Thirsty Lion
Denver, CO
Contact
Address 1605 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Website www.thirstylionrestaurant.com
Specials
Brunch Weekends · 10 AM – 2 PM
- Eggs Benedict
Grilled Challa bread, Canadian bacon, poached eggs, and lemon hollandaise with roasted breakfast potatoes
- Spicy Fried Chicken & Waffles
Marinated in jalapeño buttermilk batter, crispy-fried, with a Belgian waffle, maple pepper bacon, and maple syrup
- Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes
Deep fried and tossed in cinnamon sugar. Served with strawberry-orange glaze and Mexican chocolate dipping sauce
- Avocado Toast
Seeded whole wheat bread and avocado mash with Cotija cheese and red pepper flakes. +1 egg / +2 eggs add-on available
- Irish Whiskey French Toast
Dipped in cinnamon, whiskey, and Irish cream egg batter, coated with crunchy flakes and grilled with whipped cream and whiskey syrup. Maple Syrup available for those under 21
- Savory Breakfast Tacos
Chorizo & scrambled eggs, pepper jack cheese, poblano peppers, avocado, pico de gallo, cilantro sour cream and Cotija wrapped in white corn tortillas. Served with Santa Fe bacon black beans, chips and salsa roja
- Spinach & Feta Cheese Omelette
Fresh spinach, tomatoes, Swiss cheese and feta in a 3-egg omelet with hollandaise sauce and roasted breakfast potatoes
- Southern Fried Chicken Benedict
Spicy fried chicken, Belgian waffle, poached eggs and Nashville hollandaise. Garnished with jalapeños and served with breakfast potatoes
- Huevos Rancheros
Flour tortillas, red chili pork, Santa Fe bacon black beans, cheddar, jack and Cotija cheeses, fried eggs, Pico de Gallo, scallions, ranchero sauce and cilantro sour cream. Served with roasted breakfast potatoes
- Spanish Chilaquiles
Crisp corn tortillas sautéed with roasted tomato salsa, guajillo sauce, fried eggs, chorizo, Santa Fe bacon black beans, cheddar, jack and Cotija cheese topped with avocado, cilantro sour cream, Pico de Gallo and jalapeños
- Classic Fried Egg & Bacon Sandwich
Fried eggs, pepper bacon, sharp white and yellow cheddar, avocado and chipotle mayo on grilled bianco bread. Served with fresh hand-cut fries
- Breakfast Burrito
Three eggs, chorizo, peppers, Santa Fe bacon black beans, onion, jalapeños, pasilla chilies, cheddar and pepper jack cheeses, ranchero sauce, chipotle aioli and cilantro rolled in a jumbo flour tortilla. Served with roasted breakfast potatoes
- Farmhouse Breakfast
Three eggs cooked to order, grilled spicy sausage or maple pepper bacon, roasted breakfast potatoes and rustic Bianco toast
- Lion's Breakfast Burger
Grilled 1/2lb burger, maple bacon, smoked ham, fried egg, cheddar cheese, arugula and tomato on ciabatta bread with chipotle aioli and French fries
- I.P.A. Beer Battered Fish & Chips
Lagunitas IPA battered, served with Napa slaw, lemon caper tartar sauce and fries
- Artichoke Spinach Dip
Reggiano cream, chopped artichokes, jalapeños and roasted garlic with melted mozzarella and white corn tortilla chips
- Bacon Wrapped BBQ Shrimp
Served with Black Butte BBQ sauce, Napa slaw and cilantro lime vinaigrette
- Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenderloins
Served with Sriracha and peppercorn ranch dipping sauces
- Spicy Fried Chicken Sliders
Marinated with jalapeño & buttermilk, dusted in spicy flour, crispy-fried and topped with chipotle Napa slaw and dill pickles
- Oven Baked Giant Pretzel
Soft pretzel with scratch made beer cheese, jalapeño jam & sweet mustard sauce
- Creamy Queso Dip
Cheddar, jack and pepper jack cheese, simmered with roasted jalapeños, onion and tomatoes. Served with white corn tortilla chips
- Beer Battered Cheese Curds
Crispy fried cheese curds in tempura batter. Served with sweet jalapeño jam and Sriracha dipping sauce
- Chicken Wings
Sauce options: Old School Buffalo, Korean BBQ or Dry Spice Rub. Served with choice of Blue Cheese, Ranch or Sriracha sauce
- Southwest Smoked Chicken Salad
