Today we went to this diner for breakfast, food was great, service from Kwain was fabulous. However, the management was appalling. Manager Ben was verbally berating a server in the middle of the dinning room while the hostess was walking us to our table. We were walking right next to them while this was happening. Manager Ben continued even when 2 other tables were walked past. This happening in the dining room during breakfast service had a complete lack of professionalism and is an embarrassment to the service industry, fostering an atmosphere of embarrassment and awkwardness. read more

In Orange Beach for spring break. Woke up on Easter morning to storms so I knew we weren't going to the beach today. Once the rain stopped, I ventured out to the Sunliner Diner for breakfast. It was packed but since I was dining alone, I got to eat at the bar. Inside is definitely nostalgic as some tables are like convertibles and the servers are dressed up like carhops. The menus look like newspapers and everything else including the music reminds you of the 50's. I'll give them grace on service because it's Easter. She was doing her best but was overwhelmed. She was nice though. Super nice. Ordered the waffle classic plate, with hashbrowns, scrambled eggs and bacon. The waffle was so good. Light and fluffy with crispy edges. Eggs were powered which I didn't care for but the hashbrowns and bacon were delicious too. I had some of the best coffee too. read more

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When I travel, I like to eat at local places as opposed to chain restaurants. This is a retro diner think the 50s there is a car you can sit in. There was no wait when we went for breakfast. The menus are news paper style with info from the 50s as well The food is ok! It's not bad but it's nothing to rave for and you get a LOT for your money I went this this location for breakfast and the Gulfshores location for lunch Again the food is ok not bad but not great. If you hungry it will serve its purpose read more

Dont fall for the influencer hype. This place is just an overpriced Ihop with an old school feel. The service was not great. We went for breakfast and was told we couldn't get a pitcher of juice even though it's quite literally listed on their menu. We got a glass of juice and it was maybe an 8oz glass for almost $5. They'll gladly refill it for another $5 though. I also guess they don't refill coffee either. I asked for over medium eggs and was given the eggs that were barely cooked enough to be over easy. They must've been out of powdered sugar for the French toast too because there was hardly any on it. They also had someone pressure washing the building and as we were walking out to leave, we got soaked because the guy was sprays around the door. That's not entirely the diners fault but maybe have the guy come by before opening the restaurant so the customers aren't getting wet. We ate at several places in Orange Beach on our trip and this was the only one that was disappointing. Definitely not worth the price. read more

We saw this all over social media. Looked fun. But we failed to look at the reviews prior to going. Had we done so, we would've passed. Definitely a fun environment. Packed house. But it stops there. The food was nothing but an overpriced Cracker Barrel. And that's being generous. read more

I can only say I was genuinely impressed. The atmosphere and design are striking, and the servers wear 1950s-style uniforms. I must note the food was excellent--meatloaf with mashed potatoes and slaw--and the fish and chips looked impressive as well. I will need to try breakfast next time. I wish a location like this existed where I live. read more

Sunliner Diner - The front of the diner. - Diners Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

Y'all they serve bushwackers in the morning! I went for the vibe and ambiance. It takes you back to a simple time. We had the eggs Benedict with chicken, berry waffles, waffle classic, spicy bloody Mary. The service was amazing. What a great way to celebrate a birthday as they sang to us. Definitely will be back. read more

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The atmosphere and staff were fun. The food was mediocre at best and it so busy that service took longer than it should have. I would not return read more

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It's a unique experience the old cars, music all added to the atmosphere, the service was fantastic!!! And the food was amazing, I don't mind paying more than average when the food is good, highly recommend . read more

Outstanding, we have eaten at two of these so far. We were seated fast by an awesome staff. Jukebox burger is the way to go. Good prices cool atmosphere and classic cars. read more

Cutest restaurant ever. Great environment. Cheese fries were amazing. Service was mediocre. Our server, Addison, rather chitchat with other servers than come back to our table to take our order. We waited over 10 minutes. I ordered the country fried steak which was delicious and my bf ordered the grilled shrimp Alfredo which meh. Can say we won't be back read more

