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: 4.8

4.8

436 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 24, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 10 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 436 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 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 North Asheville is cherished for its "phenomenal service" and "delicious food." Known as a "neighborhood jewel," it offers a cozy, intimate setting with "inventive, seasonal menus" and "wonderful cocktails." Despite some menu hiccups, locals appreciate its "farm-to-table" approach and "attentive staff," making it a highly recommended gem.

436 Reviews

S
Sara
Western NC
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had heard great things about Little D's and we were not disappointed. We shared the beef tartare (a favorite of ours and hard to find), I had the shrimp pasta and hubby had the mahi mahi. All creative but not overwhelmed with excessive ingredients, and yummy! As the menu is small, I recommend taking a look online before going to see if there will be enough options for you. It is a little on the pricey side, but as I had a small plate as my main (and that's all I can eat!) it kept the bill down. Kind of nice not having leftovers for once! We left feeling full and well-taken care of (especially by our server Andrew) and will be back.
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thomas
VIP
Western NC
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Little D’s is small restaurant with wonderful food. It has a sophisticated menu that makes us want to come back and sample more. Absolutely a terrific addition to North Asheville.
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Barbara
Western NC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved the kale salad! Then we both enjoyed the fish entree. Chocolate cheesecake was divine to finish a lovely meal. Yum!
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Bob
Western NC
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Following an authentically warm welcome from the host I was seated and took in my surroundings, which I’ll attempt to chronicle as eclectic upscale casual with scattered diner features. Ask me tomorrow and I’d likely describe it differently but the main thing was, it felt inviting and warm and cozy and worth the trip to the far side of Merrimon. - Service was flawless and effortlessly gracious; many thanks, Nicole. - The salad of charred beets and apples was a masterpiece of texture, taste and presentation. - The focaccia, from Asheville Proper, was decadently satisfying. Its dip tasted a bit off to me - perhaps too much sage? But hey, silly me, it’s described as a “sage dipping oil,” after all. - The accoutrements to the gnocchi were nice, but the dumplings themselves were unforgettable - pillowy morsels of otherworldly deliciousness with wonderfully crispy edges, oh my! - My apple tart was served with a “fall-spiced” ice cream that brought tears to my eyes - after a fall of unparalleled suffering and loss in Western North Carolina, its familiar, comforting flavors lifted my spirits with the promise of better autumns to come.
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Cliff
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very friendly and excellent food. Andrew provided excellent service.
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Alan
VIP
Western NC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Comfortable little place in North Asheville. Service was very good, as usual, as were quality and preparation of food.
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Melissa
Western NC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a good dinner last night. Starters weren’t hot enough but flavorful. Chicken pot pie needed more chicken and veg. I would have preferred that they charge more and add more chicken. Apple tart was great and Jay, our server very attentive.
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Anthony
Coastal Georgia
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Phenomenal service, delicious food and an overall amazing experience
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Stephanie
Sacramento
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous! Neighborhood jewel. Homemade Focaccia, what else is there to say. Love the farm to table.
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Branton
Western NC
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A delightful experience as we have come to expect each time!
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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 436 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 24, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 10 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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