
Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill - Tempe Marketplace
2000 E Rio Salado Parkway
Suite 1041
Tempe, AZ 85281
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Featured Items
Smoked Turkey Club
Peppered smoked turkey, maple bacon, pepper jack cheese, avocado, tomato, and lettuce grilled on rustic Bianco bread with chipotle aioli .
$17.95Cheeseburger
1/2 lb. USDA choice lean ground beef patty prepared on a grilled pub bun spread with burger sauce. Served with your choice of cheese, red leaf lettuce, sliced tomatoes, red onions and pickle chips.
$17.50Artichoke Spinach Dip
Parmesan cream sauce prepared with spinach, artichokes, jalapeño, roasted red pepper, cayenne pepper and fresh garlic. Topped with melted White Cheddar and Parmesan cheese. Served with white corn tortilla chips.
$15.95
Starters
Artichoke Spinach Dip
Parmesan cream sauce prepared with spinach, artichokes, jalapeño, roasted red pepper, cayenne pepper and fresh garlic. Topped with melted White Cheddar and Parmesan cheese. Served with white corn tortilla chips.
$15.95Beer Battered Cheese Curds
Crispy fried cheese curds, coated in tempura beer batter. Served with sweet jalapeño jam and sriracha fry sauce.
$14.95Hand Breaded Chicken Tenderloins
Five hand breaded chicken tenderloins, dipped in seasoned batter and fried to perfection. Served with Sriracha Fry Sauce and Peppercorn Ranch.
$15.95Oven Baked Soft Pretzel
One freshly baked jumbo pretzel, buttered and salted. Served with a Jalapeño Jam, Sweet Mustard Sauce and Thirsty Lion’s Signature Beer Cheese Sauce.
$15.95Sauteed Brussels Sprouts
Sautéed with pepper bacon, red onions, olive oil, seasonings and Reggiano.
$11.95Sliders Grilled Burger
Three burger patties grilled with TL seasoning and prepared medium well. Served on toasted slider buns with melted cheddar cheese, burger sauce, red leaf lettuce, sliced tomato and pickle chips.
$15.95Spicy Fried Chicken Sliders
Jalapeños buttermilk marinated chicken double coated with spicy seasoned flour. Served on a toasted slider buns spread with chipotle aioli, topped with Napa slaw tossed with Sweet Chipotle dressing.
$16.95Crispy Fried Chicken Wings
$16.95Deep Fried Pickles
Crispy coated dill pickles, deep fried and served with Sriracha dipping sauce.
$13.95Beer Cheese Soup -Bowl
A mixture of cheddar, Parmesan and pepper jack cheese simmered with PBR beer, jalapeños, dry mustard, Worcestershire and Tabasco.
$10.95
Flatbreads
Pepperoni Flatbread
Italian pepperoni, roma tomato sauce and our four cheese blend.
$17.95Pear & Prosciutto Flatbread
Sweet caramelized pears & crispy prosciutto, Gorgonzola, candied walnuts, topped with arugula & Balsamic vinegar.
$17.95Sausage & Prosciutto Flatbread
A delicious combination of spicy Italian sausage, prosciutto, basil pesto, roma tomatoes, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, pepperoncini, four cheese blend and fresh basil.
$17.95Caprese & Roma Flatbread
Roma and cherry tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, basil, fresh mozzarella and our four cheese blend.
$16.95
Salads (dressings on side)
Ahi Poke Bowl
Soy marinated Ahi tuna poke, sushi rice, Napa slaw, avocado, carrot, cucumber, pickled radish, mango, daikon, nori, sesame seeds, Soy Joy glaze and Thai peanut vinaigrette.
$19.95Brussels Sprouts, Quinoa & Grilled Chicken Salad
Shaved Brussels sprouts and arugula, roasted chicken, red & white quinoa, Zante currants, cranberries and candied walnuts. Served with White Balsamic Pomegranate Vinaigrette.
$17.95Carnitas Salad Bowl
Freshly seared pork carnitas and roasted Tomatillo salsa circles a bed of steamed white rice drizzled with Sweet Chipotle dressing, cotija cheese, Tajin seasoning, marinated jicima, black beans, roasted corn, avocado and red bell peppers. Topped with Napa slaw & spring salad mix that has been tossed in Sweet Chipotle dressing and Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette.
