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Ghost Donkey - River North

4.6
4.6
36 Reviews
$30 and under
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

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19:00
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
A warm and inviting space with a healthy dose of city grit, Ghost Donkey is rich with vibrant colors and a carefree, fun-loving attitude that evokes notions of Mexican celebration. A true high-low nightlife destination with elevated mezcal and tequila-focused cocktails, classic bites with just enough twist to keep your palette guessing, and an extensive mezcal and tequila list. Ghost Donkey creates an experience-driven, unforgettable moment for every guest that joins the fiesta. Immerse yourself in the heart and soul of Mexican Hospitality while savoring sips of agave-based spirits. Kick back, relax, and enjoy the show, or break out a dance move underneath the sway of the swinging lights.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Cocktail Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 16:00–00:00 Fri 15:00–02:00 Sat 12:00–02:00 Sun 12:00–22:00 Happy Hour Mon 16:00–00:00 Tue–Fri 16:00–18:00 Sun 12:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Ghost Donkey may be small, but this hidden gem holds a fiery fiesta inside of its four walls. Join us for a private experience filled with agave cocktails and incredible food your guests won’t be forgetting anytime soon. Our space is 21+ at all times.
  • Area
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross Street
    N. Dearborn & W. Hubbard
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room

What 36 people are saying

Ghost Donkey - River North reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Good for groups

  • Chicago

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ghost Donkey - River North offers a vibrant and fun atmosphere with "great drinks," a "fun and vibrant atmosphere," and "awesome happy hour" deals. The music and ambiance are frequently praised, creating an upbeat vibe. Some service issues were noted, but the "great service" and "delicious tacos" make this a lively spot in River North.
36 Reviews
  1. Henry

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience was very amazing food and drinks were very good!! Our server was outstanding always checking in on us if we needed anything very attentive the ambiance was amazing it was all a vibe!!

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  2. Clairissa

    Orlando8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a good place to go after dinner. Drinks were priced high whether you got one of their crafty drinks or a standard long island, very tasteful. Limited food menu, could use the option of pork. Requested an actual table and were seated in a lounge area. Space was reserved for 2hrs (which was more than enough time.) No valet for parking.

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  3. Maria

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    People are great, music is definitely a vibe and the drinks are delicious

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  4. Aldri VIP

    Austin1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed the happy hour, however the staff requested us to either leave or change tables (we had a reservation) to accommodate a larger party beside us.

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  5. Meredith VIP

    Chicago49 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Drinks were good. Hostess were rude and in experienced. Our server was sweet and attentive, but we were seated and served food at a knee height table. We asked to move because we planned to order food, and the hostess said no. 4 people standing at the bar just sat down and drank there for the entire time we were there. Vegas location is so much better! Skip the food, but music and DJ was great!
    Ghost Donkey - River NorthResponded on 20 March 2025
    We’re glad you enjoyed the drinks, music, and service from your server, but we’re sorry if the seating arrangement didn’t meet your expectations. We do appreciate the feedback and we will share this will our team that worked that evening to make sure we're continuing to improve as much as possible.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a great experience and I would bring more friends in the future

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  7. jasmine VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place!! It’s so much fun, and the people who work there make the experience so fun!! They have bubbles guns, lights, fun music!! We got complimentary shots, and I will be returning! The vibes are vibing!!

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  8. Emily VIP

    Dallas1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 12 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We didn’t get our drink order in until almost an hour after we were seated. We ordered chips & guac, salsa, and tacos, and waited ANOTHER hour for the waitress to tell us they were out of all protein. The table next to us kept receiving the chips and salsas meant for us, and nobody bothered to correct that. We left with only one drink each in the 2 hours we were sat there, and not even the water we requested was given to us. A truly horrible dining experience.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 11 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I freaking loved it! My bestie and I had a blast! We will be back!

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  10. JadeC VIP

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 10 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Terrible service from a young girl that was rude, slow, inattentive, and charged us for items we did not receive
    Ghost Donkey - River NorthResponded on 11 March 2025
    Jade, I'm sorry. I'm going to message you privately so I can leave you my email address. I do hope you'll contact me because I'd love to try and make things right. Kindly, Ryan M.

    1 person found this helpful

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Ghost Donkey - River North is rated 4.6 stars by 36 OpenTable diners.

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415 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    N. Dearborn & W. Hubbard
  • Area
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 16:00–00:00 Fri 15:00–02:00 Sat 12:00–02:00 Sun 12:00–22:00 Happy Hour Mon 16:00–00:00 Tue–Fri 16:00–18:00 Sun 12:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Cocktail Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Ghost Donkey may be small, but this hidden gem holds a fiery fiesta inside of its four walls. Join us for a private experience filled with agave cocktails and incredible food your guests won’t be forgetting anytime soon. Our space is 21+ at all times.
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