The Carlin

4.8

464 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

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.

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Location
200 N Main St, Breckenridge, CO 80424
Phone number
(970) 771-3795
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Zach Brace

Popular dishes

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

What 464 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
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

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 "outstanding service" and a "delicious" menu. Diners rave about the "amazing" seafood, particularly the oysters and crab cakes. The ambiance is described as "elegant" and "inviting," making it perfect for special occasions. While some find it pricey, most agree it's "worth every penny."

464 Reviews

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Brian
Nashville15 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
love the place. service, food drinks, happy hour. all were top notch! will definitely be returning!
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Michelle VIP
Denver40 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jack was an excellent server and the food was really good
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great evening with fine food and cocktails. Service was outstanding.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service! Best we have had in Breckenridge.
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Tanya
Coastal Georgia4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve eaten here three times and it’s always been excellent. The menu is unique and the food is top notch. Service is always attentive too. Their seafood is fresh and creative.
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OpenTable Diner
Shanghai2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best restaurant in Colorado? Probably. Go, please, it's worth every second you spend there.
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Amy
Minneapolis2 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The venue was very warm, so dress lightly... even in the winter. Also, they seemed to be short staffed. There were lots of people walking around and not a lot of "doing". Our dishes after the appetizers were still on the table when our entrees arrived. Also, at the end of the meal, the dishes were left on the table for a very long time. Food was great. We had oysters, which they accommodated my request to have certain ones. The ribeye was outstanding, but a little overcooked.
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OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent choice! We enjoyed the entire experience and the food was phenomenal. You won't be disappointed dining at The Carlin. Highly recommend
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Kimberly VIP
Wilmington23 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious! Best meal we have ever experienced in Breck! The server Daniel was amazing! We will back next trip!!
The CarlinResponded 7 days ago
Hello Kimberly, We are happy your enjoyed your dinner with us. Please come back and join us again soon. Scooter and Greyson
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Molly
Denver2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love that you have so many gluten-free delicious options! Kelly our server was amazing
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FAQs

The Carlin is rated 4.8 stars by 464 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

200 N Main St, Breckenridge, CO 80424

Additional information

Phone number
(970) 771-3795
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Zach Brace

The Carlin

Make a reservation

Additional information

Popular dishes

Oysters

Wood Fired Oysters

Seafood Tower

Menu

Starters

Oven Roasted Olives$9.00

Buttermilk Gruyere Biscuits$9.00

Wood Fired Oysters *$6.00

Au Jus Sliders *$7.00

Lobster Roll Sliders$14.00

Jalapeño Hush Puppies$15.00

Dynamite Shrimp$15.00

Scallion Crab Cake$24.00

Smoked Fish & Scallion Dip$18.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$18.00

Surf and Turf Carpaccio$18.00

Soup & Salad

Mixed Game Chili$13.00

Butter Leaf Salad ^$14.00

House Specialties

Grouper Fish & Chips$28.00

Shrimp Scampi$38.00

Sesame Seared Tuna *$52.00

Braised Short Rib$43.00

Rotating Seafood Options *$0.00

Chef's Sourced Cuts *$0.00

What 464 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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