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Thirsty Lion – Tempe, AZ, Tempe, AZ

Thirsty Lion – Tempe, AZ

4.6
4.6
1214 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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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Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Prix Fixe Menus

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Join us for special New Year's Eve Prix Fixe Menus! Enjoy your choice of 3 scratch-made courses, as well as a 6oz glass of Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay, Conundrum Red Blend or La Marca Prosecco. Chef's Crafted Course Menu 1: Starter, Entree & Dessert for $45 pp Starter: Bacon Wrapped Dates, Artichoke Spinach Dip Entree: Black Cherry BBQ Pork Tenderloin, Tuscan Romano Chicken, Grilled Atlantic Salmon Dessert: Cinnamon Sugar Churros & Ice Cream, Crème Brûlée Chef's Crafted Course Menu 2: Starter, Entree & Dessert for $75 pp Starter: Bacon Wrapped Dates, Artichoke Spinach Dip Entree: Parmesan Panko Crusted Halibut, Grilled Filet Mignon, Grilled Ribeye Steak Dessert: Whiskey Apple Crumble, Crème Brûlée
    New Year's Eve Prix Fixe Menus Photo

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.

    Late Night Happy Hour Photo

Menu

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What 1,214 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

    Great for brunch

  • East Valley

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Thirsty Lion in Tempe offers an energetic atmosphere with "excellent service" and a "fantastic" food menu, including a highly recommended Ahi Poke Bowl. The restaurant is ideal for group gatherings and business lunches. While some find it "too loud" inside, the outdoor seating provides a pleasant alternative.

1,214 Reviews

  1. Craig

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very easy going and comfortable experience. Foodcwas fantastic as was our server. Enjoyed the evening.
    Thirsty Lion – Tempe, AZResponded on December 18, 2024
    Thanks for the 5-star review! We appreciate your support.

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  2. roxy

    VIP

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pork carnitas were excellent ! My husband had the burger it was excellent too! Everything was great

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  3. Dave

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was amazing. I would wish the music wasn’t so loud. Makes it difficult to talk

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  4. Melissa

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time. Everyone was very helpful and the food tasted great.

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  5. Jordan

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    56 reviews

    3.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great. Service was lacking, hard to get drink refills. Table was super wobbly and couldn’t fix it.

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  6. Gelly

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    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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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    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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  8. Jill

    Phoenix

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    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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  9. Brent

    VIP

    Phoenix

    26 reviews

    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    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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  10. 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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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 1214 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
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.

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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