Thirsty Lion Gastropub (Tempe)

Ahi tuna marinated in soy, Sriracha, sesame oil, Hawaiian sea salt, sweet Maui onion, green onion and dried seaweed pressed on top of molded steam rice, avocado slices ginger soy glaze and Sriracha aioli.

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.

Five tail-on shrimp wrapped in pepper bacon, brushed with Newcastle BBQ sauce and grilled until golden brown on top of a bed of Napa Slaw dresses with a Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette.

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

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

A mixture of rock crab and Kewpie mayo rolled with avocado, cucumbers, wrapped in Nori with steamed rice coated with black & white sesame seeds. Served with wasabi aioli and ginger soy glaze.

Warm cheese queso dip made with cheddar, jack, pepper jack cheese, onions, jalapeños, tomato, garlic and Chipotle puree. Topped with pico de gallo, served with white corn tortilla chips.

Lightly fried calamari rings dusted with a roasted garlic pepper semolina breading served with Lemon Thyme aioli and Chili Lime sauce.

Freshly made, hand cut French fries served with Peppercorn Ranch & Sriracha Fry Sauce

Soy bean pods steamed and sautéed with sesame oil, garlic, ginger soy glaze, rice vinegar, brown sugar and red pepper flakes.

Six hand breaded chicken tenderloins, dipped in seasoned batter and fried to perfection. Served with Newcastle BBQ Sauce and Peppercorn Ranch.

One freshly baked jumbo pretzel, buttered and salted. Served with a Jalapeño Jam, Sweet Mustard Sauce and Thirsty Lion’s Signature Beer Cheese Sauce.

Sautéed with pepper bacon, red onions, olive oil, seasonings and Reggiano.

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.

Fried sesame tempura battered cauliflower tossed in a Spicy Black Bean sauce. Topped with green onions and chopped cashews. Served with Sriracha aioli and Sriracha paste.

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.

Ahi tuna, green onions, cilantro, Sriracha aioli and Nori rolled in sushi rice coated with black & white sesame seeds. Served with Sriracha aioli, Sriracha sauce and ginger soy glaze.

Two soft boiled eggs wrapped with Italian sausage, rolled in Panko breadcrumbs and deep fried. Served with Grain Mustard sauce.

Soy marinated Ahi tuna poke, sushi rice, Napa slaw, avocado, carrot, cucumber, pickled radish, fresh mango, daikon, nori, sesame seeds, ginger soy glaze and Thai peanut vinaigrette.

Shaved Brussels sprouts and arugula, roasted chicken, red & white quinoa, Zante currants, cranberries and candied walnuts. Served with White Balsamic Pomegranate Vinaigrette.

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*

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.

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.

Grilled Top Sirloin Steak fanned over salad spring salad mix, caramelized pears, gorgonzola cheese crumbles. Served with Blue Cheese Vinaigrette.

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.

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.

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*

Fresh arugula, radicchio & spring salad mix. Topped with red grape tomatoes and served with guest’s choice of dressing.

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.

Traditional Reuben piled high with corned beef, peppered sauerkraut, melted Swiss cheese and thousand island dressing on toasted rustic rye.

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.

Grilled lime & red pepper chicken topped with melted pepper jack, cotija cheese, roasted poblano chilies, chopped cilantro and sliced avocado. Served on a toasted ciabatta bun with chipotle aioli and Napa slaw tossed in Sweet Chipotle dressing.

Tender roasted pork shoulder, with smoked ham, Swiss cheese, B&B pickles, jalapeños and Dijon mustard sauce on Parmesan crusted ciabatta.

Peppered smoked turkey, maple bacon, pepper jack cheese, avocado, tomato, and lettuce grilled on rustic Bianco bread with chipotle aioli .

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.

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, Newcastle BBQ sauce, crispy fried onion strings on red leaf lettuce and sliced tomatoes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

1/2 lb. USDA choice lean ground beef patty, peppered bacon, red leaf lettuce, sliced tomatoes, red onions, pickle chips and your choice of cheese. Served on a grilled brioch bun spread with burger sauce.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fresh salmon filet grilled with a garlic herb butter and served with jasmine cilantro rice and seasonal vegetables.

12 oz. seasoned Ribeye steak basted with roasted garlic butter. Served with asparagus, julienne red peppers and a choice of chef's accompaniment.

Three crispy fried IPA beer battered cod filets served with Napa coleslaw, hand-cut fries and Lemon Caper Tarter sauce.

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.

Cavatappi pasta sautéed with Parmesan cream sauce, bacon, sweet onions, Gorgonzola, Swiss, and cheddar & jack cheeses. Topped with breadcrumbs and baked till golden brown.

