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Little D's, Asheville, NC

Little D's

4.9
4.9
402 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 10 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions

Executive Chef Owen McGlynn
Chef de Cuisine Faith Hall

COOK WITH INTENTION
We’re all about cooking with intention and purposeful ingredients to deliver a depth of flavor. Slowing down to do something well makes the enjoyment of great food and good conversation that much better.
EAT WITH THE SEASONS
Our food is straightforward and authentic. Our sharable plates change seasonally as we celebrate locally‐sourced produce at its prime. Seasonal eating is a delicious and sustainable way to support your local food purveyors and enjoy both recognizable flavors, as well as the unexpected.
YOUR NECK OF THE WOODS
We hope to be that third place for you to gather and catch up over a delicious meal and craft cocktails.
Owned and operated by the friendly and energetic couple, Owen and Mindi McGlynn of Asheville Proper, they wanted to create an inviting and easygoing space just for locals, located in North Asheville, away from the hustle and bustle of downtown life.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (828) 412-3472
  • Website
    http://www.eatatlittleds.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Owen Mcglynn
  • Location
    952 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804
  • Area
    Asheville
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Shareables

  • Charred CarrotsUSD 11.00

    smoked feta, toasted peanut, harissa, cilantro

    • Yellowfin Tuna Crudo*USD 16.00

      coconut leche de tigre, mint, sesame crumble, urfa pepper

      • Crispy Pork BellyUSD 15.00

        za'atar honey, white bean hummus, black garlic yogurt, cucumber-dill salad

        • Herb FocacciaUSD 8.00

          dipping oil, flaky salt

          • Bibb Lettuce SaladUSD 10.00

            compressed pear, whipped goat cheese, spiced walnuts, champagne vinaigrette

            • Seared BroccoliUSD 11.00

              confit garlic cream, Benton's bacon, chili crunch, parmesan

              • Roasted Red BeetsUSD 10.00

                pepitas, pickled onion, goat cheese, radish, oregno aleppo vinaigrette

                • Red Pepper Ricotta GnocchiUSD 17.00

                  vadouvan cream, celeriac, pine nut raisin relish, fennel oil

                  • Mars Hill MushroomsUSD 14.00

                    truffle-celeriac puree, hazelnut gremolata

                    • Charred OctopusUSD 16.00

                      saffron aioli, black lentil cake, green pea coulis, fried carrot, chili oil

                      • Bone MarrowUSD 15.00

                        smoked onion jam, winter squash creme fraiche, toasted cashews, thyme, sourdough

                        • Seared Scallops*USD 18.00

                          tarragon, grapefruit, shaved fennel, sunchoke foam

                          Mains

                          • Dry Aged Pork Chop*USD 32.00

                            creamed sea island red peas, sweet potato, black garlic BBQ, scallion, bacon-pecan brittle

                            • Seared GrouperUSD 36.00

                              root vegetable hash, herb salad, compressed citrus, mustard aioli, brown butter tuile, lemon gastrique

                              • Pan Roasted Duck Breast*USD 33.00

                                citrus-miso glaze, braised lentils, compressed red beets, smoked hazelnuts, parsnip puree, herb oil

                                • Grilled Mahi MahiUSD 33.00

                                  coconut risotto, red pepper puree, daikon-carrot slaw, spiced cashews

                                  • Prime New York Strip*USD 38.00

                                    fondant potatoes, smoked onion, confit carrot, chimichurri

                                    Beer

                                    • Satulah Mountain the Dive DIPA

                                      • 16ozUSD 9.00

                                    • Bearded Iris Homestyle IPA

                                      • 16ozUSD 9.00

                                    • Edmund's Oast Leather Jacket Porter

                                      • 16ozUSD 9.00

                                    • Raeberger Pilsner

                                      • 16ozUSD 9.00

                                    • New Anthem Poets and Fools Pilsner

                                      • 16ozUSD 9.00

                                    • Trail Supplies Golden Ale

                                      • 16ozUSD 9.00

                                    • Rightside American IPA, NA

                                      • 12ozUSD 7.00

                                    Cocktails

                                    • The Old FashionedUSD 14.00

                                      bourbon, cane sugar, angostura, cherry bark and vanilla bitters

                                      • Little D's Bees KneesUSD 14.00

                                        London dry gin, lemon, honey, lavender bitters, orange flower water

                                        • Sweater PartyUSD 15.00

                                          rye, amaro nonino, averna, maple syrup, orange and fig bitters, aromatic bitters

                                          • Merrimon Road DietUSD 14.00

                                            cognac, cointreau, disaronno, lemon, angostura bitters, prosecco

                                            • Pick-Me-Up NegroniUSD 14.00

                                              London dry gin, cold brew, Campari, cocchi vermouth di Torino

                                              • Old Rituals (NA)USD 12.00

                                                NA rum, demerara, walnut bitters

                                                • Dhos and Tonic (NA)USD 12.00

                                                  NA gin, tonic, lime

                                                  • Happiest MomentUSD 15.00

                                                    vodka, St. Germain, cane sugar, aperol, orange, lemon, Ango bitters, Prosecco

                                                    • Random KindnessUSD 15.00

                                                      mezcal, aperol, st. germain, lime

                                                      • Improved Dark and StormyUSD 14.00

                                                        Gosling's Black Seal Rum, amaro Montenegro, lime, blackstrap bitters, spicy ginger ale

