Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Thirsty Lion

    3.7 (486 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

    Order Thirsty Lion Takeout or Delivery

    Thirsty Lion Photos

    THIRSTY LION ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Trendy
    Happy hour specials

    Recommended Reviews - Thirsty Lion

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Drink Menu
    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!!

    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.

    Cheese Curds
    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.

    HH menu
    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.

    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.

    Blood Mary
    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.

    Rosemary gin and tonic
    Don J.

    With a spacious covered patio overlooking a green space, Thirsty Lion is an excellent place to meet for drinks and snacks. If you're looking for dinner, unfortunately the food is just meh. Let's start with the good - an excellent draft and cocktail menu with wine by the glass. Appetizers are also solid, although our portion of calamari was tiny for the price. I ordered the so-called pork belly ramen - except it wasn't really ramen, but some kind of flat noodles. It had some nice toppings, spoiled by an obnoxious fake smoke flavor. My companion got the fried chicken Mac and cheese. It sounds like Southern cooking heaven, but the fried chicken pieces were served whole on top of the cavatappi pasta, making it awkward to eat. Service was friendly but glacially slow.

    Poke tower

    Always go there for superbowl. They have plenty of seating. The food is always fresh and adequate from scratch. High quality ingredients.

    Black Cherry BBQ Pork Tenderloin
    Susan H.

    I came here with a couple of friends who were passing through town, as this is my "go-to" place for a nice, casual meal. The food was excellent, as always. I chose the Black Cherry BBQ Pork Tenderloin, and it was excellent. The service was extremely attentive, and a small matter with a foreign object in my beverage (a piece of French fry that had fallen into the ice machine) was handled swiftly and courteously. For folk who wear hearing aids, the place gets a bit noisy during the evening, so maybe not such a great place for intimate conversations during peak dinner hours. Other than that, I love this place and will remain a regular for the foreseeable future.

    Corn, beef, hash, and French toast

    See all

    Photo of Milhen E.
    6
    223
    34

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Deana R.

    Deana R.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Kim W.
    12
    40
    5

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Tiffany F.
    305
    27
    93

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Deana R.

    Deana R.

    Tiffany, thank you for your business and this great review!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Deana R.

    Deana R.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Deana R.

    Deana R.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Deana R.

    Deana R.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Dirty bar, no interest by anyone to clean it. No engagement or ownership. Just doing time.

    Business owner information

    Photo of ThirstyLion G.

    ThirstyLion G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Deana R.

    Deana R.

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Deana R.

    Deana R.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of ThirstyLion G.

    ThirstyLion G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Lisa V.
    14
    15
    15

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of ThirstyLion G.

    ThirstyLion G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of ThirstyLion G.

    ThirstyLion G.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Deana R.

    Deana R.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Deana R.

    Deana R.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of ThirstyLion G.

    ThirstyLion G.

    Great! See you soon.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Deana R.

    Deana R.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ana H.
    3
    82
    83

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Deana R.

    Deana R.

    Thanks for waiting and glad you enjoyed the restaurant!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Deana R.

    Deana R.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of ThirstyLion G.

    ThirstyLion G.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Deana R.

    Deana R.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of ThirstyLion G.

    ThirstyLion G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Darnell R.
    45
    49
    111

    6 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of ThirstyLion G.

    ThirstyLion G.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Deana R.

    Deana R.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    food is interesting, the outdoor seating is excellent. Easy access to parking on street or at parking garage just across the street

    Business owner information

    Photo of Deana R.

    Deana R.

    Rick, we're so happy that you're happy! Thank you for dining with us!

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Deana R.

    Deana R.

    Funny! Thanks for coming in!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of M R.
    0
    28
    4

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of ThirstyLion G.

    ThirstyLion G.

    M R., thank you for your business and this great review!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Tara M.
    562
    1306
    1677

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Deana R.

    Deana R.

    Thanks for coming in and taking the time to review.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of ThirstyLion G.

    ThirstyLion G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Lory O.
    85
    24
    15

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of ThirstyLion G.

    ThirstyLion G.

    Lory, thank you for this great review!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Deana R.

    Deana R.

    We are so very glad to have you and appreciate this great review.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 3 of 13

    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!

    Don’t See Your Question? Ask Away!

    Karma & Kocktails - Crafted cocktails with amazing appetizers

    Karma & Kocktails

    4.2(41 reviews)
    4.7 mi
    Discounts available
    Vegetarian friendly

    Fantastic Nepalese/Indian cuisine on Main Street!…read more We stopped by Karma and it did not disappoint! The restaurant is large with a nice bar area and the service was very friendly and efficient! Apps: Chili Momos (Veg) and Gobi Manchurian - the momos were super crispy and the sauce was very spicy in a good way! The Manchurian was so saucy and packed with flavor. Recommend both! Mains: Himalayan Thukpa, Palak Paneer, Malai Kofta - the Thukpa was the highlight! The broth was perfectly salty with a great umami taste. The Malai Kofta was rich and I enjoyed the cheesy koftas. The Palak Paneer was tasty, but I enjoyed the malai and thukpa more! Dessert: Pistachio Cheesecake - delicious! More like a pistachio ice cream cake, but it was so good and not too sweet! Overall, we really enjoyed our meal! Will absolutely be back!

