Little D's

4.8

457 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 8 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.

Order delivery or takeout

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

Mains

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

Beer

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

Cocktails

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

Wine

Sparkling

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

Whites

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

Reds

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

What 457 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
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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
Neighbourhood gem
Asheville
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Little D's in Asheville is celebrated for its "outstanding food" and "intimate setting." Diners rave about the "creative and delicious" menu that changes frequently, ensuring a fresh experience each visit. The knowledgeable staff and "wonderful service" enhance the cozy, neighborhood vibe. Reservations are recommended for this "tiny" gem.

457 Reviews

D
Daniel
VIP
Washington DC
53 reviews
3.0
53 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
This was a very difficult review to write. The food was great. Absolutely top-notch. From the cauliflower soup and the roasted beets to the teres steak and the crayfish, everything was excellent. Here’s where things went wrong. We were the last reservation of the evening and were alone in the restaurant. The waiter told us to take our time and enjoy ourselves. We took him at his word and did just that. Within minutes of having finished our main courses and ordering an additional glass of wine, he dropped the check and then began turning off all the lights in the restaurant. Honestly, if they didn’t want our business, then they shouldn’t have accepted an 8:15 reservation or told us ahead of time that staff would be walking out and that they were closing the doors promptly at 9:15. A really uncomfortable end to what should have been a nice meal.
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Stephanie
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous meal last night - 4 of us had fish, and all of the dishes were perfectly cooked. It was the best grouper I've ever had. Wonderful, attentive service and a chaming, quiet atmosphere made for a very enjoyable meal.
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Victoria
Western NC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is outstanding and it's a beautifully designed space. Many restaurants in Asheville aren't designed at all. Waiter was very knowledgeable. Nicely varied wine list.
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Dave
Western NC
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Four of us enjoyed dinner at Little D's. The offerings were very good from both small/sharing plates and entrees. We had the gnochi and grilled broccolini for sharing. We had two orders of mahi-mahi, and one each of the pork tenderloin and teres filet. All were delicious and extremely well prepared. Our server provided just the right balance of attention for our table.
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Susan
VIP
Jacksonville
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Love this neighborhood gem. Food and service always excellent. Wish piped in music was more in synch with the food and service. Tonight the rock music was loud and bordered on heavy metal making it hard to have conversation over... Something more jazz or acoustic would complement this fine place do much more.
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Terry
VIP
Western NC
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely neighborhood spot - reservations def needed if you want to be certain of getting in. Service is good, staff knowledgeable. Menu changes frequently, so don’t get accustomed to a “favorite”….
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Elizabeth
Western NC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Andrew was a great waiter. The food is always delicious.
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Lynne
VIP
Western NC
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is small and intimate with fabulous food!
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Jay
Western NC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fun and interesting food options and terrific dining experience. Tastes were amazing. Portions are decent. We were full after a really good beet appetizer and sharing one another’s entrees. We will return.
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Jennifer
VIP
Chicago
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great date night!! Food was excellent and service was wonderful. Great atmosphere, cannot wait to go again.
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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 457 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

952 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804

Additional information

Neighbourhood
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 CarrotsUS$11.00

Yellowfin Tuna Crudo*US$16.00

Crispy Pork BellyUS$15.00

Herb FocacciaUS$8.00

Bibb Lettuce SaladUS$10.00

Seared BroccoliUS$11.00

Roasted Red BeetsUS$10.00

Red Pepper Ricotta GnocchiUS$17.00

Mars Hill MushroomsUS$14.00

Charred OctopusUS$16.00

Bone MarrowUS$15.00

Seared Scallops*US$18.00

Mains

Dry Aged Pork Chop*US$32.00

Seared GrouperUS$36.00

Pan Roasted Duck Breast*US$33.00

Grilled Mahi MahiUS$33.00

Prime New York Strip*US$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 FashionedUS$14.00

Little D's Bees KneesUS$14.00

Sweater PartyUS$15.00

Merrimon Road DietUS$14.00

Pick-Me-Up NegroniUS$14.00

Old Rituals (NA)US$12.00

Dhos and Tonic (NA)US$12.00

Happiest MomentUS$15.00

Random KindnessUS$15.00

Improved Dark and StormyUS$14.00

Scotch Neck-TieUS$15.00

The ModernistUS$14.00

Margarita ClasicoUS$15.00

Gardner's Wink (NA)US$12.00

Spicehound (NA)US$12.00

Wine

Sparkling

Raventos Blanca de blancs, Brut, Spain 2020US$14.00

Poggio Costa, Prosecco, Italy NVUS$11.00

Whites

Bench, Chardonnay, Sonoma County 2021US$14.00

Hunky Dory, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlbourgh New ZealandUS$12.00

Lucashof, Riesling, Pfalz Germany 2021US$12.00

Neboa, Albarino, Spain 2021US$13.00

Sa Pietro, Pinot Grigio, Italy 2021US$12.00

Triennes, Rose, France 2021US$13.00

Reds

Silvio Grasso, Langhe Nebbiolo, Italy 2021US$13.00

Montinore Estate, Pinot Nior, Oregon 2019US$14.00

Senorio De Pecina, Rioja, Spain 2021US$13.00

Poppy, Cabernet Sauvignon, California 2019US$14.00

RJ Veined Reunion, Malbec, Mendoza Argentina 2021US$13.00

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

Revelry, Merlot, Columbia Valley 2019US$14.00

Trig Point, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 2021US$16.00

Valravn, Zinfandel, Sonoma County 2019US$14.00

Cristom, Pinot Noir, Oregon 2020US$67.00

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

Time Place, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2019US$64.00

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

Tre Monti, Petrignone, Italy 2019US$54.00

Domaine des Closiers, Saumur Champigny, France 2020US$75.00

Caymus, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2020US$180.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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