Our server was Ali and she was absolutely amazing!!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Beautiful restaurant great atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and amazing food !!!

I've been wanting to try this restaurant chain for over a year now. I saw this place driving or walking around throughout the valley. We had an opportunity to stop in for lunch. It was so different than I expected, (I usually don't research a lot before I go into places, I don't want bias's). [[HIGHLIGHT]]I was shocked it's considered a sports bar. I did see some TV's with sports on them but the restaurant doesn't really give off that vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I also thought it would be a little more unique inside but was similar to an elevated Applebee's or Chili's.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was fantastic and the food was really good. We would definitely stop in again sometime, thank you! read more

Had an enjoyable time at the Thirsty Lion. This was our first visit to this restaurant, even though we are frequent visitors at San Tan Village. Overall the experience and food were great with just a few areas of critique. I would definitely recommend a visit. Location: Located on towards the east side of the shopping center, you will find ample parking in the adjacent parking lot but if you score some side street parking, you'll be right in front of the restaurant. Price: Prices are average, ranging from $15-$25 per plates and drinks ranging from $8 (beers) -$16 (mixed drinks). Happy Hour: Daily from 3-6. The happy hour menu is actually worth mentioning as they have a good variety and all food items at ~$10 and some discounts on drink items. Food Quality: Based on the Ahi Tuna Bowl and White Queso Dip. The ahi tuna was fresh and was flavorful. The rice was a bit light and the dish is a bit on the spicy side. The white queso dip was extremely thick and would have liked that a bit more creamy. Service: Service was a bit off at the visit but may just have been that day. Our server didn't seem too interested as our drinks were mostly empty during the visit. Additionally, seemed a bit rushed even though the restaurant wasn't busy. read more

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TERRIBLE waitress AND manager. Waited forever for food & even when asked to bring out what is ready (had 2 kids starving), the waitress went to clean off old tables & deliver another patron's food EVEN after I complained to manager, who never apologized, thus left us all to STILL wait. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was not busy & it was after 9pm.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

came in for a drink and a couple appetizers. My Espresso Martini was good, and husband enjoyed his beer. The calamari was delicious, and our shrimp ceviche appetizer was good, but nothing like it was advertised on the menu. We received what was like coleslaw with some pico de gallo, and a few shrimp in it. There was no habanero, and it was in a creamy sauce, not lime and evoo. Service was ok at the bar top, a bit slow. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean , spacious restaurant![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Finally stopped back in after a few years for weekend brunch. Our server was on point, but the food was 50/50. We were going to split two sandwiches, and the 1st one we asked for was out. The ruben was not available that day. Super bummer. We grabbed a french dip and the green chile chicken & avacado. The French dip was a complete fail. For starters the sandwich was tiny! The meat was absolutely gross, and the cheese was off as well. Then to top it off, my fries were cold. All around a 100% fail. Now for the other sandwich. Complete homerun! It was bomb! My mom stopped back in a few days later and got her ruben. It looked good in the picture she sent me, and she said it tasted great! Too bad they were out of it that day. read more

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Stopped in last night with my family . The lion lemonade (adult beverage) was amazing. The hibiscus drink wasn't my cup of tea. We did both vegetarian the bacon wrapped shrimp- great, the California rolls-okay - I'm not a huge fan of the crab salad version I prefer the solid piece of crab in the rolls - and the pear gorgonzola flatbread, which was wonderful. Great flavor pairing. read more

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Our server Kay was amazing!!! Made our lunch extra special with her attention to detail. The food and drinks were delicious too!

Everything was Amazing!! Our server was very friendly professional, and she put the ball game on for my fiancé. Food was very good. read more

Great experience, walk in get greeted by front reception, seated shortly after, was nice didn't have to wait. Several different options on the menu to choose from American to some sushi..remembered to take some photos this time. It was my bday dinner celebration with just 8 of us. The server was very helpful and on top of anything we needed. Started with a Jalepino margarita and some cheese curds to share. The cheese curds was served with 2 different sauces each very different and great in their own way, one was a Jalepino relish, which was new to me served with cheese curds.. and I loved it! The other was a chipotle ranch which was also very good. For my main I did the gastro burger, always my go to and side fries, fries are really great and the burger is top notch! Guess my fam told them it was my bday, so server brought over a sweet treat to finish the night, it was big enough to share, it was two warm cookies served with ice cream and chocolate and caramel syrup. Thanks for making my night great and celebrating another birthday with me! read more

