Thirsty Lion – Desert Ridge, AZ

Thirsty Lion – Desert Ridge, AZ reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Lynn VIP

   Phoenix18 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was great. Service was wonderful. We love this place. Always something on the menu that will be satisfying and delicious, and the price is right too. 
   

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   Shekhar VIP

   Denver28 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fabulous burger...in a world where everyone has burgers on their menu. My burger was absolutely outstanding. Service was great and so was the ambiance. Also, great value overall. Last couple of times I had fish tacos and they were also outstanding. One of our favorite haunts. Shekhar
   

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   Jack VIP

   Phoenix19 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 7, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Fantastic service. Wonderful server. Great menu choices. The best fish and chips I've ever had.
   

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   Ranelle VIP

   Phoenix141 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 4, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We eat here frequently and always have great food and wonderful service. Unfortunately they were out of the Shepherds Pie. Turkey club, cherry pork tenderloin and Ahi Poke bowl were delicious!
   

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   Francine

   Phoenix23 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Grilled chicken cobb salad was great fresh and plenty of it
   

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   Bill

   Phoenix17 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 20, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was a busy evening at the Thirsty Lion. Service was good, maybe a little slow, but that worked for our group because there was some catching up to do. The food was tasty, as usually. My Ruben sandwich must have been sitting, waiting for our other plates to be prepared, because the bread was a little soggy. This typically doesn’t happen, but, again, they were busy. The kitchen needs to put the sandwich on a napkin to absorb the moisture.
   

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   Dennis

   Phoenix6 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on February 17, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Air cond too cold Sent back three sets of filthy silverware Waited way too long for food and was cold on arrival Cash was a good waitress but she had no support staff This place is very poorly managed and the lack of clients there spoke volumes
   

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   Keith

   Pittsburgh4 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Horrible experience, we will never be back. Food was horrible and the wait time for our food was ridiculous. Ruined our Valentine’s Day dinner. The one bright spot was our server. She was great. This restaurant is managed very poorly.
   

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   John VIP

   Phoenix132 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Disappointed that the Happy Hour wasn't available at 5:30
   

   Thirsty Lion – Desert Ridge, AZResponded on March 2, 2025

   Thank you for the review. We hope to turn those 4 stars into 5 on your next visit!
   

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    Diane

    Phoenix6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3

    The ambience is always good as long as we go very early or at an off time. Otherwise the noise level is awful and difficult to have a conversation without shouting. Otherwise, food and service are great!!!!!
    

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