Best Healthy Restaurants in Papillion / Bellevue

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!

The food is always excellent. Outstanding salads and entries. The duck and risotto are both wonderful. And the ambience is very good; quiet enough with enough separation from other diners so that you can actually visit with your guests. I take my wife there every year for Valentines Day (and for my birthday).

Thank you for an amazing Valentine meal. Our first visit here and won’t be our last! Service, Care and attention to my allergy was so appreciated. The Italian wine list was the best! Grazie! ❤️🍷

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

We loved everything about Gather, only wish the servings were a little larger. The waitress was extra accommodating to us as a vegan and gave us local recommendations as well, since we’re from out of town. Thank you for a great experience of home grown food!!