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We stopped here on a whim. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe was enjoyable, if a little more cavernous than I expected.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was very good but not great. There were some long gaps in checking to see if we needed drink refills, how is the food, etc. When the server stopped by she was very pleasant. There's a decent selection of beer and drinks. We had the spicy fried cauliflower to start, which was very enjoyable. It wasn't overly spicy but had a decent amount of kick. I had the Gochujang BBQ Pork & Kimchi Fried Rice for my entree. It definitely had some kick but wasn't over powering. The flavors throughout the dish were well balanced. It was very good, I just needed some more water which took a little while to get brought to the table. I'm happy we stopped here. I'd eat here again but I'm not sure I would specifically make the trip. read more

Thirsty Lion - SanTan Village - American Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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Went there yesterday to celebrate my son-in-law's birthday. Had a table of 10. service was poor at best. The food came out late and cold for quite a few of us at least quite a few of us. Mine was by inedible. I ordered the gochujang barbecued pork. The pork was extremely overcooked. There was an egg on top that didn't even resemble an egg and the rice was cold. It was terrible. Don't think we'll be back. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The only good thing is the place was clean[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We are the couple on Tuesday 5/26 that just got up and left after waiting 10 minutes and received NO service. Who we think our server was, was talking to another table for all but a minute or two of the time we waited. Never even received a glance. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not busy in there![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Was really wanting that 9oz KJ and hubby was looking forward to an old fashioned. Went to The Keg and were greeted by 3-4 people and served right away! The drinks are here already as I finish this. read more

Thirsty Lion - SanTan Village - American Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

We were a little disappointed that they didn't have any hockey bowl. No California roll. Nothing to do with sushi type food. They said they were sold out. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was a bit loud, but the waitress was great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The drinks were great and the chicken strips were amazing. I will definitely go back and eat there. read more

Food was good,spicy chicken salad, Fish & Chips, Orange Chicken all great. Good time to go less people.

We come to the San Tan or Chandler mall locations often for appetizers and drinks. The last few times we've been to this location at the San Tan mall, our experience with the hostess's (2 brunette females) have been very off putting! We always ask for a booth and we don't mind waiting longer to be seated if none are available at the moment. For some reason this request is a burden for the 2 hostess at this location and they make it very apparent with eye rolling and facial grimacing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]When taking us to our booth, my husband noticed that the seat had some food, and sauce splatter on it which he pointed out to the hostess.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] (We understand mistakes happen and the busser probably didn't notice the mess, no big deal ) We just asked the hostess if the spill could be wiped down, ..the hostess was now visibly annoyed and didn't respond, she just walked away, grabbed a towel and wiped the seat, missing most of the area where the mess was. She then put our menus on the table and walked away. Me and my husband looked at each other perplexed, Like WOW! Once our server Chris S. greeted us we asked for a napkin and we just cleaned the seat ourselves. Our server Chris S. was very pleasant and made great recommendations. We have actually had him as our server before and he's great! Food was good (which is why we come back) But management needs to revisit the host stand and remind the hosts that the guests experience begins at the front door. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great food and atmosphere![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We have been here multiple times and LOVE the outdoor seating for sure![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The Cauliflower is always good as well as the sliders, but we prefer the chicken sliders best! If you go during "Happy Hour" you may find some drinks that are decent but they're really not worth the $1-$2 savings, so I'd suggest getting the regular priced options for drinks... especially the smoked Old Fashioned! Service is consistent and friendly for sure. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It can get a little loud at times inside and is why we try to sit outside[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We made reservations for valentines. Our reservations was for 3:45pm we were sat immediately. Which was nice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]One of the many hostesses tried to seat us at a dirty table with food on the floor under the table. With three chairs not four. I had to ask can someone sweep the floor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The table was right by the front door. At that time it was not that busy. So there were plenty of tables open. We were told they were reserved. Well you Giuseppe lost money because those tables and booths sat empty for over 3 hours.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There was food on the floors under tables. They finally had one of the MANY hostesses that need way more training. Everything was chaos. They were trying. I ordered a CEDAR PLANK SALMON but there was no cedar plank (false advertisement) ..the salmon was very thin i thought it wasn't salmon. My husband said the steak was okay but it wasn't a cut for it to be a ribeye. Our desserts I had the whiskey apple crumble burnt around the edges. My husband had the lava cake it was a little dry. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The tables that are in the front by the doors. You need some type of barrier to make it a little more secure and personable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It felt more like a cafeteria. How you present the restaurant on your advertisements is not what we experienced. It was more like an sports bar...[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Well at least I was able to experience it with the man I love, who was not happy.. Get it together y'all. read more

