Little D's

4.9

417 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Neighborhood 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
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

Popular dishes

Charred Carrots$11.00
smoked feta, toasted peanut, harissa, cilantro
Yellowfin Tuna Crudo*$16.00
coconut leche de tigre, mint, sesame crumble, urfa pepper
Crispy Pork Belly$15.00
za'atar honey, white bean hummus, black garlic yogurt, cucumber-dill salad
Herb Focaccia$8.00
dipping oil, flaky salt
Bibb Lettuce Salad$10.00
compressed pear, whipped goat cheese, spiced walnuts, champagne vinaigrette
Seared Broccoli$11.00
confit garlic cream, Benton's bacon, chili crunch, parmesan
Roasted Red Beets$10.00
pepitas, pickled onion, goat cheese, radish, oregno aleppo vinaigrette
Red Pepper Ricotta Gnocchi$17.00
vadouvan cream, celeriac, pine nut raisin relish, fennel oil
Mars Hill Mushrooms$14.00
truffle-celeriac puree, hazelnut gremolata
Charred Octopus$16.00
saffron aioli, black lentil cake, green pea coulis, fried carrot, chili oil
Bone Marrow$15.00
smoked onion jam, winter squash creme fraiche, toasted cashews, thyme, sourdough
Seared Scallops*$18.00
tarragon, grapefruit, shaved fennel, sunchoke foam

Mains

Dry Aged Pork Chop*$32.00
creamed sea island red peas, sweet potato, black garlic BBQ, scallion, bacon-pecan brittle
Seared Grouper$36.00
root vegetable hash, herb salad, compressed citrus, mustard aioli, brown butter tuile, lemon gastrique
Pan Roasted Duck Breast*$33.00
citrus-miso glaze, braised lentils, compressed red beets, smoked hazelnuts, parsnip puree, herb oil
Grilled Mahi Mahi$33.00
coconut risotto, red pepper puree, daikon-carrot slaw, spiced cashews
Prime New York Strip*$38.00
fondant potatoes, smoked onion, confit carrot, chimichurri

Beer

Satulah Mountain the Dive DIPA
- 16oz$9.00
Bearded Iris Homestyle IPA
- 16oz$9.00
Edmund's Oast Leather Jacket Porter
- 16oz$9.00
Raeberger Pilsner
- 16oz$9.00
New Anthem Poets and Fools Pilsner
- 16oz$9.00
Trail Supplies Golden Ale
- 16oz$9.00
Rightside American IPA, NA
- 12oz$7.00

Cocktails

The Old Fashioned$14.00
bourbon, cane sugar, angostura, cherry bark and vanilla bitters
Little D's Bees Knees$14.00
London dry gin, lemon, honey, lavender bitters, orange flower water
Sweater Party$15.00
rye, amaro nonino, averna, maple syrup, orange and fig bitters, aromatic bitters
Merrimon Road Diet$14.00
cognac, cointreau, disaronno, lemon, angostura bitters, prosecco
Pick-Me-Up Negroni$14.00
London dry gin, cold brew, Campari, cocchi vermouth di Torino
Old Rituals (NA)$12.00
NA rum, demerara, walnut bitters
Dhos and Tonic (NA)$12.00
NA gin, tonic, lime
Happiest Moment$15.00
vodka, St. Germain, cane sugar, aperol, orange, lemon, Ango bitters, Prosecco
Random Kindness$15.00
mezcal, aperol, st. germain, lime
Improved Dark and Stormy$14.00
Gosling's Black Seal Rum, amaro Montenegro, lime, blackstrap bitters, spicy ginger ale
Scotch Neck-Tie$15.00
scotch, orgeat, lime, orange liqueur, tiki bitters
The Modernist$14.00
Japanese gin, carpano bianco vermouth
Margarita Clasico$15.00
blanco tequila, triple sec, lemon, lime, sugar
Gardner's Wink (NA)$12.00
Seedlip Gardners 108, lemon, orgeat, celery bitters, sugar
Spicehound (NA)$12.00
Seedip Grove 42, falernum, lime, orgeat, habanero

Wine

Sparkling

Raventos Blanca de blancs, Brut, Spain 2020$14.00
Poggio Costa, Prosecco, Italy NV$11.00

Whites

Bench, Chardonnay, Sonoma County 2021$14.00
Hunky Dory, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlbourgh New Zealand$12.00
Lucashof, Riesling, Pfalz Germany 2021$12.00
Neboa, Albarino, Spain 2021$13.00
Sa Pietro, Pinot Grigio, Italy 2021$12.00
Triennes, Rose, France 2021$13.00

