Thirsty Lion Menu

2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy #1041, Tempe, AZ 85281
  • 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.
      $15.95
    • Beer Battered Cheese Curds

      Crispy fried cheese curds, coated in tempura beer batter. Served with sweet jalapeño jam and sriracha fry sauce.
      $14.95
    • Hand Breaded Chicken Tenderloins

      Five hand breaded chicken tenderloins, dipped in seasoned batter and fried to perfection. Served with Sriracha Fry Sauce and Peppercorn Ranch.
      $14.95
    • Oven 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.
      $15.95
    • Sauteed Brussels Sprouts

      Sautéed with pepper bacon, red onions, olive oil, seasonings and Reggiano.
      $11.95
    • Sliders 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.
      $15.95
    • Spicy 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.
      $16.95
    • Crispy Fried Chicken Wings

      $15.95
    • Deep Fried Pickles

      Crispy coated dill pickles, deep fried and served with Sriracha dipping sauce.
      $13.95
    • Beer Cheese Soup -Bowl

      A mixture of cheddar, Parmesan and pepper jack cheese simmered with PBR beer, jalapeños, dry mustard, Worcestershire and Tabasco.
      $9.95
  • Flatbreads

    • Pepperoni Flatbread

      Italian pepperoni, roma tomato sauce and our four cheese blend.
      $16.95
    • Pear & Prosciutto Flatbread

      Sweet caramelized pears & crispy prosciutto, Gorgonzola, candied walnuts, topped with arugula & Balsamic vinegar.
      $16.95
    • Sausage & 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.
      $16.95
    • Caprese & Roma Flatbread

      Roma and cherry tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, basil, fresh mozzarella and our four cheese blend.
      $15.95
  • 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.
      $19.95
    • Brussels 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.
      $17.95
    • Carnitas 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.
      $17.95
    • Cobb 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.
      $18.95
    • Grilled Steak Salad

      Grilled Top Sirloin Steak fanned over salad spring salad mix, caramelized pears, gorgonzola cheese crumbles. Served with Blue Cheese Vinaigrette.
      $22.95
    • Seared 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.
      $20.95
    • Southwest 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.
      $17.95
    • Classic 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*
      $11.95
    • Salmon 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*
      $19.90
    • Shrimp 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*
      $18.90
    • Grilled 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*
      $17.90
    • Starter 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*
      $9.95
    • Starter 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.
      $17.95
    • Classic Reuben

      Traditional Reuben piled high with corned beef, peppered sauerkraut, melted Swiss cheese and thousand island dressing on toasted rustic rye.
      $19.95
    • French 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.
      $19.95
    • Smoked Turkey Club

      Peppered smoked turkey, maple bacon, pepper jack cheese, avocado, tomato, and lettuce grilled on rustic Bianco bread with chipotle aioli .
      $17.95
    • Spicy 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.
      $17.95
    • Beyond 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.
      $17.95
    • Cheeseburger

      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.
      $16.95
    • Gastropub 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.
      $19.95
    • Jalapeno 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.
      $17.95
  • 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.
      $21.95
    • Kung 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.
      $21.95
    • Szechaun 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.
      $21.95
    • Tuscan 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.
      $24.95
    • Southern 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.
      $20.95
    • Spicy 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.
      $19.95
    • Gochuchang 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.
      $23.95
    • Baja 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.
      $20.95
    • Baja 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.
      $20.95
    • Grilled Atlantic Salmon

      Fresh salmon filet grilled with a garlic herb butter and served with jasmine cilantro rice and seasonal vegetables.
      $26.95
  • Non-Alchoholic

    • Coke

      $3.95
    • Diet Coke

      $3.95
    • Ginger Beer

      $4.00
    • Henry's Root Beer

      $4.50
    • Iced Tea

      $3.95
    • Red Bull (Original)

      $4.50
    • Red Bull (Sugar Free)

      $5.50
    • Red Bull (Red)

      $5.50
    • Red Bull (Tropical Yellow)

      $5.50
    • San Pellegrino (Blood Orange)

      $5.50
    • San Pellegrino (Original)

      $5.50
    • Sprite

      $3.95
    • Topo Chico Sparkling Water

      $5.50
    • Water Bottle (To Go)

      $3.00
  • Dessert

    • Deep Dish Chocolate Brownie

      Double chocolate porter brownie with pecans, caramel and chocolate fudge sauces, baked in a cast iron skillet.
      $11.95
    • Whiskey Apple Crumble

      Whiskey glazed Granny Smith apples, baked with a cinnamon-pecan streusel topping and salted caramel sauce.
      $10.95

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