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Little D's, Asheville, NC

Little D's

4.8 (484)
$30 and under
American
952 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood 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.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Owen Mcglynn
  • Neighborhood
    Asheville
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 484 people are saying

Little D's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Neighborhood gem

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    American

  • Asheville

    Best Food

  • Asheville

    Best Service

  • Asheville

    Best Value

  • Asheville

    Innovative

  • Asheville

    Neighborhood gem

  • Asheville

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Little D's in Asheville offers a "creative and delicious" menu with "excellent service" in an intimate, "neighborhood gem" setting. Guests appreciate the "superb" food, especially seafood dishes and desserts like the "vanilla crème brûlée." Despite its small size, the ambiance is "cozy" and "comfortable," perfect for a delightful dining experience.
484 Reviews
  1. Matthew

    Tucson2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional dining experience, from the drinks to the shareables, the main course and dessert. We had an amazing evening at Little D’s and we extremely pleased we made the reservation. The service was top notch and the food was amazing. We’d highly recommended this place to anyone looking for a nice dining experience with delicious food prepared by a chef that’s clearly interested in presentation and serving exceptional cuisine.

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  2. Susan VIP

    Jacksonville20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Love Little D's overall. Food is overall very creatively prepared, fresh, and flavorful. Last night however things felt a bit off. We were placed at a table right next to the door with one of the chairs sticking into the walkway at 5:30 p.m. and the restaurant was mostly empty. We did have a reservation but we're told that the restaurant was full which was kind of interesting since it wasn't at the time that we ate. We had four small plates that were each one delicious in their own right. Unfortunately they all came out at once so it was difficult to savor the meal and enjoy spacing things out a bit. I would have wished for the shareables to have been brought out two at a time maximum.. Finally, we have mentioned this before but they never seem to have any decaffeinated herbal teas to serve after the meal. This is the only restaurant in town that I have been to that does not. I'm curious as to why not. Will return and hope for better overall experience.

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  3. Mark

    New Mexico3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very consistent food and service - menu changes frequently and the chef offers some interesting food preparations, all very good. This is a good option for diners close to the neighborhood of North Asheville and is often very busy.

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  4. Sarah

    West Virginia9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fabulous meal - so delicious. Great service and comfortable ambience.

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  5. Eileen

    Western NC9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I really enjoyed the beet salad and focaccia. The scallops were good. We enjoyed our cocktails too. This place is quite small which makes it a bit noisy.

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  6. Mike VIP

    Western NC20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A little gem in north Asheville. Innovative menu, deliciously prepared food and drinks, and A+service.

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  7. Susan

    Washington DC8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Dinner was great. Dessert was ok. Could use better selection and lighter faire. That said dinner was really great!!! And the other three at the table enjoyed their dessert I would definately go again and would order the same seafood items!!!

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  8. Larry VIP

    Chicago32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first time at Little D’s. The casual and friendly vibe made us immediately comfortable, but then the food took the experience to another - and somewhat unexpected - level. Simply superb in all regards!

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  9. Shari VIP

    Western NC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely ambiance and service. A bit noisy from other tables. Otherwise a nice experience

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  10. Henrietta

    Western NC2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Relaxed courteous service. Varied unusual food choices. Lovely bar selections. Neighborhood gem

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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 484 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Little D's

952 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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 Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Owen Mcglynn
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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