Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Sunliner Diner

    4.0 (932 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

    Sunliner Diner Photos

    Business Info

    SUNLINER DINER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Touristy
    Loud
    Good for kids

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Sunliner Diner

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Maddie R.

    We were in a hotel on the same block and did not want to get back in the car after arriving around 8pm. A basic diner menu seemed perfect but the Sunliner was such a pleasant surprise! Such a cute atmosphere and great vibe + good food. I did not expect to be able to get a cocktail and I had a delicious Cosmo! Super friendly, attentive staff on a very busy and rainy Friday night. We were also sat extremely fast despite practically every table being full. Between the hosts, waitress and food runners we were set! If you can save room for dessert do it for me because I didn't and I regret it! Guess I'll have to come back!

    Inside
    Adrian P.

    A really cool spot to come for any meal of the day. 50's themed diner and decor with classic cars inside and out. Their menu is a news article which is pretty cool and unique. Many options to choose from. I had the turkey Avocado reuben which was very good. Paired with some fries. I would like come back to try some more items off the menu. Service was good.

    Jessica M.

    We loved this!!! The staff was so welcoming and friendly, it really is iconic. Service was fast. The newspaper menus and vibe inside gave us the Disney world drive in restaurant vibes. The chicken covered in gravy I had was delicious!! The fries were phenomenal. I'm still talking about the chicken the next day, that tells you it was good. * note you need to call ahead and reserve the car table if that's what you want.

    *Country Fried Steak & Eggs
    Jessica J.

    This is a cute little themed 50's style diner. A couple tables are made to look like you're in an older car. We unfortunately came at a time when they were all taken. The food was actually really good - great biscuits and one of the best country fried steaks I've had! You can even order a milkshake with your breakfast if that's your thing. There's a cute little front shop that has candy and toys from years ago for purchase. Definitely worth a visit!

    Alexandra F.

    Typical diner food, great place for pictures and people who like the retro aesthetic. Prices aren't too bad for a restaurant in pigeon forge. Our server was nice but it did take about 20 min for someone to realize we had no server.

    Kelly D.

    Lovedd the vibes and atmosphere! It really gave diner vines with the old, classic booths, music, and decoration. The food was decently priced considering that it is a high tourist spot and I ordered the patty melt. The food was pretty good, but my patty melt did feel a little dry, which was solved with ketchup so that was fine. I also ordered a milkshake, which I am glad to have tried to really dig into the diner feel, but I would recommend sharing with a friend because it was huge. The employees are super nice! We had a mistake on our order where the wrong side was given and they let us keep it! They were also really nice with accomidating our dietary restrictions and when giving recommendations.

    Vanessa A.

    Walking into Sunliner Diner truly feels like stepping back in time. From the moment you walk in, you're transported straight into a 1950's diner experience, full of nostalgic details and classic American diner vibes. Thankfully, we were greeted and seated right away--which was perfect because we were pretty hungry after our drive to Pigeon Forge (hence the lack of food photos!). To start, we ordered the Cookies & Cream milkshakes, and they were outstanding. They were thick, creamy, and honestly big enough to share. For our entrees we both went with burgers. I chose the Classic Burger, which was the perfect size and came with a generous portion of fries. The food was great and exactly what you hope for when visiting a classic diner. What really stood out the most, though, was the atmosphere. The attention to detail throughout the restaurant is impressive. The menu is designed like a 1958 newspaper, filled with fun facts from that time period. The servers are dressed in 1950's attire, and the vintage cars placed inside the diner are absolutely stunning and tie the whole theme together perfectly. Overall, this was a really fun and different dining experience. If you're in Pigeon Forge and want something unique with great food and an amazing retro vibe, Sunliner Diner is definitely worth a visit.

    18Oct2025 Breakfast Menu
    Ashlee J.

    This restaurant was absolutely amazing. Parking was hard on a Saturday morning. We had about a 15 minute wait with 6 people. I loved the old school atmosphere. There were two old school classic cars that doubled as tables and a little toy shop at the front of the store. Our server was the best, I cannot remember his name but he was a gem! Started with a wonderful cranberry mimosa! I had a very good corned beef hash with egg plate. But the beauty in the plate was in that classic biscuit. I made sure I had two because the biscuits looked fluffy and well baked. It was the highlight of my meal and the best biscuit I've ever had in my life. It was fresh, hot, light, and fluffy. I cannot wait to go back to Pigeon Forge and dine here again!

    Our Waiter
    Chad

    The atmosphere hits you when you first walk in. Was seated right away Our waiter was serious but fun when ordering our meal. Started out first with the famous Strawberry Malt. I Ordered the BLT wife hade the Chicken Fried Chicken. Ordered another round of the Malt. We got ass many autograph's from the staff to sigh our menu. I can just say it's worth everything you hear about.

