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Thirsty Lion – Tempe, AZ, Tempe, AZ

Thirsty Lion – Tempe, AZ

4.6
4.6
1226 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 28 times today
  • Lively
  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for groups
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–10:00 pm Lunch and Dinner: 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) 968-2920
  • Website
    http://www.thirstyliongastropub.com/arizona
  • 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
    2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy Suite 1041, Tempe, AZ 85281
  • Neighborhood
    Tempe
  • Cross street
    McClintock
  • Parking details
    Ample.
  • Public transit
    Metro services the Tempe Marketplace Mall.
  • Entertainment
    Sports, music, videos and more.
  • 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, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Offers

  • Daily Happy Hour 3-6pm!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Mon - Wed - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Fri - 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!

    Daily Happy Hour 3-6pm! Photo

  • Late Night Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Fri - 9:00 PM - 10:15 PM,Sat - 9:00 PM - 10:30 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.

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What 1,226 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • East Valley

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Thirsty Lion in Tempe, AZ offers "wonderful food" with a diverse menu and delightful service. Guests appreciate the "great atmosphere" and "fabulous" servers like Diana and Carly. While some found the noise level challenging, the "delicious" dishes like the artichoke dip and Ahi Poke Bowl stand out. Ideal for gatherings.

1,226 Reviews

  1. Wendy

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service and ambience. Great location. Will definitely return! Highly recommend this restaurant!!

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  2. Kenn

    Phoenix

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server Steven is always excellent. It was super busy however we still were taken care of well.

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  3. Julie

    VIP

    Detroit

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and happy hour daily! We watched the Super Bowl at Thirsty Lion. They turned up the volume and we could even hear the commercials. The chicken tenders were really good. The sushi was just OK. Wonderful craft beer selection. Definitely a great place to watch a game. I love the high top tables too.

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  4. Beverly

    Las Vegas

    65 reviews

    4.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was a little slow but the food was good. Expect a loud atmosphere. Overall enjoyable and not super high prices.

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  5. Shannon

    VIP

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Graders were professional and nice, however, our hostess ran us to the table. They were not overly busy at the time we went. It was hard to hear her because the music was up so loud. Unfortunately, I cannot remember the name of our server, she was nice However it was slow getting things out of the kitchen. Our calamari only had tubes no tentacles, which was a little bit of a bummer. I look forward to the tentacles, but I understand. We can’t always choose what part of the animal we get. It was my husband‘s birthday so they took off his dessert which I was grateful for it took a very long time to get said desserts and coffee was ordered along with dessert. Coffee came after dessert was completed. The timeliness of it was a little upsetting. Overall we had a great experience, but some little tiny speed bumps.

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  6. Cary

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This restaurant is centrally located for us and we enjoy going, but the food portions were small and the price high. We did not feel we got value for the money. It’s rather noisy and difficult to talk unless you sit outside. The service was good and so were the drinks (we had two specialty cocktails and a glass of wine). The restaurant is very large and takes reservations, which makes it easy to get into. The parking lot is huge (tempe marketplace) and close. 

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  7. Thomas

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Spicy cauliflower and fried calamari was absolutely amazing.

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  8. Carmen

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So fun! This place offers a wide variety of different types of foods. We all sampled six different entrees and two desserts. Wonderful food, very tasty. No leftovers!

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  9. Gabriel

    Phoenix

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is always so good here. Simple but flavorful and delicious. Our server was very kind and as attentive as they could be. We were celebrating a birthday and it went unmentioned which is not a big deal. We managed to secure a desert to go which was very good.

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  10. KMurphy

    VIP

    Alabama

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service! The food was delicious, great atmosphere too!

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FAQs

Thirsty Lion – Tempe, AZ offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. Thirsty Lion – Tempe, AZ also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (480) 968-2920.

Thirsty Lion – Tempe, AZ is rated 4.6 stars by 1226 OpenTable diners.

Thirsty Lion – Tempe, 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
9:30 PM
Booked 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Thirsty Lion – Tempe, AZ

2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy Suite 1041, Tempe, AZ 85281

Additional information

  • Cross street
    McClintock
  • Neighborhood
    Tempe
  • 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–10:00 pm Lunch and Dinner: 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.
  • Public transit
    Metro services the Tempe Marketplace Mall.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Keith Castro
  • Entertainment
    Sports, music, videos and more.
  • 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, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.thirstyliongastropub.com/arizona
  • Phone number
    (480) 968-2920
  • 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.
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