Thirsty Lion

Service was outstanding. We walked in with TV channel requests and they accommodated. We asked for recommendations and they offered menu items that were just right. We went during happy hour so got 3 apps: spin/art dip, calamari and cauliflower. All were worth the tasting and sharing. I ordered the tuna bowl and oh my! It was huge, super fresh and best of all delish. Loved everything about this place.

This location didn't meet my expectations!It was our first time at this location, the food and drinks didn't do justice. I prefer the Tempe Marketplace location because the food and service is way more better! Got seated immediately they weren't that busy for Friday night. Got burger, the Tuscan chicken, and 2 drinks. My sangria was okay. It tasted like vitamin syrup at some point. My husband got a margarita and he said it wasn't that good. The burger was Meh. We literally dunked it in the trash after we took it home. Sorry for wasting food, this is not usually us but we did that.Next the Tuscan chicken, it missed the gravy on top of the parm chicken, the veggies didn't have carrots and peas it was just onions and capsicum! Next our server barely checked on us. Always choosing the Tempe location over this one for sure! Good luck with your dining experience.

Frequent this restaurant quite a bit! Especially if with a group the appetizers are great! Bacon Wrapped BBQ Prawns are a favorite, as well as the edamame, spicy tuna roll & sliders. My main entre is always the Seared Ahi Salad! One of the best I've found. It has a slight kick, but the tuna is so fresh and tasty, and the dressing just makes the salad. Highly recommend it!

This is a nice place to go in and have a couple of good appetizers and a good cocktail or a glass of wine! I got a spicy margarita and it was pretty good but I've had better. It could've been a little spicier I think. I also got some chicken fried sliders and those were really good. It comes with coleslaw on it, but I don't like coleslaw so I asked them to lead the coleslaw off. The spicy sauce. I asked for a little extra spicy sauce cause I like things a little spicy. I took the one slider home to my husband and he loved it. The chicken is nice and crispy and the bun was nice and soft and properly toasted. I'm sure I'll go back. I recommend this place! It's pretty cool!

On a Saturday afternoon , we decided to stop in for lunch at the Thirsty Lion in Chandler. Although there was a 15-minute wait, we opted to sit at the bar. To start, we ordered the cheese curds as an appetizer, which turned out to be deliciously airy and packed with flavor. My son chose the Gastropub burger, I went with the classic Caesar salad, and my husband ordered the Tuscan Chicken dinner. We were pleased with the taste and quality of the food and the service we great. . However, we did find the prices to be a bit on the higher side and the it was pretty loud inside the restaurant. Overall, it was a positive experience.

This location is an excellent choice for food and drinks. The staff is friendly, the food options are consistently good, and the wings are especially delicious. You can tell the employees are well taken care of, and the bathrooms are clean. As I was leaving, they asked if everything was okay, and I said absolutely. If you're looking for a restaurant with great service and a clean environment, look no further.

Ok folks I'm going to be very transparent here so... buckle up. I told my spouse mid-meal that I probably wouldn't be able to "put out" when we got back to the hotel tonight because I had already climax'd hard during my meal! Not kidding. I said it and I meant it! Ok here's the deal, we landed here tonight after going to a different restaurant which is a chain we love and don't get to frequent but which also had an hour long wait at 7:30 on a Saturday night. Can't blame them! But we couldn't wait. So we chose the Thirsty Lion because it's close to our hotel. We walked immediately in and got into a table. Some might say that's an indication it's not doing good business and therefore not good. NOT TRUE!! First up: ambiance. Open layout place with big bar in the middle and TV's everywhere. The difference between this place and a standard sports bar is that while hubby faced the basketball TV, I got to watch amazing music videos while great tunes were playing. P!nk, Chilli Peppers, Maroon 5, Ed Sheeran, etc. all my favs. And after we sat there for an hour, the lights dropped into night mood lighting which is lovely. Of course the table with kids next to us wasn't thrilled, but the date couple to my right got a little closer, so....Next: Jay, our server. Good stuff. We were super thirsty after being in AZ heat all day and wanted drinks stat. Multiple waters plus a large carafe arrived with a diet coke and the Blood Orange Cosmo. Nice and clean and cool cocktail. Hit the spot even though the martini glass stem was ridiculously sticky. Didn't stop me from sucking it back while we ordered. Jay was awesome when we told him it was our first time here and he walked us through our choices. For the record, the hostess was also ready to help us understand the menu. Jay was also great at getting the extra mayo, more drinks, and our check quickly. I see him buzzing around serving others but there's nothing worse than being ready to leave and waiting for your check. He was also great at managing the complaint at the table next to us when they complained about the lights lowering. Way to go Jay!Food: sooooooooooooo good. Me: GastroPub Burger, fries and side salad. I think I got hubby's salad dressing and he didn't want to change so I ate it and it was magical. Beautiful light dressing and just the right amount of side salad. Folks, the fries were excellent--just the right amount of crispy fry! And the burger.... Gawd! The ciabatta bun was soft but firm and toasty. Jay had forewarned me about the horseradish sauce spread on bun, I was not afraid and totally wanted more of it! The burger was perfect cook of medium with yummy tiny pink and super juicy. And holy moly, the grilled onions were special--like grilled alongside the meat or something else magical. But wow!And finally, and here's where I literally almost came undone, my second cocktail--Titos Hibiscus Lemonade. Orgasmic! The warm flavor of the spice in the hibiscus tea mixed very subtly with the Malibu and all other ingredients... the ONLY problem with this drink was the too small size of the glass. Hubby: ribeye steak, grilled vegetables with side salad. Said the steak was a perfect medium rare cook and the flavor was amazing. I got a bite and agree!! The dressing on the salad wasn't enough for his liking. And the starter order of Calamari was good but not great. Was just ok. I personally like a little more crunch to fried calamari but I enjoyed the sriracha dipping sauce. So, the reasons for four instead of five stars:Meh calamariToo small but pricey cocktails Otherwise, I will absolutely go back next time I'm in Chandler!

It's weird walking in and seeing the backs of the hostesses. I'm guessing they're trying to be different? They have a cool setup. TVs wrap around the bar. Outside patio was nice. I got a beer cheese soup that was very salty and decadent. Wife's side salad was chilled and flavorful. I decided on fish tacos and they were very good. Steak was cooked like she ordered it. Kids fish and chips were good. In the end nice meal and service. Then the bill came. Wow. I'm well aware of the Biden tax we all pay now but it's pricey for what you get compared to other places.

I am extremely disappointed with this restaurant. Let me start off with the food. The food taste like it came out of the frozen food section. I ordered the chicken fried sandwich and the chicken wings and they were horrible. The food was a zero out of 10 for me.We also ordered the beer and all the beers came out warm. But it was a good deal $14 for a flight. The ambience sucks super slow and it takes about an hour to get your check.

Nice cool spot on a hot day! Walked over from the Hilton Chandler Fashion Mall hotel and had a great egg sandwich for lunch. Then the doughnut holes with Mexican chocolate or strawberry orange glaze... yum, desert after a breakfast lunch... who knew?