                                                        • Scotch Neck-TieUSD 15.00

                                                          scotch, orgeat, lime, orange liqueur, tiki bitters

                                                          • The ModernistUSD 14.00

                                                            Japanese gin, carpano bianco vermouth

                                                            • Margarita ClasicoUSD 15.00

                                                              blanco tequila, triple sec, lemon, lime, sugar

                                                              • Gardner's Wink (NA)USD 12.00

                                                                Seedlip Gardners 108, lemon, orgeat, celery bitters, sugar

                                                                • Spicehound (NA)USD 12.00

                                                                  Seedip Grove 42, falernum, lime, orgeat, habanero

                                                                  Wine

                                                                    Sparkling

                                                                    • Raventos Blanca de blancs, Brut, Spain 2020USD 14.00

                                                                      • Poggio Costa, Prosecco, Italy NVUSD 11.00

                                                                        Whites

                                                                        • Bench, Chardonnay, Sonoma County 2021USD 14.00

                                                                          • Hunky Dory, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlbourgh New ZealandUSD 12.00

                                                                            • Lucashof, Riesling, Pfalz Germany 2021USD 12.00

                                                                              • Neboa, Albarino, Spain 2021USD 13.00

                                                                                • Sa Pietro, Pinot Grigio, Italy 2021USD 12.00

                                                                                  • Triennes, Rose, France 2021USD 13.00

                                                                                    Reds

                                                                                    • Silvio Grasso, Langhe Nebbiolo, Italy 2021USD 13.00

                                                                                      • Montinore Estate, Pinot Nior, Oregon 2019USD 14.00

                                                                                        • Senorio De Pecina, Rioja, Spain 2021USD 13.00

                                                                                          • Poppy, Cabernet Sauvignon, California 2019USD 14.00

                                                                                            • RJ Veined Reunion, Malbec, Mendoza Argentina 2021USD 13.00

                                                                                              • Chateau de Segries, Côtes du Rhône, France 2020USD 13.00

                                                                                                • Revelry, Merlot, Columbia Valley 2019USD 14.00

                                                                                                  • Trig Point, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 2021USD 16.00

                                                                                                    • Valravn, Zinfandel, Sonoma County 2019USD 14.00

                                                                                                      • Cristom, Pinot Noir, Oregon 2020USD 67.00

                                                                                                        • Kith & Kin, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2019USD 82.00

                                                                                                          • Time Place, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2019USD 64.00

                                                                                                            • Hirsch Bohan Dillon, Pinot Noir, Sonoma County 2020USD 96.00

                                                                                                              • Tre Monti, Petrignone, Italy 2019USD 54.00

                                                                                                                • Domaine des Closiers, Saumur Champigny, France 2020USD 75.00

                                                                                                                  • Caymus, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2020USD 180.00

                                                                                                                    Last updated: 15 March 2023

                                                                                                                    What 402 people are saying

                                                                                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                                                                    4.9
                                                                                                                    4.9 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                                    • 4.8Food
                                                                                                                    • 4.9Service
                                                                                                                    • 4.6Ambience
                                                                                                                    • 4.7Value

                                                                                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                    Loved For

                                                                                                                    • Asheville / Western North Carolina

                                                                                                                      Best Overall

                                                                                                                    • Asheville / Western North Carolina

                                                                                                                      Best Food

                                                                                                                    • Asheville / Western North Carolina

                                                                                                                      Best Service

                                                                                                                    • Asheville / Western North Carolina

                                                                                                                      Best Value

                                                                                                                    • Asheville / Western North Carolina

                                                                                                                      Neighbourhood gem

                                                                                                                    • Asheville / Western North Carolina

                                                                                                                      American

                                                                                                                    • Asheville

                                                                                                                      Best Overall

                                                                                                                    • Asheville

                                                                                                                      Best Food

                                                                                                                    • Asheville

                                                                                                                      Best Service

                                                                                                                    • Asheville

                                                                                                                      Best Value

                                                                                                                    • Asheville

                                                                                                                      Innovative

                                                                                                                    • Asheville

                                                                                                                      Neighbourhood gem

                                                                                                                    • Asheville

                                                                                                                      American

                                                                                                                    Review summary

                                                                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                    Little D's offers a delightful dining experience with "phenomenal food" and a "consistently wonderful" menu that changes often. Guests love the inventive dishes and shareable plates, while the friendly and knowledgeable staff ensure a "wonderful experience." Perfect for special occasions or casual nights out, Little D's is a neighborhood gem.

