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Thirsty Lion – Tempe, AZ, Tempe, AZ

Thirsty Lion – Tempe, AZ

4.6
4.6
1209 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 29 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 10:00–23:00 Sun 10:00–21:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:00 Lunch and Dinner Mon–Wed 11:00–22:00 Lunch and Dinner: Thu, Fri 11:00–23:00 Happy Hour Daily 15:00–18:00 Thu–Sat 21:00–23:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Offers

  • Daily Happy Hour 3-6pm!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 15:00 - 18:00,Mon - Wed - 16:00 - 18:00,Fri - Sat - 15:00 - 18:00
    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 - 21:00 - 22:45,Sat - 21:00 - 22:30
    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 1,209 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

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. Larry

    Phoenix

    85 reviews

    5.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 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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  6. Kenneth

    Hawaii

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 5 November 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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  7. Linda

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 31 October 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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  8. Kevin

    Indiana

    52 reviews

    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 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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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 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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  10. Howard

    Phoenix

    370 reviews

    4.0

    370 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 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 takeaway 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
19:00
Booked 29 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
  • Area
    Tempe
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat 10:00–23:00 Sun 10:00–21:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:00 Lunch and Dinner Mon–Wed 11:00–22:00 Lunch and Dinner: Thu, Fri 11:00–23:00 Happy Hour Daily 15:00–18:00 Thu–Sat 21:00–23:00
  • 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, Takeaway, 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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