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Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill

Scottsdale Fashion Square,7014 E Camelback Rd, Ste 1423, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251
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  • Nicki E.

    To whet palates this summer, the Thirsty Lion Garstropub & Grill in Tempe and Scottsdale has introduced a limited-time menu featuring fresh seasonal ingredients, and the food is just as vibrant to look at as it is to taste. I headed to the restaurant to try their summer menu and left feeling full and satisfied, with happy taste buds. My pal and I noshed on tempura fried green beans to start ($6.95) which came with a sambal chili lime dipping sauce I absolutely loved. I gobbled up every last green bean, which was thickly battered but not overly greasy. I appreciated that the appetizer did have a healthy component to it in the green beans, and they were absolutely addictive - I could have kept eating them! I got the fresh heirloom tomato caprese salad ($9.95) for my meal, which came with a side of spring greens topped with a white balsamic vinaigrette. The tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil were covered in sea salt and a maple balsamic glaze, and I loved this caprese for the thickness of the tomatoes. Everything tasted so fresh, and the glaze to veggie/cheese ratio was appropriate. My friend got the smoked chicken and pesto pizza ($14.95), a huge portion that is perfect for two people, especially if you're getting an appetizer first. She loved the addition of Kalamata olives on the pie, which also included spinach basil pesto, house smoked chicken, chili flakes, roasted garlic, sundried tomatoes, a four-cheese blend and arugula. She liked the thick crust on the edge, which made it easy to hold, while the thin crust throughout the rest let the toppings shine. Other entrees on the summer menu include grilled romaine and steak salad ($14.95), mesquite smoked St. Louis ribs ($20.95), seared Atlantic sea scallops ($19.95) and grilled wild Northwest salmon ($24.95). The seasonal cocktails looked mighty tasty and include fresh fruit sangria made with brandy and triple sec, and a raspberry mint mule-jito, made with fresh raspberries muddled with mint, lemon and lime, Bacardi Rum, Malibu rum, simple syrup and Reed's Ginger Beer. I didn't try a cocktail on my lunch break this time, but the drink looked beautiful and seems to be strong, judging by the ingredients. For dessert, satiate your fresh fruit fix with a strawberry rhubarb and white chocolate cheesecake slice ($6.95), made with fresh whipped cream, strawberry rhubarb puree and fresh sliced strawberries in a chocolate-hazelnut crust. Our meals left us stuffed, so save room for this decadent dessert if you're into those flavors. The summer menu is available through mid-September.

    (5)

  • Sarah F.

    Food was really good. We got the spinach dip, BBQ pizza and penne/gorgonzola pasta. Only thing was, our server (Stephanie) was suuper weird. awkward. in a hurry. didnt seem to even wanna serve us. And only came to us like 2 times while we were there. The food runner was more attentive to us than our server was. Anyway. Yes food was delightful and tasty, but make sure you dont get sat in Stephanies area!

    (3)

  • Matthew S.

    Tried to eat here but they did not want my business of 1. I went in fully realizing they are super busy. There were 2 2top ahead of me and 3 2 tops behind me. The hostess's seated the 2 in front of me. They asked if I wanted the bar I said no because the bats are always open seats and I did not see any. They made an attempt to go and look for a table. The second hostess proceed to seat the people behind me. They came back and said there was one seat at the bar on the corner and I could have it. I went over to said seat and some guy was reserving it. I was going to go back to rhe hostess but by the time I headed back there were two more sets of people at the door. I just walked out. The patio area had a good 7 empty tables. I understand I am just 1 person but obviously they don't need or want my money of they are busy.

    (1)

  • Mia N.

    I ordered the steak salad and was not impressed. The salad was pretty small and had a bit too much dressing on it. The steak meat was poor quality, chewy, and flavorless. For $14 I expected better. My friend's dinners did not look that impressive either. The pizzas seemed regular, as did the sushi rolls. Also, not really our server's fault, but they did not have enough servers on the floor on a Friday night. so our server was really busy and we were really hungry but had to wait about 15 minutes to place our food orders. we kept looking for our server to get her attention so we could place our order, but she was either nowhere to be found or occupied with another table and didn't glance over at us as she just went back into the kitchen.

    (2)

  • C N.

    Empty on a Sat night and we know why (although to be fair, we were looking for something quiet, which this was). Walked past PACKED bars/restaurants in Fashion Square (Kona/Yard/Z Tejas) that obviously are much bigger hits than this. One bartender for bar and bar area by patio (Zach). Very slow service. He's not fast or efficient and needs which compounds the problem. I also put this on management for either the staffing and/or layout of bars, point of sale terminals (which he spends way too much time doing). Doesn't clean off bar, every customer needs something constantly. It's not clear on beer list what beers are served in a pint glass or a tulip. Pet peeve - no beer prices on menu. Why? Because they're very pricey. Bartender said reverse happy hour starts at 10:30pm but menu says 9:30pm 7 days a week. Need to give accurate info (He had to check the computer to see). It does start at 9:30pm. Coors Light pint is $4 on HH? And only one other beer on HH? Lame! Plus, way too much head on the beer pours. They do have a lot of HH food options. Brussels sprouts good. Kale salad was small and had almost nothing but Kale on it, despite menu description. Wasting a HUGE TV behind the bar with music videos. The other two are showing a replay of an NFL game. Meanwhile there's a Cubs Dodgers MLB game being played (But not shown on any TVs here). Boo. Who I think was the manager (only one wearing white shirt) was surly in response to a simple/friendly question and answered while he kept walking away from us. Front bartender Chris was not friendly. As it gets closer to closing time (midnight) you will start to see more hustle by the staff than you've seen all night - they are all just dying to close up shop, and make it very obvious to anyone left after 11pm (which is not many). Guess we all just can't wait to leave. This place won't make it without changes.

    (1)

  • Monica O.

    Was lucky enough to join a group for happy hour at The Thirsty Lion in Scottsdale, I didn't know what to expect, but boy oh boy what a feast! Since it was happy hour, let's start with the drink, if any one knows me they know Moscow Mules are my go to drink but Thirsty Lion kicked up a notch with their Spicy Mule, Smirnoff Vodka, ginger beer, lime juice, simple syrup, lime wedge and freshly sliced jalapenos, oh man this drink was amazing! Loved it! If you don't like spicy things, stay away from the Spicy Mule, because those jalapenos, they get all infused in the drink, so dang good! Now for the food: Pulled Pork Sliders, Traditional Scotch Egg, Sautéed Brussels Sprouts, Bacon Wrapped BBQ Prawns, Bacon Wrapped Dates, who doesn't love BACON!!!! Pulled Pork Sliders were great and since it was up for the offering I tried a Scotch egg, a hardboiled egg wrapped in pork sausage lightly breaded & fried, can't say I would order them again, but not saying I didn't like them, it was a little bland for me, and honestly I'm not a fan of sausage (but love me some bacon!!). The bacon wrapped bbq prawns, oh my gosh! Yum!! oh and the sautéed Brussels sprouts, oh my! They were sautéed with pepper bacon, red onions, olive oil & Reggiano Cheese, these are the way Brussels Sprouts should always be! I was tickled pinked to see the bacon wrapped dates because I had been craving them!! They were medjool dates stuffed with Gorgonzola cheese & almonds wrapped in maple pepper bacon, these guys are just heavenly!! I could make a dinner out of them. Ok not really, but you really should try them! Happy to have tried Thirsty Lion out for Happy Hour, look forward to coming back!

    (4)

  • Christina G.

    Had the Filet mignon with mashed potatoes and veggies, Excellent dish. Drinks were outstanding as well as service and atmosphere. We had a great experience overall and totally recommend it!

    (5)

  • Brett B.

    When J-WoW told me about Thirsty Lion's amazingly generous offer to Yelp Elites, I was stunned. All I had to do was send an email stating the day/time my party wanted to show, along with the Elites in my party, and they would provide us with a comped meal, including apps and desserts! Parking wasn't too bad, in their ample lot, and was only a short walk to the front door. Once inside, Tom D greeted us with a smile and a hearty handshake. The interior was spacious, so I took a stroll to survey the estate. This location includes a delightful patio area. We were led to a reserved high-top table in the bar area. Yes, they were expecting us. It was about this time that our 4th, Kazi, arrived. We hugged, we laughed, we looked at the menu. Since the apps were on the house, I had to go with the Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna, since J decided on the Bacon Wrapped Dates. My Ahi couldn't have been more perfect. It was as good as I've ever had anywhere else. And I shared my wares with the whole table. For my entree, I had to try the Grilled Atlantic Salmon. Once again, the fish was perfectly prepared. At $21, it may be a tad expensive, and generous, for a lunch, unless you're sporting quite the noontime appetite, as it came with a mound of white cheddar mash and al dente green beans. My friends and I were treated exceptionally well by the staff here. It's quite a ways away from my home and office, but I would absolutely return if in the area. Thank you Thirsty Lion management and staff

    (5)

  • Aileen B.

