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    Thirsty Lion

    3.8 (517 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Nicole S.

    Went here for a weekend brunch, it was fine. I had the spinach & feta omelet, it was good but I do wish there were more options for sides. I like to ask staff opinions on dishes & narrowed it down to three, I noticed that our waitress recommended the most expensive one & she said it was really good, when I asked her about what she liked the most about it she told me she herself hadn't tried it. My friend did like her chicken & waffles dish! Our table had some very noticeable crumbs on it upon being seated. And our glasses did go empty, they weren't very busy. Overall it was fine, maybe it was just an off day. Both the waitress & hostess were very kind.

    Gochuchang Korean BBQ Pork & Kimchi Fried Rice
    Damian L.

    Always a good visit to this location. We went for Veterans Day. Appreciate what they do for our vets! It was busy without being loud. Had a trainee server leaning the ropes. Service was indeed good. I may be boring, but I went for my Kimchi fried rice again. Was great as always.

    Korean Fried Chicken
    Marlo B.

    2nd visit was great! We sat at a normal table this time and it was a lot more comfortable. Our waitress was nice and our food came out quickly. We started with the Ahi Poke Stack for an appetizer. It was DELICIOUS. The tuna was fresh, and all of the other flavors were on point. The wanton chips are my favorite, super crispy. I ordered the Brussels sprouts, quinoa, and roasted chicken salad (so did my sister-in-law), my brother ordered the Spicy chicken and waffles, and they ordered my nephew fish and chips. The food was great all around. I loved the freshness of the salad, especially the dried cranberries. I tried the spicy chicken and it was soooooo good. The batter is light and crispy, not too spicy, and the maple syrup really completes the flavors. I will definitely try that at our next brunch. I didn't try the fish and chips but my nephew loved

    BBQ Pork kimchi fried
    Chef O.

    Food great food, attentive service, chill atmosphere.. TV to watch sporting games (FIFA). Overall 8 out of 10

    Tequila Espresso Martini! Sooooo good!
    Ryan H.

    Andrea is a rockstar bartender at Thirsty Lion. The food is out of this world and the drinks are delicious. The ambiance here is 5 stars creating the atmosphere you are looking for any time and day of the week.

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    Stacy P.

    This place has some special people working there! We walked in at 10:52 on a Friday night looking for drinks and an appetizer. We didn't realize they closed at that time, because it's kind of rude to walk into a restaurant right before closing time. But they were so nice and said as long as we order before 11 that we would be fine. Plus it was still busy which says a lot! We had a couple glasses of wine and the bacon wrapped BBQ shrimp and a spicy tuna roll. They were both just what we needed after a long stressful drive. The place was hopping with some music and several tv's!!

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    Marian G.

    I've seen this place a lot and decided to try it today. Didn't need a reservation as the restaurant was steady but still available seating. It's pretty big inside with a huge bar in the middle. The patio area was also a decent size as well. Table tops were clean but the seats were still a bit dirty. Riley, our hostess was taking care of us. She was very attentive and gave us her top choices to choose from. They do have happy hour EVERYDAY which is a plus for me! 3-6p daily. I had the HH artichoke dip, along with a HH blood orange margarita, and HH california roll. I'm a spinach dip girl so I loved it! Wasn't overly cheesy like other dips can be. Blood orange margarita was just okay. The flavor of the drink was flat to me. Also, I've had better sushi rolls. To me it tasted like it wasn't made fresh. My main meal I tried an item off the summer menu which was hot honey, sausage, calabrese salami & pepperoni flatbread. It was definitely my highlight along with the artichoke dip. My friend also shared with me the deep fried pickles she ordered. Now those were also good! I would come back because the vibes were low key, prices are reasonable for a quick happy hour meal, and I also want to try their brunch menu.

    Kurt A.

    Pretty good happy hour. Went with the pear & prosciutto flatbread which was great. Also did the salmon crab cae based off the bartenders suggestion... it was ok. Suggested cucumber gin was ok also.

    Spicy Sausage Prosciutto flatbread
    Chris N.

    Had a really flavorful Spicy Sausage & Prosciutto flatbread. A little on the small side for the price paid. But very tasty. The place was busy for a Wednesday. Ambiance was pretty lively, service was good and friendly. I'd consider coming g back. But it's a little pricey for what you get.

    On the left spicy grapefruit drink (not on the menu) and blood orange marg (meh)
    Jameson B.

    I wanted to try the corned beef hash for brunch but they took it off them menu and they won't serve it anymore. So I had the breakfast sandwich which had good flavor but the bread was very chewy. The chicken and waffle was just ok and not much flavor. You definitely need the syrup because it is very dry.

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    Stephanie T.

    Always good for a nice lunch! It was a lot more packed than usual but I attribute that to playoff season. They rotate menus so it seems like there's always at least one new item to try. A bit lively, so don't expect a quiet romantic destination.

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    Dalia D.

