Sunliner Diner is a 1950s-themed American diner at 2302 Parkway in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Diners sit among collector cars, read their order from retro newspaper-style menus, and finish with hand-spun milkshakes. Breakfast is served all day, next to burgers and classic diner plates. This guide covers the menu, what to order, the location and tips for visiting.
About Sunliner Diner
Sunliner Diner is built around nostalgia for the 1950s. Vintage cars sit in the dining room, the menus are printed like old newspapers, and the food is the kind of comfort cooking you'd expect from a mid-century roadside diner. The Pigeon Forge restaurant is one of three Sunliner Diners. The other two are on the Alabama Gulf Coast, in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. There's a gift shop on site too.
Sunliner Diner Menu
The menu covers all-day breakfast, burgers, diner specialties and a long list of milkshakes. The official menu doesn't publish prices online. Expect typical family-diner pricing for Pigeon Forge.
All-Day Breakfast
- Classic Benedict
- Shrimp Benedict
- Chicken & Waffle Benedict
- Avocado Benedict
- Banana Nut French Toast
Burgers
- The Jukebox
- The Sunliner Burger
- The Avocado Burger
- The Classic Burger
- The Double
Sunliner Specialties
- Chicken & Waffles
- Fish & Chips
- Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo
- Gulf Shrimp & Grits
- Chicken Tender Basket
Hand-Spun Shakes
- Authentic 1950's Shake
- Cookies & Cream
- Banana Split Shake
- Suga Shake Supreme
- Big Tickle Party
What to Order
The Jukebox burger is the one reviewers mention most. Among the specialties, chicken & waffles and Gulf shrimp & grits lean into the Southern side of the menu. For breakfast, which is served all day, try one of the Benedicts or the banana nut French toast. Whatever you order, add a hand-spun shake. The Authentic 1950's Shake is the classic, and the Banana Split Shake doubles as dessert.
Good to Know Before You Go
- Families: the cars and the theme make it popular with kids, and the menu has simple options such as the chicken tender basket.
- Waits: Pigeon Forge gets busy in summer, fall foliage season and holidays. Expect a wait at peak breakfast and dinner times, and arrive early or late to avoid it.
- Location: the diner is on the Parkway, the main road through Pigeon Forge, so it's easy to combine with nearby attractions.
Location and Hours
Address: 2302 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Phone: (865) 366-1263
The diner opens in the morning for breakfast and stays open through dinner. Sunliner doesn't post hours on its website, so call the restaurant for today's hours, especially in the off-season and on holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sunliner Diner Pigeon Forge
Where is Sunliner Diner in Pigeon Forge?
Sunliner Diner is at 2302 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, on the main Parkway strip. The phone number is (865) 366-1263.
Does Sunliner Diner serve breakfast all day?
Yes. Breakfast, including Benedicts and banana nut French toast, is served all day alongside burgers and diner entrées.
What is Sunliner Diner known for?
Its 1950s theme, with collector cars in the dining room, retro newspaper-style menus and hand-spun milkshakes, plus classic diner food like the Jukebox burger and chicken & waffles.
Does Sunliner Diner take reservations?
The diner is generally first come, first served, and waits are common at peak meal times in tourist season. Call ahead to check current hours and wait times.
Are there other Sunliner Diner locations?
Yes. Besides Pigeon Forge, Sunliner Diner has locations in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama.
Address, phone and menu items were checked against the official Sunliner Diner website on October 26, 2026. Confirm hours with the restaurant before you visit.