    Met three friends here for VIP lunch (everything except alcohol was comped). Service was OK (a little hiccup when server told us there was a limit of only ONE app, ONE entree, and ONE dessert & went to ask his manager when we asked him to confirm), but he came back apologizing about his mistake & told us we could order what we wanted, excluding alcohol. Which brings me to bring up something that I thought was common sense-- if a place comps you something, then please make sure you tip your server! If a place comps you EVERYTHING you've ordered (sodas, $10 apps, $15 salads and $13+ entrees; filet mignon was $29, AND $5+ desserts), then PLEASE tip 20%! My four-item meal came to $56 before taxes, so I tipped our server $13 for my portion... The best part of this FREE multi-course lunch was that the food was very good!! Well, what I had ordered anyway. Bacon-Wrapped Dates- stuffed w/ gorgonzola-cream cheese filling and wrapped in bacon. There were chopped almonds inside, which added another layer of texture to the luscious chewy, yet creamy date and sweet and tangy gorgonzola cream cheese! The salty-sweet combo was truly delectable & was the runaway winner of all the apps we ordered! yelp.com/biz_photos/thir… Spicy mac 'n cheese- macaroni pasta w/ spicy Italian sausage, four cheeses (jack, cheddar, Swiss, parmesan), chipotle cream, red bell pepper, & scallions. First few bites were dry and not tender enough, & we all wrote that off as a loss, until someone dug into the center and found the sweet spot! SO, if you order this app, be sure to stir it well to distribute the cheesy-melted-goodness all throughout the bowl! yelp.com/biz_photos/thir… Filet Mignon- wrapped in peppered bacon & then grilled w/ roasted garlic herb butter. The steak was placed on a bed of delicious cheddar mashed potatoes & garnished w/ five grilled asparagus. Cooked medium & was PERFECT! yelp.com/biz_photos/thir… I would pay $29 & order this entree again! Here's another look... yelp.com/biz_photos/thir… ... and for dessert? Creme brûlée! Perfect crisped sugar topping and luscious creamy custard underneath. yelp.com/biz_photos/thir… Friends ordered the following... Charcuterie- came w/ four meats, one pate, a fig jam, ONE blue cheese (funny that there was only one cheese featured), crostini, cornichons, & a grainy mustard. I only enjoyed the crostini, jam, & cheese. Didn't care for the pate, nor the Italian sausage... yelp.com/biz_photos/thir… Traditional Scotch Eggs- My first time trying these, & I enjoyed the textures! Crispy-fried battered "shell" and perfectly-cooked hard-boiled eggs that were wrapped with thin-sliced pork. Interesting & delicious, but I'd rather have a few more of those bacon-wrapped dates! yelp.com/biz_photos/thir… Sauteed Brussels Sprouts- simple, & provided a great helping of veggies! Loved the bacon bits! yelp.com/biz_photos/thir… Kung Pao Chicken- a specialty entree I couldn't try, due to the sauce & peanuts. Heard it was too salty. yelp.com/biz_photos/thir… Sonoran Chicken Enchilada Stack- Don't know if friend enjoyed, and I didn't try it due to the corn tortillas. yelp.com/biz_photos/thir… Seared Ahi Salad entree- Heard this was good. Tuna looked perfectly-seared. yelp.com/biz_photos/thir… Hot Fudge Sundae- Friend said brownie was very dry. The presentation wasn't appealing to me at all. yelp.com/biz_photos/thir… Blackberry Crumble, with Orange-Shortbread Crust- Couldn't try due to oranges & corn syrup in ice cream. yelp.com/biz_photos/thir… Thank you for the free food and fun, Thirsty Lion staff!

    (4)

  • Joyce W.

    #300: After going back and forth between 4 or 5 stars, I've settled with 5 but it's probably closer to 4.5 if I were to be honest ---- 4 for food, 5 for service, ambiance, and overall experience. Plus, I had a lovely complimentary VIP Yelp Elite meal with the best group of friends ever! Be jealous because they're pretty awesome. "Good food is all the sweeter when shared with good friends." ― Heck should I know but #truth! It was a sunny Friday in classy Scottsdale when I walked in with YFF Brett B. at my side. The blue-eyed gentleman, my personal Mister Luck, Tom D. met up with us from the bar. We were 15 minutes late but Kazi H. was even more late as always but she's a hottie so it's okay. Anyways, after being led to our table where we were graciously informed that purse hooks were available under the table, we sat down and paid no attention to the menu. We're terrible people like that. But really, who sits down at a restaurant to order food when there's much hugging and bantering to be had? Patrick, our server who we renamed as Patrique, had the patience of a saint. We were indecisive, a bit ADHD, and all our dietary habits and quirks made sharing difficult. Let's face it, we all want to share to try more of the menu right? Tomcat bought us some drinks, that cheeky sweet guy, and soon Kazi and I were guzzling her not-so-great Blood Orange Cosmo and my amazing Grapefruit & Basil Martini. What a great Friday! We had ordered Bacon Wrapped Dates, Shrimp Ceviche, Seared Ahi Tuna appetizer, Seared Ahi Entree Salad, Chicken Penne & Gorgonzola Cream, Grilled Sirloin Steak, Grilled Atlantic Salmon, and the creme brûlée [because if you know Kazi and me, we can't resist brûlée!]. I won't bore you with all the details but portions were plenty and I would say out of the eight things ordered, I think we really enjoyed six of them. The two not enjoyed as much came from the same person who ordered the blah Cosmo *cough*Kazi*cough*. Notes: Those bacon wrapped dates were sooo good. Truly a flavor explosion, had lots of interesting textures, and probably my favorite bite of the day! Between the saintly gentleman and all his good Catholic no-meat Friday, my YFF who has given up sugar, and my Kazi-love who doesn't eat pork, I was scared that I ended up ordering a whole appetizer by myself but they stepped up to be true friends by splitting two dates between the three of them despite their food restrictions. These guys... it's love! Also to note, I think the brûlée had good flavor but please put the torch on it longer. I love breaking a crispy caramelized shell. I was a sad panda when my spoon just sunk into it as if it were pudding. :( Easily fixable though so keep doing what you're doing! Anyways, lunch was amazing. Great service, gorgeous restaurant, and even the restrooms were nice! Had I had Kazi in there with me, much selfies could have been had. Thank you, Thirsty Lion, for allowing us four to come in for a wonderful meal! And a big thank you and warm hug to Bretters B., Tomcat D, and Kazi-love H. for being a part of my 300th review! Smooches!

    (5)

  • Jody K.

    Disclaimer: I was invited to come have lunch compliments of Thirsty Lion. Upon arriving, we were greeted by the hostess who was very friendly. She and another hostess debated on where to seat us - and the 1st hostess suggested a low top since my guest was quite short. I'm glad she noticed. :) Our server approached shortly after, and I am so mad I forgot her name, but she was courteous, friendly and knew her stuff. We started off with the calamari and the bbq bacon wrapped prawns. Both were delicious and the prawns were quite large and meaty. Ashley, the event coordinator also stopped by to introduce herself - she was very friendly and knowledgeable about the restaurant and the menu. For entrees, I ordered the pork cubano - I have to admit, this was my least favorite dish of the 3 that we ordered. There were 2 types of meat in there and one of them was just not hitting my taste buds right. I actually couldn't finish it. The fries that came with it were delicious though. Perfectly crunchy. Another person at our table ordered the filet mignon over mashed potatoes and asparagus. The filet was perfectly cooked at medium rare and tasted divine. The texture was great. And the 3rd person at our table had the salmon risotto - that was hands down, the favorite of the table. It was creamy and the salmon was cooked perfectly. I'd definitely order that dish again. For dessert, though full, our server suggested the blackberry cobbler with a scoop of ice cream on top. It was great and the 3 of us shared it. Without the sweetness of the ice cream, it would have been a bit tart, but with the ice cream, made it perfect. Overall, our experience was wonderful. Extremely friendly staff, food presentation was impressive and food was great (minus the cubano...sorry!). Thank you for having us and we will definitely be back to try out other menu items.

    (5)

  • Erin S.