    I went to Karma & Koctails and the food felt like a mix of comfort and bold flavors.The lamb chops…read moreand Lamb Manchuria had bold taste, though a little salty. The Himalayan thali was the highlight naan so soft it felt like clouds, and lentil curry that carried deep, cozy flavors. The chowmein with lamb and chicken had that smoky stir-fry kick, and the momos were a joy to try. The butter tikka momos were creamy and rich, while the choila momos with the chef's sauce brought a spicy spark that stayed with me. The drinks matched the season perfectly. The Gurkhas Old Fashioned was smooth with a twist, and the hot rum punch felt like warmth in a glass just right for winter. The place itself was cozy, with a vibe that made me want to linger. Even during busy hours the staff stayed friendly, though the food took a little longer to arrive. Still, the service felt welcoming. Altogether, the mix of food, drinks, and atmosphere made the evening memorable in its own way.

    Photos
    Karma & Kocktails
    Karma & Kocktails - Fried Chicken Dumplings(momo) and Nitro Chicken

    Fried Chicken Dumplings(momo) and Nitro Chicken

    Karma & Kocktails

    See all

    Hush

    Hush

    4.6(366 reviews)
    9.6 mi
    $$

    My first time visiting Hush, I was surprised at how big the restaurant is, it looks small from the…read morefront entrance, but it's even got a beautiful patio! I am a Sushi novice to say the least, but my grandson and daughter wanted to introduce me to his new favorite restaurant, he's 15 so I had to see what he was raving about! The only reason I gave 4 stars is, cuz I am not educated on all things sushi and the extensive menu didn't really break down what each category really meant, the place was packed so clearly it's a newbie issue. I mentioned to our server Cameron, who was so polite and professional by the way, that it might be fun to host a monthly Sushi 101, where people could make reservations and for a flat rate the attendees could learn the difference between sashimi, sushi and all the other preparations for the cuisine. People could taste and sample each type and learn a little bit, giving them confidence to put Hush in their local food rotation. I really enjoyed my experience, and will do some research on the different options so I can try some new foods, I have no doubt I can ask my server, but that would have made me uncomfortable making the rest of my party wait while I learn, this was a spur of the moment invite so I didn't have time to do research, totally my problem. I will be going back once I learn more! I enjoyed my food, the Tempura Shrimp roll, we also really liked the smoked salmon roll, the crab rangoon, and shrimp fried rice, all was delicious! Very nice place for a date night, if you like sushi you won't be disappointed!

    I recently went here for a Friday dinner date, and honestly, the vibes are amazing with a really…read morenice bar. We had a reservation, which I'd definitely recommend because it gets busy especially on a Friday and parking is limited. Once we were seated, the server gave us a nice rundown of the menu. We started with the hand rolls, the Masu Tartare and Toro Tartare and both were delicious. I personally loved the Masu more, but you really can't go wrong with either. We also ordered calamari, which arrived a bit later. It was okay, nothing spectacular, not as crispy as I hoped but the rest of the meal more than made up for it. For sushi, I had the Spicy Atlantic Salmon and the Kani Koi. I absolutely loved the Spicy Atlantic Salmon...it was definitely a favorite but my fiancé preferred the Kanikoi, so everyone wins. We also tried the Kamasu - Barracuda, which was just as delicious. Overall, everything was perfect, and I can't wait to come back to try more hand rolls and a few other dishes.

    Photos
    Hush
    Hush
    Hush - Suntory Hibiki 21

    See all

    Suntory Hibiki 21

    Winewood - Chicken Fried Ribeye & Eggs

    Winewood

    4.0(1k reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$$

    After a failed walk in attempt at Mi Dia, our group of 7 wandered into Winewood. They were able to…read moreseat our party within a few minutes. We ordered a variety of appetizers including tenderloin bruschetta, quail knots, and raw oysters. All were great choices. They came out before our drinks, but we didn't mind. The server was very communicative about the bar backup. My blackberry lemon drop was tasty and not too sweet. My boyfriend and I split the rack of lamb and lobster ravioli. It was the perfect combo and we're both healthy portions. We didn't make it to the dessert menu, but we were happy with the service, price and immediate seating.

    Everyone in my husband's friend group loves this place for brunch (especially the eggs benedict). I…read morehad never been, but t was a group gathering for one of his friends retirement. This place on a Saturday morning is a great place to host a group meal. There were about 11 of us, and the service was masterful (even with every 2 people on their own check. The place looks well set up for group gatherings, I just know on a Saturday it was pretty empty, so even better! I DO love a benedict, but I also love a croque Madame, and they are more rare. I spied the phots on line, but there was something off, I wanted MORE cheese sauce, so I asked for extra on the side, and not only did our fabulous server do that, he even gave me an extra sauce cup with my leftovers!! (I KNOW!, right??) the gouda sauce is where it is at. My croque was quite tasty, and the extra sauce is the boss move here. There was no photo of the hash, so hubby volunteered. It was okay, but really just the potatoes you get on the side with added steak and eggs. (so don't bother unless you love their potatoes). I sadly didn't take a photo of my own food, but got the hash photo into the Yelp gallery for this place. You are welcome!

    Photos
    Winewood - Horseshoe bar, and Daren is an excellent bartender!

    Horseshoe bar, and Daren is an excellent bartender!

    Winewood - Winewood Mac & Cheese

    Winewood Mac & Cheese

    Winewood - International Waters $18 5/5 (apple pie flavor)

    See all

    International Waters $18 5/5 (apple pie flavor)

    Thirsty Lion - tradamerican - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...