Decor & themes make places like this a ton of fun but landing the perfect server is really what makes 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! read more

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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! read more

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We recently visited Sunliner Diner in Gatlinburg as a family of four, including two very hungry children. The staff was incredibly pleasant, friendly, and welcoming throughout our visit. The only downside was that service was a bit slow at the beginning, and it took a while for someone to notice that we had been seated and were ready to order. That said, once our food arrived, it was absolutely fantastic. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and well worth the wait. The staff was also very accommodating and made sure we were taken care of once they realized the delay. Overall, a great dining experience with delicious food and wonderful employees. With a little improvement in speed of service, this would easily be a five-star stop for our family. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

Sunliner Diner - Diners Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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! read more

Sunliner Diner - *Country Fried Steak & Eggs - Diners Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Had a nice meal here with my little one tonight. The wait for one of the fun cars you can eat in was too long (over an hour) but the ambiance was still fun in a regular diner booth. Service was prompt and waitress had some helpful recs including the fettuccini Alfredo which was surprisingly good for this type of environment. She told me they made the sauce in-house. Grilled chicken had a nice salty savouriness to it. I'd also love to get a bacon burger next time I'm here. My son had the corn dog and the fries that came with it were surprisingly good too. Nice and crispy. We topped it off with a root beer cream float. Overall prices, quality, and experience were great and I'd recommend. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

Sunliner Diner - *Beegees Breakfast Combo - Diners Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

I really enjoyed my visit to Sunliner Diner. The food was excellent, and the retro 1950s atmosphere made it a fun place to eat. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and served in generous portions. The only downside was the price--I don't think I've ever spent $80 on breakfast before. Even so, the quality of the food and the overall experience made it worth trying. If you don't mind paying a little extra for a unique breakfast spot, I'd definitely recommend it. read more

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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. read more

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Food was all classic diner food and pretty tasty. The melt was good but had to ask for more 1000 island. The onion rings with some ranch were basically the best. We all at table for milkshakes and worth every penny. Service, MIA was super sweet and good at checking in and getting us everything we needed. Ambiance was fun and fit the theme of the restaurant. read more

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This is the most adordable places we've been to in a while Robbie was the most attentive and charismatic to. The buffalo chicken sandwich looked like 2 whole pieces of chicken. It was enormous! She has a whole other meal with the left overs lol. We have one vegetarian and she said the beyond Burger was really good. (I didn't try that one ). I sampled the girls' milkshakes and they were delish! If we are ever in the area again, we will definitely be back, and hopefully Robbie will still be there! I didn't take enough pics because we were starving after a long day, but trust me, it was all good! Oh! And the atmosphere! We actually tried this place because we saw it on an Instagram video! It is adorable!! The girls thought all the unique finds in the front, the music, and the cars everywhere were the coolest! read more

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Awesome experience . Date with my boyfriend & we enjoyed the vibe. I will definitely be coming back. read more

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I went back again and had a better experience on the previous trip. Felt obligated to give it four stars. Sometimes I guess businesses are just caught having a bad day. I will say on this trip. The visit to Sunliner was very good. read more

Sunliner Diner - Exterior - Diners Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Mm This felt like South Carolina I like it there. Wanna be full? The ambiance was amazing, Some would say "fun". Don't get the jukebox burger When you get it they basically ring a bell and tell people your a big back. This is how it goes: *cow bell rings Server:" can I have your attention! Stop your chewing and talking (insert name here) is getting the jukebox burger!" That's it. Very cool Would recommend Food had a heart and oragans. CAUSE IT WAS ALIVE. There weren't actual organs in the food don't worry. It's a metaphor. eat here. read more

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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.

Service was excellent. Atmosphere was fun and food was great. Wish the table was not wobbly but that did not stop us from having a great meal! read more

It is a diner. It serves diner style food. Everything we had was very good. We tried burgers, chicken and waffles, margarita for 2, milkshake and a root beer float. The only thing I would change is the cleanliness. Under our table was not cleaned after the previous guests as there were dirty napkins and straw wrappers. They di have a few call outs during the meal that we attended. Birthdays, anniversaries and if you finished or ordered their roughly 30 big burger. Very fun place for kids and atmosphere is good too. Would 100% go back. Cute little store for merchandise is attached too and decently priced. read more

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.

We were greeted with an enthusiastic host named Jay. We jokingly asked him if we could be seated in the Cadillac. He was swift to check and was able to offer it to us, as it had just become available. He is the perfect person to welcome customers, as he sets the tone for the visit. Later on, we could see him dancing to the diner music, which was delightful to view the joy that he projected. Our waitress, Miranda, was wonderful and attentive. She even offered to take our picture. I had the meatloaf meal, and it was delicious. read more

Retro Vibes & Avocado Toast? Yes, Please! Walking into this 50s diner feels like stepping onto a movie set--chrome leather stools, checkered floors, and even classic collector cars parked out front. The atmosphere is fun, nostalgic, and full of charm. The newspaper menu is a perfect mix of old-school favorites and modern touches. I was pleasantly surprised to find avocado toast on the all-day breakfast menu--and it was delicious. Fresh, sliced avocado on toast, topped with a sprinkle of seasoning and a perfectly poached egg. A healthy twist in a sea of pancakes and milkshakes! The service was warm and upbeat, and the staff really lean into the retro vibe (our waitress even wore a soda jerk hat!). Whether you're in the mood for eggs and hash browns, a milkshake, or something lighter like avocado toast, this spot has you covered. It's a unique blend of classic Americana and today's brunch cravings--definitely worth the visit. read more

