Thirsty Lion – Desert Ridge, AZ

4.7

1241 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 42 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Lively

Offering gastropub fare and from-scratch cooking with a culinary commitment to local and seasonal ingredients, the food is both craveable and bold. At the bar, a wide range of local craft beers are available, an option for every palate and plate. Craft cocktails are made with fresh fruit purees, juices, and premium liquors, while wines come in 25 varieties. Enjoy your lunch, dinner, daily happy hour or weekend brunch craft brew while watching the game on one of the flat screens amidst an open kitchen, central bar and a patio that soaks up the sun. Whether it's a cozy dinner for two or lunch with the whole office, Thirsty Lion is the perfect destination for any party size, including large groups and events.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Gastro Pub, International
Hours of operation
Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch and Dinner Mon–Wed 11:00 am–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Thu–Sat 9:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(480) 419-5070
Website
http://www.thirstyliongastropub.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Keith Castro
Private party facilities
Thirsty Lion Gastropub has established itself as a premier destination for memorable events. Whether you are planning a corporate soirée, a team-building activity, a holiday party, or any other special occasion, we have the perfect space and services to exceed your expectations.

Location
21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Ste. 6, Phoenix, AZ 85050
Neighborhood
Desert Ridge
Parking details
Ample parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Valentine's Day Menus
Feb 13, 2025 - Feb 15, 2025
It's love at first bite at Thirsty Lion! Enjoy 2 Prix Fixe Menus featuring favorites like Bacon Wrapped Dates, Grilled Filet Mignon, Sweetheart Brownie, and a select glass of 6oz wine. Valentine's Day Prix Fixe Menus are available in addition to our regular menu between 2/13 - 2/15, 4pm - Close.

Offers

Daily Happy Hour 3-6pm!
Multiple dates available
Sun - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Mon - Fri - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:45 PM - 6:00 PM,Sat - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us for Happy Hour daily from 3-6pm! Enjoy a special selection of appetizers, from crispy calamari to spicy fried chicken sliders, perfectly paired with our handcrafted cocktails, beers, and wines. Unwind in style at Thirsty Lion with your friends, family, or coworkers!
Late Night Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Fri - Sat - 9:00 PM - 10:45 PM
Elevate your evenings at Thirsty Lion! Enjoy our special Late Night Happy Hour Thursday – Saturday from 9pm – close. Indulge in a variety of appetizers crafted to satisfy your late-night cravings. Wash it down with our selection of craft cocktails, beers, and wines.

Popular dishes

What 1,241 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Phoenix
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Thirsty Lion – Desert Ridge, AZ, offers a vibrant dining experience with a "great variety of menu items" and "outstanding food." Guests praise the "superb service" and "amazing" dishes like the Reuben sandwich and white cheddar burger. The outdoor seating is a hit, though some mention noise levels as a downside.

1,241 Reviews

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Lauren
Phoenix
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great job serving and providing recommendations for some chatty ladies! I appreciate London’s friendliness and kept us hydrated!
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jody
Phoenix
11 reviews
1.0
11 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I didn’t have an experience. I had my reservation confirmed and when we got there they said I didn’t have a reservation and had to wait 1 hour for a table.. we ended up going to another restaurant next door. Why make a reservation and then it’s not noted on their book. Very disappointed!😤
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Edward
VIP
Washington DC
30 reviews
4.0
30 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service and drink. The food quality was a bit off compared to our usual dining experience here. It wasn’t bad but not as good as usual. The chicken for 2 do the 3 entrees was a bit over cooked while the sides included were not hot. The server was great though.
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Tina
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I made reservations for 8 and we later had 2 more adds, so I called the restaurant, and they were able to accommodate us without issue, so that was highly appreciated. Serving a table of 10 can be a pain but if they had issues, it didn't show. Service was outstanding. Food was delicious. It was my firs time there and the fries were good, the cauliflower appetizer is one i would eat again and again. We also had the special appetizer (bacon wrapped dates) that were delicious. the only downside that I have is that we had two folks with us who were vegetarians, and it was hard for them to find something they could eat. Almost every meal had meat in it, even salads. I'm not sure I found one that didn't (other than a few appetizers - like pretzel or cauliflower). They ordered taco's w/o any meat. They still enjoyed the meal and so everyone left happy. I wish I had room for dessert. The options looked amazing. I'm from out of the area, but when I'm back in tow, I'll be back.
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Bill
Phoenix
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and great tasting food tonight! This is my favorite location for a Ruben sandwich!
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Sherry
Denver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We dined at Thirsty Lion on New Year’s Eve. They had a special menu for the holiday. It was excellent! A 3 course meal that included a glass of wine. The pricing was good, food was amazing and service was great! Frankly it was more than we expected. We were looking for a place to eat near the MIM before a show and we weren’t particularly picky. However we picked a winner!
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Roger
VIP
Phoenix
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dinner with superb service! We will be back again!!
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Marsha
Atlanta
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Enjoyed dinner with family! Love the food options…something for everyone. Barbecue shrimp were delicious! Service was good.
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Matt
VIP
Phoenix
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Bartender served us at nearby table. Great service!
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Mike
Phoenix
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great outside venue with a fire pit table. Great variety of on tap beers, outstanding food. Our table of 7 could not find anything to complain about. Our server was the best!
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FAQs

Thirsty Lion – Desert Ridge, AZ offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Thirsty Lion – Desert Ridge, AZ also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (480) 419-5070.

Thirsty Lion – Desert Ridge, AZ is rated 4.7 stars by 1241 OpenTable diners.

Thirsty Lion – Desert Ridge, AZ does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 42 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Thirsty Lion – Desert Ridge, AZ

21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Ste. 6, Phoenix, AZ 85050

Additional information

Neighborhood
Desert Ridge
Hours of operation
Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch and Dinner Mon–Wed 11:00 am–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Thu–Sat 9:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Gastro Pub, International
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Ample parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Keith Castro
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thirstyliongastropub.com/
Phone number
(480) 419-5070
Private party facilities
Thirsty Lion Gastropub has established itself as a premier destination for memorable events. Whether you are planning a corporate soirée, a team-building activity, a holiday party, or any other special occasion, we have the perfect space and services to exceed your expectations.

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

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Thirsty Lion – Desert Ridge, AZ

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card

Experiences

Valentine's Day Menus

Offers

Daily Happy Hour 3-6pm!

Late Night Happy Hour

Popular dishes

Artichoke Spinach Dip

Spicy Fried Cauliflower

Beyond Burger

Menu

What 1,241 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Thirsty Lion – Desert Ridge, AZ offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Thirsty Lion – Desert Ridge, AZ restaurant rated?

Does Thirsty Lion – Desert Ridge, AZ offer gift cards?

Is Thirsty Lion – Desert Ridge, AZ currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card