We fell for the influencer hype and chose this spot for a vacation dinner. Unfortunately, it was a huge disappointment. We were seated right away, but our server's attitude set the tone almost immediately. When he asked whether our party of seven would be on one check, we explained that the grandparents would be on a separate tab. His response was, "Really?" delivered with obvious annoyance. We all gave a nervous laugh, and I initially wondered if this was one of those restaurants where the staff are intentionally sarcastic or rude. He then hovered over the table asking for drink orders. Since drinks ranged from about $5-$15, we decided to start with water while we looked over the menu and decided whether we wanted to splurge on shakes. When he heard that everyone wanted water, he visibly rolled his eyes, shook his head, and walked away. The level of disgust and disdain was so obvious that I honestly wondered if something else was going on, because it was hard to imagine this being acceptable customer service. A few minutes later, he returned and asked if we were ready to order. The menu was overwhelming, and with three kids at the table, I hadn't had a chance to fully look it over. I asked for another minute or two, but instead of giving us some time, he insisted on standing there and taking everyone else's order while I tried to make a decision under pressure. It was so pushy and uncomfortable that I never ended up ordering anything for myself because I didn't have enough time to decide. That has never happened to me before in a restaurant. When he brought back the waters, he didn't actually serve them. Instead, he kept handing them to us and saying, "Pass this," so we distributed all the drinks ourselves. There wasn't any table layout issue preventing him from reaching us. Later, when the food arrived, the runner--whom we could barely hear or understand--similarly kept handing plates to me, and I ended up serving much of the table myself. Unfortunately, the food didn't make up for the service. Given the prices, we expected much better quality. The food was underwhelming, and after it arrived, we received virtually no follow-up service. At one point, my husband had to get up and go to the bar himself to get condiments for my mom's sandwich because no one ever checked on us. Needless to say, we never ordered those shakes. I ended up leaving having consumed nothing but a glass of water. My 11-year-old son summed it up best: "I'd give them a 5/5 for atmosphere, but the food and service were a solid 1/5." Honestly, that's a pretty fair assessment. The atmosphere was great, but the service was some of the worst we've experienced, and the food didn't justify the cost. For us, it averages out to a 2/5 overall. read more

Sunliner Diner - My husband trying to get us service. SMH - Diners Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

I had heard this place wasn't any good, but I decided to give it a try and see for myself. Well, I enjoyed it. I kinda felt like I was in a restaurant in Disney. The theme with cars inside and one outside. They even had a jukebox. The service was outstanding. We got hamburgers and pancakes. All were good. We also had 2 shakes that were also good. We'll be back read more

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This place is awesome!!! It's an authentic dinner in modern times. The staff plays the part perfectly, the jukebox keeps its nostalgic and it truly brings you back to what it hold be like in the 60's. My fiancée got a milkshake and it was beautiful. They serve with a quarter Belgium waffle and it's a showstopper. Great customer service and ambiance. Definitely a place you'd wanna take the family. Yall gotta check it out. read more

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Over the top. That's how I'd describe Sunliner in 3 words or less. Sunliner is a huge diner that transports diners back to the 50's, with booths made out of historic cars, chrome everywhere and staff dressed for the era. The menu is in a newspaper with information about the origins of Orange Beach. The table with the boomerang pattern is reminiscent of my grandmother's table. They have the ambiance and customer service perfected. It was new and clean which is a feat considering how many people are in and out daily. The menu selections are just as over the top as the environment. Items are huge. It was genuinely fun to watch food being delivered to other tables. The menu is not as diverse or large as some diners, but there is a good selection of burgers, sandwiches, salads, entrees and breakfast fare. We had the chicken and waffles and a side salad. The side salad was decently sized for the price. The chicken was large, well seasoned and a nice compliment to the large fluffy waffle. I personally found the chopped bell peppers as a weird addition to the dish, but maybe that is just me. It was a pricey dish, but it was more food than I could really eat. Considering portion size and location in the midst of a tourist destination, the prices are probably reasonable. We didn't try the deserts, but there are plenty of selections reminiscent of the old soda fountains. Overall, it was a fun and enjoyable meal. To be honest, I waffled (pun-intended) between a 3 and a 4 rating. The only slightly negative thing was the price, I can't penalize for price in a tourist destination so ultimately went with the 4. Ultimately, I think if you've got a family or a large group that will want a variety of food choices, this is a place to consider. read more

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Went for dinner on a Thursday night. No wait when we walked in. Still waited over 45 minutes for our food to come out. The food wasn't good. We had the cheese fries and the cheese was thick and tasted like flour. The shrimp plate tasted frozen and the coleslaw that same with it was in a ketchup container so about 1.5 bites. It's a cute place but not worth the trip and overpriced for what you get. read more

4 of us were excited to come here. 3 out of 4 left totally disappointed food arrived cold ( eggs and sausage) my breakfast was hit and very good. Waitress was kind of clueless management tried explaining it all not sure how to explain cold eggs other than they are cold lol. Cool vibe inside just not enough to get us to return. read more

