Thirsty Lion - Glendale, AZ

Name: Thirsty Lion - Glendale, AZ
Address: 9445 W Entertainment Blvd, Glendale, AZ, United States, 85305
Telephone: (480) 944-5165
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (201)

$30 and under

American

9445 W Entertainment Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85305

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2 people

Jun 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for happy hour
Great for outdoor dining
Good for groups

Scratch-kitchen that features globally inspired dishes with an emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients and bold flavors. At the bar, craft cocktails are made with fresh fruit purees, juices, and premium liquors, with a wide range of local craft beer, and a curated selection of wines. Enjoy lunch, dinner, daily happy hour, or weekend brunch while watching the game on one of the flat screens amidst an open kitchen, central bar, and a patio that soaks up the sun. Whether it’s a cozy dinner for two or lunch with the whole office, Thirsty Lion is the perfect destination for any party size, including large groups and events.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Global, International, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(480) 944-5165
Website
http://www.thirstylionrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Keith Catsro
Private party facilities
Thirsty Lion has established itself as a premier destination for memorable events. Whether you are planning a corporate soirée, a team-building activity, a holiday party, or any other special occasion, we have the perfect space and services to exceed your expectations. Visit thirstylionevents.com for more information!

Location
9445 W Entertainment Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85305
Neighborhood
Glendale
Parking details
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Daily Happy Hour!
Multiple dates available
Join us for Daily Happy from 3pm - 6pm and Late Night Thur - Sat from 9pm - Close. Enjoy food & beverage favorites from $7.95 and $2 off draft beers! Menu items include our Ahi Poke Stack, Thirsty Lion Margarita, and Oven Baked Giant Pretzel.

What 201 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.1Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

West Valley
Innovative
West Valley
Great for outdoor dining
West Valley
Lively
West Valley
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Thirsty Lion in Glendale, AZ, offers a lively dining experience with "great food and drinks." The atmosphere is praised for being "fun" and "energetic," making it ideal for events. Service is often "super accommodating," though occasionally inconsistent. Menu highlights include "delicious brunch options" and "fantastic appetizers."

201 Reviews

D
Duane
New York City47 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friend and I both enjoyed our entrees. He had the gastropub burger. I had the fish and chips. Our only complaint is that the delicious fries were way too salty. This is unusual for TL.
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Holly
Phoenix / Arizona1 review
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Really enjoyed that happy hour is everyday. Had lots of options for it as well. Atmosphere is comfortable yet classy. Location is great. Service was a little bit slow so waiting for our drinks and food took a little while. Waitresses wasn't the friendliest either.
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Jordan
Phoenix / Arizona1 review
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
It was a wonderful olace for sunday brunch, will be back!
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Suzanne
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful celebration dinner the food was great, service was great and the drinks phenomenal! I love this place!
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Elizabeth
Las Vegas2 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food and drinks were pretty good, but nothing to write home about really. We had a reservation for my 83 year old mother’s birthday and really they weren’t prepared for our 3 o’clock reservation. We did go upstairs to the rooftop seating and it was nice , although we got our own menus after waiting longer than 10 minutes. Then it was happy hour and needed to wait a little longer for 2 happy hour menus on the table. She brought 6 waters instead of 8 , but did eventually go get the others. Our waitress Army wasn’t mean, but definitely wasn’t happy or energetic. Unfortunately our service by far suffered the most . It is a very long wait for everything. Even asking for an ice tea I eventually had to find her . The bartenders upstairs looked at me looking for our waitress for 5 minutes and never asked if they could help us. There are a few other things but I hate leaving long reviews. The place to us wasn’t worth returning to, especially for my mother who turned 83 wasn’t the greatest impression. The place did seem clean though and an over all good environment.
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Nikki
Phoenix / Arizona1 review
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my first visit and I can't wait to return. My daughter and I knew we would be in the area so I made reservations for us the day before. We got done early so went in before our reservation time. The staff was super accommodating and seated us right away. Our server, Ashley, was a complete delight. Her personality and attitude were so bubbly and infectious. She also gives great hair. It was their weekend brunch time so my daughter got the Chicken and waffles and I got the fried egg sandwich. Delicious!! We instantly said we have to come soon to try their dinner options because if the brunch was that good...
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Izzy
Unspecified1 review
3.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Went for a birthday dinner, saw our waitress a total of 2 times. Food was great though, just wish we could have at least ordered another round or dessert but we weren’t really feeling it after 30 minutes
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Amy
Phoenix / Arizona2 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Went for restaurant week. Service was lacking. Recieved entrees at different times. Example one dessert came before our appetizer. Had to order drinks twice and still never received one of the drinks. Disappointed.
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Barbra
Hawaii1 review
3.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Went here because of their restaurant week menu. It took quite a while for a server to come to our table. We asked for a menu with the restaurant week choices and she said she didn’t think they were doing that anymore. When we got things straightened out, we started to place our order and found that one of the options was not available. When the food was finally delivered, it was lukewarm. Dessert was good. We left unimpressed and will not be returning.
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Noah VIP
Phoenix / Arizona5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Overall, we had a great time with really good food and drinks. The food took a bit, but the manager visited and made it right. Service was a little sluggish at times, but we were on a date night, so we didn't mind the extra time. We will be back.
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FAQs

Thirsty Lion - Glendale, AZ offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (480) 944-5165.

Thirsty Lion - Glendale, AZ is rated 4.3 stars by 201 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Thirsty Lion - Glendale, AZ

9445 W Entertainment Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85305

Additional information

Neighborhood
Glendale
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Global, International, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Keith Catsro
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thirstylionrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(480) 944-5165
Private party facilities
Thirsty Lion has established itself as a premier destination for memorable events. Whether you are planning a corporate soirée, a team-building activity, a holiday party, or any other special occasion, we have the perfect space and services to exceed your expectations. Visit thirstylionevents.com for more information!

Thirsty Lion - Glendale, AZ

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Daily Happy Hour!

Menu

What 201 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Thirsty Lion - Glendale, AZ offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Thirsty Lion - Glendale, AZ restaurant rated?

Is Thirsty Lion - Glendale, AZ currently accepting reservations?

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