Little D's

Name: Little D's
Address: 952 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC, United States, 28804
Telephone: (828) 412-3472
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.9

4.9

402 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 9 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

Popular dishes

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

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

4.9Food
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

T
Tikkun
Western NC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
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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Carole
Western NC
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed a fabulous meal with excellent service!
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Brian
Western NC
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 21 November 2024
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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Rebecca
Western NC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 21 November 2024
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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Paul
Tampa
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 19 November 2024
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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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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Jen
Western NC
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 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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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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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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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

30 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.eatatlittleds.com/
Phone number
(828) 412-3472

Little D's

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Grilled Mahi Mahi

Prime New York Strip

Pan Roasted Duck Breast

Shareables

Charred CarrotsUSD 11.00

Yellowfin Tuna Crudo*USD 16.00

Crispy Pork BellyUSD 15.00

Herb FocacciaUSD 8.00

Bibb Lettuce SaladUSD 10.00

Seared BroccoliUSD 11.00

Roasted Red BeetsUSD 10.00

Red Pepper Ricotta GnocchiUSD 17.00

Mars Hill MushroomsUSD 14.00

Charred OctopusUSD 16.00

Bone MarrowUSD 15.00

Seared Scallops*USD 18.00

Mains

Dry Aged Pork Chop*USD 32.00

Seared GrouperUSD 36.00

Pan Roasted Duck Breast*USD 33.00

Grilled Mahi MahiUSD 33.00

Prime New York Strip*USD 38.00

Beer

Satulah Mountain the Dive DIPA

Bearded Iris Homestyle IPA

Edmund's Oast Leather Jacket Porter

Raeberger Pilsner

New Anthem Poets and Fools Pilsner

Trail Supplies Golden Ale

Rightside American IPA, NA

Cocktails

The Old FashionedUSD 14.00

Little D's Bees KneesUSD 14.00

Sweater PartyUSD 15.00

Merrimon Road DietUSD 14.00

Pick-Me-Up NegroniUSD 14.00

Old Rituals (NA)USD 12.00

Dhos and Tonic (NA)USD 12.00

Happiest MomentUSD 15.00

Random KindnessUSD 15.00

Improved Dark and StormyUSD 14.00

Scotch Neck-TieUSD 15.00

The ModernistUSD 14.00

Margarita ClasicoUSD 15.00

Gardner's Wink (NA)USD 12.00

Spicehound (NA)USD 12.00

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

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