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The Little Dipper, Wilmington, NC

The Little Dipper

4.7
4.7
1348 Reviews
$30 and under
Fondue
138 South Front Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
An experience you won't find at any other restaurant in Wilmington - unique, bold and fun...Fondue! The Little Dipper's menu consists of premium meats, fresh seafood, vegetables and homemade sauces for dipping. Dip organic bread into hot melted cheddar cheese with beer, garlic and spices, prepared tableside by your server. Indulge in blackened filet with a warm au pouivre, sashimi grade tuna dipped in Asian ginger sauce or shrimp drenched in wasabi lime aioli. For dessert don't pass up strawberries dipped in milk chocolate, or bananas dipped in warm dark chocolate blended with smooth peanut butter.

The dining environment is casual and hip with bright colors and rich cherry wood. Each table is handmade with built-in electric burners where the guests cook together in one common fondue pot. Whether you are with a large group celebration or out for an intimate dinner for two, Fondue is special and different! Join us soon and get hooked!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Fondue
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday: 5:00pm - close SEASONAL HOURS: Open EVERY DAY Late Spring through Early Fall 5pm for dinner
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    The Little Dipper offers onsite preparation of cheese fondue appetizers, a chocolate fondue fountain with fruits and sweets for dipping and other party platter appetizers. Fondue is our specialty although our Chef enjoys creating special dishes for parties and other occasions.
  • Private party facilities
    We have special party platters to accommodate both large and small parties including an assortment of meats, seafood and vegetarian choices.
  • Neighborhood
    Wilmington
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Entertainment
    We offer live music outside on the back deck on the weekends and special holidays (seasonal - spring/summer/fall.) Call for more detailed information.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,348 people are saying

The Little Dipper reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7
4.7 based on all time ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 1.3Value

NoiseModerate

1,348 Reviews
  1. SavannahC

    Wilmington2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 3, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place! Great service and great food, I’ve been here plenty of times and it never disappoints!

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  2. PamH VIP

    Wilmington19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 31, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was amazing So much improved than last time, but I had a different server.

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  3. Tytaylor

    Wilmington2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 27, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First time I went was last October for my anniversary. The second time was this week and we plan on taking some friends next month.

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  4. SeanPsyD

    Atlanta9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 18, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Traveling from out of state we returned to Wilmington mostly to eat here. It is a million times tastier and easier on the wallet, with great portion sizes, than the nationally known fondue chain.

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  5. PamH VIP

    Wilmington19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 18, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I have had this server 2 times on my visits And she seems to rush us out . I’m have just had other servers there that do not make me feel that

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! We ordered the Full Moon for two. Our server was incredible and made the timing of our appetizers, soups and main course seamless! We thoroughly enjoyed and will be back!

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  7. Shell

    Raleigh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect. My husband had a great bday dinner. Wait staff were also just as amazing. Can’t wait to come back and visit.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat at the date dinner table and the ambience , food and service was perfect!

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  9. LindaR

    Coastal Georgia6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 22, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It was very loud and requested to move tables before we sat down but they refused. We really liked the cheese and dessert. The homemade sauces were just ok.

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  10. BenS

    Charleston37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent meal, with exceptional service

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The Little Dipper is rated 4.7 stars by 1348 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for The Little Dipper

138 South Front Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Wilmington
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday: 5:00pm - close SEASONAL HOURS: Open EVERY DAY Late Spring through Early Fall 5pm for dinner
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Fondue
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    We offer live music outside on the back deck on the weekends and special holidays (seasonal - spring/summer/fall.) Call for more detailed information.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    The Little Dipper offers onsite preparation of cheese fondue appetizers, a chocolate fondue fountain with fruits and sweets for dipping and other party platter appetizers. Fondue is our specialty although our Chef enjoys creating special dishes for parties and other occasions.
  • Private party facilities
    We have special party platters to accommodate both large and small parties including an assortment of meats, seafood and vegetarian choices.
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