                                                                                                                    402 Reviews

                                                                                                                    1. Tikkun

                                                                                                                      Western NC

                                                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                                                      Dined today

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                      One of our favorite spots in Asheville. Lots of veggies cooked to perfection.

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                                                                                                                    2. Carole

                                                                                                                      Western NC

                                                                                                                      8 reviews

                                                                                                                      vip
                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                      8 reviews

                                                                                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                      We enjoyed a fabulous meal with excellent service!

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                                                                                                                    3. Brian

                                                                                                                      Western NC

                                                                                                                      8 reviews

                                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                                      8 reviews

                                                                                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                      First trip to Little Ds. Our table was ready when we arrived and the other couple we were eating with were seated. It seemed strange that there's no place to hang up a coat which took us a few minutes to navigate while our server was trying to get drink orders from us. A minor issue but annoying. From there the evening was good. The menu is nice and concise - they aren't trying to do everything. Our server described dishes to help us in our decision making. Since Asheville is just re-opening from an 8 week lack of potable water, things aren't quite normal yet and that was reflected in the wine list being a little different day to day per the server. Food arrived nicely paced and all was well prepared. If I had a critique of the food it'd be that it was a little salty for my tastes. But all very tasty. The space is cozy - it's a store front in a neighborhood strip mall after all. If I lived closer I'd probably go more often.

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                                                                                                                    4. Rebecca

                                                                                                                      Western NC

                                                                                                                      9 reviews

                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                      9 reviews

                                                                                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                      Have been wanting to try this place for a while but the hurricane put a damper on plans. What a lovely evening. The autumn daiquiri and gingerbread White Russian were two of the best cocktails I’ve ever had in Asheville. Swordfish delightful. Can’t wait to return.

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                                                                                                                    5. Paul

                                                                                                                      Tampa

                                                                                                                      6 reviews

                                                                                                                      vip
                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                      6 reviews

                                                                                                                      Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                      Quickly becoming our "go-to." Dependable service and food. Consistently excellent. Wonderful food choices, Jay, our server, is always on top of things. Highly recommend.

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                                                                                                                    6. Lynne

                                                                                                                      Western NC

                                                                                                                      24 reviews

                                                                                                                      vip
                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                      24 reviews

                                                                                                                      Dined on 11 November 2024

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                      The steak entree is incredible. The service is impressive. The old fashioned was perfect!

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                                                                                                                    7. Jen

                                                                                                                      Western NC

                                                                                                                      27 reviews

                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                      27 reviews

                                                                                                                      Dined on 10 November 2024

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                      Our 2nd visit was as good as the first. Food is just absolutely outstanding!

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                                                                                                                    8. Pamela

                                                                                                                      Western NC

                                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                                      Dined on 10 November 2024

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                      Delicious food and attentive, but unobtrusive, service. We sat at the bar and had a perfect Cote du Rhone accompaniment. Definitely feels like a warm, neighborhood spot. We will be back!

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                                                                                                                    9. Rudolf

                                                                                                                      Western NC

                                                                                                                      61 reviews

                                                                                                                      vip
                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                      61 reviews

                                                                                                                      Dined on 10 November 2024

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                      The food was very good. The service, after an initial wait, was good and the food came out quickly. Beautiful atmosphere. Locals and will return. This was our second visit.

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                                                                                                                    10. Pam

                                                                                                                      Western NC

                                                                                                                      29 reviews

                                                                                                                      vip
                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                      29 reviews

                                                                                                                      Dined on 28 October 2024

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                      Great food and great service as usual. We also appreciated finding a restaurant open on a Monday evening for a friend gathering.

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                                                                                                                    FAQs

                                                                                                                    Little D's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (828) 412-3472.

                                                                                                                    Little D's is rated 4.9 stars by 402 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                                                    Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                                                                    Make a booking

                                                                                                                    2 people
                                                                                                                    7:00 pm
                                                                                                                    Booked 10 times today

                                                                                                                    Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                                                    Google Map for Little D's

                                                                                                                    952 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804

                                                                                                                    Additional information

                                                                                                                    • Area
                                                                                                                      Asheville
                                                                                                                    • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                                      Mon, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
                                                                                                                    • Price
                                                                                                                      $30 and under
                                                                                                                    • Cuisines
                                                                                                                      American
                                                                                                                    • Dining style
                                                                                                                      Casual Dining
                                                                                                                    • Dress code
                                                                                                                      Casual Dress
                                                                                                                    • Parking details
                                                                                                                      Public Parking
                                                                                                                    • Payment Options
                                                                                                                      AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                                    • Executive Chef
                                                                                                                      Owen Mcglynn
                                                                                                                    • Additional
                                                                                                                      Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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