The first thing you notice when you get out of your car in the parking lot of the Rock’n Roll Diner is that there is music in the air.

Speakers affixed to the building send the high-energy tunes of Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry your way as you enter the place. At the same time, you start to drink in the incredibly detailed retro-diner building, all shiny glass and chrome and neon.

Once you get inside and see the full-size jukebox and red vinyl upholstery, you are definitely thinking about the golden age of rock ‘n’ roll and all that the era encompasses: malt shops, sock hops, fast cars.

The menu of the Rock’n Roll Diner continues the retro theme with burgers, malts and chili dogs. But there are also classic diner comfort foods such as meatloaf with mashed potatoes, gravy and vegetables ($7.99); macaroni and cheese ($7.99); shepherd’s pie ($6.99); chicken pot pie ($6.99); beans and franks with a biscuit ($6.29); and liver and grilled onions ($7.49).

I was in the mood for diner comfort food when I went on a recent Saturday night. I ordered an open-face hot turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes, gravy and my choice of vegetable (squash) for $7.99.

My plate included a massive pile of thick turkey chunks on soft white bread, a big scoop of mashed potatoes, some cranberry sauce, a bowl of creamy butternut squash with cracked pepper and a cup of gravy. The turkey was very tender and not dry. Overall, there was enough food to satisfy even the biggest appetites.

While I waited for my food, I played a couple of tunes from the jukebox — “Hound Dog” by Elvis and something by Aretha Franklin. I also enjoyed looking at all the vintage advertising signs on the walls.

I sampled some of the salmon pie with egg sauce ($8.29). Being French Canadian, I’m familiar with salmon pie, and this one didn’t disappoint. The pie crust was filled with salmon and mashed potato, and the egg sauce was rich and creamy. It was a very filling dish. Another French Canadian specialty on the menu is pork pie ($7.99).

I also got a chance to sample a Moon Cheese Dog ($5.99), a quarter-pound all-beef hot dog with melted American cheese in a small sub roll. The dog was plump and juicy and definitely tasted like an all-beef hot dog.

The hot dogs, burgers and sandwiches all come with french fries, but when one of the diners at my table asked to have mashed potatoes and gravy with the hot dog instead, our waitress made the substitution.

The Rock’n Roll Diner’s menu is extensive — one of those menus you can browse for quite a while. Besides the comfort-food entrees — burgers, dogs, sandwiches, subs and wraps — there are soups, salads, appetizers, pizza and a full breakfast menu.

A kids’ menu, called the “Be-Bop Menu,” includes pizza ($5.59 for a 9-inch cheese), as well as grilled cheese, hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken tenders, spaghetti, and mac and cheese.

A large dessert menu features everything from warm bread pudding, apple crisp and strawberry shortcake to fudge sundaes, brownie delight and homemade pies. I had a chocolate malt ($4.29) with whipped cream on top. It was very thick and had the right amount of malt flavor.

Ending my meal with a malt was the perfect way to punctuate a fun retro dinner.

The staff of GO anonymously samples meals for about $7.