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Sunliner Diner

3.5 (101 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Brittany B.

We have been to other sunliner diners in other states and were never wild about it. My daughter wanted to come here for breakfast so we did. Luckily we were able to be seated right when we walked in & on top of that- we got to sit in the car as a table. My daughter's day was made after that. The place is clean with a creative menu. Our server was really great. Honestly I'm a Waffle House girl and I think the food is better there but the food was also good here as well- just a higher price point. We will dome back

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Kimberly F.

We enjoyed eating breakfast at the Sunliner Diner to end our vacation trip. The food was great, service was stellar, & a very well themed atmosphere. The menus are newspaper! So cute.

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Dawn M.

In Orange Beach for spring break. Woke up on Easter morning to storms so I knew we weren't going to the beach today. Once the rain stopped, I ventured out to the Sunliner Diner for breakfast. It was packed but since I was dining alone, I got to eat at the bar. Inside is definitely nostalgic as some tables are like convertibles and the servers are dressed up like carhops. The menus look like newspapers and everything else including the music reminds you of the 50's. I'll give them grace on service because it's Easter. She was doing her best but was overwhelmed. She was nice though. Super nice. Ordered the waffle classic plate, with hashbrowns, scrambled eggs and bacon. The waffle was so good. Light and fluffy with crispy edges. Eggs were powered which I didn't care for but the hashbrowns and bacon were delicious too. I had some of the best coffee too.

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Robert V.

The atmosphere and staff were fun. The food was mediocre at best and it so busy that service took longer than it should have. I would not return

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Johnny L.

I can only say I was genuinely impressed. The atmosphere and design are striking, and the servers wear 1950s-style uniforms. I must note the food was excellent--meatloaf with mashed potatoes and slaw--and the fish and chips looked impressive as well. I will need to try breakfast next time. I wish a location like this existed where I live.

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Sabrina O.

Y'all they serve bushwackers in the morning! I went for the vibe and ambiance. It takes you back to a simple time. We had the eggs Benedict with chicken, berry waffles, waffle classic, spicy bloody Mary. The service was amazing. What a great way to celebrate a birthday as they sang to us. Definitely will be back.

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Brannon B.

I had heard this place wasn't any good, but I decided to give it a try and see for myself. Well, I enjoyed it. I kinda felt like I was in a restaurant in Disney. The theme with cars inside and one outside. They even had a jukebox. The service was outstanding. We got hamburgers and pancakes. All were good. We also had 2 shakes that were also good. We'll be back

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Kara G.

We fell for the influencer hype and chose this spot for a vacation dinner. Unfortunately, it was a huge disappointment. We were seated right away, but our server's attitude set the tone almost immediately. When he asked whether our party of seven would be on one check, we explained that the grandparents would be on a separate tab. His response was, "Really?" delivered with obvious annoyance. We all gave a nervous laugh, and I initially wondered if this was one of those restaurants where the staff are intentionally sarcastic or rude. He then hovered over the table asking for drink orders. Since drinks ranged from about $5-$15, we decided to start with water while we looked over the menu and decided whether we wanted to splurge on shakes. When he heard that everyone wanted water, he visibly rolled his eyes, shook his head, and walked away. The level of disgust and disdain was so obvious that I honestly wondered if something else was going on, because it was hard to imagine this being acceptable customer service. A few minutes later, he returned and asked if we were ready to order. The menu was overwhelming, and with three kids at the table, I hadn't had a chance to fully look it over. I asked for another minute or two, but instead of giving us some time, he insisted on standing there and taking everyone else's order while I tried to make a decision under pressure. It was so pushy and uncomfortable that I never ended up ordering anything for myself because I didn't have enough time to decide. That has never happened to me before in a restaurant. When he brought back the waters, he didn't actually serve them. Instead, he kept handing them to us and saying, "Pass this," so we distributed all the drinks ourselves. There wasn't any table layout issue preventing him from reaching us. Later, when the food arrived, the runner--whom we could barely hear or understand--similarly kept handing plates to me, and I ended up serving much of the table myself. Unfortunately, the food didn't make up for the service. Given the prices, we expected much better quality. The food was underwhelming, and after it arrived, we received virtually no follow-up service. At one point, my husband had to get up and go to the bar himself to get condiments for my mom's sandwich because no one ever checked on us. Needless to say, we never ordered those shakes. I ended up leaving having consumed nothing but a glass of water. My 11-year-old son summed it up best: "I'd give them a 5/5 for atmosphere, but the food and service were a solid 1/5." Honestly, that's a pretty fair assessment. The atmosphere was great, but the service was some of the worst we've experienced, and the food didn't justify the cost. For us, it averages out to a 2/5 overall.