    We were invited to enjoy a complimentary lunch at this new Thirsty Lion location in honor of their recent opening. Hubby and I met up for a Friday lunch and it was a lovely time! We sat in the bar area and our hostess made a point to let me know about the purse hooks under the table. Good touch, though it would be even better if they were a little more off to the side. We had a good view of a few TVs, but not in an overbearing way like in a sports bar. We started with the California Roll, which greatly satisfied my pregnant lady sushi needs. I'm not sure what the sauce on the side was, but it had good flavor. I definitely appreciated that it wasn't a sad 5-piecer, it was actually a good size to split. My entree was the BBQ White Cheddar Burger. It was tall, delicious, and next to a pile of really good fries. I enjoyed it with a cold, tall coke and it made for a great lunch. For dessert we split the Cream Bruleé - it was also large enough to split, so I love that. Our server got a little busy toward the end of our meal so we saw her less frequently as we tried to settle the bill, but the lunch crowd arrived all at once so it was understandable. She was friendly and answered all our questions expertly. Overall the food was great, service was nice, and I will return!

    (5)

  • Lauren F.

    I was excited to check out the new Scottsdale Thirsty Lion! I have only been to the Tempe location once before and I heard the Scottsdale Fashion Square location had just opened up. Our server Gary was super friendly, outgoing and able to answer questions about the menu. We ordered draft beers and my lunch date was happy they had Sculpin IPA available and I went for a tasty Crispin Apple Cider per my usual sweet tooth. The menu - We loved the bacon wrapped prawns!! They tasted like they were grilled to perfection and who doesn't love bacon wrapped anything?! A must try! The salad under the prawns was even quite tasty and I commented on how I never usually eat the little appetizer salads. This was like a cole slaw that tasted nothing like typical cole slaw. Next I ordered the Salmon Risotto and it was so creamy! Good stuff! I also tried a few fresh cut fries and believe me they are worth cheating on your diet for the afternoon! Thank you for a great experience! We sat in the bar area at a table with comfy stools as we chatted and watched sports highlights and music videos on huge flat screen TVs. There is a second bar area which is located in the restaurant. It looks like it could probably service a decent amount of thirsty lions! Can't wait to come back for happy hour!

    (4)

  • Kristy N.

    This place is just so so. We ordered a variety of appetizers and they tasted decent but not memorable enough to want to go back a second time. The dinks were yummy and well made. Service was below average which was surprising since it was pretty empty when we were there on a Sunday afternoon.

    (3)

  • Norm R.

    While the name and the decor might make you think this is a British-themed pub, the fare is actually from multicultural cuisines. Yes, you can get fish and chips as well as scotch eggs (my favorite here), but you can also opt to have seared ahi tuna salad, kung pao chicken, Italian pizzas and much more. Service is efficient and the prices are moderate, considering the food leans toward high-end.

    (4)

  • Laura L.

    I was lucky enough to be invited to try out Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill as part of a promo for Yelp Elites. I got here shortly after opening on a weekday. The place was nearly empty, but a few tables started to fill up as we were leaving. I ordered an iced tea and the Sonoran Chicken Enchilada Stack. I inquired about the side of beans and was told they have lard and bacon as an ingredient, so I asked if I could substitute something else. They offered me a side salad, which worked out great. The portion of the enchiladas was sufficient for lunch and I had a little food leftover. If I had ordered this at dinner, I might be a little hungry after. The flavor was really good on its own. Once I sliced the roasted chile that was served with it... that kicked it up to a great flavor! My stepbrother ordered the Classic Reuben sandwich. It came with fries. He ate every crumb off his plate. He said he was surprised at how good it was! He said the cheese was perfectly melted and enhanced the flavor of the sandwich. He even said the fries were perfectly salted and he does not normally like to eat fries. We were offered dessert, but we declined. The space was really nice. I loved the lighting fixtures. They were very modern, but I felt like I had seen them in another nearby restaurant that closed in the last year. I had to deduct a point for the service. The waitress disappeared for a long while and I was waiting for quite a while for a refill. That said, the manager did stop by and ask how we were doing. Within a moment of him stopping by, a refill appeared. I would definitely return to this location of Thirsty Lion again. I think the menu is slightly different from the Tempe location. It is such a large restaurant that I think it would be nice to come here for a future happy hour. Thank you Thirsty Lion and Yelp!

    (4)

  • Brandy G.

    The appetizer dates are the best thing on earth! But you only get 4 so don't come with a huge appetite. Was expensive for the tiny beers you get. Probably wouldn't choose this place over another.

    (2)

  • Byron S.

    Great food. My wife had the Romano crusted chicken and it was absolutely delicious. I had the roasted beet salad and it was awesome. Great place to eat !

    (5)

  • Brad H.

    The food is good and the service is fine, but really this reminds me of every corporate chain watering hole / restaurant that I have ever visited. In fact, 25-30 years ago it would have been another Bennigan's or a TGI Fridays. Now I'm not saying that this is bad, but it is what it is. You know going in that the service will be professional and the food will be good, but not great. There's certainly a place for these type of chains, but it's not necessarily the first place I would think of to visit. However, if you're looking for a bite to eat or something to drink, you can definitely count on The Thirsty Lion to fill that need.

    (3)

  • April S.

    My friend and I received complimentary invites to dine at this restaurant on Thursday afternoon. Since I am off work this week (which is rare), we were more than happy to come here and check out the restaurant in Scottsdale. Location: the restaurant is very well decorated both in the bar and dining area. You don't need to go inside the mall to get into the restaurant. It is clean, relaxing, with few TVs in the bar area if you want to go there and watch sports. Service: The service was excellent! The hostesses were nice and so was our waitress. She was super attentive and sweet the entire time. She kept coming back to check up on us to make sure we've got everything that we need. Not even once she gave us any attitude knowing that we were here from yelp. I cannot be happier and we made sure to tip her well. Food: We ordered a total of 3 appetizers: Sesame Ahi Tuna, Traditional Scotch Eggs and Shrimp Ceviche. They are all delicious. The Sesame Ahi Tuna is cooked on the outta layer only and fresh in the inside. The shrimp Ceviche has the right amount of shrimps and seasoning. As for the main entree, we both ordered the Fillet Mignon. It was cooked to my liking. However, it was a bit too salty. No worries - ill ask them to go easy on salt next time. As for dessert, we ordered a creme brulee and it was soooooooo delicious. It was sweet but not too overpowering. I cannot think of any better way to end our meals. Rating: I will definitely come back here again to hang out with friends. Thanks for the wonderful complimentary meals!

    (5)

  • Marco D.

    Let me just begin with how much I enjoy food. Especially when I receive a complimentary meal. I was one of the lucky ones to be able to have lunch here after I received a Yelp Elite invitation that came directly from Thirsty Lion to our wonderful community manager Lindsey. I rsvp'd as directed and Alyssa Shelton was very accommodating with my schedule. She reserved me a table for two. When we arrived I stated to the hostess that I was here by Yelp invitation and they knew exactly what I was referring to. After getting seated I asked our waitress what the details and or restrictions were for my invite. She confirmed with the manager that anything I ordered would be on the house. I jokingly said "one of everything on the menu then!" I didn't ask if alcoholic beverages were included since I did have to return to my place of work after lunch. Appetizer: You can't go wrong with the oven baked soft pretzel. Soft and buttery with a side of horseradish mustard I believe. Entree: I ordered the pepperoni, spicy Italian sausage with four cheese blend pizza. It was as delicious as it sounds I promise. My wife ordered the Brussels sprouts quinoa with chicken salad. Tasted fresh and it was amaze-balls! We also ordered a side of fries to treat our glutinous appetite. No desserts, but I sure did want to taste them all. Service was great and I even asked our waitress to charge my card for something so that I could leave her the 20% tip she earned from the total bill. Overall the location is great. I can see it getting very busy on weekends and it's also very spacious. Can't wait to go back :)

    (5)

  • Albert H.

    Happy Hour - only Coors Light and a Cider. Craft beer? Nope. Fail. It's as if they're not even trying to compete with Yard House for happy hour, not even 30 second walk from the door here, and you'll find craft beer discounted there. Nice, clean decor similar to other Thirsty Lion locations. Just wish they had a decent happy hour.

    (1)

  • V. B.

    I normally stay far away from chain restaurants. However, I live in the neighborhood and got a coupon in the mail for my birthday month. BOGO entree up to 20.00. So, we thought we'd try it. I would totally go back!! Coupon worked!! LOL. Our server was the perfect mix of attentive, helpful, kind and invisible! I got the Gilled Atlantic Salmon which was EXCELLENT! My date got the pulled pork sandwich, also EXCELLENT. Their fries are good too! What surprised us most was that i assumed since my meal was 20.00 and his was 14.00, that we'd get the lesser meal free with our coupon. Nope, they actually gave my 20.00 entree. They also brought us a desert. That was also very smart of them because it was DELICIOUS, and I'd totally go there for the desert. Place is clean, aesthetically pleasing, engaged staff and great food. What more could you want!? P.S.The craft cocktails are not their bailiwick. Stick with the great selection of fresh beers.

