Thirsty Lion

3077 W Frye Rd, Chandler
(480) 786-5799

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Gochuchang Korean BBQ Pork & Kimchi Fried Rice
Gochujang BBQ Pork & Kimchi Fried Rice
Southern Fried Chicken Mac & Cheese
Tuscan Romano Herb Crusted Chicken
IPA Beer Battered Fish & Chips
Mac and Cheese & Fried Chicken
Spicy Fried Chicken & Waffles
Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich
Grilled Atlantic Salmon
Traditional Scotch Eggs

Menu

Featured items
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.
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.
Seared Ahi Salad
Ahi tuna filet, seared rare with Cajun spices. Arugula, radicchio, Napa slaw & spring salad mix combined with redbell peppers, cucumbers, mangos, soy glaze. Served with Wasabi Ginger Vinaigrette.
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.
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.
Smoked Turkey Club
Peppered smoked turkey, maple bacon, pepper jack cheese, avocado, tomato, and lettuce grilled on rustic Bianco bread with chipotle aioli .
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.
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.
Classic Reuben
Traditional Reuben piled high with corned beef, peppered sauerkraut, melted Swiss cheese and thousand island dressing on toasted rustic rye.

Starters
Hand Breaded Chicken Tenderloins
Six hand breaded chicken tenderloins, dipped in seasoned batter and fried to perfection. Served with Newcastle BBQ Sauce and Peppercorn Ranch.
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.
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.
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.
Beer Battered Cheese Curds
Crispy fried cheese curds, coated in tempura beer batter. Served with sweet jalapeño jam.
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.
Beer Cheese Soup -Bowl
A mixture of cheddar, Parmesan and pepper jack cheese simmered with PBR beer, jalapeños, dry mustard, Worcestershire and Tabasco.
Sauteed Brussels Sprouts
Sautéed with pepper bacon, red onions, olive oil, seasonings and Reggiano.

Salads (dressings on side)
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*
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.
Caesar Roasted Chicken
Roasted 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*
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.
Seared Ahi Salad
Ahi tuna filet, seared rare with Cajun spices. Arugula, radicchio, Napa slaw & spring salad mix combined with redbell peppers, cucumbers, mangos, soy glaze. Served with Wasabi Ginger Vinaigrette.
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.
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.
Starter House Salad
Fresh arugula, radicchio & spring salad mix. Topped with red grape tomatoes and served with guest's choice of dressing.

Sandwiches
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.
Smoked Turkey Club
Peppered smoked turkey, maple bacon, pepper jack cheese, avocado, tomato, and lettuce grilled on rustic Bianco bread with chipotle aioli .
Classic Reuben
Traditional Reuben piled high with corned beef, peppered sauerkraut, melted Swiss cheese and thousand island dressing on toasted rustic rye.
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.
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.

Burgers
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Kitchen Specialties
Fried Chicken Mac & Cheese
Cavatappi pasta sautéed with rich Parmesan cream sauce. Baked with cheddar, jack cheeses and breadcrumbs till golden brown. Topped with Spicy fried jalapeño buttermilk chicken.
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.
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.
Tuscan Romano Herb Crusted Chicken
Crispy Romano & Panko crusted chicken served with a bed of Garlic Parmesan Noodles and seasonal dinner vegetables. Topped with balsamicmarinated tomatoes, capers and drizzled with Lemon Herb Beurre Blanc.
Baja Fish Tacos - Shrimp
Double stacked 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.
Baja Fish Tacos - Cod
Double stacked 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.
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.
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.
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.
Grilled Atlantic Salmon
Fresh salmon filet grilled with a garlic herb butter and served with jasmine cilantro rice and seasonalvegetables.

Dessert
Whiskey Apple Crumble
Whiskey glazed Granny Smith apples, baked with a cinnamon-pecanstreusel topping with salted caramel sauce.
Deep Dish Chocolate Brownie
Baked with chocolate and toasted pecans. Topped with chocolate fudge and caramel sauces.

Non-Alchoholic
San Pellegrino (Blood Orange)
Coke
Diet Coke
Iced Tea
Sprite
San Pellegrino (Original)
Red Bull (Tropical Yellow)
Reed's Ginger Beer
Red Bull (Red)
Red Bull (Original)
Red Bull (Sugar Free)

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Recent Reviews

The food was great although the pasta included in the Tuscan Romano chicken was not as listed on the menu. It was listed as garlic Parmesan noodles but instead was very spicy with red pepper flakes. Tasty but unexpectedly sicy. The sliders and the tacos were excellent however
October 2025
Thirsty Lion is my favorite restaurant in Chandler and I consider myself to be a “regular”. They’ve got a great variety of food and the quality is consistently excellent. In particular, I highly recommend the Ahi Poke Stack, Gastropub Burger, and Tuscan Romano Chicken. They also have a great selection of beers and cocktails. I almost always sit at the bar and all of the bartenders are friendly and provide great service. In particular, I want to recognize Nicole for the level...
October 2025
Tejah was an amazing server! Everything she recommend was delish! Food from scratch where you can make changes and not get charged is fantastic! I had the spicy chicken sandwich, hubs had the tacos, kids had fish and chips and the California roll. We each tried everyone’s dishes and loved it all. Place is fun and great music! Love the atmosphere and hope Tejah serves us next time. Her smile and upbeat personality helped the experience. Thanks Thirsty Lion for an amazing dinner...
September 2025

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Thirsty Lion

3077 W Frye Rd, Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 786-5799