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    Sun Diner

    4.0 (80 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Breakfast/Brunch
    Donita J.

    We took a trip to Gatlinburg TN to celebrate my sister's 60th birthday. We were on the fence about where to eat and couldn't decide on what we wanted. We started on our adventure and in front of us there it was, Sun Diner. It was 10 people in our party, and our wait was 30 minutes. The ambience was amazing because it offered a view of the past with pictures of musicians. The food was amazing. I ordered the Million Dollar Quartet! The pork belly, waffle, fried eggs and potatoes were delicious! I didn't have any complaints or leftovers. The portions were a good size and more than I expected especially for the price in this economy. Our waitress was Misty and she was friendly, she was excellent at her job and made us feel at home! This was a great experience and please stop by if you're in the area and ask for Misty!

    Menu that looks like a record!
    Megan R.

    This was the most fun diner we stumbled upon by happenstance! Based on the famous Sun Records, I loved the music memorabilia & references in the menu! No wait, great service, & loved the bar setup like a real diner! Great food as well! Will be back!

    Cami L.

    Have tried this diner in Nashville off broadway and now in gatlinburg and have enjoyed it both times. The burger was fire! We actually split it after some wine tasting. Ton of flavor and satisfying. No way I would have been able to eat the whole thing. Service was great, diner feel but it felt clean. For being right of the strip it actually wasn't too crowded for a late lunch.

    Million Dollar Quartet
    Jessica W.

    My sons thought this place was fire so I'm eating it a 5 star. One of my sons is very picky. Our wait wasn't too long. They quotes our wait time perfectly. Pancakes are huge. They serve 3 eggs which makes the meal well worth it.

    Good laid back place
    Scott V.

    We were looking for a place to have a quick dinner and when we were browsing menus and saw the Monte Crisco I was hooked. I was addicted to Bennigan's version and looked forward to trying that. The place was packed usually a good sign. And seemed like a lot more locals than tourists. We both ordered the Monte Crisco other than it not being deep fried, it was pretty good but a little slopped and potatoes were pretty over-cooked. And definitely filling. We sure as heck didn't leave hungry.

    David H.

    We stopped here because many of the other breakfast options were lined out the door and this restaurant had no wait. The server was very friendly and quick to assist. Food came out relatively quickly. I didn't like sitting at the "bar" seating. The food was alright, but a bit pricey for what it was. All of that said, I don't think this will be a spot we visit again, but it wasn't bad.

    French toast w/ Sausage

    This place was amazing! Such a cozy little dinner in Gat. The staff was so sweet and attentive. Food came out relatively quick. It was different than your typical restaurant, definitely had a more social feel. I probably set a world record for how fast I ate my French toast. It was DELICIOUS!! I'll definitely stop back here I can't wait!!

    The reason we ordered the cinnamon roll
    Denae K.

    Better food than most of gatlinburg but same prices. Though the menu is smaller, the items are quality. We ordered the Chicken and Waffles, Veggie Omelet, and their classic cinnamon roll. Everything was great! I'm not personally a fan of gravy, so I would not have ordered the chicken and waffles with the gravy, but my friend really liked it. The cinnamon roll was warm and fresh. It was surprisingly good! Worth it! The veggie omelet was tasty and filling. Plus you do get a little arugula salad and pico, and some potatoes. The staff was quick and friendly. I did overhear our waiter talking to another customer (their food was talking longer than it should have to come out of the kitchen) he gave them a cinnamon roll and comped their meal. They were there before we arrived and we had almost finished eating our food before all of their arrived. I thought that was very professional and solid customer service for the waiter to take care of them like that when the kitchen was being slow. The interior is a bit like a diner with bar-like seating and service and an open kitchen you can watch. It also has big screens playing clips of older musicians and classic songs. It was a cool vibe! I would certainly go back and would recommend breakfast here if you're visiting gatlinburg!

    Fantastic waffle!!
    Patrick H.

    First time here and won't be our last! What a great atmosphere this place has! It's very open and is designed after the old diners from the 50's. It was crowded but not too bad. We sat at the huge bar and spent time looking at all the decor. And there a lot to look at! The menu is pretty diverse and the prices are not too bad. Our server was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. She made some suggestions and we ordered our food. The wait isn't very long, maybe 15 to 20 minutes. The food was hot and fantastic! I'm not sure what they put on those potatoes, but you don't need to add one thing to them! I've never seen a place give you the portion of eggs you get here either! Do yourself a favor and try one of the waffles! The bacon was great, again, a large portion of it too! We left very satisfied and this place has replaced Pancake Pantry as our go to in Gatlinburg! Thank you!

    Jared W.

    The Sun Diner's meat lovers omelet was huge and quite delicious! Our server, Raven, was very friendly. We'll definitely be back - next time I want to try the sweet biscuits & gravy.

    a wall full of framed photos
    Lindsay S.

    Ok, first off, I'm a huge Elvis fan & I've toured Sun Studios in Memphis several times. So when we're walking down the main drag in Gatlinburg & I saw Sun Diner, I was SO excited. Did some research on their website & we decided to try them for lunch today. I expected to hear Elvis/classic Sun music when I walked in, & thankfully, was not disappointed. Lots of pictures on the wall & large screens playing clips of Elvis, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, & BB King. There were also a couple of TVs playing basketball games. Service was fast & friendly. I ordered the Doughnut Sandwich & my husband got the Elvis Pancakes. I don't know why, but I pictured one doughnut cut in half, with the sausage/egg/cheese in the middle, but no .... each "bun" is a giant doughnut. The server recommended just squishing it down to flatten it! I don't understand how doughnut + sausage/egg/cheese tastes so good together. It truly defies logic. But man. So good. The Elvis Pancakes are covered with peanut butter & bananas foster (which my husband described as "caramelized bananas"). He said they were the best pancakes he'd ever had. The whole experience was great & as a Sun Studios fan, I highly recommend!

    Sam Phillips and Jerry Lee Lewis
    Kelly M.

    Food was really tasty! The waiting area up front is small, and it can get crowded. Most seating is bar style, like at an old diner. There are 3-4 booths/tables, but if you want one of them be prepared to wait. Make sure you get an order of pork belly, OMG!!!! The diner is based on Sun Recording Studio opened in Memphis, Tennessee by Sam Phillips. Many consider Sam to be the Father of Rock N' Roll. He is responsible for discovering such artists as: Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, Howlin' Wolf, and Ike Turner, as well as many others!

    Short Rib hash
    Marc M.

    My French toast was fantastic and very elaborate. I would highly recommend it. The only downside here is that the menu is small. I was looking for maybe some pancakes and eggs, and that is not on the menu. Still ate great, so come here without any worries.

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