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Little Dipper

138 South Front Street, Wilmington, NC
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Ranked #12 of 264 restaurants in Wilmington
Price range: RM60 - RM105
Cuisines: Fondue
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Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Description: 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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Thomasville, North Carolina
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11 reviews 11 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Made reservations online and specifically said we wanted to sit outside so we could listen to the live music. When we arrived we were seated inside with no explanation. We asked to be moved and were told you cannot cook outside. Waitress was very knowledgable about the menu and helped us make our choices. While the experience was fun to... More

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See 5 more reviews by GSMOM353 for Wilmington
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12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013 via mobile

I visited Little Dipper tonight, my first meal at a fondue restaurant. As a rookie I needed some help ordering and knowing how to dip, cook and eat the multi-course meal ( cheese, salad, entree, and desert. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I found the food to be very tasty, a little pricey but worth it. I heartily... More

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Cary, North Carolina
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15 reviews 15 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

The atmosphere was nice, the staff were very friendly. The fondue was great, the dipper (we had the regular) left a little to be desired and seemed slightly stale. The drinks we good though and we had a great time

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See 7 more reviews by Travelrncdn for Wilmington
Maitland, Florida
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35 reviews 35 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

If you love fondue you'll love the Little Dipper. The service was really good and the ambiance was great for groups or couples. Definitely a gem in Wlimington for foodies!

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See 3 more reviews by Dynamitetravel for Wilmington
Gales Ferry, Connecticut
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013 via mobile

On vacation we usually look for different experiences in dining than our usual fare at home. Little Dipper certainly filled that criteria! Our wonderful waiter walked us through every step & didn't ask us to make decisions until after we had finished the previous course. He took his time with us and recommended sauces to complement our meat choices. The... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013 via mobile

Some friends and I wanted to do something different for my birthday. We have never eaten at a fondue restaurant before. We were so impressed from the minute we walked in till we walked out. We had a great time and enjoyed our meal. Our waiter William was great best waiter we have had in a long time. We will... More

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Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
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27 reviews 27 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

We headed into Little Dipper on a Tuesday night thinking we were going for the "Groovy 70's Menu" only to find they have switched into a "Couple's Night" instead. Aside from their website not being updated, this turned out to be quite the treat! Similar to other "franchised" fondue places, Little Dipper is quite unique in that it offers a... More

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Bolivia, North Carolina
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50 reviews 50 reviews
32 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2013 via mobile

Eight of us went for dinner (at 6:00 P) before going to the theater (8:00 P show). Unfortunately the table we sat at was more suitable for six (or seven) then eight. The server was great providing descriptions on food choices and accommodating a vegetarian selection. The crowded seating limited easy access to the two fondue pots. Unfortunately, we had... More

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Concord, North Carolina
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11 reviews 11 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2013

We really felt welcome as soon as entering. Our server took time to expain the specials and the menu. Food was delicious and service great. Will surely return.

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Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
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12 reviews 12 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2013

We ate at Little Dipper on a recent Friday night. Not having reservations, they accomodated as quickly as possible. There were many food options for adults and we ordered for a smaller children from this menu as well, noting the usual child fare--PBJ, etc on the limited kids menu. Although our children made noise and acted like kids..they blended in... More

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