    The Jukebox!!!
    Dave M.

    This is a 50's themed diner which has a very unique aesthetic to it. There are replica impalas made into table booths seating 4 comfortably, old style root beer floats accompanied by other 50's set pieces. I'm from New York visiting with family from North Carolina and staying in Tennessee for the week and we've been dying to try this diner but every time we go, the line is out the door. After we left Dollywood today, we decided to try again(there were eight of us) and there was still a bit of a wait but we waited. It was well worth the wait. I got "The Jukebox Burger" and if you finish it, you get a special surprise and when you order the burger you get a complimentary quarter for the jukebox. Well, our waitress, Mimoza was absolutely amazing! She was incredibly friendly, get our order perfect to a T and is just overall a genuinely nice woman. I would recommend this diner to anyone and everyone visiting.

    Front of menu
    Clinton W.

    This was a "must eat" place on my wife's list as we planned our trip. At first glance it was exactly what we expected, 50's cars, waiters and waitresses dressed as such from the skirts to the hats, and the desserts that looked exceedingly over the top! There was a wait as we had 6 people (1 hour which went pretty quickly as no tables were left dirty. They were very prompt with the cleaning to get the guests a table.) While you wait there is a gift shop inside to ease the wait time as well. Note: there is a separate wait for the 2 car tables so you can request those as you sign in. The food itself was filling, our waitress Harley seemed to be upbeat and cheerful, not to mention informative. She helped fulfill our experience and made sure it was a rememberable one for our 4 kids. SUCCESS as they talked about the Diner all week even after we came home claiming it was their favorite! The entrees are relative to most diners and they were delicious. But the big topic is the desserts, definitely worth a trip just for the dessert. From the presentation to the taste of the last bite if you can eat it all was like no other!

    *Beegees Breakfast Combo
    Jadon P.

    Never been here at all. Went to Pigeon Forge for a family vacation and stopped here on Monday, March 1st, and was very impressed. Walked in and was in awe! Very nostalgic old-school dinner vibes with everything being straight up from the 1950s. Loved it so much! The menu was just overwhelming with so much to choose from. Mia, our waiter, was the nicest waiter we had. So kind and checked on us plenty of times! I got the Bee Gees breakfast combo and it was really good. Definitely would come back.

    Yasenia H.

    One of a few open after 9 in Pigeon Forge. There was a small wait but there is a shop to check out with cute stuff. The place is a total diner and has car tables that have to be asked for or reserved. Once seated we were amazed at the milkshakes ordered by our neighboring tables. They looked delicious and are handspun. I ordered breakfast, eggs were done right, hashbrowns had a good crisp, the ham was a thick, the Belgian waffle had a good flavor. My friend got a burger, she said it needed salt, it wasn't going to win any awards but still yummy. Service was good. Chad was attentive and answered all of our questions. I wouldn't run back to go there but after 9 it would be where ylI would go.

    *Sunliner Patty Melt

    See all

    17 days ago

    we were missing silverware but the food was good also the tea was warm we asked for iced over all it was pretty good

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ellen A.

    Ellen A.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ellen A.

    Ellen A.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kyle M.
    301
    287
    4175

    21 days ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ellen A.

    Ellen A.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    22 days ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ellen A.

    Ellen A.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ellen A.

    Ellen A.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 days ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ellen A.

    Ellen A.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ellen A.

    Ellen A.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ellen A.

    Ellen A.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    24 days ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ellen A.

    Ellen A.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    4 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ellen A.

    Ellen A.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    4 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ellen A.

    Ellen A.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ellen A.

    Ellen A.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ellen A.

    Ellen A.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Chad
    0
    1
    4

    2 days ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ellen A.

    Ellen A.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Dave M.
    4
    12
    18

    3 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ellen A.

    Ellen A.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ellen A.

    Ellen A.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 days ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ellen A.

    Ellen A.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ellen A.

    Ellen A.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ellen A.

    Ellen A.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ellen A.

    Ellen A.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ellen A.

    Ellen A.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ellen A.

    Ellen A.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    12 days ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ellen A.

    Ellen A.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ellen A.

    Ellen A.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ellen A.

    Ellen A.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ellen A.

    Ellen A.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ellen A.

    Ellen A.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 days ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ellen A.

    Ellen A.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ellen A.

    Ellen A.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ellen A.

    Ellen A.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ellen A.

    Ellen A.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ellen A.

    Ellen A.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ellen A.

    Ellen A.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ellen A.

    Ellen A.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ellen A.

    Ellen A.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Kara M.
    0
    20
    54

    3 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ellen A.

    Ellen A.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    27 days ago

    It's a step back in time. Burgers are remarkable try the barn yard burger on a gluten free bun. It's the bee's knees.