Thirsty Lion - SanTan Village - Just One of the tables with food underneath. - American Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

drunk patrons were allowed to drink causing one of them to become enraged & trying to punch one of the 2 lady bartenders $ throwing a glass at her. The manager did nothing & I found out the two bar tenders were fired because the bar gain bad publicity.... bad management lets lots of people become intoxicated & inciting fights..... Quite the biker bar.....if you like that scene!!....i didnt!!! I was out of there!! read more

I entered this restaurant with fairly high hopes after checking the menu and photos on yelp but the service was subpar and the food portions were not reflective of the price. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was "sporty and fun" with lots of big TVs and an open kitchen.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If only the server in this empty restaurant would have paid some attention it would have been better. No excuse for flagging down staff for a drink refill. The salads were presented in a shallow bowl to make them look bigger. The southwest chicken salad had too many tortilla strips for my taste and the cauliflower sauce had way too many cashews. read more

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Oh how I miss their Scottish eggs! They have a great beer selection and rotating menu of seasonal items. The spicy pasta is my husband's go to and portions are a decent size. Happy hour is a great deal, when offered, but service could be better. The parking situation is super rough, but this is a great spot while you are out and about! read more

Was pretty good for the whole family with lots of variety and choices. The food were all good no complaints . Quick service for 11 people and not too busy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ample seating options.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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My book club meets at this restaurant. The wait staff is always super kind and accomodating. I usually order a glass of wine, the list here of by-the-glass is small but with some quality selections. They have a happy hour menu. Several members of my club love the tacos and the sushi rolls. I like to order from the seasonal menu, thereby insuring that I can always try something new alongside that month's book selection. There is tons of parking. Reservations are accepted (a must have for a large group), they are usually not necessary if you are a small party, the place is huge. The outdoor seating is nice in the cooler weather. read more

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My friend and I had a great lunch at the Thirsty Lion in San Tan Village. My tuna poke bowl looked delicious and tasted delicious. They offer wide menu options and refilled our drinks during our lunch. The look and feel is clean and comfortable. The staff is very pleasant with a smile when we walked in all the way to our departure. read more

Thirsty Lion - SanTan Village - Tuna poke bowl - American Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Food is not good and [[HIGHLIGHT]]restrooms dirty just kill my appetite[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. We ordered a BBQ burger and it was no good fries super greasy. Sushi just rice no meat read more

Thirsty Lion - SanTan Village - BBQ hamburger - American Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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Came to this location after the movies on Friday night - just wanted a couple apps and some drinks. We were seated inside immediately, it was pretty empty although strangely loud. Our server was nice; we ordered the hot honey pepperoni and sausage flatbread, a crunch roll, and the meatballs. Also, the Freakshow Cabernet. The pizza was just okay; lacking the hot honey I was looking for. The meatballs are Greek - they were fine. My husband liked the rolls, the wine was also just okay - definitely not a $15.5 glass of wine - the bottle itself costs that much at Target so making quite the markup on that. Overall, it was "fine" but not at all remarkable. read more

Thirsty Lion - SanTan Village - Crunch roll, hot honey Pepperoni Flatbread, meatballs - American Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

I haven't been here lately but was not disappointed. I had the IPA Beer Battered Fish & Chips. Wonderful! The best I've ever had! Our server Carly G was attentive and accommodating. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Two ladies having lunch and we could visit without lots of background noise.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I will be back for sure! read more

I've been here twice in the past couple of weeks. Great place to grab a bite before/after shopping. The food is typical bar food - except they do have some sushi to choose from. Service is good - friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A bit "dark" inside but they also offer outdoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Parking lot across the way offers plenty of easy spots. read more

I don't think it's the best place for happy hour considering the time it takes to sit and leave will be A long wait.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Excellent service, great food, and great atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I got the Kung Pao and my wife had the Romano Chicken. Our server, Ali, was well-informed, friendly, and attentive. Recommend Thirsty Lion 10/10! read more