This place is so aesthetically pleasing. Everything is so colorful and clean. This was our first time checking out the new location. I got the country fried chicken and eggs and my husband got the big daddy-o breakfast. The highlight of my meal, as always when I come here, was the White Russian. You truly won't find a better drink anywhere else. Another great experience at Sunliner Diner with the friendliest server, Suga, who took amazing care of us! read more

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This place was very good! Family friendly and great service. The gift shop was cute and had items for the kiddos. Kaylee, was our waitress and did a phenomenal job. She was very sweet and great with us. Our kids got the kids waffles with bacon. It was a whole sized waffle, which was plentiful. Pretty generous on all portions. read more

Sunliner Diner - Healthier Egg White Omelette that has mushrooms, spinach, feta and onions with hash browns instead of fruit. - Diners Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

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Food was great. Clean diner. Nice music, but the young waitress named Suga is amazing! She could sing beautifully with every song that came on and had some killer dance move! I told her they need to have a stage so she can be the live music!! read more

Atmosphere is cool with the 1950's vibe. Menus are newspapers with stories of Orange Beach. Menu was vast with a full page of breakfast items, a full page of lunch and dinner items and a page of milkshakes and desserts. My son had the Jukebox burger and finished. He said it was great and the burgers were juicy. I had the patty melt and my patties were dry. There was not much thousand island dressing either so that was a bummer. We shared some onion rings that were a little doughy. If you like thin crispy rings then pass. Desserts passed our table and they looked awesome. If I did it over again I'd split an entree with my spouse and order a banana split! read more

Sunliner Diner - Outside the diner. - Diners Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

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we had breakfast and the portions are huge but lack in flavor. the area has a true diner look and feel with service staff dressed the part and a couple of antique cars parked inside serving as dining booths. it's close to our condo so convenience could have us revisiting but not the food. read more

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Food was delicious and hot ! Lily was our server she was sweet and happy to be there. The best was the ambiance! Wow they did it up good ! Fun festive and enjoyable. read more

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It was a great place! I got the avocado burger it was fantastic! The service was a little bit slow and I got onions and lettuce when I asked for none. The vibe was good I like how it feels like an old diner, and all the workers are dressed up accordingly. Overall I would 100% recommend this place. It is very kid friendly and the workers are kind. read more

Sunliner Diner - The restaurant - Diners Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

Went for the ambiance and lunch. Left with a love for Sunliners shrimp and grits! Honestly all the food we had was great. Fried shrimp was fresh, not chewy or rubbery. Meatloaf was a good standard meal. But the shrimp and grits were the bomb and hit with all 4 of us. We even used the sauce for a chip dip later that night. read more

Sunliner Diner - Eat in the car! - Diners Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

Sunliner Diner - Looks Great, Falls a Bit Short We visited Sunliner Diner for breakfast during Spring Break with our family of four. It was busy with about a 30-minute wait, but being able to wait in our car and get a text when the table was ready was a nice convenience. The restaurant was clean and had a fun atmosphere. Unfortunately, the experience didn't quite match the presentation. Our server wasn't very friendly and kept interaction to a minimum--we felt more like an inconvenience than guests. Because of that, they lost a star right there. The food looked amazing, but the taste was just average. We tried a combo Eggs Benedict (corned beef hash and chicken & waffle). The poached eggs were perfect, but the corned beef hash was bland and mostly potatoes with very little meat. The chicken & waffle Benedict was better. My son enjoyed the meat lovers omelette, but he's a teenage boy--he'll eat just about anything. The French toast bites were good, and the cinnamon roll pancakes were probably the best thing we had. Overall though, the food didn't live up to how good it looked--so that's another star lost. Maybe we just ordered the wrong items, and maybe our server was just having an off day. I'd be willing to give it another try and would happily update this review if the experience improves. Overall, a decent spot--but between the service and the food, it didn't quite live up to expectations this time. read more

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We stopped by for an evening dessert. We were seated quickly and our desserts were delicious. We ordered water to drink but it tasted like chemically, bleach water. Maybe you need to filter your water. It is undrinkable. read more

Super cute diner with retro vibes. Service was good. They have breakfast all day. Fun atmosphere but prepare to be cold in the AC. read more

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The diner is very cute and clean, however, the food leaves much to be desired. Had breakfast waffle came out cold(butter just sat on top never melted) eggs under cooked, as was bacon, they were both ordered well done. Sent waffle back, bacon back. Waffle came back cold again, bacon tasted okay but, refried. The grits were great and tge ONLY thing that was edible. The waitress was very sweet though and apologetic. Order the grits for a hot breakfast! read more