    We came here for brunch. I don't know why this place doesn't have more stars! For one, their black beans are actually seasoned/flavorful. My bf had breakfast tacos and it came with a side of black beans, we are scarred from black beans by multiple establishments in Southlake, so we were impressed with the black beans and they had pieces of bacon in it! My Bloody Mary was perfectly spicy and so were my chilaquiles. The perfect amount of crunch, spice, avocado and of course black beans! The theme is very pub like with low lighting and black/dark furniture. It was super clean when we arrived and not busy. The space felt very open.

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    4 months ago

    Tracy was fantastic! Very attentive, caring and attentive to detail! And the food was awesome and usually.

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    Good food, our server Mitzy was great. We had a large party and she took great care of us.

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    3 months ago

    Great food. Great service. Atmosphere is very pleasant. We liked the variety of food and drinks offered.

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    4 months ago

    Summer menu was great, Chloe was awesome as well. Would come back before the special menu runs out

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    The service was good and the was the only reason for the extra star. The food was terrible but beer was ok

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    4 months ago

    The food and the service are excellent highly recommend for business meeting or a family event

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    Ask the Community - Thirsty Lion

    Do they show sports on their TV's? When I went there all they showed was music videos.

    Every time I've been there, which is many, sports have been on. Watched soccer, football, baseball and basketball. Maybe there were no games on when you were there???

    Is the patio dog friendly?

    We haven't taken our dogs there yet but according to the manager we talked to, the small patio facing ALOFT is dog friendly and the other larger patio is not. We plan to be up there a lot with our two dogs!

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    Karma & Kocktails

    4.2(53 reviews)
    4.7 mi

    First time having cuisine from Nepal. It was so flavorful. Truly enjoyed trying all the new…read morethings, along with things similar to what we would get at an Indian restaurant. The service was excellent. Staff were super friendly and knowledgeable. Some of the spices used were not our personal favorite, but they were still good. The meat was tender. I could have an entire bowl of just dhal. So delicious. Parking is available on street or in back of restaurant.

    Food (2/5): Karma's platter was well done compared to other dishes. Biriyani was lacking…read moreingredients, just full of rice. Lamb was chewy. Fish is good. Curry is a bit heavy but pairs well with their Naan. Honestly, the best thing here is their naan. Update: the chicken biriyani is pretty good! Drinks (2/5): Shocked by the quality based on their regular price. The Velvet Karma was okay (tasted like watery Bailey's with cinnamon). The Karma Sutra was mostly cough syrup, almost no liquor tasted in either. Both $15 each. Service (2/5): The waitresses are all hardworking but they seem super short-staffed. The whole place was packed but they're too busy to be out in the front. It took forever for food and drinks to come out also, despite it hasn't been packed yet. Took 15 min for the cocktail to be out and was watery... Ambiance (3/5): The live music at 7pm didn't start until 7:20. We came earlier and waited for it to start. Super disappointed and wanted to like this place. We can't see ourselves back unless these changes. It just seems stingey as a business to lack liquor in cocktails this price. The staff and manager were all nice, it's just not well run unfortunately.

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    Volstead

    4.3(106 reviews)
    4.4 mi
    Large group friendly
    Full bar

    Great place to have cocktails with the girls. Not only is the food pretty but the service was…read moreamazing! Our server works at another location and told my friend about this place I feel horrible I can't remember her name right now but she's a ginger super sweet and took care of us and answered all of our crazy questions. Brittany??? I had the cheeseburger and it was a double cheeseburger and it was so delicious with side of salad. (Photo didn't turn out) My friend had the burger & french fries so I got to try them and they were also delicious. Inside a dark and moody and cool and temperature so you can come in and get out of the heat enjoy a cocktail and a nice lunch. It's nice to not be under such bright light and crowded places. I really like the atmosphere here quiet swanky and had nice music. Friends request we shared the double eggs they were definitely something to try. And she had the chicken pot pie and said it was so delicious she licked the bowl clean.

    I don't know if I have anything "new" to add to my review because most of the reviewers for…read moreVolstead seem to be in agreement - it's a fun, unique, eatery with good drinks & food. Today was no exception lol I MUST shout-out, Josh though. My drinks were AWESOME! He suggested the Clover Club (martini) and I don't have words to describe how yummy it was - then he made me a coffee drink that absolutely MUST make it on the menu. Good energy. I'm sure he's going to kill it at Texas State :) The cheeseburger was delicious & I'm mad I forget my to-go box (ugh!) of course I wanted more truffle on the truffle fries, but.... that's just me lol The service was excellent. The whole experience is worth the price. It's a fun environment and the food, drinks & service are awesome as well which isn't always the case with "theme" restaurants. Only "concern" suuuuper limited seating, so go early or make a reservation.

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    Hoppin' Grapevine

    4.4(59 reviews)
    7.8 mi

    What a hot little spot! Love the concept! They were having $1 an ounce sparkling wine when we…read morewent! The food is GOURMET. It definitely blows typical bar food out of the water; it's evident that the owners have restaurant and service industry experience because every little detail has been thought of. They even make their sauces in house!! The juicy thick hotdog - could not get enough. The parmesan French fries - devoured. The tasty, cheesy burger rivaled any other gourmet burger joint. The place is a great time for people of all ages. There's plenty of seating. The sports are playing, and they encourage people to socialize, chat, and play games. What's better than cold drinks, great food, and fun times with friends? My friends and I will definitely be back!

