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    Sunliner Diner

    4.0 (957 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Touristy
    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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    Peggy W.

    It was super busy but we were seated quick. They have cars that are booths which are fun and oldie music and the servers are dressed in oldie clothing. The food was ok and tasted fine. Our server was nice as well.

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    Clara W.

    Absolutely loved the theming both outside and inside the restaurant. The car tables looked awesome. The "newspaper" menu was such a great idea for the menu. Our server was amazing. Food was great - especially the dessert afterward.

    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.

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    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!

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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.

    Chocolate shake.  That is a 1/4 waffle holding up the whipped cream!
    Julie E.

    So friendly! Loving the staff here. The 50s vibe and decor is fun. This is our second time in Pigeon Forge and our second stop here. Even the menu is fun. Place looks packed but it was less than a 15 minute wait. You get a pager, so you can wander the gift shop while you wait. Check out the gift shop! So much fun stuff! The milkshake is delicious! So chocolatey. Great club, a little tall for my mouth but I managed. Fruit tastes fresh, not frozen! Great cheeseburger- did not need the double. Crispy fries. Breakfast all day so no matter what you are in the mood for, diner-wise, you should be good. We will be back.

    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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    Shelby T.

    My family and I visited this past week and we all really enjoyed it. Our server, Robbie, was high energy and welcomed us like friends! Chicken tenders, bacon cheeseburger and breakfast options we ordered were all so good! The whole restaurant was singing along to Sweet Caroline. It was so fun!

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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!

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    We went during busy time in July. Service was fast., loved the ambiance. Food came out on time also

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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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    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.

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

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    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.

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