Thirsty Lion – Tempe, AZ

4.6

1226 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 24 times today

Lively
Great for happy hour
Good for groups

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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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
Area
Tempe
Cross Street
McClintock
Parking details
Ample.
Public transit
Metro services the Tempe Marketplace Mall.
Entertainment
Sports, music, videos and more.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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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!
Late Night Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Fri - 21:00 - 22:15,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.

Popular dishes

What 1,226 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

Diners' Choice Awards

East Valley
Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Thirsty Lion in Tempe, AZ offers "wonderful food" with a diverse menu and delightful service. Guests appreciate the "great atmosphere" and "fabulous" servers like Diana and Carly. While some found the noise level challenging, the "delicious" dishes like the artichoke dip and Ahi Poke Bowl stand out. Ideal for gatherings.

1,226 Reviews

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Wendy
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, service and ambience. Great location. Will definitely return! Highly recommend this restaurant!!
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Kenn
Phoenix
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server Steven is always excellent. It was super busy however we still were taken care of well.
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Julie
VIP
Detroit
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and happy hour daily! We watched the Super Bowl at Thirsty Lion. They turned up the volume and we could even hear the commercials. The chicken tenders were really good. The sushi was just OK. Wonderful craft beer selection. Definitely a great place to watch a game. I love the high top tables too.
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Beverly
Las Vegas
65 reviews
4.0
65 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Service was a little slow but the food was good. Expect a loud atmosphere. Overall enjoyable and not super high prices.
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Shannon
VIP
Phoenix
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Graders were professional and nice, however, our hostess ran us to the table. They were not overly busy at the time we went. It was hard to hear her because the music was up so loud. Unfortunately, I cannot remember the name of our server, she was nice However it was slow getting things out of the kitchen. Our calamari only had tubes no tentacles, which was a little bit of a bummer. I look forward to the tentacles, but I understand. We can’t always choose what part of the animal we get. It was my husband‘s birthday so they took off his dessert which I was grateful for it took a very long time to get said desserts and coffee was ordered along with dessert. Coffee came after dessert was completed. The timeliness of it was a little upsetting. Overall we had a great experience, but some little tiny speed bumps.
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Cary
Phoenix
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This restaurant is centrally located for us and we enjoy going, but the food portions were small and the price high. We did not feel we got value for the money. It’s rather noisy and difficult to talk unless you sit outside. The service was good and so were the drinks (we had two specialty cocktails and a glass of wine). The restaurant is very large and takes reservations, which makes it easy to get into. The parking lot is huge (tempe marketplace) and close.
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Thomas
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Spicy cauliflower and fried calamari was absolutely amazing.
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Carmen
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So fun! This place offers a wide variety of different types of foods. We all sampled six different entrees and two desserts. Wonderful food, very tasty. No leftovers!
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Gabriel
Phoenix
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food is always so good here. Simple but flavorful and delicious. Our server was very kind and as attentive as they could be. We were celebrating a birthday and it went unmentioned which is not a big deal. We managed to secure a desert to go which was very good.
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KMurphy
VIP
Alabama
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service! The food was delicious, great atmosphere too!
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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 1226 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

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 24 times today

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2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy Suite 1041, Tempe, AZ 85281

Additional information

Cross Street
McClintock
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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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Thirsty Lion – Tempe, AZ

Make a booking

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 1,226 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

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 bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card