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ellen A.

    Ellen A.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ellen A.

    Ellen A.

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ellen A.

    Ellen A.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 24

    Sunliner Diner Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Sunliner Diner

    Is this restaurant dog friendly?

    I hope not. Most diners don't want dogs around their food.

    Is this restaurant tree nut free?

    NO-nuts on sundae were great! I'm a nurse and know the need to know here...

    What are the vegan options?

    http://places.singleplatform.com/sunliner-diner---pigeon-forge/menu?ref=google#menu_3672569

    Is this place good for celebrating birthday girl?

    Yes this is a fun place to eat. Great atmosphere. Fun waitresses dressed in 50's dresses. If you can get Jaide as your waitress you won't regret it.

    What are the hours they are open?

    7a -10p

    View All 7 Questions

    You might also consider

    The Fat Bear Family Tavern

    The Fat Bear Family Tavern

    4.4
    (201 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    My family and I came in for dinner after picking The Fat Bear based on yelp reviews. We were seated…read moreimmediately, and Kylie came and got our drink orders. I ordered cheese curds as a starter. They taste greatz kinda like small mozzarella stick nuggets. We ordered four plate: grilled cheese, plain cheeseburger, buffalo chicken sandwich, and B.E.L.T. (bacon egg, lettuce, tomato). Fries all the way around. They were well-cooked crinkle fries, and well seasoned too. I had the B.E.L.T. which was great. In fact, all of the food was ideal and fresh. Between the flawless, quick food, and cleanliness, and the service I am missing nothing. Kylie was super nice and always there when we needed her. Overall, this place is a winner. Simple menu, all-day breakfast, and convenient location. Definitely worth checking out.

    If you yearn for food that doesn't taste like it originated from a deep freezer, than I highly…read morerecommend The Fat Bear Family Tavern. For once in Pigeon Forge, I have ate something that actually tasted distinguishable. If you blind-folded me and had me take a bite out of different burgers from different burger joints, I could guess this one with no hesitation. However, one notable throw-off i had was that the burger had a weird aftertaste of tuna. I ordered the smash burger and it had the perfect amount of grease that doesn't drench you, but keeps up with freshness and taste. And the reason I wanted to write this review was for the french fries. Tired of soggy fries? This place puts the FRY in french fries. They maintained a delicious level of crunch and crisp (if that's your gusto) and didn't have that same refrigerator taste. I also ordered cheese curds and they had the most amazing cheese pull and tasted great! The service was excellent too, unlike some servers, they don't abandon you and they keep up with you and refills / clearing the table. If there's anything I appreciate more, it's waiters and waitresses that (even if they don't) act like they cherish their job! And if you yearn for a setting that makes you in the mood for adventure.. or a bear lover.. this place has attracting visuals so you aren't trapped in a minimalist setting. Overall, if you're up for trying new flavors and advancing your taste buds' vocabulary, I recommend The Fat Bear Family Tavern!

    Photos
    Very retro
    Very retro
    S'mores Pancakes
    S'mores Pancakes
    Featuring a Full Bar

    See all

    Featuring a Full Bar
    Wild Bear Tavern

    Wild Bear Tavern

    4.2
    (573 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$

    I was a solitary diner on my birthday and had a hankering for German food. There aren't many…read moreGerman restaurants in my home state so I was surprised that I could find one in Pigeon Forge. I ordered the traditional schnitzel (pork cutlet that was pounded thin). It was not breaded, but it was coated with egg and flour and prepared well. I had the German potato salad and red cabbage side orders. Both were served warm as is custom. I was a bit upset that the waiter gave me the bill when the meal was finished. I told him it was my birthday and that I had wanted coffee and cake. He took the bill and crumpled it in his hand. The portion of cake that he presented could have easily served three! I left the top frosting. The chocolate cake was moist and the frosting between the layers was German chocolate. Available seating offerings were a booth, table, or a table al fresco. It had the beer garden appeal. I opted to sit inside. The restaurant is also very family oriented (as are most things in Pigeon Forge). Prices were reasonable, food was served at the correct temperature, portions were prodigious. The venue was also immaculate. I would recommend this tavern to anyone who appreciates German fare.

    Dont go after 7pm, as they are not interested in really serving you as they close at 9 and it comes…read moreacross clearly in their attitude. Food on chalk board by door [pork shank] was not avail. Smoked drink also not available, and other things as well... spaetzle with cheese sauce was not good, mushy... wish was just with butter. At 8pm Waitress presented bill while we were finishing main course without asking if we wanted dessert and left quick. When I had to flag her down and mentioned we wanted dessert like apple studel waitress, she spun and walked to kitchen but didn't ask if wanted anything else, dropped off updated bill with 1 strudel on it before dessert landed then never saw that waitress again... eventually bar tender came over to take our credit card. Cant recommend.

