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The Carlin, Breckenridge, CO

The Carlin

4.9
4.9
382 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
The Carlin, in Breckenridge, CO, has transformed one of Breck’s integral downtown properties into an extraordinary three-story experience – each level with a realm of its own. In true Destination Hospitality style, the main level hosts an all-new open kitchen concept – a unique experience for a perfectly posh dining affair, while the lower level introduces a modern-meets-casual take on classic American tavern culture. The top-level houses the Inn at the Carlin, embodying an exciting new era for our brand of enlightened hospitality, boasting four luxury guest room accommodations, exceptionally designed with relaxation and sophistication in mind.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Shellfish
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (970) 771-3795
  • Website
    https://thecarlinbreckenridge.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Zach Brace
  • Location
    200 N Main St, Breckenridge, CO 80424
  • Neighborhood
    Breckenridge
  • Cross street
    Main & Wellington
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Summit Stage Busline
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve at The Carlin

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    The Carlin is offering a special 3 course prix fixe menu for New Year's Eve. Adults $145, Kids 12 & under $65, (kids may substitute from our regular kids' menu). Vegetarian & gluten free options will be available, along with a la carte selections from our full raw bar. We will offer special featured wine bottles to pair with your dinner choices.

  • Christmas Dinner at The Carlin

    Dec 25, 2024 only
    Join us for Christmas dinner at The Carlin. We're offering a our winter a la carte menu along with a special Christmas feature.

  • Valentine's Day at The Carlin

    Feb 14, 2025 only
    Join us for a romantic Valentine's Day dinner at The Carlin. We are offering our seasonal a la carte menu along with special Valentine's Day features.

Menu

Starters

  • Oven Roasted Olives$9.00

    • Buttermilk Gruyere Biscuits$9.00

      umami butter

      • Wood Fired Oysters *$6.00

        compound butter - umami crumb - lemon

        • Au Jus Sliders *$7.00

          beef patty - tomato-bacon jam - smoked gouda - house b&b pickles - brioche bun

          • Lobster Roll Sliders$14.00

            butter poached lobster claws - citrus aioli - toasted brioche bun

            • Jalapeño Hush Puppies$15.00

              cajun aioli - chow chow relish

              • Dynamite Shrimp$15.00

                naam jim aioli - sesame seeds - green onion - cabbage

                • Scallion Crab Cake$24.00

                  saffron cream - arugula panzanella - calabrian chiles

                  • Smoked Fish & Scallion Dip$18.00

                    halibut - herb sourdough focaccia

                    • Crispy Brussels Sprouts$18.00

                      duck confit - balsamic glaze - tart cherries - pecorino

                      • Surf and Turf Carpaccio$18.00

                        octopus - beef - cured egg yolk - fried capers - charred onion vinaigrette

                        Soup & Salad

                        • Mixed Game Chili$13.00

                          cheddar - onion - scallion - sour cream

                          • Butter Leaf Salad ^$14.00

                            pistachio-honey brittle - seasonal colorado fruit - pecorino - honey-ginger vinaigrette

                            House Specialties

                            • Grouper Fish & Chips$28.00

                              served with french fries

                              • Shrimp Scampi$38.00

                                tiger shrimp - lump crab - tomato - linguini

                                • Sesame Seared Tuna *$52.00

                                  glass noodles - stir-fried vegetables - miso dash - bonito flake - scallion - kimchi

                                  • Braised Short Rib$43.00

                                    hunter's sauce - celery root risotto - butternut squash - roasted mushrooms

                                    • Rotating Seafood Options *$0.00

                                      creamy parmesan polenta - spaghetti squash fritter - zucchini - sun-dried tomato vinaigrette - crispy pancetta

                                      • MP$0.00

                                    • Chef's Sourced Cuts *$0.00

                                      loaded potato rosti - smoked tomato demi - braised greens - seasonal vegetable

                                      • MP$0.00

                                    Last updated: December 23, 2024

                                    What 382 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
                                    • 4.8Ambience
                                    • 4.6Value

                                    Noise • Moderate

                                    Loved For

                                    • Denver / Colorado

                                      Contemporary American

                                    • Mountains

                                      Contemporary American

                                    Review summary

                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                    The Carlin offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the vibrant ambiance and diverse menu, featuring standout seafood dishes like oysters and crab cakes. The attentive staff ensures a memorable visit, making it a "must visit" in Breckenridge. Ideal for special occasions.

