Mel’s Diner is a popular Family Owned and Operated American Classic Diner located in the heart of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, just minutes from Gatlinburg, Sevierville, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Since 1993, Mel’s Diner has offered its guests a classic 50’s diner experience with great American classic food and atmosphere. Mel’s has all of the classic food that you can expect from 50’s style diner, from hearty breakfast meals to juicy burgers and also legendary banana splits. Mel’s also has a complete line of limited edition T-shirts and other gifts to remind you of your time in Pigeon Forge. So what are you waiting for? Check out one of the most visited restaurants in all of Pigeon Forge the next time you’re in town!
Ample portions of diner cuisine for breakfast, lunch & dinner in a retro, chrome setting. Based on 12 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
119 Wears Valley Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Phone: (865) 429-2184
Website: https://melsdinerpf.com/
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Hours
| Wednesday |
7 AM–12 AM |
| Thursday |
7 AM–12 AM |
| Friday |
7 AM–12 AM |
| Saturday |
7 AM–12 AM |
| Sunday |
Closed |
| Monday |
7 AM–12 AM |
| Tuesday |
7 AM–12 AM |
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Reviews
Karen Kerby
What a fun experience! The nostalgic atmosphere alone is enough to put a smile on your face. We arrived and were told that will be a 30 minute wait we were given a beeper and we sat in our car and waited and within 15 minutes we were called in. You could hear the music outside, as well as inside. They play some oldies from several eras. My husband ordered the strawberry sundae and I had the chicken salad sandwich. He was in the mood for dessert for dinner, and was completely satisfied sundae. I like the taste of the chicken salad and had what appeared to be may be sweet, relish, and there was a garnish of tomato, lettuce, pickles, and onion, I got the side of fries with it. The fries didn’t disappoint either the staff was really nice and they move people in and out quickly. They’ve got a great system and if you’re in the area I have really recommend you stopping bye they’re open until midnight, but they’re not open on Sundays.
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Mackenzie Mick
We stopped in for a later lunch. We got seated, and the restaurant was pretty full. We ordered and quickly got our food. The waitress was absolutely wonderful and very attentive to us. She stopped by several times asking if everything was good and if we needed refills. All the food was hot and tasted great. The restaurant has a fun dinner vibe and was well upkept. We were very happy with our decision and were glad to have stopped in.
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B SNOW
1st time dining and will definitely repeat. Their staff was super and friendly and our server was very attentive. Pot roast portion was plenty and their kid’s meals were just right. Banana Split was enough for 5 people.
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Arlene Murphy
Great diner food in a retro 50s themed look. On sale are tees of classic cars and trucks that make great gifts.
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Ismael D
Nice place for a quick lunch or to get breakfast all day. The food was great and the staff is very friendly. Very reasonable prices too! It’s recommended for all day breakfast or even a late snack !
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William Amaker
Mel’s dinner is a decent place to grab a meal. Here’s the good and the bad…
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Carl Cramm
Breakfast, this is the place! Classic diner, great staff, great portions and a good price! Be sure to read the various signs scattered about as well and get a chuckle. The cinnamon bun was a special that morning so we ordered one. Oh! It was huge! And oh so good! This is where you will want to start your day!
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Ole South Adventures
Nice place to get a unique experience. These tourists towns are all about getting that big bill . But Mel’s seems to be a somewhat more reasonable. We had four in our party and got out for less than a hundred. That’s a good visit.
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Marianne Schofield
We loved Mel’s. We found it by accident while we were travelling. We had the best service by Tammy. She was wonderful. The nachos were absolutely insane and towering. I had the pot roast with mashed potatoes. It was flavorful and served fresh and hot. It fell apart on my fork. We loved it and will definitely be returning!!
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Anastasia Mathis
We had the best experience for our first time. Service was great. The food was on point and decently priced. It didn’t cost an arm and a leg for our family of 3 to eat here. Highly recommend the catfish. It didn’t disappoint.
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