Sunliner Diner Orange Beach

A brand new Sunliner Diner is open in Orange Beach, Alabama, bringing the retro 1950's diner vibe to the beach. All of your menu favorites, great milkshakes, and a fun atmosphere.

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Sunliner Diner Orange Beach

Sunliner Diner has brought its iconic 1950s diner experience to Orange Beach, and it is everything you would hope for and more. Located on Perdido Beach Boulevard right across from Cotton Bayou Beach Access, this retro-themed restaurant serves all-day breakfast, legendary milkshakes, Gulf Coast specialties, and a full cocktail bar under one roof.

Indoor Seating

 Sunliner Diner in Orange Beach has a mix of different indoor seating options including booths with padded seats, along with tables and chairs. They also have two retro cars that have been turned into tables.

The car tables are super popular but so much fun.

Indoor Bar

Sunliner also has counter seating with padded tall bar seats that wrap around the long retro counter.

Sunliner Diner Menu

The menu at Sunliner Diner serves breakfast all day alongside lunch and dinner, with a full soda fountain, milkshakes, sundaes, and cocktails rounding out the 1950s diner experience.

Breakfast Menu

Eggs Benedict

• Shrimp Benedict
• Classic Benedict
• Chicken and Waffle Benedict
• Avocado Benedict

Eggs and Omelettes

• The Big Daddy-O Breakfast - three farm fresh eggs, bacon, sausage, smoked ham, and a pancake with hash browns or grits
• Steak and Eggs
• Country Fried Steak and Eggs
• Shrimp Omelette
• Garden Omelette

The Sunliner Griddle

• Banana Nut French Toast
• Chocolate Chip Pancakes
• Seasonal Specialty Pancakes

Waffles

• Dream Boat - three giant waffles with bacon, sausage, caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, chocolate chips, and chopped bacon
• Berry Stack
• Belgian Waffles and Flavored Belgian Waffles

Light and Healthy

• Egg White Omelette
• Avocado Toast with Eggs
• Razz Your Berries Parfait

Lunch and Dinner (starting at 11am)

Appetizers

• Candied Bacon
• Fried Pickles
• Onion Rings
• Cheese Fries

Sunliner Specialties

• Chicken and Waffles
• Gulf Shrimp and Grits
• Sunliner Meatloaf
• Country Fried Steak
• New York Strip Steak Dinner
• Fish and Chips
• Gulf Shrimp Platter
• Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo

Burgers

• The Jukebox - triple-stack patties with American, Swiss, and cheddar cheese, bacon, onion ring, fried egg, fried pickles, and Creole hollandaise on a buttered brioche bun. Order it and play any song on the jukebox. Finish it and get a Sunliner surprise!
• The Sunliner Burger
• The Barnyard Burger

Sandwiches

• Classic Club
• Classic Reuben
• Sunliner Patty Melt
• Sunliner Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
• Ultimate BLT
• Triple Grilled Cheese

Salads

• Sunliner Chef
• Sunliner Garden
• The Greek
• Classic Caesar
• Add grilled or fried Gulf shrimp, chicken, turkey, ham, or a 10 oz New York Strip

Milkshakes, Splits, and Sundaes

• Authentic 1950s Shake - chocolate, strawberry, or vanilla
• Suga Shake Supreme - chocolate milkshake spun with hot fudge and a brownie
• Banana Split Shake
• Peanut Butter Cup Shake
• Big Tickle Party - mystery mix shake, you pick the ice cream and the kitchen does the rest
• Classic Banana Split
• King of Splits - two scoops chocolate and one scoop vanilla with hot fudge, peanut butter, Reese's, waffle pieces, and more
• Hot Fudge Sundae, Turtle Sundae, Caramel Apple Sundae, Happy Day Sundae
• Splits and Sundaes Old Fashioned Sodas, Cream Sodas, Ice Cream Floats, Iced Coffee, Sunliner Frappe

Kids Menu (Cool Cats 12 and Under)

Breakfast

• Pancake, waffle, or French toast with choice of bacon, sausage, or smoked ham
• One egg with choice of bacon, sausage, or smoked ham with hash browns or grits

Lunch and Dinner (starting at 11am)

• Buttered noodles
• Fried Gulf shrimp, waffle, and fries
• Two chicken tenders, a waffle, and fries
• Two chicken tenders and fries
• Grilled cheese and fries
• Hamburger and fries
• Macaroni and cheese with french fries

Gluten-Free - Gluten-free bun available as a substitute on all burgers.