    Photos
    Wild Bear Tavern
    Black Forrest Gateaux ( Cake)‼
    Black Forrest Gateaux ( Cake)‼
    Wild Bear Tavern

    See all

    Old Mill Pottery House Cafe

    Old Mill Pottery House Cafe

    4.5
    (1.1k reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    We came here for dinner while visiting Dollywood. Their menu has a great variety of different…read moredishes. I ordered the Pecan Fried Chicken with a sweet potato. I added a salad. My wife ordered a salad, fried green tomatoes and grits. Everything was amazingly delicious. All served hot and fresh by a great waiter named Hakam. We will definitely come back again.

    OMFG! That praline pork chop tho!…read more Just the right amount of sweet, succulence, and crunch! Cooked to perfection! You MUST get this! I got the lunch special, which came with one pork chop. I polished it off. I believe the dinner entree comes with two! Luckies! The fried green tomatoes were also awesome, and so was the shrimp and grits which was a "lighter" version with the veggies and tomato base in the grits. The lunch specials are a steal and a healthy portion size too. Available every day 11am-4pm. Complimentary freshly baked bread served warm upon request. We had high hopes for the pies and ordered the seasonal lemonade pie. It was meh. We would pass on this one. Heather was our server and she was great! We walked in around 3pm on a Saturday and were told it'd be maybe a ten minute wait but then got a text as soon as we sat down that a table was ready! There's a free parking lot in the Old Mill area and overflow parking down the street too. GET THE PORK CHOP!

    Photos
    Koi pond
    Koi pond
    1/2 club sandwich with loaded baked potato soup
    1/2 club sandwich with loaded baked potato soup
    Oatmeal porter ($5)

    See all

    Oatmeal porter ($5)
    Mama's Farmhouse

    Mama's Farmhouse

    3.9
    (928 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    Man, I've been to Pigeon Forge numerous times over the decades and I've always stuck to restaurants…read moreyou see in the main road. Never have I really ventured outside of that and I couldn't actually tell you why. When my kids and I made a quick 1 day Dollywood trip over to Pigeon Forge, 23 we're looking for a place to eat prior to the big day at the park. What's funny is I relied in Googles AI (Gemini) to tell me where to go. I was driving around and was asking for recommendations. It said Mama's Farmhouse was a popular place to eat for families and it was all-you-can-eat. The kids wanted fried chicken and Salisbury steak, which was in the menu for that day. What a coincidence! If I could summarize it, this is basically a local Cracker Barrel-style restaurant but the food is a lot better. It's tucked away off of a side road off of the main highway 321 road and reminds me a lot of the Applebarn Restaurant down the road. The ambiance is this old timey feel, like many of the establishments around the area. The fried chicken (bone-in), chicken tenders, fries catfish, and Salisbury steak was what we ordered for our mains. Everything was delicious! The seasoning had the perfect amount of salt across all the dishes and sides. The chicken was juicy and tender. The Salisbury steak was solid, some of the best I've ever had. Savory, rich brown gravy, and tender chunks of beef. All the sides were amazing too, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, and chicken and dumplings. Honestly there wasn't a negative thing about this place. I would go back in a heartbeat!!

    Upon planning our trip, I was discussing local restaurants and places to eat with my coworkers, one…read morecoworker of mine is local to the area and highly suggested this restaurant. The online menu gave plenty of eye candy and we were absolutely starving by the time we arrived Friday evening. The staff was very attentive and kind. It's clear that this place is fully operated by word-of-mouth and return guests. It's a huge establishment with several rooms by big fireplaces and Lazy Susan's to pass around the family style meal. The menu was a little difficult to navigate so many options laid out, but only certain options available per day. So ultimately, we were not able to order exactly what we wanted, but we ordered what was available for Friday, which was the Salisbury steak, fried fish, and fried chicken. All of these meats came in a small portion to split amongst our three people, and with unlimited sides. Some of the sides were pretty impressive. I would have to say my favorite side was the broccoli casserole, followed by the mashed potatoes and gravy, which were real potatoes! The mac & cheese was more on the creamy side versus the gooey cheesy side. Unfortunately, some of our chicken was undercooked, and the skin was very thin and not too crispy. The fish was decent, not dried out whatsoever, which is a pretty good compliment. While my coworker said that the chicken and dumplings were her favorite, I failed to enjoy them :( All in all, this was not our favorite restaurant from our trip this weekend and it appears that big groups and big families really do enjoy dining at this establishment.

    Photos
    Merchandise
    Merchandise
    Biscuits
    Biscuits
    Banana pudding and Chocolate cobbler and ice cream.

    See all

    Banana pudding and Chocolate cobbler and ice cream.

    Sunliner Diner - diners - Updated July 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...