Thirsty Lion - Irving, TX

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Dallas2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   The service was terrible and they weren’t even that busy. I think they may have been understaffed, but never said. The food was mediocre and we had to ask for things multiple times.
   

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   David

   Unspecified1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Thank you to the server Kevin who help us a lot and it was amazing
   

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   Martin

   Austin1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food and drinks came out quick and tasted great. The atmosphere was nice and ran very well.
   

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   Rodney VIP

   Dallas83 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Good food and nice ambiance. Need to have drink specials for brunch. At least mimosas.
   

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   Cindy

   New York City31 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on January 1, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   The meal was delicious. Their food never disappoints. We did the price fix menu that included a choice of appetizer, entree & dessert. All was great except our server brought out all the dishes on top of one another. We barely touched our appetizer & the entree showed up. We were a few bites into our entree & dessert showed up. It was not crowded so I don’t believe we were being rushed out so the servers need to communicate with the kitchen to better time when the food comes out.
   

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   Scott VIP

   San Diego17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on December 31, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great drinks, great food, great service! One of my favorite places
   

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   Robert VIP

   Dallas184 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on December 13, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   The WAGYU BEEF & BACON JAM BURGER off the special Holiday Menu was tasty. Atmosphere always nice; I like it and the food better than the similar options in TMF (e.g. Yard House, Reservoir, etc.). Service seemed unusually slow especially since they weren’t busy. Seemed like more of a kitchen issue than a server issue—you can’t bring out what isn’t there! But it was acknowledged and the desserts were comp’d without asking (or really needing)! But thanks! I say it often, but how are these handheld payment devices more efficient than the “manual” way we’ve done it for years? The even stranger thing with TL’s implementation is they use a “hybrid” method where they also bring a printed bill followed by the handheld. Figure that one out? Then to get a printed receipt it’s yet another wasted trip required by the server. At least our server, unlike others, was smart enough to not hover over us staring as we navigated the device. But she did stand with her back to us the entire time when I’m sure she could have used that time more efficiently… like by going to check on other folks food / needs? Also, no fault of Thirsty Lion, but the parking / validation process is equally less efficient than the “tried and true methods”. You have to scan a credit card to get in the garage, then in the restaurant you scan a QR code for parking.com that, even though you already have a card on file with them, it makes you manually rekey your card information. Make sure you don’t wait to do that from the garage especially if you’re on a lower level as your connection may be lacking like mine was! Is it a “given” that everyone always carries a credit card and phone with them at all times (and the battery isn’t dead)? Guess I’m glad I do… or at least did. These are two prime examples where technology complicates what used to be a fast and efficient process. Or at least puts more of the onus on the customer.
   

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   Krysti VIP

   Dallas62 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on December 12, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   It was very busy and service was slow. I wanted to order the steak salad - they were sold out at 6pm. We normally eat at the one in The Colony - that location is much better.
   

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   Kelvin

   Dallas1 review

   5.0

   Dined on December 9, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What a great first experience. Our waitress was outstanding and our meal was perfection. Highly recommend.
   

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    Wendy VIP

    Austin15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Our server was one of the best we’ve had. Very attentive and wanted to be sure everything was right. She was super friendly and nice too. We all enjoyed our meals too. Great gluten free options!
    

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