$17.95Cobb Salad
Roasted chicken, chopped pepper bacon, Gorgonzola cheese crumbles, cherry tomatoes, sliced Kalamata olives, roasted corn and diced avocado served on Spring mix, arugula and radicchio mix. Served with Blue Cheese Vinaigrette.
$18.95Grilled Steak Salad
Grilled Top Sirloin Steak fanned over salad spring salad mix, caramelized pears, gorgonzola cheese crumbles. Served with Blue Cheese Vinaigrette.
$23.95Seared Ahi Salad
Ahi tuna filet, seared rare with Cajun spices. Arugula, radicchio, Napa slaw & spring salad mix combined with red bell peppers, cucumbers, mangos, soy glaze. Served with Wasabi Ginger Vinaigrette.
$22.95Southwest Smoked Chicken Salad
Mesquite smoked chicken, roasted sweet corn, red peppers, avocado, cherry tomatoes, marinated jicama and cilantro tossed with fresh spring greens, and our Napa slaw. Topped with Cotija cheese and crispy tortilla strips. Served with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette.
$17.95Classic Caesar
Ciabatta croutons and shredded Parmesan cheese, fresh crisp romaine, arugula & radicchio spring mix. Served with Caesar dressing. *Items are served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness*
$12.95Salmon Caesar
Grilled salmon, ciabatta croutons and shredded Parmesan cheese, fresh crisp romaine, arugula & radicchio spring mix. Served with Caesar dressing. *Items are served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness*
$21.90Shrimp Caesar
Grilled shrimp, ciabatta croutons and shredded Parmesan cheese, fresh crisp romaine, arugula & radicchio spring mix. Served with Caesar dressing. *Items are served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness*
$20.90Grilled Chicken Caesar
Grilled chicken, ciabatta croutons and shredded Parmesan cheese, fresh crisp romaine, arugula & radicchio spring mix. Served with Caesar dressing. *Items are served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness*
$18.90Starter Caesar Salad
Fresh crisp romaine, arugula & radicchio mixture combined with ciabatta croutons, shredded Parmesan cheese. Served with our Caesar dressing. **Items are served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness*
$9.95Starter House Salad
Fresh arugula, radicchio & spring salad mix. Topped with red grape tomatoes and served with guest’s choice of dressing.
$8.95
Sandwiches
Caprese Chicken Sandwich
Grilled marinated chicken breast topped with pepperoni, fresh mozzarella, red pepper flakes, tomato slices and arugula tossed in olive oil. Served on a grilled ciabatta bun spread with red pepper, sun dried tomato tapenade and garlic pesto aioli.
$17.95Classic Reuben
Traditional Reuben piled high with corned beef, peppered sauerkraut, melted Swiss cheese and thousand island dressing on toasted rustic rye.
$19.95French Dip Sandwich
Slow roasted, thinly sliced beef tip topped with melted provolone cheese piled high on a Parmesan grilled ciabatta bun and served with a side of horseradish cream and Rosemary Au Jus.
$20.95Smoked Turkey Club
Peppered smoked turkey, maple bacon, pepper jack cheese, avocado, tomato, and lettuce grilled on rustic Bianco bread with chipotle aioli .
$17.95Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich
Spicy fried jalapeño buttermilk chicken served on a grilled ciabatta bun spread with chipotle aioli and served on a bed of Napa slaw mixed with Sweet Chipotle dressing and dill pickle chips.
$17.95
Burgers
BBQ White Cheddar Burger
1/2 lb. USDA choice lean ground beef patty prepared on a grilled pub bun spread with garlic aioli. Served with melted white cheddar cheese, Black Butte BBQ sauce, crispy fried onion strings on red leaf lettuce and sliced tomatoes.
$18.50Beyond Burger
Grilled plant based protein burger prepared on a toasted brioche bun spread with Thousand Island dressing. Served with melted cheddar cheese, red leaf lettuce, sliced tomato, red onion and dill pickles chips.