Big daddy-o breakfast. Pancake not pictured.
Rachel W.

This place is so aesthetically pleasing. Everything is so colorful and clean. This was our first time checking out the new location. I got the country fried chicken and eggs and my husband got the big daddy-o breakfast. The highlight of my meal, as always when I come here, was the White Russian. You truly won't find a better drink anywhere else. Another great experience at Sunliner Diner with the friendliest server, Suga, who took amazing care of us!

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Michael B.

Over the top. That's how I'd describe Sunliner in 3 words or less. Sunliner is a huge diner that transports diners back to the 50's, with booths made out of historic cars, chrome everywhere and staff dressed for the era. The menu is in a newspaper with information about the origins of Orange Beach. The table with the boomerang pattern is reminiscent of my grandmother's table. They have the ambiance and customer service perfected. It was new and clean which is a feat considering how many people are in and out daily. The menu selections are just as over the top as the environment. Items are huge. It was genuinely fun to watch food being delivered to other tables. The menu is not as diverse or large as some diners, but there is a good selection of burgers, sandwiches, salads, entrees and breakfast fare. We had the chicken and waffles and a side salad. The side salad was decently sized for the price. The chicken was large, well seasoned and a nice compliment to the large fluffy waffle. I personally found the chopped bell peppers as a weird addition to the dish, but maybe that is just me. It was a pricey dish, but it was more food than I could really eat. Considering portion size and location in the midst of a tourist destination, the prices are probably reasonable. We didn't try the deserts, but there are plenty of selections reminiscent of the old soda fountains. Overall, it was a fun and enjoyable meal. To be honest, I waffled (pun-intended) between a 3 and a 4 rating. The only slightly negative thing was the price, I can't penalize for price in a tourist destination so ultimately went with the 4. Ultimately, I think if you've got a family or a large group that will want a variety of food choices, this is a place to consider.

Catherine W.

This place is awesome!!! It's an authentic dinner in modern times. The staff plays the part perfectly, the jukebox keeps its nostalgic and it truly brings you back to what it hold be like in the 60's. My fiancée got a milkshake and it was beautiful. They serve with a quarter Belgium waffle and it's a showstopper. Great customer service and ambiance. Definitely a place you'd wanna take the family. Yall gotta check it out.

Healthier Egg White Omelette that has mushrooms, spinach, feta and onions with hash browns instead of fruit.
Haley O.

This place was very good! Family friendly and great service. The gift shop was cute and had items for the kiddos. Kaylee, was our waitress and did a phenomenal job. She was very sweet and great with us. Our kids got the kids waffles with bacon. It was a whole sized waffle, which was plentiful. Pretty generous on all portions.

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Kevin N.

Atmosphere is cool with the 1950's vibe. Menus are newspapers with stories of Orange Beach. Menu was vast with a full page of breakfast items, a full page of lunch and dinner items and a page of milkshakes and desserts. My son had the Jukebox burger and finished. He said it was great and the burgers were juicy. I had the patty melt and my patties were dry. There was not much thousand island dressing either so that was a bummer. We shared some onion rings that were a little doughy. If you like thin crispy rings then pass. Desserts passed our table and they looked awesome. If I did it over again I'd split an entree with my spouse and order a banana split!

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2 months ago

Love the ambiance. The service was quick and the food was excellent. I definitely will be back.

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6 months ago

It was delicious but do not order scrambled eggs, they are the reconstituted kind. The biscuits and sausage gravy was a hit!

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We came for breakfast, food was great! The eggs Benedict are amazing, highly recommend!

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Excellent food and service, our sever Brianna was very attentive , the decor was very art deco and loved the old cars also

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