Was in town for the weekend and stopped in to eat on Saturday night…read more The manager Steve Ausmus greeted us as we are former 'Pinevillians' who were now visiting. Very nice guy, and his staff follows his lead. Waitresses were sweet as the pecan pie and the food was great. Love that Middlesboro has this kind of place. 5-stars!

First time couple weeks ago…read more Stopped after golf with 2 friends on a Saturday about 5 pm. Busy with 45 min wait but were told we could wait in the separate bar with first come basis seating. That's what we did and got seated and drinks ordered and dinner menus promptly, Bar /wait staff was very good for a busy time. Live music and crowd in the bar in a living room type atmosphere too loud for an intimate dinner more a sing along fun time place, separate from the main more quiet dining area. Got fried mushrooms appetizer and filet mignon as entree. The filet was high quality very tender perfectly prepared and had a wood grilled flavor. Also got a fresh garden salad and giant baked potato ...excellent well worth the $48 price. Others had a huge burger and cheese steak with fries. Both also very good. Too stuffed for desert but it looked yummy. Was impressed with bar drinks, beer and wine selections. Best steak I've had in this area from Lexington Ky to Knoxville TN. On par with nineteen 19 in Cumberland gap as nicest restaurant in the local area. I'll be back.

Fast service, fresh food. Very nice staff! The other location in Rocky Top is equally good. Its…read morenice to have little local places like this.

Such a good experience! The food was great, and Misty was very nice and welcoming! Would 100%…read morerecommend and hope to be back!

Decor & themes make places like this a ton of fun but landing the perfect server is really what…read moremakes the experience. I was having a rough day & chose Sunliner to try & make me feel better. Upon walking in I saw two full size car booths & a jukebox. The vibe was exactly what I was looking for. I'm happy to say we got HUNNY as our server & she was the best & she cheered me right up. She was wearing a bright yellow dress & singing along with the jukebox. We talked doo-wop songs & I got recommendations for what to order. I decided on Country Fried Chicken with Mashed Potatos & it did not disappoint. The shakes are also really good & come with a waffle on top. We ended up going back the next day (HUNNY was off) but we still had a nice time. Tried the chicken & waffles & biscuits & gravy this time. There really wasn't anything bad that we tried & if you're lucky, you might get HUNNY & have a 5 Star Experience like we did. Would I return for a third time? YES!

We were in a hotel on the same block and did not want to get back in the car after arriving around…read more8pm. 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!

This place is one of Kentucky's most beloved little local diners. This place has been serving…read moresimple, old-school comfort food for generations. You can walk inside to a small counter with just a handful of tables, where everything feels warm, familiar, and unchanged. The regulars swear by the juicy double cheeseburgers, big footlong chili dogs, and some of the best coleslaw you'll find anywhere. They have a good line of milkshakes either, especially the butterscotch shake. The place fills up fast, and most of the customers there we saw did not even need a menu because they already know what they want. That is not the case for us, as we were just paying thru the area. But this is the kind of diner where the food tastes the same as it did years ago, time seems to slow down, and you're treated like family the second you show up. We both went with the Double Cheese burger with all the topping expect the chili one. The onions on these burgers were an outstanding. I could have ate a whole cup of them by their self. My wife had a large onion rings for her side, while I opted for the large curl fries. My wife noted that the onion ring were breaded correctly and the onion did not slide out of the breading when you bite in to them, the curly fries were also firm and just the right amount of crispness. The service is attentive and makes you feel like you are a regular, and expressed a fine example of true southern hospitality. This place is good choice for a solid quick and traditional meal with a very laid back environment that is very welcoming. If you are in the area we highly recommend that you give this place a try.

Great food! Nice selections and friendly service. Only thing it's a little pricey but worth every…read morebite!

Very cool old time he feel as most diners are. Service is very quick here which is a plus if you're…read morein a hurry and the classic milkshake is about as good as it gets.

Standard diner food. Classic cheeseburger was good-could have been better had the bun been toasted…read more Service was good and very friendly. Restrooms could have been cleaner.

The best breakfast in the area--especially the hash brown casserole! The staff there is wonderful…read moreand those ladies hustle! They're always packed and busy, but they all act so kind and cheery. This is a great stop after church or on a day when you need some good old fashioned comfort food.

The best place in town for breakfast! Everyone here is so nice and the small town feel is laid…read moreback. The waitresses are definitely hustlers! No matter how many people are in there, they're running around like crazy making sure everyone is taken care of!

We stopped in for lunch while traveling through the area. The food was fresh, delicious and quick…read moreservice. We had a double hamburger with onion rings and the chicken tenders, which tasted homemade. Everything was wonderful, including the service, and recommend you stop if you have a chance!

Great home cooked food ... one of my favorites. Their fish is the best!!! Breakfast is delicious…read more.. I haven't had anything I didn't love.

We were in the area with a local appointment, I've heard a lot about this place so decided to try…read moreit out. Service was efficient and friendly. The food was quickly served, fresh and hot. The friendly hometown diner vibe is pleasant and fun. We'll definitely be back.

If you are traveling on I-75 and looking for a place to eat, The Local is certainly worth the…read moreseveral minutes detour. It is Americana at it best; excellent food served quickly by a friendly wait staff. I thoroughly enjoyed the gulf shrimp cook just right where cocktail sauce wasn't needed along with a double helping of okra fried to perfection. The portions are generous sizes so it's not unusual for customers to walk out with doggy bags, as my wife did.