Mesquite smoked chicken, roasted sweet corn, red peppers, avocado, marinated jicama, grape tomatoes, fresh greens and cabbage tossed with cilantro lime vinaigrette. Topped with Cotija cheese and crispy tortilla strips
- Roasted Chicken Cobb Salad
Fresh greens, radicchio, arugula, roasted chicken, pepper bacon, avocado, Kalamata olives, Gorgonzola, grape tomatoes, egg, roasted corn and blue cheese vinaigrette
- Ahi Poke Bowl
Soy marinated Ahi tuna poke, sushi rice, Napa slaw, avocado, carrot, cucumber, pickled radish and jalapeños, fresh mango, onion, cilantro, daikon, nori, sesame seeds, ginger soy glaze and Thai peanut vinaigrette
- Classic Caesar Salad
Romaine, arugula, radicchio, grana parmesan, ciabatta croutons, parmesan crisp and Caesar dressing. Add grilled chicken, shrimp, salmon or steak
- Smoked Turkey Club
Peppered smoked turkey, maple bacon, pepper jack cheese, avocado, tomato, lettuce and chipotle aioli on grilled rustic bianco bread
- Green Chili Chicken & Avocado Sandwich
Roasted pasilla chilies, avocado, cilantro, jalapeños, pepper jack, cotija cheese, spicy Napa slaw and chipotle aioli on grilled rustic bianco bread
- Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich
Marinated with jalapeño and buttermilk, dusted in spicy flour, crispy fried and topped with chipotle Napa slaw and dill pickles on grilled ciabatta
- Classic Reuben
Braised corned beef brisket, peppered sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and 1000 island on grilled rustic rye
- French Dip
Slow roasted beef and melted provolone on parmesan crusted ciabatta with rosemary au jus and horseradish cream
- Cheeseburger
Choice of cheddar, Swiss or pepper jack cheese, with pickles and burger sauce served on a toasted brioche bun. Gluten Free Bun Available
- Jalapeño Pepper Jack Burger
Melted pepper jack cheese, jalapeños, Tabasco onion strings, fresh guacamole and chipotle aioli served on a toasted brioche bun
- BBQ White Cheddar Burger
Black Butte BBQ sauce, white cheddar cheese, crispy onion strings and garlic aioli served on a toasted brioche bun
- Gastropub Burger
Gorgonzola infused burger with grilled sweet onion, maple pepper bacon, white cheddar, arugula and horseradish cream on grilled ciabatta
- Beyond Burger
Plant based protein burger grilled with melted cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, dill pickles, 1000 Island and served on a toasted brioche bun
Brunch Weekends · 10 AM – 2 PM
- Classic Bloody Mary
New Amsterdam Vodka, tomato juice and Demitri's spices
- Sriracha Bloody Mary
New Amsterdam Vodka, Sriracha, tomato juice and Demitri's spices
- Bacon Bloody Mary
New Amsterdam Vodka, tomato juice, Demitri's spices, pepper bacon, olive, onion, cherry tomato, pepperoncini, and celery
- Salted Caramel Moroccan Coffee
151 rum, Kahlua, Bailey's Irish Cream, Butterscotch liqueur, caramel, coffee and Kosher salt
- Tito's Screwdriver
Tito's Handcrafted Vodka and OJ
- Hibiscus Vodka Breeze
Hibiscus purée, muddled basil, orange & lime, New Amsterdam Vodka, Malibu Coconut Rum, lemonade and Sprite
- Iced Espresso Cocktail
New Amsterdam Vodka, Kahlua, espresso liqueur, cold brew coffee, cream and simple syrup served over ice
- Tajin Michelada Cocktail
Dos Equis Lager, Bloody Mary spiced tomato juice, lime and a Tajin rim poured over ice
- Classic Mimosa
Fresh orange juice and Wycliff Brut Champagne
- Passionfruit Mimosa
Fresh passion fruit juice and Wycliff Brut Champagne
- Blood Orange Mimosa
Blood orange puree and Wycliff Brut Champagne
- Raspberry Mimosa
Raspberry puree and Wycliff Brut Champagne
- Grapefruit Martini
Grapefruit puree and Wycliff Brut Champagne
- Espresso Martini
New Amsterdam Vodka, Mr. Black cold brew coffee liqueur, Kahlua, simple syrup and fresh brewed coffee
- Mimosa by the Bottle
Bottle of Wycliff Brut with a choice of orange, grapefruit, pineapple, cranberry, blood orange, or raspberry juice. Choice of Wycliff Brut or LaMarca Prosecco
Happy Hour Daily · 3 PM – 6 PM
- Lion Lemonade$8.95
Smirnoff Citrus Vodka, raspberry liqueur, lemon, Sprite, sweet & sour and simple syrup