                                    382 Reviews

                                    1. Patrick

                                      Baltimore

                                      2 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      2 reviews

                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      We had dinner here on Christmas Eve with our 5 year old and 5 month old. The food was delicious and the service was fantastic! Highly recommend it to anyone visiting Breckenridge.

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                                    2. Eddie

                                      Denver

                                      1 review

                                      5.0

                                      1 review

                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      We have lived in Colorado for 20 years and I have never had as good a meal and service as we did at The Carlin. Braised Short ribs were amazing! Shrimp scampi delicious! I'll be going back as this is my new go-to for great dinner and Golden Hour!

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                                    3. OpenTable Diner

                                      VIP

                                      New York City

                                      1 review

                                      5.0

                                      1 review

                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      The Carlin was truly an all encompassing experience. Hospitality, quality and service are just a few things to list. Our waitress Amelia was such a light of joy while offering amazing recommendations. The food was hands down better than the Michelin Star restaurant I just tried in Denver. No cap. 10/10.

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                                    4. Rachel

                                      Denver

                                      2 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      2 reviews

                                      Dined 4 days ago

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Our waiter, Connor, was superb! The happy hour menu, drinks, and main courses were absolutely incredible!

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                                    5. James

                                      Georgia

                                      4 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      4 reviews

                                      Dined 4 days ago

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Service was great. Brussel-sprouts appetizer (with duck confit and dehydrated bing cherries) was amazingly delicious. Jalapeno hush puppies appetizer were surprisingly good as well. The shrimp scampi (to which we added scallops) and the scallops special were both excellent. The servings were so large we had to bring all but the hush puppies (which don't reheat well anyway) home for leftovers! We also enjoyed the "Simpler Thyme" (zero-proof) drinks, to the point where we had five of them (sharing the fifth). If only we'd had room for dessert!

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                                    6. Steve

                                      Chicago

                                      5 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      5 reviews

                                      Dined 4 days ago

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 4
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 4
                                      Great addition to Breckenridge. Great food and service. Would like to see just a little more main menu selection.

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                                    7. Nate

                                      VIP

                                      Columbus

                                      10 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      10 reviews

                                      Dined 5 days ago

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Top notch restaurant experience! We had a table of 5 reserved for weeks, called 24 hours in advance and they worked with us to allow a +1. Menu: it was clear that Chef put lots of effort into the menu and the selections were great. My wife was not too excited for her tuna dish, which she felt was too well done. She brought it to Staff's attention and they immediately offered her another selection, and no questions asked. Extremely professional FOH staff!

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                                    8. Evan

                                      Denver

                                      1 review

                                      5.0

                                      1 review

                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Amazing unique drinks and food! Best place we’ve been in Breckenridge.

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                                    9. Jeffrey W

                                      VIP

                                      Baton Rouge

                                      3 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      3 reviews

                                      Dined on December 18, 2024

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Great service, amazing food and loved the entire room. We will return.
                                      The CarlinResponded 6 days ago
                                      Hello Jeffery, We are happy you enjoyed your experience with us here at the Carlin. Scooter and Greyson

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                                    10. Gwen

                                      Phoenix

                                      2 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      2 reviews

                                      Dined on December 15, 2024

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      We had such a lovely experience at the Carlin! Our waiter Connor was well-versed on the menu, passionate about the restaurant, and more than happy to provide recommendations. Greyson, the general manager, welcomed us right as we walked in and continuously made us special throughout the night. We had gone for my boyfriend's birthday and every dish we had, every drink, and especially the banana bread dessert made our evening memorable. Thanks a million for a great night!
                                      The CarlinResponded 6 days ago
                                      Hello Gwen, Thank you for spending your special occasion with us. We are so happy you enjoyed your evening. Scooter and Greyson

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                                    FAQs

                                    The Carlin is rated 4.9 stars by 382 OpenTable diners.

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                                    Make a reservation

                                    2 people
                                    7:00 PM
                                    Booked 25 times today
                                    Experiences are available.
                                    Google Map for The Carlin

                                    200 N Main St, Breckenridge, CO 80424

                                    Additional information

                                    • Cross street
                                      Main & Wellington
                                    • Neighborhood
                                      Breckenridge
                                    • Hours of operation
                                      Daily 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
                                    • Price
                                      $31 to $50
                                    • Cuisines
                                      Contemporary American, Seafood, Shellfish
                                    • Dining style
                                      Casual Elegant
                                    • Dress code
                                      Casual Dress
                                    • Parking details
                                      Private Lot
                                    • Public transit
                                      Summit Stage Busline
                                    • Payment options
                                      AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                    • Executive chef
                                      Zach Brace
                                    • Additional
                                      Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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