    (4)

  • Susan P.

    We came here for reverse happy hour a few days ago. I've only been to the Tempe one and really wanted to try their happy hour menu. I just noticed that they opened a Scottsdale location so we wanted to try this location. It was hard for me to try the items I wanted because I couldn't eat meat this past Friday that we went and they don't have a lot of non meat items on their happy hour menu. I ended up getting their calamari and their hand cut pub fries. Both were really good. My boyfriend ordered the bacon cheddar potato cakes and he loved it! I also got their house margarita which is not too shabby. The only thing that did it for me was the service wasn't great. The waitress didn't write down our order so she couldn't remember it and ended up coming back and asking all of us what we ordered again. To top it off, my sister's drink was wrong. She ordered a vodka lemonade & she brought a vodka and pineapple. Their burger was also incorrect. They wanted it medium, and it came out well done. Note to staff, write down the orders so you get it correct for your customers. The food wasn't terrible, we all actually enjoyed it, however service needs a little work.

    (3)

  • Reese C.

    Thanks for the free lunch Thirsty Lion! This estrablishment invited Yelp Elite to have lunch on them. My review is NOT based on the free factor. :) I'm grateful for the opportunity to come here because a) I didn't know it'd even opened and b) I probably wouldn't have come in to eat being as how I assumed it was 'bar food'. They have an expansive menu, but not so expansive that it's overwhelming. Ranging from your standard healthy and not healthy appetizers, to salads,flatbreads, burgers, entrees including fish, pasta, etc.. this has something for everyone. The soup of the day was clam chowder and I enjoyed all of it's creamy goodness. Not too bland, not too salty (common chowder issues),and you could see the large chunks of potato, clams, carrots, etc. Delicious. I opted for the steak salad and was not disappointed. This is quite a large entrée size salad and filled me up. Steak cooked to order is served over a bed of greens, grape tomatoes, red peppers, and toasted onions with balsamic. Delicious. The chimichurri sauce on the steak is delicious. My service was prompt, courteous and I didn't feel rushed. They have standard and late night happy hours and ample tv coverage in the bar itself. They also have a great variety of beers for this beer snob. :) This is a great addition to the mall and will give that *other* sports bar a run for it's money.

    (5)

  • Doug B.

    I was happy to be able to check out the new Thirsty Lion location at Scottsdale Fashion Square, and even happier that they were willing to treat me to lunch to do so. Full disclosure here that my meal was covered by the Thirsty Lion, but I assure you that the awesomeness of a "free lunch" did not influence my review. I have been to their Tempe Marketplace location, but I've mostly had beer and appetizers there -- try the Traditional Scotch Eggs if you're not counting calories and want something amazing: hard-cooked eggs wrapped in sausage, lightly breaded and fried. They cut them in half and serve with a robust mustard. Yeah, it's better than bacon. I was greeted promptly when I arrived. My server's name was Lindsey and she stopped by to introduce herself and get my drink order shortly after I was seated and had a chance to look at the menu. Since this was a workday lunch, I stuck with the iced tea, but I did check out the "adult beverage" menu since they tout having 25 beers on tap. The beer list tends toward the lighter side: lots of IPAs, ciders and pale ales. If you're into that, bonus. As for the stouts, I think I saw only two. I believe they offer a 16oz or a 20 oz pour of any on-tap beers. In addition to the beer list, there are some modern takes on classic mixed drinks (Moscow Mule, Manhattan, Old Fashioned, etc.) and another list of signature cocktails that looked interesting. Based on the "pub" feel of the place, you'd think it was the typical things like burgers and fries, fish and chips, and other greasy "pub-style" fare. Yes, that is available, but their eclectic menu also has several salads as well as fun items like spicy Mac & Cheese, Chicken Enchiladas, and even Sushi and vegetarian options. I narrowed my options down to three: Sonoran Chicken Enchilada Stack, NW Pub Burger or Roasted Pork Cubano Sandwich. Lindsey was helpful and told me that she hadn't yet tried the cubano, but liked the two other options. I figured a burger is a good thing to try at a pub, and it had "maple pepper bacon" on it: SOLD!" I opted for the side salad just to try something besides fries. I took the time to take some notes, check my email, and review the drink menu again. I swear it wasn't 10 minutes before my burger was sitting in front of me in all its freshly-grilled glory. I posted a picture... it's a little blurry since it smelled great and I was HUNGRY. This was no paltry fast food-style burger. I had a thick and juicy burger like the kind you'd make at home if you had the time to do it right. At first bite, I noticed the juciness and flavor of the grilled meat was complimented by a little heat from horseradish. This was supported by sweet and salty from the bacon, which had a nice crunchiness as a result of the maple -- it was a bit caramelized and cooked to perfection. The burger was served on what looked like a ciabatta roll, which was good because the burger needed something sturdy to hold it all together. The arugula was put under the beef patty so that it wilted nicely, and the white cheddar cheese was melted very nicely. The grilled sweet onion -- a monstrous slice of onion about 1/3" thick and grilled -- was very tasty, but it slipped around a bit and required a bit of skill to keep inside the bun while eating. The one thing I didn't notice was the "gorgonzola infused" part of the burger. It may have been so subtle that the other flavors eclipsed it, but it might have been one of those things that as such an integral part of the experience that I would wonder what was wrong if it weren't there. Bottom line: Messy burger, but awesome. The side salad had a light dressing... Just enough. The greens were fresh, but nothing special. I usually don't eat much dessert, and almost never at lunch, but Lindsey recommended their blackberry cobbler with orange shortbread crust. Wait. What? I asked if the blackberries were fresh and she thought they were. Okay, I've got to try that! The crust definitely tasted of orange, and there were large blackberries inside. If they weren't fresh, they were picked and frozen at just the right time. The filling was hot and tasted of warm spices... cardamom, maybe? The whole thing was topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. I posted a picture of that here as well. I made a note about the quality of the vanilla ice cream. You can tell a lot about a place from the quality of the ice cream they use in their desserts. This was high quality, dense ice cream with flecks of vanilla bean easily visible... it could be a dessert on its own. The bar area is a lot like the Tempe location, but there is a section off to the left of the hostess station with a lot of tables, including some outdoor seating... and I am out of room to write...

    (5)

  • Rand H.

    Joined in on the Yelp Elite VIP Event here today and had a great time! This big Pub seats 325, is very nice inside, and also brand new this month. These folks invited a number of us to come for a visit to the place and to enjoy anything we would like for lunch, on the house, from their extensive menu. I went with a Smoked Turkey Club and salad for my choice of the included side. This sandwich was GREAT! (See photo.) It had peppered smoked turkey, Maple Bacon, Pepper Jack Cheese, Avocado, lettuce, tomato and Chipotle Aioli (sauce) on Rustic Bianco Bread. It was not only so good, but so big I almost had to bring some of it home, and I'm a big eater! The salad was 5 Stars too, with many different goodies in it, and so was the table service from "Dragon," who welcomed me to enjoy more of anything, dessert, or something to go but I was already full and completely happy with this place and it's great hospitality. Special Yelpie treatment aside, this IS a 5-Star place and I look forward to my next visit! For one thing, the menu price of $10.95 for this terrific lunch would be a bargain anywhere, much less here in the foofiest part of Scottsdale! Inexpensive pints & mixed drinks are featured too during their two daily Happy Hours. Woohoo! :-))

    (5)

  • E Paul L.

    First visit to the Thirsty Lion in my old stomping grounds. Beautiful addition to the Fashion Square Mall in Scottsdale. Will do their Fish 'n Chips...they just arrived, talk to you later.

    (4)

  • Rick K.

    Everything about it was just wonderful. I got the quinoa burger and it was quite yummy. One of the best I've had. They have great beer flight options and a full cocktail list. The atmosphere is clean, relaxing and welcoming.

    (5)

  • Kat S.

    Needed a bloody Mary badly after shopping 'til we dropped! Stopped in here because we saw the bar, but were intrigued by the menu after we sat down. They have a decent selection of beer, and a wine list for days (I don't drink wine, so I didn't read it.) The husband had a Moscow mule which was excellent and I had well deserved bloody Mary. I was disappointed that there were no olives in my drink, but quickly got over that because it tasted wonderful. Typical gastropub menu, but a lot of options for adventuresome foodie types and for the picky eater. The waitress was slow and inattentive, but we were not in a hurry. We would go back if we are ever out shopping and need adult libations...shop until you drop! Or drink :) Cheers!

    (4)

  • Jamie R.