Reds

Silvio Grasso, Langhe Nebbiolo, Italy 2021$13.00
Montinore Estate, Pinot Nior, Oregon 2019$14.00
Senorio De Pecina, Rioja, Spain 2021$13.00
Poppy, Cabernet Sauvignon, California 2019$14.00
RJ Veined Reunion, Malbec, Mendoza Argentina 2021$13.00
Chateau de Segries, Côtes du Rhône, France 2020$13.00
Revelry, Merlot, Columbia Valley 2019$14.00
Trig Point, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 2021$16.00
Valravn, Zinfandel, Sonoma County 2019$14.00
Cristom, Pinot Noir, Oregon 2020$67.00
Kith & Kin, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2019$82.00
Time Place, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2019$64.00
Hirsch Bohan Dillon, Pinot Noir, Sonoma County 2020$96.00
Tre Monti, Petrignone, Italy 2019$54.00
Domaine des Closiers, Saumur Champigny, France 2020$75.00
Caymus, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2020$180.00

What 417 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
Neighborhood gem
Asheville / Western North Carolina
American
Asheville
Best Overall
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 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

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Robert J
Western NC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined today
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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Peggy
Philadelphia
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 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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Terry
VIP
Raleigh
29 reviews
4.0
29 reviews
Dined 4 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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Anne
Western NC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 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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Fernando
Washington DC
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 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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Grace
Western NC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 18, 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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Amanda
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 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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Paul
VIP
Tampa
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 17, 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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Beth
Western NC
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 14, 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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Robert E
VIP
Western NC
117 reviews
5.0
117 reviews
Dined on December 11, 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 4.9 stars by 417 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

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

Little D's

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Grilled Mahi Mahi

Prime New York Strip

Pan Roasted Duck Breast

Shareables

Charred Carrots$11.00

Yellowfin Tuna Crudo*$16.00

Crispy Pork Belly$15.00

Herb Focaccia$8.00

Bibb Lettuce Salad$10.00

Seared Broccoli$11.00

Roasted Red Beets$10.00

Red Pepper Ricotta Gnocchi$17.00

Mars Hill Mushrooms$14.00

Charred Octopus$16.00

Bone Marrow$15.00

Seared Scallops*$18.00

Mains

Dry Aged Pork Chop*$32.00

Seared Grouper$36.00

Pan Roasted Duck Breast*$33.00

Grilled Mahi Mahi$33.00

Prime New York Strip*$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 Fashioned$14.00

Little D's Bees Knees$14.00

Sweater Party$15.00

Merrimon Road Diet$14.00

Pick-Me-Up Negroni$14.00

Old Rituals (NA)$12.00

Dhos and Tonic (NA)$12.00

Happiest Moment$15.00

Random Kindness$15.00

Improved Dark and Stormy$14.00

Scotch Neck-Tie$15.00

The Modernist$14.00

Margarita Clasico$15.00

Gardner's Wink (NA)$12.00

Spicehound (NA)$12.00

Wine

Sparkling

Raventos Blanca de blancs, Brut, Spain 2020$14.00

Poggio Costa, Prosecco, Italy NV$11.00

Whites

Bench, Chardonnay, Sonoma County 2021$14.00

Hunky Dory, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlbourgh New Zealand$12.00

Lucashof, Riesling, Pfalz Germany 2021$12.00

Neboa, Albarino, Spain 2021$13.00

Sa Pietro, Pinot Grigio, Italy 2021$12.00

Triennes, Rose, France 2021$13.00

Reds

Silvio Grasso, Langhe Nebbiolo, Italy 2021$13.00

Montinore Estate, Pinot Nior, Oregon 2019$14.00

Senorio De Pecina, Rioja, Spain 2021$13.00

Poppy, Cabernet Sauvignon, California 2019$14.00

RJ Veined Reunion, Malbec, Mendoza Argentina 2021$13.00

Chateau de Segries, Côtes du Rhône, France 2020$13.00

Revelry, Merlot, Columbia Valley 2019$14.00

Trig Point, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 2021$16.00

Valravn, Zinfandel, Sonoma County 2019$14.00

Cristom, Pinot Noir, Oregon 2020$67.00

Kith & Kin, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2019$82.00

Time Place, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2019$64.00

Hirsch Bohan Dillon, Pinot Noir, Sonoma County 2020$96.00

Tre Monti, Petrignone, Italy 2019$54.00

Domaine des Closiers, Saumur Champigny, France 2020$75.00

Caymus, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2020$180.00

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