Thirsty Lion – Tempe, AZ

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

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Phoenix1 review

   2.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   I was extremely disappointed in the entire dining experience.
   

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   JudiK

   Milwaukee5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Excellent service. Our waitress Ryan was efficient and very helpful. We really enjoyed the whole experience!!
   

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   Michael

   Los Angeles10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Huge place. I little noisy but the have great screens for watching games. Lots of menu chooses and good monthly specials.
   

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   Mary Ellen VIP

   Phoenix10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Everything was great. My only comment is that it's too loud. The crowd looked rather mature so I think everyone would have liked the music to be a little quieter.
   

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   Brad

   Columbus3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 6 March 2025

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

   Great place food and service . Location nice .. special layout
   

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   Jim VIP

   Phoenix25 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 5 March 2025

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

   We had a great server and food was great.. Just a bit loud. Can’t remember our server’s name, but he was short with salt and pepper hair and really was great and works a lot
   

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Phoenix2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 5 March 2025

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

   Food is consistently good! Great service but nearby patrons were obnoxiously loud. Should have asked to move.
   

   Thirsty Lion – Tempe, AZResponded 3 days ago

   Thanks for the 5-star review! We appreciate your support.
   

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   Linda VIP

   New York City20 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

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

   The atmosphere inside was unpleasant due to the sound levels. We couldn’t hear each other talk so we requested a table outside which was much more pleasant. The food was lukewarm and below average which was strange because I’ve ordered the salmon before and it was delicious. The server took a long time to check on us, and my husband’s food was inedible. He ordered a second entree and it wasn’t much better. For the price, we expected better.
   

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   Barton VIP

   Phoenix105 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 27 February 2025

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

   This is a vibrant restaurant with great food and service,
   

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    Debra

    Chicago24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

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

    Great outside space, good, and service!! Great for a midday drink & appetizer.
    

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