Cavatappi pasta sautéed with Parmesan cream sauce, sweet onions, Gorgonzola, Swiss, cheddar & jack cheeses. Topped with breadcrumbs and baked till golden brown.

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.

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.

Slow roasted pork, roasted tomatillo salsa, chipotle Napa slaw, Cotija, pickled radish, jalapeño and white corn tortillas. Served with Santa Fe bacon black beans.

Crispy Romano & Panko crusted chicken served with a bed of Parmesan Couscous and seasonal dinner vegetables. Topped with balsamic marinated tomatoes, capers and drizzled with Lemon Herb Beurre Blanc.

Crispy Romano & Panko crusted chicken served with a bed of Parmesan Couscous and seasonal dinner vegetables. Topped with balsamic marinated tomatoes, capers and drizzled with Lemon Herb Beurre Blanc.

Roma and cherry tomatoes, roasted garlic, extra virgin olive oil, basil, fresh mozzarella and four cheese blend.

Hand-tossed brick oven pizza with our Newcastle BBQ pizza sauce, a mixture of mozzarella, provolone, fontina and smoked mozzarella cheese, red onion and grilled chicken and the crust is brushed with extra virgin olive oil and garnished with cilantro leaves.

Hand-tossed brick oven pizza with a Roma tomato, basil and garlic pizza sauce topped with shaved prosciutto, sliced deli pepperoni and spicy sausage and a mixture of melted mozzarella, provolone, fontina and smoked mozzarella cheese and the crust is brushed with extra virgin olive oil.

Feeds a family of 4! Includes Fresh Hand-Cut Fries appetizer (with Sriracha and Peppercorn Ranch dipping sauce), your choice of a house or Caesar salad, and 4 x 1/2 lb cheddar cheeseburgers with tomatoes, red onions, dill pickles, leaf lettuce, and burger sauce. All burgers are prepared medium-well. Add-on's available!

Feeds a family of 4! Includes an appetizer of hand breaded & fried chicken tenderloins served with peppercorn ranch and BBQ sauces, your choice of Caesar or House salad, and an entree of our Classic Mac & Cheese with creamy 4 cheese sauce with breadcrumbs. Substitutions of Spicy Mac with sausage, Bacon Mac with pepper bacon, or Spicy Fried Chicken are available!

Tacos for 4! Includes an appetizer of chips & salsa, your choice of Caesar or House salad, and an entree including Baja Fish, Baja Shrimp and Pork Carnitas tacos with napa slaw, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, cilantro, white corn tortillas, roasted tomato salsa, chipotle aioli and Santa Fe bacon black beans. Add on Creamy Queso Dip for $6!

Feeds 4! Includes an appetizer of Garlic Sesame Edamame with garlic sesame soy glaze, an Asian Wonton Salad with mango, mandarin oranges, wontons, cucumber, red peppers and wasabi vinaigrette and an entree with Kung Pao Chicken, Szechuan Orange Chicken, and Gochujang BBQ Pork with Kimchi fried rice, steamed rice, and Asian vegetables. A 4oz Seared Ahi add on is available for $7.95.

Seafood for 4! Includes an appetizer of Crispy Calamari with chili lime sauce and lemon thyme aioli, Napa Cole Slaw, and an entree of IPA Beer Battered Fish & Chips, lemon caper tartar sauce, fresh lemon and hand-cut fries. Add on 2 or 4 BBQ Prawns or 4oz Seared Ahi.

Baked with chocolate and toasted pecans. Topped with chocolate fudge and caramel sauces.

Served with BBQ sauce, Napa slaw and cilantro lime vinaigrette

With sautéed cod, chipotle aioli, cilantro lime slaw, pico de gallo, Cotija cheese and white corn tortillas. Served with Santa Fe bacon black beans.

With sautéed shrimp, chipotle aioli, cilantro lime slaw, pico de gallo, Cotija cheese and white corn tortillas. Served with Santa Fe bacon black beans.

Fresh greens, radicchio, arugula, roasted chicken, pepper bacon, avocado, Kalamata olives, Gorgonzola, cherry tomatoes,egg, roasted corn and blue cheese vinaigrette.

Spice rubbed and seared rare on mixed greens, arugula & radicchio with red peppers, cucumbers, Napa cabbage, edamame, Mandarin oranges, crispy wontons, cilantro & wasabi ginger vinaigrette.

Mesquite smoked chicken, roasted sweet corn, red peppers, avocado, marinated jicama, cherry tomatoes, fresh greens and cabbage tossed with cilantro lime vinaigrette. Topped with Cotija cheese and crispy tortilla strips.