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    Sunliner Diner

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

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    SUNLINER DINER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Touristy
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    Good for kids

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    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!

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    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!

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    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.

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    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

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    So friendly, service was great evwrytime we came. Food is delicious. Love the theme and music.

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    Good food, fun atmosphere, but a bit pricey. Of course, it is right in the middle of tourist attractions so it is going to be pricey.

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    Big place with lots of food choices. The set up inside is classic 50's vibe. Service is fast pace because the place is extremely busy.

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    Just had a chili dog and my wife a bowl of chili but they were both delicious and the waitress was kind. The place was clean and organized

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    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

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