I don't understand these reviews unless they were simply left by toddlers. Sure - environment is cool, but Food is AWFUL. Service is mediocre at best. If they put half as much effort into the food as they do on playing dress up, they might actually be decent. Burgers had absolutely no seasoning or flavor & neither did the sides. Reuben was the worst one I ever had in my life - floppy wierd flavorless meat that looks like ham. Gross. read more

Sunliner Diner - Reuben. Worst Reuben I've ever had - Diners Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

We are full time RV'ers and love a good diner but the Sunliner Diner did not match the hype for us. We both ordered the patty melt of which we've had a lot of in the past. The meat was bland and the double patties were much too large for an old school patty melt, the onions were barely there. I had the onion rings which were nothing special, basically a production ring with extra heavy breading. My wife's fries were so so. But the big disappointment was the chocolate shake. One step above a fast food shake machine shake, nothing close to a diner hand dipped shake. Although they brought the silver shake cup, it had less than 2" of extra shake. This was nothing like the Route 66 Diner in Albuquerque. A very disappointing $55 meal. read more

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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We love the one in South Alabama so we were excited to take our family to the one in Tennessee. It was a disaster. My sons patty sausage was undercooked and poor guy had ate 75% of it before he asked why it tasted and looked that way, showed the waitress and she offered a new one but we declined because he said he was done done and disgusted. They still charged us for sausage, we had to tell them we weren't paying for it. Sons food was cold. We asked for silverware 3 times before getting it. read more

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

Sunliner Diner - Diners Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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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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We were in town for a few days and we had gotten some really food here in the past,so we decided to head back to get some good grub. I ordered the shrimp and grits and I have to say it was the poorest quality food I have ever experienced,the grits were runny and the slapped a piece of American cheese in the grits that never did melt! It practically had no test whatsoever and about 6 to 8 shrimp........all this for around 18 bucks! I was very disappointed . My wife got the Ruben burger which was fantastic we have always gotten good cuisine from there in the past. Hopefully it was a one off,but I would steer clear of the Shrimp and grits. Wish I had taken my phone in to get a picture but didn't. read more

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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We loved this place- definitely a 50s diner vibe and there are not many diners in TN so we were happy to find it. The food was very good and their prices were not unreasonable. Being originally from NY we were hoping to find a chocolate egg cream on the menu - an old NY diner staple . Oh well. read more

I really enjoyed the atmosphere. The food was fantastic as well and I plan on eating there more than once during my stay here.

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

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

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Food was delicious and it came out fairly quickly. The staff were nice and friendly. The diner itself was very retro and clean! read more

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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

Sunliner Diner - Our waiter - Diners Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Don't be fooled by the kitschy vibe. My friend and I had a waitress that just ignored us completely! We tried to order dessert from her on three separate occasions, and each time she just turned around and walked away from the table. Never bringing us the food or even acknowledging the order. She was slow to come to the table. Initially, we had to wait a very long time to order our initial meal. By the time our meals arrived, our glasses were almost completely empty. She brought us one glass of Diet Coke, put it in between the two of us. She then said that she noticed that we both needed a refill, but instead brought ONE glass, and we should "figure it out"! There were tables of people who came in before us, had eaten, and left, and we were still just sitting there. I had to flag down another waiter, to ask if we could just pay and leave. To which point he suggested, I speak to a manager, because he knew who the problem was. This was already 2 hrs in! When this waitress heard we wanted to speak with a manager, she then came over to our table to insult us, and blame us for her poor service. She said she could not do her job because the two of us seem to be "having a conversation". Despite the fact that I pointed out, we were there on a casual vacation, they were times were looking at our phones to check reservations, and every time she approached the table, we immediately stopped and paid attention to our server. Nope... she doubled down. She repeated no less than 20 times that everything that happened was our fault. Even her bringing one glass to the table. She was trying to intercept us before the manager got there, have us pay our bill, and leave before he could talk to us. But that didn't happen.. Instead, the manager did get to our table. He listened to our issues, even said that she was never supposed to approach our table like that after we asked for him. 99.9% of the time I will never speak to a supervisor. I didn't even ask for one in this situation. Another waiter is the one who suggested we speak with the manager, and went to get him. Obviously, this is a problem, employee, and everybody seems to know it. We wasted 2 1/2 hours for what should've been a quick lunch, and missed one of our Vacation events. I would avoid this place at all costs! read more

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

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Visiting Gatlinburg and most of the restaurants close at 9:00 so we went to Sunliner Diner which closes at 11:00 ...Had a BLT wasn't bad but not memorable either... Taste was a little bland but it did the trick. Service was great and the decor was official. read more

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I had the classic club and it was huge, and delicious! Very good fries as well. The ambiance is calm, clean, and the service is top notch. If you are on the lookout for a casual stop to grub, don't skip out on this place! 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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Friendly waitress- food was ok. We could smell how bad the kitchen smelled at the booths. Might have been floor drain below the beverage counter- clean that!!! Overpriced but there's a lot of stainless steel to pay for lol. Wouldn't go back - should have tried Mel's Diner around the corner instead read more

