Thirsty Lion Gastropub Menu (Update 2025)

Thirsty Lion Gastropub, located in Chandler, AZ, is a trendy gastropub offering a variety of New American dishes. With a diverse menu catering to different dietary preferences like vegan options, this restaurant provides a casual yet vibrant dining experience. Customers rave about their appetizers like Bacon Wrapped BBQ Prawns and edamame, along with standout dishes such as Seared Ahi Salad and GastroPub Burger. The ambiance at Thirsty Lion, complete with a central bar and TVs playing music videos, adds to the overall experience. The attentive staff, including server Jay, ensure a pleasant dining experience. Although some dishes like fish tacos may be hit or miss, the overall quality of food and cocktails like the Titos Hibiscus Lemonade impress diners. Thirsty Lion Gastropub is a must-visit spot for delicious meals and a welcoming atmosphere in Chandler.

Starters

Artichoke Spinach Dip

Parmesan cream sauce prepared with spinach, artichokes, jalapeno, 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 jalapeno 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.

$15.95

Oven Baked Soft Pretzel

One freshly baked jumbo pretzel, buttered and salted. Served with a Jalapeno Jam, Sweet Mustard Sauce and Thirsty Lions Signature Beer Cheese Sauce.

$15.95

Sauteed Brussels Sprouts

Sauteed 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

Jalapenos 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

$16.95

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, jalapenos, dry mustard, Worcestershire and Tabasco.

$10.95

Pepperoni Flatbread

Italian pepperoni, roma tomato sauce and our four cheese blend.

$17.95

Pear & Prosciutto Flatbread

Sweet caramelized pears & crispy prosciutto, Gorgonzola, candied walnuts, topped with arugula & Balsamic vinegar.

$17.95

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.

$17.95

Caprese & Roma Flatbread

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

$16.95

Flatbreads

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, cherrytomatoes, 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.

$23.95

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.

$22.95

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

$12.95

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

$21.90

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

$20.90

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

$18.90

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 guests choice of dressing.

$8.95

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.

$20.95

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 jalapeno 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

Sandwiches

Burgers

BBQ White Cheddar Burger

/ 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.

$18.50

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

/ 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.

$17.50

Gastropub Burger

/ 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.

$20.50

Jalapeno Pepperjack Burger

/ lb. USDA choice lean ground beef patty prepared on a toasted pub bun spread with chipotle aioli. Served with melted pepper jack cheese,sliced jalapenos, crispy fried Tabasco onion strings, guacamole, red leaf lettuce and sliced tomatoes.

$18.50

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.

$22.95

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 sauteed Thai vegetable mixture.

$22.95

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 sauteed Thai vegetable mixture.

$22.95

Tuscan Romano Herb Crusted Chicken

Crispy Romano & Panko crusted chicken served with a bed of Garlic Parmesan Noodles and seasonal dinner vegetables. Topped with balsamicmarinated 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 jalapeno buttermilk fried chicken and garnished with spicy peppers.

$20.95

Spicy Sausage Mac And Cheese

Cavatappi pasta sauteed 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 seasonalvegetables.

$27.95

Kitchen & Seasonal Specialties

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

Sprite

$3.95

Topo Chico Sparkling Water

$5.50

Water Bottle (To Go)

$3.00

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

Dessert