    Hoppin' Grapevine is an interesting concept! You check in, put a card on file and get a wristband…read more Food and specialty cocktails is order via a QR code at tables. They do let you know that there is an automatic 20% tip added to your tab up front, which you can add too if checking out using the link they text you. The special thing is they have a wall where you pick your own beer, cider and wine(?) that you activate with your wristband and are charged per ounce. I love the drink concept because it allows for folks to try a little bit of various options ... which they do have a number of local options on their wall. This is what I would return for, and bring friends to tet before we end up at another activity. Food wise: got a smash burger which came with fries, which if I order it again I'd probably change cheeses and ask for some pepper to season the fries a bit more ... all personal preferences... but was ok for something to eat to off set the two drinks I had while there. I also got some tacos to go for my husband. Again personal preference, he would have liked more seasoning/spice on the actual meat of the taco vs being as reliant on the salsa. So, on our next visit we might just stick with shareables/apps with our drinks.

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    Hush

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    4.6(387 reviews)
    9.6 mi
    $$

    First, This is not my normal type of food, but we were with a group of 8. Absolutely everyone…read moreloved their food. I don't eat sushi or a lot of the menu items, but the Salmon I had was the best that I have ever had. Of course, my wife had the Lobster, probably the most expensive item on the menu. Others had the Steak and most had things that I don't even know what was in it... even after reading the menu. My point is the food was highly enjoyed by everyone, especially those who normally eat this type of cuisine. The drinks are amazing and what a variety!!! Japanese whisky and a huge wine list. PLUS, amazing sake and Japanese beer. P.s. They also have domestic and NA beer which was great since my wife doesn't drink. The service was beyond reproach. Super attentive and very informative. I have no point of reference about cost to compare too other than to say our drinks (many many drinks) was far more than the food. It was expensive, but for 8 of us, that was to be expected. The restaurant was larger than it looks, very comfortable, relaxing, and accommodating. Highly Recommended even if this isn't your normal cuisine.

    First time visiting here for a girls night and the food was really delicious! The Sexy Core 23 was…read moreone of the best sushi rolls I've had in DFW. The citrus of the ponzu balanced the jalapeño perfectly. I'd definitely order that roll again next time. The poke bowls are a good size but definitely on the pricey side for sushi. Overall the service was excellent. There was a mixup with our food where we got salmon instead of Tuna for our poke bowl. They quickly amended the mistake and brought us a new bowl. The atmosphere is modern and upscale making it a perfect choice for a date night. They do have some kid friendly options on the menu and a few kids were dining there on Friday night.

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    Winewood

    4.0(1k reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$

    Forgot to take pictures...went for a large family dinner. Loved the Thai chili Brussels sprouts,…read morequail knots and calamari. Enjoyed the lamb and more Brussel sprouts. Kind and classy servers. Fancy, upscale, and great place for steaks and fish dishes.

    I came here for early dinner and ended up trying quite a bit from the menu. The restaurant itself…read moreis really nice. It's quiet, cozy, and has a great atmosphere for a relaxed dinner! The portions are also huge Our server was wonderful from start to finish. He was friendly, attentive, and checked on us often without being overbearing. The service was honestly the best part of the experience. We started with the Sichuan calamari, and this was easily the highlight of the meal. It was perfectly crispy, the glaze had just the right amount of sweetness and heat, and the seasoning gave it a nice kick without overpowering the calamari. It was one of the best calamari dishes I've had and definitely raised my expectations for everything that followed. Next was the tenderloin bruschetta, and unfortunately this one just didn't work for me. The flavors didn't come together, and it was much saltier than it needed to be. It felt like there were too many things happening on the plate without much balance. I wouldn't order it again. For the entrées, the Chilean Sea Bass was very good. The fish was flaky and cooked well, the risotto was creamy, and the sauce brought everything together without being too heavy. It was one of the stronger dishes we ordered. The lobster stuffed ravioli was another solid choice. The filling was generous, there was plenty of lobster on top, and the vodka sauce complemented everything nicely without taking over. It was rich but still well balanced. We also tried the New Zealand rack of lamb. This one had mixed reviews at our table. It wasn't as tender as I was hoping, but I didn't dislike it and again I didn't love it! The blackened exterior and the wine reduction gave it good flavor, but it just wasn't particularly memorable. My favorite entrée ended up being the tomahawk pork chop. The pork itself was juicy, flavorful, and cooked really well. I wasn't a huge fan of the pineapple bourbon glaze since I didn't think it added much to the dish, but the quality of the meat made up for it. We also had the strawberry spinach salad, which was fresh and a nice lighter option alongside all the richer dishes. Then there was also a side dish with green beans and almond and again no complains there. Overall, I left feeling a little conflicted. The service was outstanding, the atmosphere was great, and the portions were very generous. The food itself was a mix of really good dishes and others that completely missed the mark. After such an incredible start with the calamari, I expected the rest of the meal to be on the same level, but it just never got there. I'm glad we tried it, but I don't think it's a place I'd rush back to.

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