    I try my best to avoid chains, but was drawn to Thirsty Lion on a Saturday shopping excursion with the promise of happy hour deals. The restaurant did not disappoint. A sweet, peppy server kept me happy with tea refills while we ate fried calamari, a California roll, and garlic edamame. While none of those food items are particularly thrilling on their own, they were well executed, delivered to our table in a timely manner, and we got out of the restaurant full with having spent less than $25. The breading on the calamari was especially yummy and not too heavy, complementing the calamari well. Happy hour prices are very reasonable -- many items for around $5 -- while their regular menu varies greatly in cost. Digs are what can be expected from a chain restaurant in a mall -- clean, but a little boring.

    (4)

  • Carla G.

    We sat for 15 minutes and were never greeted by a wait person. Walked up the hostess stand to make them aware - I was ignored. Our party of 5 left and no one even noticed.

    (2)

  • Molly S.

    The night started out with a wonderful drink. Then we got the food. It was nothing short of just okay. I ordered the cheese beer soup. It was so thick I could've eaten it with a fork. Not what i'm looking for in soup. My daughter had a Caesar salad. Again, just okay. I will not go back. The best part of the experience was the hostess. She had on extremely high heeled shoes. You could tell it was excruciating for her to walk. She limped and cringed every step of the way to our table and back to the hostess stand. When her shift was over, she stood next to the stand in her barefoot. Not cool in a restaurant. Who wears 4 inch heals to work when you're a hostess?

    (2)

  • Aaron B.

    Went here on Saturday afternoon. Stumbled upon it through the Groupon they were offering. Everything we had was great. Started with seared ahi tuna which was cooked to perfection abs had a trio of nice sauces to compliment the flavor, and the sesame garlic edamame which was also very good. For lunch I had the tavern burger with fries. Cooked to perfection and had a nice Chipotle aoli. My gf had the French dip which she said was amazing. Highly recommend this spot!

    (5)

  • Dave T.

    I was so excited to try this place out for Happy Hour, and was very impressed! My friend and I were seated immediately on their great patio. All of the staff was incredibly friendly. There are TONS of food specials from $3.95 - $5.95. We had the Pulled Pork Sliders, the Burger Sliders, the Chicken Tenderloins, and the Pub Fries. All of it was delicious. Not to mention incredibly tasty $4 Margaritas. YUM. This is a PERFECT spot for before or after shopping or checking out a movie at Scottsdale Fashion Square. ENJOY!

    (5)

  • Nathan K.

    Waited 10 minutes for a server and no one ever showed up to our table. 3 other tables were served while we waited to order drinks. I asked to speak to a manager about the situation and he did not seem to care about the situation at all. I will never return to this location.

    (1)

  • Jon S.

    I had no idea that you could get such first rate food at a "pub". My assumption was that you could only get "pub food", but my friends and I were dazzled by the menu and even more by the execution of the meals. The salmon plate, the shrimp tacos and my orange chicken were all plated with such finesse. And all were as equally impressed by the taste. They also have a multitude of craft beers to choose from... both local and global. The interior ambiance was excellent. I think it would be fun to be seated in the front patio, but we were seated in the inner mall patio. The ambiance here is not so great...feels like you are sitting in the malls food court.. so I recommend inside or front exterior patio. The service was top notch. Quick and often, and very personable.

    (5)

  • Daniel G.

    Never heard of this place before, but now I'll be going back again and again. The atmosphere was appealing, the service impeccable, and the food amazing! Everything looked and tasted fresh, was served at the right temperature, and had inventive combinations of foods and seasonings. We had a Moscow Mule to drink, a Caesar salad, the spicy mac & cheese, and the fish and chips. I can't take anything too spicy, so I asked for the chipotle aioli on the side for the spicy mac & cheese. I stirred just a tiny bit of it into the entire dish and it was plenty spicy for me! Our server, Lindsey, stopped by our table several times to talk with us, and I was as amazed by her ability to hold plates in her arms for a long time as I was at her friendliness and knowledgeableness about the company.

    (5)

  • Steve D.

    I overheard the manager wondering aloud why the place wasn't busy for happy hour, while Styx's "Mr. Roboto" blasted throughout the restaurant and its campy video played on the TVs. That might have something to do with it. Also the fact that "happy hour" consists of a special on coors light and one other beer, as well as "special" prices on food--meaning, much smaller portions of certain appetizers. Happy hour here is a bummer. Otherwise, the place is pretty good. It has above average food for its pub-type setting and a wide-ranging menu. Something for everybody. Service (other than the high school-age hostesses who will robotically ask you five steps into taking you to the WORST table in the place "how are you today?" which for some reason irritates the hell out of me) is usually efficient and friendly. Though the servers seem bummed the place isn't more busy. They have a wide selection of craft beer on tap--expensive craft beer that is--and a solid wine list with options well beyond what you'd expect. The prices are a bit high though comparable to others in the area like Kona, Yard House, Culinary Dropout, etc. So this is a middling, three star review. It's worth a try but has some drawbacks--music and specials being the biggest suspects. The location tucked away from other similar places doesn't help. It's been pretty empty in the times I've been (lunch, happy hour, dinner), and of their two bars the more comfortable one--the pub-style bar at the front--is regularly closed or reserved for private parties. I know there's a wildly successful outlet at Tempe Marketplace and I bet that the company figured the same formula would pack 'em in here in Old Town. However, the competition here is pretty stiff. I have to wonder how long this place will last without some changes. However, despite six months of being open they have yet to remedy some of the bigger problems so maybe the needed changes won't happen. They cut the hours a bit probably due to massive overhead but that's not the problem. Make it a true pub (open the front bar) and offer some real specials (across-the-board discounts) and cut out the Styx, and they might be on to something that will work here in Scottsdale.

    (3)

  • Jennifer L.

    We got an invite at our work to dine here for free so we figured hey, why not? We're always up for trying new restaurants! There were 5 of us total and we tried the brussels sprouts appetizer as well as the pretzel with amber ale fondue to start. The brussels sprouts were surprisingly good, cooked with a little bit of bacon (which makes almost anything better). The pretzel itself was ok - nothing too exciting. The fondue was too much beer, not enough cheese. Stick with cheese fondue for pretzels, people! Entrees... I had the french dip. Others had the chicken caprese sandwich and fish and chips. All were decent. I do not like the dip for the french dip. It has rosemary in it and it just tasted like an herb juice, which I did not enjoy. The sandwich itself was quite tasty. The fish and chips were decent, perhaps a bit too much breading. The chicken caprese sandwich was very good. Now for the best part - dessert! Where the dip for the pretzels tasted like beer, the black butte brownie is not overpowered by beer. It was delicious! The blackberry cobbler was also very tasty but oh so mushy. Other notes: Our server was great - very friendly, made great recommendations, and kept our beverages full. They make their own lemonade here and it was pretty good. The restaurant itself gets an A+ for atmosphere. Every part of the restaurant looks awesome, including the restrooms. I would definitely recommend coming here. The menu has a huge variety of items (almost too much) and I look forward to trying something new on a future visit!

    (4)

  • Victoria R.

    Stopped in here for a quick bite to eat on a Saturday afternoon while shopping at fashion square. I didn't even know that there was a new restaurant here so it was fun to try something different. I was not impressed when we first walked in. The hostess was so rude and would not look us in the eye or even respond to our request for a table. She was acting like we were bothering her when we asked how log they had been open for. If it weren't for my family and I being so thirsty we probably would have walked out then. Once we were seated however things were great. Our waitress was awesome, and we ordered the Brussel sprout salad and the Mexican chicken salad. Both were delicious and refreshing for lunch. They also were perfect size. Nothing crazy were you were stuck with leftovers, but enough so that we were full. My sister ordered the caprese sandwich and said it was pretty good, nothing special. Overall we had a good meal, but I would recommend the hostess be a little more friendly, first impressions are everything.

    (3)

  • Jack N.

    Terrible customer service and slightly passable food. I am pretty certain our waiter Johnathan was purposely ignoring our table. He would refuse to make eye contact and walk around us without even acknowledging us as we were staring right at him and at times we were even calling his name. He was more interested in watching TV than taking care of us. The food was anything but gastropub quality. We had a variety of items from pizza, to burgers, to appetizers. Every single thing we tried was mediocre bar food. I expected so much more from the description this place gives itself. The pizza was on par with frozen grocery store type but much smaller. The burger was probably the better item of the bunch. The fries were limp and soft. Don't get me started on pub that doesn't even offer wings. This place is going to fail miserably and rightfully so. Especially next to Yardhouse, Kona, and ZTejas. Would never come back and never recommend.

    (1)

  • Ashleigh D.