- Premium Well Drinks$8.95
Select well spirits at happy hour pricing
- Three Thieves$9.95
Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio or Cabernet Sauvignon from California
- Classic Mojito$9.95
Cruzan Light Rum, mint, lime, soda, Sprite and simple syrup
- Moscow Mule$9.95
New Amsterdam Vodka, ginger beer, lime juice, simple syrup and a lime wedge
- Cucumber Rosemary Gin & Tonic$9.95
Tanqueray Gin, muddled rosemary, cucumber & lime, rosemary simple syrup and tonic
- Thirsty Lion Margarita$9.95
Sauza Hacienda Tequila, sweet & sour, agave, muddled lime and triple sec
- Hibiscus Vodka Breeze$9.95
Hibiscus purée, muddled basil, orange & lime, New Amsterdam Vodka, Malibu Coconut Rum, lemonade & Sprite
- Ranch Water$9.95
Sauza Hacienda Tequila, Topo Chico sparkling water, lime juice, agave and lime wedge
- Josh Cellars Rosé$10.95
Crisp, light-bodied rosé; refreshing with bright citrus notes, this rosé is an arm, summer sunset in a bottle
- Caymus Conundrum Red Blend$10.95
Rich, complex and versatile red blend; notes of ripe fruit, chocolate, and smoky notes of ripe fruit
- Sea Sun Pinot Noir by Caymus$10.95
Full-bodied, fruit-forward in the softest texture and notes of cherry, vanilla, and spice
- Blood Orange Margarita$10.95
Sauza Hacienda tequila, blood orange purée, agave nectar, muddled orange & lime and sweet & sour
- Spicy Mango Margarita$10.95
Jalapeños, Sauza Hacienda tequila, sweet & sour, fresh lime juice, agave and mango puree with a Tajin rim
- Raspberry Drop Martini$10.95
New Amsterdam Vodka, raspberry purée and lemonade
- Bourbon Old Fashioned$10.95
Evan Williams Bourbon, Angostura Bitters, soda, agave, orange and cherry
- All Draft Beer 16oz Pints$2 off
$2 off all draft beer 16oz pints during happy hour
Happy Hour Daily · 3 PM – 6 PM
- Creamy Queso Dip$8.95
Cheddar, jack and pepper jack cheese, simmered with roasted jalapeños, onion and tomatoes. Served with white corn tortilla chips
- Garlic Sesame Edamame$8.95
Soybean pods sautéed with garlic sesame soy glaze
- Beer Battered Cheese Curds$8.95
Crispy fried cheese curds in tempura batter. Served with sweet jalapeño jam and Sriracha dipping sauce
- Fresh Hand-Cut Fries$8.95
Fresh cut fries served with peppercorn ranch and Sriracha fry sauce
- California Roll$9.95
Crab, avocado, cucumber, sticky rice rolled in nori and sesame seeds
- Spicy Fried Cauliflower$9.95
Sesame tempura fried with spicy black bean hoisin sauce, toasted cashews, scallions, cilantro and Sriracha aioli
- Artichoke Spinach Dip$9.95
Reggiano cream, chopped artichokes, jalapeños and roasted garlic with melted white cheddar and corn tortilla chips
- Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenderloins$9.95
Served with Sriracha and peppercorn ranch dipping sauces
- Spicy Tuna Roll$9.95
Sriracha, green onion & cilantro rolled in sticky rice and nori. Served with fried lotus root, soy glaze, Sriracha aioli, pickled ginger and sesame
- Ahi Poke Stack$10.95
Ahi tuna marinated in soy, Sriracha chili, sweet onions, avocado, nori, scallions, sesame oil and Hawaiian sea salt. Layered with rice, soy glaze and Sriracha aioli with wonton chips
- Grilled Burger Sliders$10.95
Beef sliders served with lettuce, tomato, cheddar, pickles and burger sauce
- Spicy Fried Chicken Sliders$10.95
Marinated with jalapeño and buttermilk, dusted in spicy flour, crispy-fried and topped with chipotle Napa slaw and dill pickles
- Grilled Salmon Cakes$10.95
Fresh salmon, celery and onions coated with panko bread crumbs and flat top grilled. Topped with Sriracha aioli, balsamic marinated tomatoes and arugula
- Pear & Prosciutto Flatbread$10.95
Sweet caramelized pears and crispy prosciutto, Gorgonzola, candied walnuts, topped with arugula & balsamic vinegar
Happy Hour Thu, Fri, Sat · 9 PM – 11 PM
- Lion Lemonade$8.95
Smirnoff Citrus Vodka, raspberry liqueur, lemon, Sprite, sweet & sour and simple syrup
- Premium Well Drinks$8.95
Select well spirits at happy hour pricing
- Three Thieves$9.95
Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio or Cabernet Sauvignon from California
- Classic Mojito$9.95
Cruzan Light Rum, mint, lime, soda, Sprite and simple syrup
- Moscow Mule$9.95
New Amsterdam Vodka, ginger beer, lime juice, simple syrup and a lime wedge
- Cucumber Rosemary Gin & Tonic$9.95
Tanqueray Gin, muddled rosemary, cucumber & lime, rosemary simple syrup and tonic
- Thirsty Lion Margarita$9.95
Sauza Hacienda Tequila, sweet & sour, agave, muddled lime and triple sec
- Hibiscus Vodka Breeze$9.95
Hibiscus purée, muddled basil, orange & lime, New Amsterdam Vodka, Malibu Coconut Rum, lemonade & Sprite
- Ranch Water$9.95
Sauza Hacienda Tequila, Topo Chico sparkling water, lime juice, agave and lime wedge
- Josh Cellars Rosé$10.95
Crisp, light-bodied rosé; refreshing with bright citrus notes
- Caymus Conundrum Red Blend$10.95
Rich, complex and versatile red blend; notes of ripe fruit, chocolate, and smokiness
- Sea Sun Pinot Noir by Caymus$10.95
Full-bodied, fruit-forward Pinot Noir with notes of cherry, vanilla, and spice
- Blood Orange Margarita$10.95
Sauza Hacienda tequila, blood orange purée, agave nectar, muddled orange & lime and sweet & sour
- Spicy Mango Margarita$10.95
Jalapeños, Sauza Hacienda tequila, sweet & sour, fresh lime juice, agave and mango puree with a Tajin rim
- Raspberry Drop Martini$10.95
New Amsterdam Vodka, raspberry purée and lemonade
- Bourbon Old Fashioned$10.95
Evan Williams Bourbon, Angostura Bitters, soda, agave, orange and cherry
- All Draft Beer 16oz Pints$2 off
$2 off all draft beer 16oz pints during happy hour
Happy Hour Thu, Fri, Sat · 9 PM – 11 PM
- Creamy Queso Dip$8.95
Cheddar, jack and pepper jack cheese, simmered with roasted jalapeños, onion and tomatoes. Served with white corn tortilla chips
- Garlic Sesame Edamame$8.95
Soybean pods sautéed with garlic sesame soy glaze
- Beer Battered Cheese Curds$8.95
Crispy fried cheese curds in tempura batter. Served with sweet jalapeño jam and Sriracha dipping sauce
- Fresh Hand-Cut Fries$8.95
Fresh cut fries served with peppercorn ranch and Sriracha fry sauce
- California Roll$9.95
Crab, avocado, cucumber, sticky rice rolled in nori and sesame seeds
- Spicy Fried Cauliflower$9.95
Sesame tempura fried with spicy black bean hoisin sauce, toasted cashews, scallions, cilantro and Sriracha aioli
- Artichoke Spinach Dip$9.95
Reggiano cream, chopped artichokes, jalapeños and roasted garlic with melted white cheddar and corn tortilla chips
- Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenderloins$9.95
Served with Sriracha and peppercorn ranch dipping sauces
- Spicy Tuna Roll$9.95
Sriracha, green onion & cilantro rolled in sticky rice and nori. Served with fried lotus root, soy glaze, Sriracha aioli, pickled ginger and sesame
- Ahi Poke Stack$10.95
Ahi tuna marinated in soy, Sriracha chili, sweet onions, avocado, nori, scallions, sesame oil and Hawaiian sea salt. Layered with rice, soy glaze and Sriracha aioli with wonton chips
- Grilled Burger Sliders$10.95
Beef sliders served with lettuce, tomato, cheddar, pickles and burger sauce
- Spicy Fried Chicken Sliders$10.95
Marinated with jalapeño and buttermilk, dusted in spicy flour, crispy-fried and topped with chipotle Napa slaw and dill pickles
- Grilled Salmon Cakes$10.95
Fresh salmon, celery and onions coated with panko bread crumbs and flat top grilled. Topped with Sriracha aioli, balsamic marinated tomatoes and arugula
- Pear & Prosciutto Flatbread$10.95
Sweet caramelized pears and crispy prosciutto, Gorgonzola, candied walnuts, topped with arugula & balsamic vinegar
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM – 11 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11 AM – 11 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM – 11 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM – 11 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM – 11 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM – 11 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM – 9 PM |
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