Thirsty Lion – Tempe, AZ

4.6

1209 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Lively
Good for groups
Great for happy hour

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!
Late Night Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Fri - 9:00 PM - 10:45 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.

Popular dishes

What 1,209 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

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

East Valley
Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Thirsty Lion in Tempe, AZ, offers "fantastic food" with consistent service and a fun atmosphere. The outdoor patio is a hit, and the menu caters to diverse tastes, featuring items like the "ahi poke bowl" and "carnitas salad." While lively, some find the restaurant "too loud." Overall, a great dining spot with attentive staff.

1,209 Reviews

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Gelly
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a really nice time went for happy hour didn’t necessarily order off that menu but had a wonderful time with my girlfriends food was great service was great atmosphere is awesome
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The Food and service was amazing. We will be back!
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Jill
Phoenix
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Fun brunch on a Saturday...service was a little slow because they were super busy but all in all everything was GREAT!! I'll definitely be back and my friends from out of town loved Thirsty Lion!
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Brent
Phoenix
26 reviews
vip
3.0
26 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The spicy sausage and prosciutto flatbread didn’t have exactly what was described on the menu. Nowhere on the menu did it say candied pecans. It was also missing sausage. The fried chicken Mac and cheese chicken was delicious, but the dish itself could totally be revamped and have more flavor
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Larry
Phoenix
85 reviews
5.0
85 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Get together of friends and had a great time. Service was great and food was delicious. Looking forward to the next visit.
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Kenneth
Hawaii
22 reviews
vip
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service, good food. Overall it was a good. Extremely loud with ridiculous music videos competing with Monday night football. The management needs to reconsider either music videos played loud or football.
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Linda
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, great food, and parking is convenient. I will be back.
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Kevin
Indiana
52 reviews
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Once again, the service and food were excellent. Josephine was our server, and great. Nick the Manager runs a great store. Thank you all. Kevin K.
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
The restaurant is beautiful and located in an aesthetically pleasing corner in the mall. However for outdoor dining as it’s my favorite they have horrible man-lift parked by the outdoor terrace which takes away hugely from the ambiance of the gorgeous mall. And servers said it’s always parked there every evening. How hideous!!!
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Howard
Phoenix
370 reviews
4.0
370 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was very good. Had reservations for 5:00 pm and showed up on time but decided to sit at the bar and checked in with host. Somehow they decided to cancel my reservation and not give me any Open Table points. Disappointing as I called later to discuss and they’d said a manager would get back to me . That never happened. Shouldn’t have been an issue as was restaurant was 1/2 full.
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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 1209 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.

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

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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.

Gift card

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Thirsty Lion – Tempe, AZ

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card

Offers

Daily Happy Hour 3-6pm!

Late Night Happy Hour

Popular dishes

Caprese Chicken

Spicy Sausage Mac & Cheese

Classic Mac & Cheese

Menu

What 1,209 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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

How is Thirsty Lion – Tempe, AZ restaurant rated?

Does Thirsty Lion – Tempe, AZ offer gift cards?

Is Thirsty Lion – Tempe, AZ currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card