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Little D's, Asheville, NC

Little D's

4.8
4.8
418 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 12 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming

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 418 people are saying

                                                                                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

                                                                                                                    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 delights diners with "phenomenal food" and a "warm neighborhood vibe." Its inventive, ever-changing menu offers a delightful array of small plates perfect for sharing, complemented by friendly, attentive service. Despite its cozy size, this North Asheville gem consistently delivers "exceptional service" and an inviting atmosphere, making it a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike.

                                                                                                                    418 Reviews

                                                                                                                    1. Robert J

                                                                                                                      Western NC

                                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                                      2.0

                                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 2
                                                                                                                      2. Food 1
                                                                                                                      3. Service 3
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                      I won’t be rushing back to Little D’s. It was a huge letdown after hearing about its great food through reviews. To begin, I asked to taste two red wines so that I could choose one for my meal. After choosing the Nebbiolo, I was amazed that the Nebbiolo wasn’t served to me. Instead, I received the Rioja. After asking a server to confirm my chosen wine with the bar, I gave up and ordered a rosé — not exactly what I wanted and very frustrating! The grilled shrimp that I began my supper with were not fresh and undercooked. The swordfish, which sounded amazing on the menu, was almost undercooked and served with an assortment of bland vegetables. All in all, a HUGE disappointment. Perhaps the kitchen was ‘off’ last night or understaffed. I don’t really know, but it’s no excuse when charging the prices they charge and aspiring to be an excellent local restaurant choice.

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                                                                                                                    2. Peggy

                                                                                                                      Philadelphia

                                                                                                                      7 reviews

                                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                                      7 reviews

                                                                                                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                      2. Food 3
                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                      We've just discovered this sweet spot in our neighborhood. We enjoyed the evening, except for two factors: 1. My husband ordered the pork dish and it was dry and tough. 2. We nearly froze as with everyone coming and going there was very cold air. I hope that management can address this door/cold air issue to keep people coming in the winter time.

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                                                                                                                    3. Terry

                                                                                                                      VIP

                                                                                                                      Raleigh

                                                                                                                      29 reviews

                                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                                      29 reviews

                                                                                                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                      Very Nice Neighborhood Restaurant. Excellent service. Limited Menu Choices

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                                                                                                                    4. Anne

                                                                                                                      Western NC

                                                                                                                      5 reviews

                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                      5 reviews

                                                                                                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                      Little Das is so gem, tucked away in a strip just off Merrimon Ave. It is a wonderful dining experience!

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                                                                                                                    5. Fernando

                                                                                                                      Washington DC

                                                                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                                                                      Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                      3. Service 3
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                      Timing was off on serving food courses. Other diner had finished first course (soup) and served salad (second course) before I was served my first course, which was also soup. They comped the soup and apologized, but ruined an otherwise great meal experience.

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                                                                                                                    6. Grace

                                                                                                                      Western NC

                                                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                                                      Dined on 18 December 2024

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                      The food and wine pairing was amazing. We can't wait to go back to this restaurant.

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                                                                                                                    7. Amanda

                                                                                                                      Raleigh

                                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                                      Dined on 18 December 2024

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                      Food and service were amazing. The design is beautiful

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                                                                                                                    8. Paul

                                                                                                                      VIP

                                                                                                                      Tampa

                                                                                                                      7 reviews

                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                      7 reviews

                                                                                                                      Dined on 17 December 2024

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                      Consistently a wonderful place - great food, and Jay our server is always terrific. Highly recommend this place - Been there nine times.

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                                                                                                                    9. Beth

                                                                                                                      Western NC

                                                                                                                      9 reviews

                                                                                                                      3.0

                                                                                                                      9 reviews

                                                                                                                      Dined on 14 December 2024

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                      Food was excellent. However I would say a bit overpriced. Nice vibe. Cool decor. A little loud for table conversation.

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                                                                                                                    10. Robert E

                                                                                                                      VIP

                                                                                                                      Western NC

                                                                                                                      117 reviews

                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                      117 reviews

                                                                                                                      Dined on 11 December 2024

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                      We enjoy this place and it’s been out of our rotation for awhile. Service is 100%. We like the neighborhood vibe. Wine by the glass list interesting and fun. We had the appetizer special - 100%, the fish special - 100%. The other entree was a bit dry. But overall great spot. Thank you.

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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 4.8 stars by 418 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 12 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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