A few friends and I stopped by for a quick bite before catching a movie at Harkins. Right off the bat, the manager, who was super polite, greeted us at the door and made sure we were seated right away. Props for efficiency! Our server showed up all bubbly and friendly, immediately taking our drink orders while we stared at the menu like it was a tough life decision. There were so many good options! After much internal debate, I went with the Rueben with fries, but I couldn't resist ordering the Traditional Scotch Eggs as an appetizer. I mean, who wouldn't be intrigued by something a Scottish friend raved about? When the Scotch Eggs showed up, they looked amazing - two eggs, sliced up and served with a side of course-ground brown mustard. I tried one without mustard, and it was delicious. Then I dipped it in mustard... and boom, flavor explosion! Seriously, what kind of magic is this mustard doing?! Not long after, our mains arrived. The Rueben was a solid choice - everything balanced perfectly, no soggy bread in sight (thankfully). But the fries? Ehh... not my favorite. They had this weird sweetness, which made me think that Yukon Gold potatoes were involved. Next time, I'll probably skip 'em and save room for more Scotch Eggs. Our server was awesome too - she checked on us regularly and threw in some light chit-chat, which kept things fun. With so many more things on the menu I'm dying to try, I'll definitely be back for round two! read more

Thirsty Lion - SanTan Village - Reuben with fries. - American Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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We have not eaten here since about 2019 and decided to stop by for lunch since we were out and about. The service was excellent. My husband had the Brussels sprouts, quinoa & roasted chicken salad and I had the Grilled burger sliders which were very good. For drinks, he had the beer flight, and I tried the Blood orange margarita. The margarita was outstanding! The restaurant is very well kept and clean, and I love the ambience of it. It wasn't too loud like most places are. I recommend giving it another try especially if you haven't been back in a while. read more

Thirsty Lion - SanTan Village - American Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Fun atmosphere, the appetizers and food were delicious for bar food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Had a nice guys night out with my son for his birthday after seeing a movie. The service was nice and I would recommend if you're in the area. read more

New fall menu was a miss. Using Linguine pasta for a ramen dish, straight to jail! And forgetting the Bordeaux cherry for my smoked old fashioned, fail! Service was okay, staff not really friendly, server looked annoyed dropping off our food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is nice and inviting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Thirsty Lion - SanTan Village - Smoked pork ramen. Using fettuccine noodles for a ramen dish... straight to jail! Also, take it easy with the smoked paprika. - American Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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The breakfast dishes have consistently been very salty and haven't met expectations. For breakfast specifically, we would likely choose another place. However we have visited for dinner and afternoon drinks several times. The drinks are good and the service is always excellent. read more

Beef dip was yummy! But our ten dollar house salad was a few bites. Disappointed as it was my meal. read more

Thirsty Lion - SanTan Village - House salad - American Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

This was my first time coming here as my colleagues organized a get together and lots of laughter entailed when I said I have never had a Shepherd's pie before. The restaurant has a special menu for St Patrick's day right now so when I saw that I thought I might try it with my colleagues encouragement. To my surprise they also went and ordered the same!Despite our laughter throughout this experience, I'd say I was able to eat some of it but I don't think this is something I will ever want to eat again unless I had too. It had a comforting feeling kind of meal and came served on a cast iron round pan, pretty service, a nice one-time experience for me. My iced tea was great! The restaurant itself has a nice atmosphere, nice ambiance with a large patio outside as well. Great experience! read more

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Ran in here for some quick appetizers before a movie. It was quite empty for a Thursday night, but well lit and inviting. Ordered some fries, spinach dip and Caprese flatbread. The fries were fresh and came with ketchup and aioli sauce. The Caprese was tasty and actually had a peppery kick! The spinach artichoke dip was not well made, unfortunately, and the chips were also stale. We politely stacked it in the corner of our table and our waitress, Hannah, took it off the bill without saying anything or making a big deal. Her customer service actually yields the 5 star review as it's so rare to have exceptional service in AZ. She was so friendly and accommodating. I'd recommend going to try some food and asking to be seated in her section! read more

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Food has gone downhill. Something going on in the kitchen... went last night, not busy but kitchen really slow. California roll seemed kind of hard and old like it was sitting around awhile. Had brownie dessert, tasted like soap-seriously, something wrong with it. Still have soap taste in mouth 24 hrs. Later... considering going to doctor. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also concerning, water glasses and dishes looked dirty.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Water tasted bad.. maybe tap water or contaminated? Service was good yesterday but generally, Service is hit or miss there. Some servers/hostesses either unfriendly or just seems like they'd rather not be there. Don't think I'll be going back, considering I may have gotten ill from the food or water. read more

Waited and waited, had to ask the hostess to get someone to wait on us. Server was not really interested in waiting on us. food was horrible, French dip was dry and overcooked. Fried rice was so greasy we couldn't eat it any of it, and was very expensive! Will not be going back. read more