible manager/ owner. Had a bacon cheeseburger with a four plastic cord in it. He was very rude and argumentative trying to tell me it was only part of the bacon I tried several times to bite into it. I could not. He refused to give m3 his name when i asked He wanted to know what i was gping tp do. Finally i found out his name is Ali but i still cpuld not get his last name. Horrible customer service. None of the former emplpyees were there.

We took a trip to Yosemite National Park and wanted to prepare "properly" before heading out into the wilderness. We did some research and we were recommended to not bring any food to Yosemite to reduce the chance of a bear attack. Good thing we did otherwise we would've been the bear's meal... One of the closest food places we found before heading off to the mountains was Pete's Place. What we got: BLT & Avocado Club Sandwich Fries The food was delicious! The sandwiches tasted fresh and the fries were hot and crispy. We definitely got the energy we needed for our hike! #foodie #sdfoodies #sandwich #foodadventures #foodcravings #foodcoma #foodblog #foodblogfeed #foodgram #foodstgram #foodpic #foodphotography #foodaddict #foodexplorer #fooddiary #foodhunter #foodlovers #foodphoto #bacon #fries #frenchfries #foodblog #yosemite #instafood #foodofinstagram #goodeats #foodporn #foodinfluencer #foodilysm #food

Went for breakfast the other day. Very overpriced and our food was horrible. Biscuits and gravy were strange orange color. Ham with the eggs was circular, obviously from a can. Tasted nasty.

Great food. Friendly people. You will not go away hungry! This part is for yelp requesting a longer review!

Worth the wait. You order at the counter and your food is delivered to your table. They were pretty busy as we visited the morning after Christmas Day. Great breakfast burritos--could have split one as they are plenty big. Friendly and efficient staff. I'll be back!

Food was very delicious! The service was wonderful ! Good ambiance. They just need to clean it a bit more but I'll definitely go back ! My family love it

Overall experience with Pete's was great everyone was super friendly and the good cooked to perfection the scrambled eggs were so thin it was like a create but still a good amount of eggs and the eggs over medium were not sooo soft to the point when you barely touch the egg it pops... tge only thing that I think could be improved are the pancakes... which were a bit on the chewier side

Diner style type place. Service was great, but the food was average. Got some breakfast and kids menu items. Portions were small for the price. Overall solid but nothing spectacular.