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Thirsty Lion - Glendale, AZ, Glendale, AZ

Thirsty Lion - Glendale, AZ

4.3 (201)
$30 and under
American
9445 W Entertainment Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85305

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 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
  • 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!
  • 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.
    Daily Happy Hour! Photo

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
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 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
  • Phone number
  • 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!
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