Great theme & great food for the most part. 50's authentic! HH & I enjoyed the fried Green Tomatoes apps , yummy and so fresh. Sunliner Burger was just what the hubby (HH) desired.... He was a happy happy guy. I had the triple grilled cheese sandwich with a side of Mac & Cheese. The grilled cheese was a failure, barely any cheese even though it advertised 3 cheeses. More bread than cheese isn't my idea of a grilled cheese sandwich. The Mac & Cheese was pretty dry and it felt like it was the bottom of the pan. Maybe because we got there after the dinner rush. The cakes looked fantastic. The servers were good. One server had an adorable 50's dress of which she said she has a lot! read more

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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

We were excited to eat here. We waited the extra time to get the car booth. It took about 15 mins for the waitress to come for our drink order. By that time we had decided on our food so we ordered. My daughter ordered bacon cheese fries no jalapeño. She is allergic and does carry an epi pen. Once the drinks FINALLY arrived the food followed. Her cheese fries has jalapeño peppers. Sent back and they came back just cheese no bacon. The manager did take them off the bill which we appreciated. The other food was just mediocre Did not live up to the hype. A no go for us again. read more

Great diner option for families. Fun atmosphere and kids were entertained looking around while waiting for food. Yummy food options for all. Service was great. Always busy during summer season it looks like, but wait times vary and the restaurant is large. We were lucky to be seated immediately but 10 minutes later there was a wait for new customers. read more

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

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

Such a fun experience. You get a ton of food! Feels like you're going back in time. The atmosphere was amazing. Very packed but we didn't have a long wait at all! read more

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

We got grilled cheeses & tomato soups to go & they were fabulous! The soup was extra tomato-y & comfort food at its finest! Great service placing the order to-go & easy pickup. Inside is super cool! I can't wait to go back & dine in & get a milkshake!! read more

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.

Disappointing experience - Left after 20 minutes with zero service. My wife, grandson, and I walked into the Sunliner Diner on a Sunday evening and were seated around 4:15 PM. We were looking forward to a nice meal as we had been there before for breakfast, but instead, we sat at our table for 20 minutes without a single staff member acknowledging us or even taking a drink order. ​What made the experience truly frustrating was watching the lack of basic attentiveness. While we sat there waiting, three other tables in our immediate section were seated after us, yet they received prompt, quick service right away. ​After 20 minutes of being completely ignored while watching everyone around us get served, we finally had to get up and leave. It is incredibly disappointing to have a family meal ruined by such poor organization and negligent service. We won't be back. read more

There are tons of restaurants in Pigeon Forge, but this one is definitely worth going to. The food was delicious and the whole restaurant fits the 50's theme perfect. The menu is what you would expect at a diner. The burgers & fries were tasty and the milkshake is served with a fluffy waffle on top. The car booth seats, music, wait staff outfits, and newspaper menus all make this restaurant a must go to when in the area! read more

Sunliner Diner - The Classic Burger - Diners Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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Stopped here after a long day at Dollywood. We were told the wish was 40 minutes but were sat in less then 15. The diner is huge with many tables so It moves quick. Our server was Bri and she was very kind. Our food and drinks arrived. I highly recommend the pancakes and waffles! read more

Whole experience was ok. Everyone liked their food in our party of 10. The only downfall was our waitress Caitlyn did not come around as often to our table as i would have expected. Was charged the 18% gratituty due to our large party, with that included I expect phenonomal services My wife also got shake to go, was in a very small Cup for $10. Will not be ordering that again if we go. 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

So much fun here! Like going back to a simpler time I love diners, so my hubby took me here for the first time during our anniversary week trip. Food was delicious and the atmosphere is great! Our waiter was great and very friendly. He even had the whole restaurant congratulate us on our anniversary!! We will make the Sunliner a must stop for all of our future Pigeon Forge trips! read more

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This place is always on point for food and desserts! Very cool 50's vibe with fun and engaging wait staff to go along. We had a server named Robbie who was super attentive, fast with refills and the order. You can't beat the burgers and fries here. This time we popped in for desserts. My husband enjoyed the cheesecake, and my sundae was absolutely divine! The ingredients were high quality...just like the atmosphere and server we had that night. When you read the menu and see "cake" it's not just cake. It's a freaking skyscraper of a cake... three times taller than a normal piece of cake! Definitely will try that on our next trip into town. read more

I just came through the area yesterday with my friend and a couple things stood out to us the most. One the place is adorable two the berry stack was a great choice to order filled me right up and our waitress was Miss Summer and she made the experience whole. Felt like I was supposed to come there for my breakfast ! 5 star thanks summer ! read more

Great diner menu! Great staff, friendly and accommodating Cool 50's vibe. You can fine a convertible classic car 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.