Thirsty Lion Menu (2025 Update)
Introducing the menu at Thirsty Lion, a renowned restaurant in the heart of the city. This upscale eatery offers a tantalizing array of dishes that cater to a diverse palate. From succulent steaks to fresh seafood, Thirsty Lion is a haven for food enthusiasts. The menu showcases a fusion of flavors from around the world, with a focus on using fresh, seasonal ingredients. The ambiance is sophisticated yet inviting, making it the perfect spot for a romantic dinner or a casual get-together with friends. The attentive staff adds to the overall dining experience, providing top-notch service to complement the delectable dishes. Don't miss out on the signature cocktails and extensive wine list, which perfectly complement the exquisite menu offerings at Thirsty Lion.
Starters
Beer Cheese Soup -Bowl
A mixture of cheddar, Parmesan and pepper jack cheese simmered with PBR beer, jalapenos, dry mustard, Worcestershire and Tabasco.
Crispy Fried Chicken Wings
BONE-IN WINGS Served with carrots sticks, celery sticks, bleu cheese or ranch dressing and your choice of wing sauce. MANGO HABANERO / GOCHUJANG KOREAN / DRY RUB / OLD SCHOOL BUFFALO
Spicy Fried Chicken Sliders
Jalapeno buttermilk marinated chicken double coated with spicy seasoned flour. Served on a toasted slider buns spread with chipotle aioli, topped with Sweet Chipotle Slaw and pickle chips.
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.
Oven Baked Soft Pretzel
One freshly baked jumbo pretzel, buttered and salted. Served with a Jalapeno Jam, Sweet Mustard Sauce and Thirsty Lion’s Signature Beer Cheese Sauce.
Beer Battered Cheese Curds
Crispy fried cheese curds, coated in tempura beer batter. Served with sweet jalapeno jam.
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.
Sliders Grilled Burger
Three seasoned burger patties grilled and prepared medium well. Served on toasted slider buns with melted cheddar cheese, burger sauce, red leaf lettuce, sliced tomato and pickle chips.
Whiskey Apple Crumble
Whiskey glazed Granny Smith apples, baked with a cinnamon-pecan streusel topping with salted caramel sauce.
Dessert
Non-Alchoholic
Reed's Ginger Beer
Iced Tea
Root Beer
Diet Coke
A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
Coke
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
Sprite
The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
Red Bull (Sugar Free)
Red Bull (Original)
Red Bull (Tropical Yellow)
Red Bull (Red)
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.
Brussels Sprouts, Quinoa & Roasted Chicken Salad
Shaved Brussels sprouts and arugula, roasted chicken, red & white quinoa, Zante currants, cranberries and candied walnuts. Served with White Balsamic Pomegranate Vinaigrette.
Seared Ahi Salad
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.
Carnitas Salad Bowl
Pork carnitas freshly seared in roasted Tomatillo salsa tops 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.
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*
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*
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.
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*
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*
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*
Starter House Salad
Fresh arugula, radicchio & spring salad mix. Topped with red grape tomatoes and served with guest’s choice of dressing.
Salads (dressings on side)
Sandwiches
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 jalapenos, crispy fried Tabasco onion strings, guacamole, red leaf lettuce and sliced tomatoes.
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.
Burgers
Kitchen Specialties
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.
Fried Chicken Mac & Cheese
Cavatappi pasta sauteed with rich Parmesan cream sauce. Baked with cheddar, jack cheeses and breadcrumbs till golden brown. Topped with Spicy fried jalapeno buttermilk chicken.
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.
Grilled Atlantic Salmon
Fresh salmon filet grilled with a garlic herb butter and served with jasmine cilantro rice and seasonal vegetables.
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.
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.
Tuscan Romano Herb Crusted Chicken
Crispy Romano & Panko crusted chicken served with a bed of Garlic Parmesan Noodles and seasonal dinner vegetables. Topped with balsamic marinated tomatoes, capers and drizzled with Lemon Herb Beurre Blanc.
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.
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.