Vegan - Beyond Plant-Based Patty available as a substitute on burgers and select benedicts.

Vegetarian - Several vegetarian-friendly options including the Garden Omelette, Avocado Benedict, Avocado Toast with Eggs, Razz Your Berries Parfait, Sunliner Garden Salad, The Greek Salad, and Triple Grilled Cheese. Beyond Plant-Based Patty available as a substitute.

Signature Cocktails

• Bushwacker
• Mimosa Flight - orange, cranberry, and pineapple mimosas
• Bloody Mary
• Sunliner Margarita
• Classic Cosmo,
• Pitchers of Bloody Mary and Mimosa available

 Gift Shop

The Sunliner Diner Orange Beach has a great gift shop and souvenir area filled with Sunliner Diner shirts, mugs, hats, magnets, and so much more.

Why you will love Sunliner Diner Orange Beach

• 1950s themed diner with a jukebox, retro decor, and a full soda fountain
• Breakfast served all day
• The Jukebox Burger challenge lets you play any song, finish it and win a Sunliner surprise
• Housemade waffles, biscuits, and gravies made fresh
• Gulf Shrimp and Grits with Creole Conecuh sausage cream sauce
• Creative Eggs Benedicts including the Shrimp Benedict and Chicken and Waffle Benedict
• Old fashioned sodas, cream sodas, ice cream floats, and frappes
• Legendary milkshakes made the old-fashioned way with premium ice cream
• Banana splits and sundaes including the epic King of Splits
• Full cocktail bar including Bushwackers, mimosa flights, and Bloody Marys
• Family-friendly atmosphere with a dedicated kids menu

Things to know when planning a visit to Sunliner Diner Orange Beach

Address - 26035 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561

There is also a Sunliner Diner in Gulf Shores on HWY 59. The Orange Beach location opened in late 2025.

Phone - (251) 280-8446

Hours - Monday through Thursday 7:30am to 8:00pm | Friday and Saturday 7:30am to 9:00pm | Sunday 7:30am to 8:00pm

Please confirm with the restaurant to ensure that the hours have not changed.

Accessibility - There is accessible parking at the front entrance to Sunliner Diner. Inside the restaurant everything is one one level. There are tables at regular height along with booth seating.

Plus Size Seating - There are chairs without arms. The booths have a fair amount of space.

Dress Code/Suggestions - casual

Pets - Pets are not allowed inside the restaurant

Parking  - There is a nice size parking area next to the restaurant

Orange Beach Restaurants and Attractions nearby

Cotton Bayou Beach Access - A Gulf State Park beach access point right across from the Sunliner Diner. Soft white sand, boardwalk access, restrooms, outdoor showers, and a picnic area. One of the best beach access points in Orange Beach.

Cotton's Restaurant - A local Orange Beach seafood and steak institution serving the Gulf Coast since 1985. Located right next door to the Sunliner Diner. Open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday with fresh Gulf seafood, hand-cut steaks, and a great lounge atmosphere.

The Beach Bun Family-owned smash burger and hot dog restaurant nearby on Perdido Beach Boulevard. House-made chili, pimento cheese, purple slaw, and skin-on boardwalk fries.

Bahama Buck's Orange Beach - Gourmet shaved ice with over 100 flavors, island smoothies, acai bowls, and Bahama Sodas. Happy hour from open until 3pm with half-priced Bahama Sodas.

Pedro's Tacos - A brand new taco restaurant coming soon to Orange Beach on Perdido Beach Boulevard.

City Donut Orange Beach - Fresh handmade donuts made daily since 2013 in the Publix shopping center. Famous for caramel apple fritters, donut sliders, and 20 flavors of ice cream.

Rotolo's Pizzeria - Fresh dough and house-made sauces prepared daily at this popular pizza restaurant on Perdido Beach Boulevard. Great for families with calzones, salads, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Hurricane Grill and Wings - An island-themed sports bar and restaurant on Perdido Beach Boulevard with wings, burgers, sandwiches, and a full bar. A great option for catching a game.

Surfside Pizza Orange Beach - A locally owned, family-operated pizza restaurant on Perdido Beach Boulevard making dough and sauce by hand daily. Known for generous toppings and great thin crust pizza.h

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