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This place was super cool. The food was good but the dessert was even better! We had meatloaf and chicken fried steak. Delicious! We'll definitely be back. It was packed but the wait wasn't terrible and our waitress was super sweet. read more

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Great service Stop by for breakfast it was great ordered the garden omelette warning comes with onion *strong taste* everything came out to the table quickly . I'll definitely recommend this place for breakfast 5/5 read more

Sunliner Diner - Menu - Diners Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

I would give this place 3.5 stars if I could. It's super fun and has a great ambiance and atmosphere. It's really large and really loud. There are some car booths that are fun if you get seated in them also. They even have merch. Their menus are old timey newspapers which are super cute. They don't have a million options for food but they have some sandwiches, burgers, pasta and breakfast. Everyone liked their food-nothing to shout to the stars about but it was all good. We ordered fettuccini Alfredo with steak, strawberry pancake (with strawberries in the batter), meat lovers omelette, and avocado burger. They were pretty good portions too. The servers honestly seemed like they hate their life but I guess I can't blame them. It's crazy loud and there are a million people there but I didn't see one smiling or laughing server or worker and they weren't particularly friendly (not rude though). All in all it's a fun little stop to grab some grub and let off some steam and go back in time. read more

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Good. Very good Service. Very Good Ambiance we were seated in one of the cars!! Very clean and loved the deco !! read more

Love the atmosphere of this place! It's definitely like a step back in time! Our waiter was super friendly and attentive. He met all of our needs! The food was fresh and delicious! Shakes are a great consistency and size. The fried pickles are some of the best I have had and they come with homemade ranch which makes them even better! A shrimp omelette is a one of a kind item I haven't seen on any other menus and I give it a 10/10! (I ordered mine without cheese.) read more

Sunliner Diner - Shrimp Omelette -no cheese - Diners Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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What a cute restaurant. I loved the vibe and atmosphere here taking it back to the 1950's. They stay on theme here for everything including the newspaper style menus, the staff uniforms, the jukebox music and so on. I ordered the chicken and waffle Benedict and it was delicious. It could have been a little warmer but that I still cleared my plate. The chicken was super juicy and flavorful, the waffle soft and the eggs were well poached. My aunts both ordered classic cheeseburgers. One with fries and one with onion rings. Again, the food was only lukewarm but it was overall good. They did say the burgers were a little on the salty side. I'm so glad we left the waitlist at a popular restaurant down the street and came here instead. The banana splits and milkshakes looked absolutely amazing but unfortunately I didn't bring my Lactaid lol and we had a long day ahead of us. If you're looking for a cute restaurant, that will transport you back in time check this place out. read more

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Great prices, excellent atmosphere, friendly service, and tasty food. No complaints on the meatloaf and Greek salad. Restaurant is clean and lively even at 10pm. They even have a little gift shop with old school knickknacks. read more

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The food was great. It did not take long at all for our food. It feels like a 50's diner inside. The reason I made it 4 stars is because the floors are nasty . I love that service was fast because it was really packed. read more

Sunliner Diner - Nasty floors - Diners Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

My friends and I had a great experience at this diner today. They were able to sit us quickly despite there being 20 of us. The service was efficient and the food was served quickly. Because of the location, I thought we would have to wait hours to get sat but thankfully it didn't take long. Our servers were sweet and did their best to make sure we had a good experience. I would definitely be back to try more items from their menu! The food we had all tasted fresh and it's amazing seeing them serve those beautiful drinks! Mimosas also tasted fresh and with high quality orange juice. I definitely recommend this restaurant if you're in the area and want a fun, tasty experience! I would recommend for them to add an espresso machine. read more

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Friendly waiter, cool decor, interesting newspaper menu, and very fast service in terms of when I ordered and when the food hit the table (less than 10mins). The pasta and chicken were both fantastic. Could arguably be better than any pasta I've had even at legit Italian restaurants. The breadstick was very soft and everything about this meal was cooked well. The salad was just that, nothing except exceptional, but it tasted as it should which is a good thing! Was contemplating a milkshake, but it's crazy that they're $10+ for a single shake. read more

Sunliner Diner - Chicken Alfredo and Side Salad - Diners Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

The food and service was phenomenal! We got our breakfast very quickly. The vintage vibe was really neat. It seems to be always busy but don't be intimidated they have tons of seating! read more

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Food was good. Wife had a Reuben sandwich and it was great she said. I had a burger and the meat was not seasoned and dry. I would not recommend a burger, I think it's a premade patty. The service was good. Waitress polite. The place is a great replica of the 50/60's. read more

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

When we first walked in, the two women responsible for seating guests simply looked at me without greeting us. I had to walk up and initiate the interaction myself. That initially threw me off, but I was still excited to give the place a try. While we were waiting for our food, I noticed employees behind us touching each other and flirting. At the bar, our server was huddled together with four other employees having conversations instead of attending to guests. Each time we needed our server, he only came over after I stared in that direction. This happened every single time. As a guest, I should not be aware of personal relationships between staff members. Those interactions should be kept professional and off the floor. read more

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