    I went here for lunch. It is a very spacious location with a large patio and indoors. I sat outside with my party. There are nice screens to help block the amount of direct sunlight. The server was prompt. She also alerted us to when she had to go to a shift meeting or something. The food came out quickly. It was good. I had the french dip with a salad as a side, and my friend had the fish and chips. They both came as very generous portions. We didn't have room for desserts, and we had skipped appetizers. The appetizer menu looks great, but I figured I wasn't hungry enough to try one. I am a fan of gastropubs even though I don't drink for the food and atmosphere. I think this is very nice new location.

    (4)

  • Heather F.

    Many thanks to the Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill for extending a free meal to the Yelp Eliters. My friend and I had the opportunity to visit their new Scottsdale Fashion Square location on Friday. The staff could not have been kinder or more accommodating. We enjoyed the beautiful day eating our lunch on their outdoor patio. I was impressed with their variety of appetizer and entree options. There are plenty of classic "grease in your gut" pub platters but they also have healthier selections if you're interested in keeping the caloric content down. We ordered the Grilled Fresh Artichoke and Shrimp Ceviche to start our meal off. The artichoke had a good taste - little chewy - but the crispy onion strings and aioli had great flavor. The shrimp ceviche was fresh, light, and had a little kick with just the right amount of lime. I will admit that it was tough to find the shrimp in the dish - tiny diced pieces vs good sized chunks. Next up was our main entrees - Cubano sandwich and the Black Bean and Quinoa Veggie Burger. My friend was able to perfectly sum up the Cubano, "Excellent. Mustard and pickles made it; they're the key elements of a Cuban and they nailed it." The focaccia was crunchy on the outside and warm in the middle. My black bean burger was delicious. Red quinoa and black beans made it visually appealing while the burger was moist and chocked full of deliciousness. Great job pairing toppings because the avocado, smoked mozzarella, and sun dried tomato pesto were perfect accents to the burger. It was a good meal and we walked away completely stuffed. Great ambiance and wait staff. TVs and outdoor seating along with spacious interiors make it a good option for group meet ups. Free parking right outside the doors. I would recommend that they extend their non-alcoholic drink options. Fresh brewed herbal teas and fresh lemonades would make a great option if you're not a big fan of soda, Minute Maid, or Lipton.

    (4)

  • Karen W.

    Received a free lunch courtesy of Thirsty Lion. Thanks guys! Stepped in and had an amazing array of various appetizers before our main entrees arrived. We shared the ahi tuna, Scotch eggs, and ceviche. The ceviche had a nice spicy kick to it and had a good balance of sweetness and acidity. The Scotch eggs were probably my favorite part of the meal. They were perfectly cooked, with a slightly runny, dark golden center and perfectly fried, providing a good balance of textures. The ahi was decent and came in a very generous portion. I ordered the filet mignon ($28). It arrived with some grilled asparagus, perched on top of some mashed potatoes. The filet had lovely deep grill marks, Coated with a thin layer of butter. The server asked us to cut into the meat to make sure we were happy with the doneness (Medium rare), which I appreciated. The mashed potatoes were decent, and the asparagus was grilled nicely. To gild the lily we ended our meal by sharing some creme brulée. It was a very rich concoction, packed with buttery taste. While the sugary, caramelized crystalline top was excellent the rest of the dessert was just a little runny. Service was excellent and were checked on as needed. This is definitely a good place to dine if you are at Scottsdale Fashion Square!

    (4)

  • Stacy M.

    Free lunch on a rainy Monday, yes please! Thanks to the Thirsty Lion for the invite. We shared the Scotch eggs (first time trying these) very Delish but high in calories of course! I opted for the seared ahi salad, very good amount of tuna and wasn't able to finish more than half. My date had a burger that was devoured. Perfectly cooked med rare and nice & juicy. This is a great place that offers everything! Big screen TV's for the sports fanatic too.

    (4)

  • Jenny N.

    This place is good for happy hour with a friend. Is it the best place I've eaten at? No. Is it the best pub food? No. But they have good beer and that's all I look for when I need a good HH. The food wasn't terrible, it's decent. The prices are reasonable for HH and I've tried their sandwiches which are okay.

    (3)

  • Christine K.

    I hardly ever write reviews, but after my experience here, I knew they deserved some recognition! I chose to eat here for my birthday dinner this year, for a variety of reasons: mutual location, variety of food and drink selections, and accommodating to larger parties. I felt welcomed the moment I walked into the door and they were patient as my party of 12 slowly made it to the dinner table. Our server was attentive and our meal went smoothly, we couldn't have had a better waitress. They made me feel extra special on my birthday, including treating me with a birthday drink, and to top it off their staff all signed a card for me, they went above and beyond to make sure we all had a good time celebrating! Hands down, we'll definitely be going back, but in a smaller group. Highly recommended.

    (5)

  • Ashley P.

    I came here on the invitation of Thirsty Lion to have a complimentary meal, and I would definitely go back as a paying customer! The place is huge and great for after work happy hours! We had the pretzel to share and it stayed soft the whole time, which I admit was not long because it was so good! I had a salad for lunch, and it was fresh and flavorful. I had a bite of my husband's panini and it was full of meat and very hearty. The decor is interesting, kind of piece-mealed together, but whatever. We still had a great time and the service was good, too.

    (4)

  • Reese n Cassy W.

    Wow! First time here. Great menu of items not typical of chain restaurants. Cassy had the seared ahi tuna and I am not a huge fan of tina however this time I tried it and it was outstanding! I had the sausage and prosciutto Flatbread and it was great as well. I liked the melding of flavors of the prosciutto with the sliced pepperacini and goat cheese and sausage. The only minor issue could be that the prosciutto was overpowered by the rest of the toppings. The crust was nicely done and crunchy. We'll be back for their bacon wrapped prawns and their outstanding happy hour specials. We've found a new place! You should definitely try it!

    (5)

  • Susan C.

    Great apps and cocktails One if the best burgers in town too. Been several times and never been disappointed Patio is great

    (4)

  • Angie B.

    So disappointed. I did not expect to be writing this 1 star review tonight. We have been going to the Tempe location for years so we were thrilled to have a location open in our neighborhood. We went in for happy hour this afternoon, around 5:00 pm and waited and waited...no acknowledgment from our server (we were told that Lexi would be right with us). 15 or so minutes without even being offered a nod or a glass of water is not ok. We spoke to the hostess, who'd already forgotten us, and she apologized. We will give them another chance because the food is good but the service must improve. If you can't handle tables when you're not terribly busy, what will the dinner rush be like?

    (1)

  • Tim W.

    Excellent selection of beers on tap!! The Cubano Sam was excellent! Spicy and juicy. The spicy Mac could be a touch spicier, but I like hot.

    (4)

  • Tom B.

    This place will be as good as your server. The chain is growing and they run on margins and SERVICE, so the on intangible on my first visit was great. My Bartender wrote her name on a card and introduced herself though I cant remember her name, service was spot on, kind and friendly. We chatted a bit and she took my cues that my phone and Sport Center was more important, none the less way better then most bartenders in this town. Way better. I had the Happy hour Pepperoni pizza and a pint of San Tan Devils Ale, a big glass a water came unsolicited with a big welcome smile. All's good at the valleys newest TL and in a few months I will wait for a table or barstool without thinking why, cause I know why. Why am I telling you this?!?! good luck TL FS

    (5)

  • Alexa H.

    The hostess was SO over the top attentive... Food ... BOOM and our server was nice as well. !! nice job Scottsdale sister store!!!

    (5)

  • Avery C.

    I have now gone twice (once with a party of 2 and once a party of 12) since the location has opened, and all I can say is that it is ok.... It certainly wouldn't be my first choice for a place to go, but I wouldn't refuse to go it a friend wanted to eat there. My first visit had better overall service than the second. We were seated right away both visits, but it took a while to be greeted by a server. For my first visit, the server was trying a little too hard to upsell and that became annoying. Otherwise, the service was good. For the second visit, the server seemed to disappear a lot. I had to get up to get my own utensils after the food was dropped off and the server was nowhere to be found. Also, I had to ask for our bill. Plates were cleared away after and I waited a good 10 minutes before asking the hostess for our bill. When we got the bill the server set it on the table and told us to let her know if we needed the bill split and again was gone. I again had to get up to ask for service. The quality of the food was pretty average and the pricing was to be expected from a chain. At least it provides another option...

    (3)

  • Tasia C.