$17.95Cheeseburger
1/2 lb. USDA choice lean ground beef patty prepared on a grilled pub bun spread with burger sauce. Served with your choice of cheese, red leaf lettuce, sliced tomatoes, red onions and pickle chips.
$17.50Gastropub Burger
1/2 lb. USDA choice lean ground beef patty infused with Gorgonzola cheese, topped with melted white cheddar cheese , maple bacon and grilled balsamic soy glazed onions. Served on a toasted ciabatta bun, spread with horseradish cream sauce and layered with arugula tossed in olive oil.
$20.50Jalapeno Pepperjack Burger
1/2 lb. USDA choice lean ground beef patty prepared on a toasted pub bun spread with chipotle aioli. Served with melted pepper jack cheese, sliced jalapeños, crispy fried Tabasco onion strings, guacamole, red leaf lettuce and sliced tomatoes.
$18.50
Kitchen & Seasonal Specialties
IPA Beer Battered Fish & Chips
Three crispy fried IPA beer battered cod filets served with Napa coleslaw, hand-cut fries and Lemon Caper Tarter sauce.
$22.95Kung Pao Chicken
Spicy soy ginger glaze and Sambal chili tossed with chicken, green onions, peanuts, dried red chilies, garlic, ginger and cilantro. Served with steamed white rice and a sautéed Thai vegetable mixture.
$22.95Szechaun Orange Chicken
Tempura fried chicken tossed in soy orange glaze with garlic, ginger, dried chilies, green onions and fresh orange slices. Served with steamed white rice and a sautéed Thai vegetable mixture.
$22.95Tuscan Romano Herb Crusted Chicken
Crispy Romano & Panko crusted chicken served with a bed of Garlic Parmesan Noodles and seasonal dinner vegetables. Topped with balsamic marinated tomatoes, capers and drizzled with Lemon Herb Beurre Blanc.
$24.95Southern Fried Chicken Mac & Cheese
Cheddar, Jack, Swiss and Parmesan cheese, cavatappi pasta and toasted bread crumbs topped with jalapeño buttermilk fried chicken and garnished with spicy peppers.
$20.95Spicy Sausage Mac and Cheese
Cavatappi pasta sautéed with Parmesan cream sauce, spicy Italian sausage, red pepper, Swiss, and cheddar & jack cheeses. Topped with breadcrumbs and baked till golden brown.
$19.95Gochuchang Korean BBQ Pork & Kimchi Fried Rice
Boneless smoked country pork ribs basted with Korean BBQ sauce and served around chopped Kimchi Fried Rice with green onions. Topped with an egg sunny side up egg.
$23.95Baja Fish Tacos - Cod
Warm corn tortillas spread with chipotle aioli and layered with seasoned cod, Napa slaw tossed in Honey Lime Vinaigrette, pico de gallo and cotija cheese. Served with a side of Santa Fe black beans and a side of roasted Tomatillo salsa.
$20.95Baja Fish Tacos - Shrimp
Warm corn tortillas spread with chipotle aioli and layered with seasoned shrimp, Napa slaw tossed in Honey Lime Vinaigrette, pico de gallo and cotija cheese. Served with a side of Santa Fe black beans and a side of roasted Tomatillo salsa.
$20.95Grilled Atlantic Salmon
Fresh salmon filet grilled with a garlic herb butter and served with jasmine cilantro rice and seasonal vegetables.
$27.95
Non-Alchoholic
Sunday | 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Monday | 11:00 am - 8:00 pm |
Tuesday | 11:00 am - 8:00 pm |
Wednesday | 11:00 am - 8:00 pm |
Thursday | 11:00 am - 8:00 pm |
Friday | 11:00 am - 8:00 pm |
Saturday | 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Thirsty Lion's mission is to redefine the dining experience by providing a welcoming place where friends and family can come together to celebrate life, enjoy scratch-made food, craft cocktails and beers, and a lively atmosphere with music and sports. Offering Lunch, Dinner, Weekend Brunch, Daily Happy Hour, and Event space, Thirsty Lion was recently named as one of the “Top 100 under 100” Emerging Brands by Nations Restaurant News.