The food is pretty good I had the sunliner burger and it was very good along with the service all the people were great and if you want a romantic dinner with a 1950's feel it's the place for you read more

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Sunliner is so fun! The moment you walk through the doors you feel transported back to the 50s! There are booths inside of cars and other traditional diner booths and tables. The staff is all dressed in traditional 50s diner wear. The service is amazing! Haylie served us as she is so pleasant and attentive! We had positive interactions with the ladies at the gift shop and hostess too. We went for breakfast. The menu is a newspaper! We got the corned beef hash plate and Dream Boat Waffles. Highly recommend! read more

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For starters this is the cleanest restaurant you'll ever go in. All the staff are nicely dressed. Service was wonderful and our waitresses were very friendly. Our food is really good also. Prices are good. read more

Sunliner Diner - Bar and dining area. - Diners Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

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Cute decor and vibe, decent service, very mediocre food--Heavy on the grease and butter with minimal flavor--Hashbrowns weren't crispy, waffle was too crispy, scrambled eggs were cooked decently but didn't have a good flavor. read more

I never write reviews, but this place was so bad I had to write one. The menu says "farm fresh eggs", what a joke. The eggs are reconstituted (water and egg powder). This is the worst breakfast food I have had in my life. Everything tastes and looks like it was warmed in a microwave. The pricing of this restaurant was offensive with how bad the food was. The chicken in the chicken and waffles was extremely dry. Burgers were also dry. We were sat promptly, but then waited 15 minutes before having to get up and ask for a waiter. If we hadn't done so, we would've sat forever waiting for a waiter. Stay away from this tourist trap!!! I can't wait for the AI response to my review telling me about how sorry they are and that they'll address the issue. read more

Sunliner Diner - Diners Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

Friend took me for Brunch. I was amazed from the time we pulled into the parking lot till we left. I was on ah about the atmosphere when entering. Our server Suga was fantastic. She mentioned that she had been working with Sunliner for years. Our food came quickly and perfect. I will definitely bring my wife to show this great experience. read more

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Loved this place. The food was excellent. Our server Braden was awesome! The decor made it feel like a real fifties diner. We went for breakfast this time. We are definitely going back. read more

The staff were friendly and attentive which is why I gave them a 2. The food was not good. I ordered the patty melt with hash browns and the bread was very tough. The hash browns were slightly burned but tasted like they had been cooked for a while and no crisp at all. The sauce on the patty melt was good. My husband ordered the country fried steak with green beans and mashed potatoes. His steak was completely overcooked and very tough. His sides also had no seasoning on them and were extremely bland. Pricing was high compared to other local places we have in Orange Beach. read more

Sunliner Diner - Patty melt and hash browns - Diners Near Me - Orange Beach, Alabama

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Family breakfast and everyone enjoyed their meals. Large portions and I could have shared. It was a noisy diner but a fun atmosphere. The server was friendly and great with the kids. read more

Love the ambiance. The service was quick and the food was excellent. I definitely will be back.

Standard of Excellence has Slipped: A Loyal Guest's Warning This isn't our first rodeo with SLD. Every previous visit has been stellar, which makes this specific experience all the more disappointing. Between my 9 years in the hospitality industry and 30 years on active duty, I have traveled the world and I know what professional service looks like. This was a failure on every level. ​The Service ​The service was simply inexcusable. We were ignored by an inattentive server and left waiting far too long for initial drinks. The most frustrating part? We never got water. We asked repeatedly, and each time the server simply forgot. To sit through an entire meal without the most basic table requirement is a joke. We also had to beg for a knife, cream for the coffee, and even butter. It shouldn't be this hard to get the basics. ​The Food ​The kitchen was just as disorganized as the front of house. They missed the French toast entirely, and once it finally arrived, they forgot the syrup. To top it all off, the biscuits were served burnt. My wife hated her experience, and so did I. ​The Verdict ​I get better, more attentive service at fast food joints. SLD needs to take a page out of the hospitality playbook used by their parent restaurant just down the street. You have a reputation for excellence, but you missed the mark completely. It is time to level up. Receipt#10063 Updated Review I have lowered my rating to one star. It was disappointing enough that the meal didn't live up to expectations, but the management's response was well short of making it right. A good dining experience relies on more than just the food. It requires a staff that takes accountability when things go wrong. Unfortunately, that was not the case here. read more