    We decided to try somewhere new-ish for a late night snack and this location just opened up -perfect! We have been to the Tempe location before and were impressed with the late night food menu and and normal happy hour specials but that location was a tad far from home so when this location opened we were excited. I'm not sure if the specials are location specific or my bad memory but it seemed like the Tempe location has more food specials? & and a veggie sandwich on the late night menu? Anywho they had a few things we could nibble on -no worries. I got the spinach and artichoke dip and my beau got the chicken fingers. Mine was enough for 2-3 people and tasted industry standard -good but not wow and his food was pretty pitiful looking. A few stringy-dinky thin slices of chicken- not worth the price. I felt bad for him since I suggested we come here but maybe it was an off night? On the plus side- the service was excellent -our waiter was very enthusiastic and friendly. The prices for HH/late night are reasonable but will prolly not be back for normal food hours. -doesn't seems worth it -too pricey. I love their patio - way better than yard house/kona/ztejas patio by far. We'll prolly find ourselves back sometime but it's not going to be our go to place for HH & Reverse HH.

    (3)

  • Matthew D.

    Middle of the road food. I think it is overpriced for what you get here. The server was very nice and did her best to make a good experience. As Jim Carrey would say, "I've had better." Cool atmosphere, but I won't be back.

    (3)

  • Sarah A.

    Delicious pub food. We had the ribs and salmon/asparagus risotto- both very tasty. The fries were just so-so but this can be overlooked with how tasty everything else is.

    (4)

  • Arnold E.

    Stopped in for lunch on a Wednesday. Service was very fast and friendly. I ordered the jalapeño burger and my colleague ordered the smoked turkey sandwich. Reasonable prices. Nice spot! I recommend this place if you happen to be at this mall.

    (4)

  • Barb V.

    Took a group, fantastic service and really great food, not overpriced, not too loud, very clean and again fantastic service.

    (4)

  • John S.

    I decided to try this place after walking by a few times at Fashion Square. The hostess was friendly and we were seated quickly. The restaurant looks cool and our server was fine, the service is overall good but unremarkable. The food is the low point, we had the fish and chips and the margherita pizza. The fish was OK, the fries are quite tasty. The pizza is pretty bad, it tasted like a slightly warm caprese salad on a crust. The Thirsty Lion is not terrible, but I wouldn't go back.

    (2)

  • Trent P.

    My wife and I came for lunch and loved it. A very spacious interior provides a comfortable, relaxing atmosphere quiet enough to talk without over hearing those around you. The restaurant was very clean and seemed to be a point they are proud of as well. I had the Italian Panini and a Lumberyard IPA. The panini was delicious and would recommend it. The have a good beer selection too. The service was timely and accurate and the prices were fair. I recommend this place.

    (4)

  • Corinne B.

    Great service, super quick getting our food, and food was great! We took our 16 month year old, he loved the place too.

    (5)

  • Rastablonde J.

    I came and sat on the patio. The misters felt great in heat of the summer. I ordered the shrimp tacos that are supposed to be their signature piece and they were AWFUL! I am a shrimp taco connoisseur. I know a good taco. The first bite made me want to vomit. Good seafood shouldn't have an odor. I sent them back and ordered the sausage with mac and cheese. I also ordered a Moscow Mule and there was no alcohol. I could only taste the ginger beer. $9 for a weak drink? Super disappointed with the overall experience and won't be going back. The tempe location is much much better.

    (2)

  • Kathleen R.

    My aunt and I love coming here. Today when we were waiting to be seated the manger greeted us which was nice. We both wanted a booth. He had to bus the table and as he was looking for the rag. He couldn't find it and went ahead and he bused it. The hostess/bus guy opened the drawer in front of entrance where they keep coasters and crayons that's where the rag was. I used to worked in high end restaurant and small owned restaurants as a hostess/bus girl and that's not where you keep a rag when you clean tables all the time. Just a friendly reminder food is good but this place needs to get staff better doing stuff. And they still don't have pink sugar/sweet n low. Every time I come here I write a review lol.

    (3)

  • Jim W.

    Having lived in Portland, OR the last 5 years - I've become somewhat of a food-snob and sometime critic. I loved living in a town that is known for it's fantastic dining - unique food trucks - and utter lack of national chain restaurants. Moving to Phoenix was a good thing - I love the cactus, the sun, and swimming pools. But I also love exploring new locations to dine. I enjoy exciting menu options - new things I've never tried, old familiar things that are re-created, and old familiar things done just the right way that you expect. How excited I was to receive an invitation for a complimentary lunch at the new Scottsdale location of the Thirsty Lion Gastropub and Grill! I have to admit - I was a bit pensive thinking of how my previous experiences would translate to this new location. Walking in the front door - all concerns disappeared. Staff at the front of the house were efficient and friendly. Just what you expect. We were given a choice of seating locations and selected one by the window. They even have some outdoor seating that would be fabulous in this wonderful spring we're enjoying. Our Server - I believe it was Matt C - showed right up as soon as we sat down and took our drink order. Matt was just like the others we had met - helpful, easy to chat with, efficient, and present when he needed to be without being a "helicopter server". We reviewed various appetizer options - I was impressed with the list. We quickly settled on the tempura beans. While we waited for them - we reviewed the menu. I noted that I was pleased with the number of menu options that I had to choose from - not too many, not too few... just right. And very enticing. I love it when I have a hard time choosing between several options - rather than trying to zero in on the least offensive one! The appetizer came out suprisingly quick - hot, tasty, and an appropriate amount for two people with an appetite. I would have preferred they had a little less batter - but not so much i hesitated to eat them. They were awesome! The dipping sauce served with them was very very very good. We next narrowed down our main courses. Dining companion went for the fish and chips - I struggled between the enchilada stack - it sounds awesome - and the Reuben. Matt said both were solid - but he LOVED their ruben. Ahh - it's March. St Paddy's is coming up ... and since I had had a nice big meal last night - I hoped that the sandwich would serve a purpose - to fulfill it's role as a delicacy that "a king uses to purge himself of the "demon of gluttony". " Sorry ... this sandwich was so good - I believe their Corned Beef did the opposite to me. I asked for a side of grain mustard - I don't know if it's home made or not - Matt told us that they use fresh product everywhere on the menu. It shows. The bread was the freshest rye I've ever had. Every ingredient seemed as if they had labored for days to find the right product or recipe to complete my dish. Loved the fries - but I just can't get over how much I loved my sandwich. My dining companion had the fish and chips. I tasted a bite with the tarter sauce and loved it. Very solid. He substituted the fries (which I LOVED with my Reuben) for a salad. Blasphemy! lol... his salad was fresh and the dressing again - tasted homemade. If it's not - they've found a great purveyor! He filled up quickly - so I was able to taste his cole slaw. OMG - seriously the best coleslaw I've ever had. Too often it's over dressed, over sweet, watery, bland. This was perfect. I could go back just to have a side of slaw! (Next time - regardless of what I order - I may just get a side of slaw!) Desert was good. He had the creme brûlée - very good. I ordered the blackberry cobbler with an orange scented crust and vanilla bean ice cream. Very very good - only criticism was that there was a little "too much" blackberry... but hey - i'd complain VERY loudly if there was't enough. Service was solid - Matt was perfect. Kitchen sent out the food very fast, well prepared, hot, and spot on. Manager circulated through to check on all patrons. Smart. How else are you going to know how things are going. I'm surprised more managers don't show up table side! The location is fantastic. Decor makes you feel like you're in a pub as expected. Several tables filled - one with a very large group that seemed to enjoy just as quick service as we did at our table of two. Bathrooms were easy to access and spotless. Bottomline - Home Run! (Oh wait - that's what I need to do next - spring training games and then back to the Thirsty Lion for more fantastic dining.) Thanks for the invitation Thirsty Lion. It's gutsy thing to open yourself up to folks who like to critisize restaurants online. You've got it figured out. Bravo! And thanks for bringing a bit of Portland to the Sonoran Desert!

    (5)

  • Melinda L.

    Excellent!! Creative menu. Had the Kale Salad and it was really good. Shared the Gorgonzola stuffed bacon wrapped dates and they were amazing! Service was outstanding!!! I definitely recommend this place.

    (5)

  • Jenna a.

    The 4 stars is for food only. The service kinda sucked. We like to sit at the bar specifically because the bar tender is always there to talk to or just if you need anything. We were the only people at the bar and the bar tender was never here. Our appetizer plate sat in front of us the entire time we ate our entrees. We also had no app plates or silverware or napkins until we were almost done with the appetizer. She would disappear for 15 minutes at a time multiple times. She said she worked at the Tempe location for 4 years so I'm shocked at the lack of customer service. My husband was a server for 6 years and I was a server and bar tender for 10 years so we know how it should be. The edamame was delicious. Fish tacos were delicious. My husband had the tavern burger and he loved it and was happy they understood what medium rare is BC every time he gets one ordered that way it comes out well done. Would have given 5 stars if service was better...the bar tender was really nice even tho she wasn't visible very much.

