Best Healthy Restaurants in Downtown / Old Market

Excellent wait staff and ambiance. We had the broiled oysters, featured seafood of mahi-mahi with lemon beurre blanc, and the blackened chicken linguini. All of which were excellent and super tasty. The pasta was one of the best pastas I’ve eaten, and the broiled oysters were perfect and are a must-try. I highly recommend this place, and we will be coming back.

We had a great experience at Ghost Donkey! Getting in was a bit awkward since the entrance is located in Champaign Lanes, but once inside, we were warmly welcomed by a host who gave us a quick rundown of the place and encouraged us to sit wherever we liked. We did book a reservation on OpenTable, but they did not ask for it. We chose the covered, heated patio, which was pleasant, but the heaters became a bit too warm after a while. Combined with the hot salsa and our drinks, it made for a warm evening. It would have been nice if our server had checked in on the temperature, but otherwise was super relatable and pleasant and did what she could to make our evening amazing! We arrived around 7 o’clock, and the place was not very busy—maybe seven other patrons. Friends had warned us that the nightlife picks up later, which we noticed when security arrived around 8 o’clock. The food and drinks came out quickly, and everything we tried was delicious. The drinks were phenomenal, and the atmosphere was a solid 10 out of 10—great vibes and music. However, the water took longer to arrive, which was odd. One downside was the salsa; it was too spicy for us to enjoy, especially considering we paid $6 for chips and salsa (which is usually complimentary at Mexican restaurants). We mentioned this to our server, but unfortunately, no resolution was offered. We also requested a side of cheese sauce, which is listed with the nachos, but they couldn’t accommodate that either. We had the chicken quesadilla and Carne Asada tacos, both of which we recommend. The Bee Pollen drink (I forget the name) and mushroom margarita were also fantastic! However, I wouldn’t recommend ordering chips and salsa since everything comes with a side of red and green salsa anyway. The menu is somewhat limited, but the prices felt reasonable. Overall, despite a few minor issues, we really enjoyed our visit and would recommend Ghost Donkey!

We had a very good experience with a 5PM reservation. Noise levels allowed good conversation, tables are far enough apart to give some sense of privacy, and service was prompt. We enjoyed our meals of white fish and pork rib eye as both were delicious. Price is upscale but not out of line for the area.

Loved the biscuits, shrimp and grits and the banana pudding! Great Valentine’s Day lunch!

Outstanding service and great food! Our server was attentive and friendly.