    (4)

  • Kristen D.

    Been to the Tempe location so I checked the reviews on this new Scottsdale location. Honesty this location is way better food than the Tempe location in my opinion. Service was great and a good place for sports.

    (5)

  • Al W.

    First visit to a Thirsty Lion ever. THE GOOD: Place looks the part (aside of the hospitality of the hostesses upon arrival). We had the black bean quinoa burgers and they were amazing. Hands down perhaps the best vegetarian burgers we have ever had. They were huge and deliciously messy to eat. The fries were a bit over-salted and conflicted with the flavor of the burger. Next time I may try the cole slaw or salad instead. Table service was great also. These was never a moment our drinks weren't refreshed. A+ for food and A+ to Patrick for the service. THE BAD: On arrival we were "greeted" by a handful of hostess type "kids." None of them had name tags or a recognizable brand outfit so you assumed they were the hostesses. I say "greeted" when we walked in, aside of a blank stare and a "how many" look, we were not acknowledged. A male host took us to a table. One side of the table was facing the glaring sun and when I asked if we could have a different table, he actually said "whatever." It was obvious that the hosts need to be trained in hospitality. Was it not for the food and the great table service I would probably never return.

    (4)

  • Chad V.

    Not too impressed here. Sat at one of the bars on a Thursday night and had a Guinness, scotch egg, and Fish n' Chips. The Guinness was good of course. The scotch egg was actually scotch eggs (2 eggs cut in two, thus four pieces) and they were pretty good with a thin sausage layer. The Fish n' Chips were weird and not very tasty with some bizarre IPA beer batter... making them dark/bitter/heavy. Service was not attentive and there were not many people there.

    (2)

  • Kelly J.

    We came in here yesterday and sat at the bar. Jen was super nice! Being that it was St. Patty's day, she was mixing food coloring for green beer. My friend proclaims, "I've never had green beer before!" Yes she has, three years in a row, she was too drunk to remember and I didn't want to burst her bubble. Jen grabbed some dye and made her beer green. The food was tasty. We ordered the bacon ranch potato pancake things and dipped them in the beer cheese soup, it was amazing.

    (5)

  • Lucas M.

    I have been going to the one in Tempe for years and never had a bad experience. I got a coupon in the mail for a free appetizer so I figured I would try it . Upon arrival I waited 10 minutes before I was acknowledged. So I say myself at the bar. Not Kore then 5 people in the restaurant. The bartender completely ignored me because she was too busy talking to somebody at the end of the bar I just assumed it was her boyfriend finally after getting her attention she came over and very rudely said what can I get you I explained to her that I had a free appetizer from the coupon sent to me in the mail and I also decided to get the fish and chips with the pretzel appetizer which I do you normally do get at Tempe location I also ordered a beer which took about 15 minutes to get there when I finally received my food it they both came on at the same time I really would have liked my appetizer pretzel first however I didn't complain. They forgot to give me tartar sauce for the fish and chips after I asked her for the north side of tartar sauce she completely ignored me also the queso dip for the pretzels seem to be heard and on top like it had been sitting around for awhile so I requested another one with a side of some sort of mustard after that she walked away seem very angry with me I decided that I was going to leave I requested the bill and to go boxes which she completely ignored I work in the food industry and I have never been known anybody to be treated this way I was so appalled. I really didn't feel like being at the restaurant anymore so I requested my bill after waiting 10 minutes for my bill to come it finally arrived with the appetizer on the bill I explained to her that only the coupon and she had taken it already I was so upset I just I wanted to get out of there so I left 30$ on the bar and left I Will never return to the thirsty lion

    (1)

  • Amber L.

    This was our first visit and it definitely won't be the last! This place has great customer service and a great menu. We had the Mac and cheese, tempura green beans, and the steak salad. Everything was super tasty. Steak salad was spot on! Can't wait to go back!

    (5)

  • Ann J.

    Very nice patio, went for lunch on a Saturday, quiet and relaxing after a morning of shopping. Our waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable (we had questions since it was our first visit). The NW Pub Burger was hands down one of the best burgers I have had in sometime. Looking forward to going back!

    (4)

  • Edwin C.

    Looking for a place to grab a good beer and food and stumble upon this place. Great day for patio sitting. Staff was fast and attentive and the food was well worth it. We shared a flight of beer. My favorite was a cherry cider which was new to me. They also had a white chocolate wheat which was interesting to try. Overall it was a nice place but I found something next to my fries that I had to take two stars away.

    (3)

  • Hilary G.

    This is such a great spot, the menu has something for absolutely everyone. Had a party of ten here last night and everyone loved their dinner. I recommend the blood orange margarita and the Brussels Sprout salad!

    (5)

  • Daniela C.

    So good! And our service was amazing as well, our server recommended his favorite dishes and he kept coming to our table to check if everything was going good. My husband and I loved the experience we had here and will be coming back!

    (5)

  • Doyle B.

    Just had dinner here. The potato cakes are fabulous. Manager touched the table. Beer selection is great. Cynthia was our server and she went above and beyond! Will definitely be back.

    (5)

  • Laurie P.

    CLASS ACT! I hosted a birthday get together at the Scottsdale location. The Manager Don & his staff could have not been more accommodating. Don set us up with reserved seating by the bar, set up an additional table for the food I pre-ordered for my guests & staggered the food as I requested. Normally I spend time away from my guests to supervise the arrival of food & chase down the wait staff for my guests. Don & his staff made MY night fun & effortless. I didn't have to make requests and the wait staff were ever-present. I was able to spend time with my friends and enjoy the evening. As the night went on, I requested additional food & dessert to be brought out. Everything looked and tasted great. There was not one drop left. All of my guess remarked how good the food was. I asked the wait staff to make sure my guests 1st drink was on my bill & then the rest would be on separate bills. They did not go one drink over. Eric & CJ kept coming over to check on us regularly. They were so friendly and polite. Each one shook my husband's hand & wished him a happy birthday. As we left for the evening, we were in the parking lot & one of the hostesses who help us upon arrival stopped as she was driving by to wish him a happy birthday & make sure our evening went well. A real class act. I should mention again, the food was awesome. We had everything from sliders, to chicken tenders to flat breads to sushi....and an incredible brownie dessert. Everything was brought out hot, & well presented. We have been to the Thirsty Lion before for dinner & have always been pleased. I host this party every year and have not been as happy with the food & service elsewhere as I was this year with the Thirsty Lion. We will be back to host there next year. (...for dinner sooner!) If you are looking for a great place with great food and GREAT STAFF..... this is your hot spot for dinner or a party. Thank you Don & Staff for making this a fun & carefree night.

    (5)

  • Jay C.

    Great food but a little disappointed. My plate had a weird spot of something red on it. Rather than cause a scene I allowed the manager to decide what he thought would be acceptable to make it right. So he apologized. Maybe my approach was off. Not that I wanted my meal comp'd but it would have been a nice surprise to see a little something taken off. The service otherwise was good and the server was great.

    (3)

  • K I.

    I have never been to a thirsty lion pub before and my first experience was absolutely wonderful! We had the spinach & artichoke pizza & spicy Mac and cheese which definitely has a kick) so good. Everything was great! The spinach dip was terrific which is served with flat bread (way better than chips) a total plus!! Very delish! And last but not not least, the blood orange Cosmo, A+ for me!

    (5)

  • Chanda W.

    The grapefruit basil martini was excellent. The shrimp ceviche was very good but the portion was very small for the price. The burger sliders on the appetizer menu were delicious but there were only 2 of them. The atmosphere and decor were very nice. I will go back.

    (4)

  • Jason H.

    Excellent hand crafted cocktails,very knowledgeable and attentive bartenders who actually take pride in their mixology skills,Had the Brussels sprouts app and they were AMAZING and only 5 bucks at Happy Hour.Two bars,really comfy stools and enviroment.Highly recommend this spot if you want a fine cocktail made right,delicious App's and entrees in a classy comfertable atmosphere.

    (5)

  • Ross R.

    Great food, energetic servers and a great atmosphere. I have already been here numerous times since they have opened and have not been disappointed with the staff or any items on the menu. With that being said, the beer and cheese soup all though tasty and delicious has made me sicker than a dog for several days. Will definitley return again.

    (5)

  • BILL G.

    For a place newly opened, the Lion was a great experience. Wait staff very friendly and manager acknowledged our arrival and expressed appreciation for our visit. Celebrating a birthday, the free sundae was a nice touch. Food was ample and delicious. Wonderful beer selection. For a place near the parking lot, we'll return soon.

    (4)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:00 am - 10

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Lunch
    Parking : Garage
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Wi-Fi : Free
    Has TV : Yes
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No

Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill

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